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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1976

Page

9

Dodgers extend win streak behind Kingman two homers

Dodgers win 12th straight as Kingman slugged two homers and a two-run double in the seventh. Cey and Russell contributed key RBIs, and Hough earned the win with Marshall closing for the Dodgers. Phillies' Tolan tallied four RBIs in a losing effort.

Tolan Mets Padres NEW York UPI Dave Kingman Jerry Koosman New York Mets San Diego Padres Kingman Philadelphia Mike Schmidt Joe Torre Felix Millan Randy Jones Wayne Garrett Dave Winfield

Ak-Sar-Ben harness racing entries show wide fields at Omaha

Race card lists nine races with purses from 4 000 to 12 000 dollars. Notable entries include Sioux Greer 114 and Cimarron Trait among three year olds, Zip Around 116 and Orato 119 in Nebraska bred divisions, and Master Shed 114 in the fifth race. The card features horses trained by Williams Schwankhart Lively and Harmon with multiple looks at four and five figure purses.

Omaha A. Herrera Oratt Gin — Williams Orona Fan Tan Man — Jones Petersen Boob J. Rettele Dew Little — Schwankhart Rays No Boy Compton Ile Francisco — Harmon Greer Letter of Justice

Platte Valley Loop Softball League Opens May 10

The Platte Valley loop season starts Sunday May 10 with Pavel Thriftway facing Uncle Tom's in a 7 30 p m opener at Duncan. Other teams include My Place I PC Bar and Bowl My Place iy and Schumacher.

Ak-Sar-Ben Race Results From Friday Cards

Omaha results list winners in nine Ak-Sar-Ben races with payoffs and exacta totals. Notable winners include Adda T and Twicewize, with multi race payouts from Exacta Nos. 4-9 and 7-1, reflecting a busy evening of racing in Nebraska.

Omaha, Neb UPI Ak-Sar-Ben Adda T Ace's Wild Tomato Deserata Steve Debbie War Gemt Twicewize Trick Two Colorado Run Hold the Onions Key Lock Carter Boots King Joe R Oklahoma Sheik Persian Fleeting Osage Blue Exacta Red Drifter My Native Land Pappa Hans Sondra’s Lady Martini Toast Vailildo Tenshua's Hope New Rystem Paid

Don Leahy to keynote Sertoma sports banquet

Don Leahy athletic director at the University of Nebraska at Omaha will speak at the Sertoma Club annual sports banquet honoring Columbus and Scotus High Schools boy and girl athletes. Tickets are 4 dollars for the Wednesday May 12 noon event at the Holiday Inn.

Don Leahy University of Nebraska At Omaha Columbus Sertoma Club University Nebraska At Omaha Sertoma Club Columbus Scotus Holiday Inn Leahy Creighton Prep Marquette University

Bullets Fire Jones in Washington After Frustration With Team

The Washington Bullets fire head coach K C Jones amid owner Abe Pollins dissatisfaction over the teams inability to win the league title. Reports of a rift with general manager Bob Ferry were denied by officials. No successor named as Jones contract expired last week.

Pollin Terest Washington Jones Cleveland Cavaliers

Celtics face Cavs as Cowens fights back spasm

Boston center Dave Cowens suffered a back spasm that could sideline him for Sundays game against Cleveland. He was treated by trainers and reported the pain as slightly better than two days earlier. Two other Celtics remained sore but improving at Friday practice.

Boston UPI Dave Cowens Boston Center Celtics Cleveland Cavaliers Eewie Cdtien

McNair and Miller to Join Kearney State Wrestling

Two wrestlers described as transfer and Hastings High standouts will join Kearney State this August. David A. McNair transfer from McCook Junior College brings football and track background and plans a history major. Jim Miller, co captain of Hastings High, posted a 9 0 2 dual record in 132 pound class and won titles at Trans Nebraska Big Ten and District meets.

Kearney State Jack Ramey David A. McNair David J. McNair Columbus McCook Junior College McCook Jim Miller James A. Miller Hastings

Iowa Hawkeyes Open Husker Basketball Season in Lincoln

University of Iowa will play Nebraska at the new 15 500 seat SportsCenter November 27 to open the 1976 77 season. Nebraska's 11 home games include Minnesota December 8 and a December 27 31 Big Eight Preseason tournament in Kansas City. Cipriano calls the schedule tough and rugged and more competitive than last season.

Lincoln Neb Husker Joe Cipriano Iowa Minnesota Big Ten Kansas State Cornhuskers Huskers University of Washington Cipriano Hawaii University of Illinois Northwestern University University of South Carolina Kansas City Nebraska

Lady Guthrie Aims To Prove She Can Compete At Indy

Janet Guthrie, first woman nominated to drive in the Indianapolis 500, prepared for a rookie test after the track opens for practice. Her blue rear-engine car will be shaken down by teammate Simon before she takes the wheel, with Vollstedt confident she will pass the test and join the historic field. Guthrie previously finished 15th at Trenton despite mechanical problems, as the nation watches a milestone in auto racing.

Indianapolis Janet Guthrie Simon United States Auto Club Guthrie Rolla Vollstedt Johnny Rutherford Trenton Vollstedt Ontario England Graham Hill Hill

Deadline near for antelope deer permits in Nebraska

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reports only a few days remain in the initial application period for firearm deer and rifle antelope permits. Residents who did not hold a permit last year or in the last two years may apply. A second round opens June 1.

Lincoln, Neb

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