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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1976

Page

8

Kansas nets 10th straight Big Eight track title at Nebraska

Kansas dominated the 69th Big Eight outdoor meet at Lincoln winning with 187 points. Nolan Cromwell won the 400 meter hurdles in 49.47 seconds and Kansas swept top three in the shot put and steeplechase. Rick Musgrave of Colorado was a double winner in the 800 and 1500 meters.

Kansas University of Nebraska Jayhawks Timmons Missouri Kansas State Colorado Nolan Cromwell Philadelphia Cliff Wiley Wiley Cromwell U.S Laverne Smith Larry Jackson Jackson Rick Musgrave Jim Ryan Musgrave Lincoln Jayhawkers

Tatum dominates track titles in Nebraska meet results

Cindy Tatum of North Platte wins two golds as Hastings St. Cecelia repeats at Class C. Scottsbluff takes Class A team title with 67 points. Lincoln High, Omaha Central follow. Obermeier sets state long jump mark. multiple state records fall across classes.

North Platte Neb UPI Cindy Tatum North Platte Prep Hastings St. Cecelia Ian Scotts Bluff Lincoln High Omaha Central Grand Island Sondra Obermeier Aurora Obermeier Nancy Kindig Ansley Oshkosh Homer Farnum St. Edward Callaway Jill Stenwall Winside Robin Hruby Linda DeLaet Patty DeLaet Patti Gleason JoAnn Olsen Donna Fox Bassett Claudia Hatligan Joni Thayer Vickie Hastings Cecetia Karen Silver Ord Ciwisty Lee Scott Sciutt Scottsblutt Christy Lee Deb Arter Norfolk Theresa Schoonover Edie Hessman Omaha Northwest Claudia Halligan Vicki Powers Bellevue Scottspiut Evonna Myers Nancy Steiner Omaha South Sara Bailey Geneva Karen Wilson Deb Marshall Hurides Jane Smiley Lincoln Plus X Kim Watkins Omaha Tech Tj, Thompson Liz Lee Toni Midder Shery Laessie Scottsbluff Denise Homa Fremont Thersa Schoonover Judy Mickelson Lincoln Southeast Laurel Biffar Blair Lit Lee Grand Kobra Anita Bane JO Manoney Albion Angie Morse Mitchell Nancy Popken Hooper Logen View Althea Devries Firth Norris Central City Janaan Bolling Mary Janky Barb Hilimer Janice Zoucha Omana Cathedral Columbus Scotus Cindy Werner Minden Paula Curtis Imperial Avrora Marion Weber Pierce

Oasis Bar and Bellwood Lead Columbus Men’s Fast Pitch Standings

Oasis Bar and Bellwood opened the Columbus Men’s Fast Pitch Softball League with 2-0 records. Oasis Bar's six inning 10 run rule wins over Keen Korner and C K Planing Mill paced the start, while Bellwood beat Brown Derby Derby and Person's Sport Shop. Upcoming games listed for Gerrard Park and multiple dates through May 21.

Oasis Bar Bellwood Columbus Keen Korner C-K Planing Mill Brown, Derby Person's Sport Shop Gerrard Park C-K Planing Long Branch Brown Derby Ski Oasis Person’s C K

Ak Sar Ben Race Entries from Omaha May 18

Entries for Ak-Sar-Ben races in Omaha list post time 4:00 P.M. May 18 with purses from 4,500 to 9,000. One mile and sixteenth to six furlongs events feature horses like No Boy and Whited with various weights and trainers noted.

Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Anderson Barb A. Herrera Baruba — J. Rettele Nash Linda — Brown Williams Miss Kuline Menewink — Jackson Countess Dracula C. Herrera Lady Fritz Mapte Nebraska Gold — Hill Lo Pine — Engle Bive Laddy P. Compton Doctor Go No Boy Indy Nu PF. Compton Maye Song — McBride Rettete Toots Kay — C. Herrera Teas Tick — Booffey la Boyette — Williams Omaha Kidd — Cu Big Hank Rapid Rick — Rettele Marisa — Allarayee Prince of Lanyons Lanyon Duke Peterson Mr. Zig — Williams Niv — Williams Bo Bive — Burgos Pike Candi — Lively Tirreno — Lively Misty — Pettinger Amerix — Harmon Trey de U Bird — Williams Contaret Harmon Little Bit Salty Merely A Monarch — Anderson Battie Boogie Maple Pettinger Nebraska Roman — Williams Rettele Jackie Angelo George — Cuddie Whited King O'Diamonds Santage P. Dean — Williams Missi Kantha Sadie Mae — Hill Ash Jay — Anderson Blaine Malaysia Bold Torch Petersen Loco Drive Traffico Sioux Joanie Royal Virgo A. Herera da Bea Master Shad — Compton Hill Brown Hambledon Lively Madera Rosa — Lively Lucky Jeans Inch Dinky — Lively Stephanie F — Williams Bootfey

Kearney Keeps District Title with Two-Hitter

Terry Sheen pitched a two hitter and Dwayne Brummer drove in two on two singles as Kearney State defeated Wayne State 5 1 to win a third straight NAIA District 11 tournament title. Kopecky hit a solo homer in the fifth.

Kearney Neb UPI Terry Sheen Dwayne Brummer Kearney State Wayne State Antelopes Sheen Jim Kopecky

Osceola Merchants edge Staplehurst in Bicentennial duel 4 3

Osceola merchants held off Staplehurst 4 3 in a tight Bicentennial game. Lindgren scored on a pass ball and later reached on a wild throw, while Wardinger and Busse combined to limit Staplehurst over the final four innings. The Merchants visit Pawnee on Sunday for an 8 contest.

Merchants Staplehurst Eteanee Columbus Lindgren Dwayne Henry Randy Wieser Pat Sackett Sackett Bruce Busse Busse Doug Wardinger Larry Ruether Steve Haase Russ Daehling Mark Mueller Charlie Hyatt Wild Mueller Wardinger Tim Pozehl Ted Baack Wurdinger Dan Morvec Haase Daehling Paul Knopick Don Determan Ron Ziola Hyatt’s Burt Brazee Pawnee Osceola Dwigh Staplemast L. Ruether Ahrens Hyatt Porehi Determan Wieser P Busse E—L. Ruether Baack Determan L. Ruether Lindgren Andrews Pbbaack Steiner

Jack Fifth and Track Leaders Highlight Busy Sports Roundup

Jack Van Berg remains Ak-Sar-Ben’s top trainer with 36 points from 25 starts and four wins. Bob Hauver joins four others for NAIA Hall of Fame induction May 22. Phillies and Rangers race in a strong early season, while Kansas State and the Big Eight shine at Lincoln with record scores despite cool cross wind.

Jack Jack van Berg Ak-Sar-Ben Louis Brandt

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