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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1973
Page
8
Montreal edge Dodgers 5 in 10th as Fairly belts the decisive homer in extra innings. Despite a brief stumble at the plate earlier, Fairly delivered when it mattered, driving in the go ahead run and securing the victory for the Expos.
Harral dominated with a 279 game and 6G total as Rick Harral led the action in Columbus. Del Seefeldt posted 24 and 203, while Carl Ryba added 236. women’s top scores included Memry Gates, Ivan Carlson, and Barb Badje totals as teams like Lepreenains claimed honors with a 2,052 total. In NL and AL games, Pirates faltered as Fairly’s late homer highlighted a weekend of baseball scores across Philadelphia, Atlanta, San Diego and New York, with Mets postponement due to cold weather.
The State Ju nior Bowling Tournament at Fremont saw Columbis Bowl AIBC keglers win several trophies. Girls Class C team winners were Packers led by Shaun Haldiman and Leslie Nielsen. Yankees took second with Kelly Schoen and Gloria Borehers. Class D team runners up were Vault with Michelle Becher and Carol Woerner. third went to Cindy Ullmann and Pan Viamsen. Other girls winners included Jayi Madje and Susie Jorvert in Class D doubles and Sue Marshall in Class C singles. In boys events, Robbie Kaessel led Class C singles, with Latey Mimick second. Ran Suttdowenda topped Class D singles and handicap all events, earning the Stormy Casics award for high all events.
Sport Shop defeated X L Motel 84 in a softball league contest with Eugene Christensen as winning pitcher. Ron Froihalz took the loss. Mike Mueller and Mike Yastera had two hits. Larry Rede was the defensive star. Larry Vywiec and Dave Kudron added two safeties for X L. LAS VEGAS John Newcombe of Australia beat Georges Gov en of France 6-2 6-2 in the Alan King Caesar's Palace Tennis Classic.
Gary and Bary Badje of Columbus lead after six scratch games totaling 2538 with 30 pin handicap lifting to 2258. Morris and Doris Johnson trail second at 2447, while Chuck and Judy Stepanek hold third at 2943 with 2103 234. Rich and Bea Pensick sit fourth at 2329, with scores 2245 84 for Rich and 244 147 167 173 188 192 for Bea. Elden Gloria Osten and Mel Wanda Rosenbach, Bob Audrey Kaulz also among leaders as three weekends remain and goat spots open.
Central City freshmen capture the Schuyler Lettermen's Club Invitational track and field meet led by standout Scotus athletes Scotus Kosh Tam Sohatka and Sohilka with record marks in the 60 high hurdles and triple jump. Columbus Scolttis finishes second as Dukeview places ninth in an 11-school field.
The Associated Press notes Omaha defeats Oklahoma City as Wichita and Denver swap the Western Division lead. Aeros regain lead by a half game while Denver drops from first after a 30 loss to Evansville. Tulsa and other results show a noisy, shifting race with multiple close scores.
Gene Kneifel reports strong catfish action with minnows worms and cat shad leading bait on the Loup and nearby pits. Platte River levels rise as Lake North and area waters show good crappie bass and walleyed catches amid cool May temps. Top catches include an eight pound catfish by Les Korte and a 64 pound catfish by Mike Pot in local pits with minnows and large minnows noted.
The Atlanta Falcons sign Vikings linebackers Lonnie Warwick and quarterback Bob Lee who had exercised options in exchange for quarterback Bob Berry and Minnesota's first round draft choice next winter.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, rebuilt by Tony Hulman after World War I, hosts the 500 with a 214 mile track and seating for about 235000 plus infield capacity. New facilities include a motel expansion, a nine-hotel complex, press and hospitality spaces, and VIP suites renting at about 10000 to 20000 yearly. Ticket prices for race day seating range from 50 to 340 dollars. Gasoline Alley allows fans to mingle with drivers and crew, while the museum and tours operate year round.
Sports fans praise Bob Nieman for a historic start in the majors with the St. Louis Browns in 1951. The rookie homered and made an unprecedented first two appearances, drawing comparisons to greats and highlighting a remarkable debut in early major league history.
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