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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1976

Page

8

Obscure reliever shines for Mets in comeback bid

Mets rely on two inning man Skip Lockwood to beat the Reds as he records his fourth save. Lockwood struck out Johnny Bench and induced a fly out to finish the threat, following 11 straight strikes and a strong two inning outing to help an 0-4 start in NL East daylight.

Bill Madden UPI New York Mets Skip Lockwood Frank Lane Lockwood Mets Tucson Lane Cincinnati Reds Craig Swan Johnny Bench George Foster Reds Philadelphia Dave Kingman Kranepool Cesar Geronimo Joe Torre Swan St. Louis Atlanta Pittsburgh San Francisco San Diego Montreal Los Angeles Chicago New York Yankees California Detroit Minnesota Pirates Giants Jim Rooker Larry Demery Rennie Stennett al Oliver Stennett Cardinals Braves Vic Harris Harris Ted Simmons Padres Expos Dave Winfield Fred Kendall Dan Spillner Butch Metzger Yankees Angels Mickey Rivers Chris Chambliss Ed Figueroa Yanks Rivers Bobby Bonds

Hayes leads Nelson Classic with 66 as Fezler falters

Mark Hayes shot a 66 to seize a one stroke lead at the Byron Nelson Golf Classic while Forrest Fezler struggled late on the 18th to drop to one behind. Fezler faced a ricocheting tee shot and a costly missed putt as the field opened in Dallas. Bob E. Smith started strong with an eagle and finished at three under after bogeys late.

Dallas UPI Forrest Ferler Mark Hayes Fezler Hayes Irene Eaters Bob E. Smith

Baseball Leaders and Records Summary From The League Stats

The clipping lists top players and leaders in batting and pitching across the American and National Leagues. It highlights home runs, most victories, earned run averages, and strikeouts with players like Schmidt, Morgan, Rudi, Seaver, Palmer, and Tanana among others, noting team affiliations and key statistics.

Schmidt Phil Chio Hou Bench Morgan Matthews Horton Det Burroughs Grieve Tex Hendrick Cleo Ford Minn Rudi Oak Cedeno Griffey Cabell Buckner KC and Ellis Metzger Lavelle Gullett Forsch Zachry Zachry, Cin 1.29. ; American League: Travers, » ‘M9 Mil 0.43; Holtzman Ball Hartzell Cal Kern Colborn Mil Seaver Niekro Montefusco Matlack Rogers Ryan Tanana Blyleven Gossage Wood

Junior state Pin Leaders Mixed Teams dominate bowling results

A sprawling list from Columbus 4 Telegram Sports shows mixed teams led by Alley Cats and A-Romper Room Raiders with scores from 2,834 to 1,243 across divisions. Individual and team results include Columbus Avon, Norfolk, Omaha and Lincoln participants such as Mike Becher, Tim O Banion, Vern Coover, and Barb Hallberg, highlighting top performers in A to D divisions and all events totals.

Alley Cats Aaa Fillmore Coun Geneva The Omaha Iyah Columbus Ae Demons Norfolk Hills Jones Kearney Pinfall Machine Heavens Devils Oklahoma Friend Tor A—Terry Tim O'Banion Mike Becher Robbie Hoesser Jerry John Wolke John Fricke Charles Cervantes Tim Guzinski Danny Mingers Ravenna John Polanckc Bill Westmore Folk Tim Sargiond Kevin Tim Kevin Svoboda Scott Russ Johnson C.C Jeff Parker Dave Petersohn Plattsmouth Richard Church Rod Dan Taege Wisner D—Russ Kuhn Central City Jeff Sohi Roger Stoltenberg Terry O'Banion Kevin Swoboda John Bonarck C—Vern Coover Ight Mike Chuchko Omeahoe al Pauling Fremont C.vern Coover Terri Wright Lincoln Sandy Geneva Jody Nichols Barb Hallberg Janis Collett Smahe Soundra Tschupp Bellevue Denise Kennedy Broker Bow Tenis Cram Blair Chris Cook Jeannine Pederson D—Lauie Carter Aurora Dianna Livingston Karin Miller Taurie Buske B—J.j. Parks Valentine Peggy Chapman

Janitors Strike Cancels Racing at Albany Track

UPI reports janitors on strike in Albany California for a third straight day. Racing at Golden Gate Fields was canceled as union actions disrupted operations and affected cleaning and staffing at the facility.

Albany Calif UPI Golden Gate Fields

Gal Warriors lead district as Schuyler nets five state berths

Schuyler finishes third in the district Class B girls track meet at North Bend with 80 points. Elkhorn 91, Arlington 82, Ashland 62, Gretna 37. Schuyler earns state tickets in the 440 and 880 relays with times 53.2 and 1:54.1, and notables include Hoelscher first in shot 36% and Kobza first in discus 140-2%.

Schuyler North Bend Elkhorn Arlington Ashland Gretna Wahoo Valley Warriors Lori Muehlich Peg Huber Karen Swanson Sue Kobra Muehlich Huber Kelley Cowden Kobza North Platte Mary Hoelscher Sue Kobza Peg Johannes Swanson Kim Egr Julie Flynn Kathy Arnold Brenda Gaughen

Another blow for Olympics

Montreal reports a wage dispute threatens TV coverage of the Summer Games. Luc Grenier of the National Association of Broadcasters and Technicians says the AIB faces a May 14 deadline to approve wage increases for 2700 CBC workers, or Olympic planning and coverage could be jeopardized.

Montreal UPI Canada Luc Grenier National Association of Broadcaster and Technicians AIB Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Grenier

Omaha Ak Sar Ben Race Entries May 8

Entries for the Omahas Ak Sar Ben race meet list post time 2 00 P M with nine races including two five thousand to eight thousand dollar purses for four year olds and up and three year olds allowance. The card features horses such as Windy Exchange Allardyce King Ody Biographical Go Solid Just A Risk and many others with weights listed and also eligible entries for several races.

Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Allardyce King Ody — Pettinger Petersen Jones Harmon Ecoffey Montello — Anderson Fenn da Blue Greer Amerix — Harmon Colonel Jac — No Boy Unique Bird Nall Warrior Nebraska Williams Ima Fleet Schwankhart Allée Liety Forever Eagle A. Herrera Pettinger Duke of Wisner Mill Swinging Yo Yo Georgy D'Or Dr Whited Foxlie Brown Luci Titan

Connors Tops Seed in Las Vegas Singles Event

In Las Vegas, Connors is top seed ahead of Arthur Ashe who is ranked world number one and seeded second in the singles challenge with one doubles event also listed.

Connors Las Vegas Nev UPI Arthur Ashe

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