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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1972

Page

3

Nebraska Track Meet Opens as Maroons, Scotus Qualify

Rich Gaver reports the 70th Nebraska Horse Track and Field Championships opened at Burke Stadium Omaha under brisk winds. Columbus Scotus' Dan Brock earned third in shot put aiding his school’s Class B islanding bid. Larry Valasek of Creek featured in multiple events and set a triple jump record. Class A led by Beatrice, Omaha South and Lincoln East with points. Class B and C standings highlighted by Howell and Republican City runners.

Rich Gaver Nebraska Burke Stadium Omaha Fos Columbus Scotus Dan Brock Creek Larry Valasek Overton Mike Ali Carter Valasek Gary Larry Jakubowksi Pbs High Ing Salthough Chs Ker Robert I Suuitiere Jon Tsa Wth Teading Cores Tom Olson Willowipe Corp - Ran Callan Tom Palsom Mike Miller Scolus Ton’ Jicha Lakeview Kul Muhle Joe McMebkin Larry Moser Ell Kud Wilke Steve, Bridtenham Io Fahinens Ben Plucknell Beatrice Dave Pimpara South Doug Vanderfeeht Gothenburg Gary Svachard Fairbury Dan Jones Holdroge Elas Ken Heston Superior Tim Fredhill Blair Pole Vailt Gary Baumert Howell Baumert Rich Hessel Larry Jakubowski Jerry Johnson Weligh Ciacs Mike McCarter Qverton Wiple Paul Weber Byron Cl Church Ault Mike Mine Ady Pale Chiller Gurl David Ois Martin Pope John Ray Schmitt Clarkson Jesse “Kucera Omaha South Lincoln Southeast Lass A McCook Kearney Omaha Central Lincoln Northeast Onwha Benson Scottsbluff HohlWwege Geriing Kimball Ainsworth Columbus Scotus Howells Nelighamt Oshkosh David City Elgin Pope John Theee North Bend Republican City Larry Valesck Silver Creek Bob Kletcher Shelby Columbus Seasus Brock

The sooner the better says Stander about Frazier bout

Ren Stander from Council Bluffs Iowa hints at inside knowledge that could aid a quicker title fight with Joe Frazier next week in Omaha. Trainer Johnny Dunne notes Frazier is sharp and in peak form, while both boxers taper workouts ahead of the 15 round bout broadcast nationally by TVS. A pre fight physical and weigh in is planned for the fight day.

Omaha Neb Ren Stander Joe Prazier Cointer Council. Bluffs Towa Stander Frazier Johnny Dunne Dune Bluffs Dunne Frainer Creighton University Gyn Yancey Durham TVS Tralph Anderson Mike Boswell Durham Jack Lewis Nebraska Athletic Commission Lewis Donalong

Ennis preps Preakness weather vane ceremony at Pimlico

Ennis will oversee ceremonial painting atop the Pimlico clubhouse weather vane after the Preakness winner is official. Riva Ridge, with Ron Turcotte aboard, seeks Triple Crown glory in the 1972 race, with Key To The Mint and No Leanee among contenders.

Baltimore Tonmy Bons Fanis Gava Weathervane Ridsa Manuel Yeaza Riam Mosiluctty Riva Ridge Meadow Stable Upper Case Bee Hee Freelex Hassis Intage Citation Lucien Laurin Helmont Majestic Prince Canosero Ila Ron Turcotte Tay Broussard Upper Cass Rokeby Stable Key the Mint Braulio Baeza To the Mint Preakness Prep Joseph R. Straus Leanee Phil Rubbicea William and Javala Freetex Chuck Baltazar Juha D. Marsh Eddie Maple Hassi Shina Hassi James Mosely Sally M. Gibson Carlos Jimenez William S. Farish T Eldon Nelson

Husker Sets Record in 880 Yard Dash at Big Eight Meet

Kingsley Adams a Ghana native freshman led Colorado Buffs in the Big Eight track finals by clocking a stadium record 880 in the event. Adams built a streaking start for CU while other events featured wind disrupted rounds and several injuries. Oklahoma State led with 14 points entering finals as teams chased remaining qualifiers amid gusty wind and rain.

Soulder Cole UWP Kingsley Adams Ghana Colorado Buffs Afernoon Adams Bulls Kimsas Cliff Branch George Daniels Bwaten Daniels Oklahia State Dennis Schultz Branch Dim Bolding Oklahoma State Ken Hardwick Oklahoma Schultz Nebraska Jim —_ Hawkins Missouri Mike Norman Hugo Tom Brosius Kansas State Colorado Kan Kansas Iowa State Misgout

Weaver leads Memphis Open as Palmer Trevino chase

Bert Weaver holds a one stroke lead entering the Third round of the 174,000 Memphis Open at Coronial Country Club. Arnold Palmer and Lee Trevino are two behind alongside Mason Rudolph and Doug Sanders, with Weaver hoping for his first regular tour win on his home course despite injuries.

Memphis Tent Bert Weaver Danny Thomas Weaver Tvo Arnald Palmer Trevino Coronial Country Club Big J. C. Smead United States Palner Mason Rudolph Doug Sanders Sanders Rudolph

Preakness Stakes Facts and Figures Recorded

Baltimore AP reports on the Preakness Stakes including field details of nine entries, distances eighteen miles, and weights at 126 pounds each. Purse totals 189,200 with 137,300 to winner and 30,000 to second, 15,000 to third, 7,500 to rest. Attendance hinted at 47,21 1571 with Canoners 11 noted as winner and time 1 54.

Baltimore Pimlico Meadow Stable Riva Ridge Unger Case Ross CBS Canoners Canodere

Mets ride win streak to four with 8-3 victory over Phillies

Mets ace Brier Capra earned his third win as Jerry Grote and Rusty Staub homered twice and drove in runs to pace New York. Willie Mays made key defensive plays, and Danny Frisella nailed down his third save as the Mets extended their lead in the NL East to four games. The rest of the league saw Pittsburgh and St Louis win, while Cincinnati and San Francisco also posted victories.

Bruce Lowitt Associated Press Brier Capra New York Mets Jerry Grote Rusty Soto Slat Mets Capra Danny Frisella Rein Eluut Thelr Montreal St.” Louis Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Stouston Cinginati San Diego Bod Francisco Pittsburgh Bill Virdon Pirates New York Phils Bucs Bob Moose Willie Stargell Moose Stargell Cardinals Cubs Doc Torre Ferguson Jenkins Islras Dodgers Claude Osteen Houston Billy Buckner Cinci Nall Johnny Bench Jim McGlothiin Padres Giants Bobby Bonds Garry Maddox Braves

Changes pay off for Otis and Gogolewski

Amos Otis boosted KC Royals by going 1 for 3 with a homer and five RBIs in a 16-1 rout of Oakland. Bill Gogolewski improved to four hits allowed in 32 innings after a no windup delivery as Texas Rangers beat Minnesota 2-1. Other AL notes include Mel Stottlemyre’s Yankees blanking Boston, Gaylord Perry beating Detroit, Wilbur Wood beating California, and Mike Ferraro driving Milwaukee’s offense with two singles.

Herschel -Nissenson Associated Press Amos Otis Bill Gogolewski Otis Kansas City Royals Oakland Gogolewski Minnesota Texas Tangers Twins Mel Stotttemyre New York Yankees Boston Cleveland Gaylord Perry Detroit Chicago White Sox California Wilbur Wood Milwaukee Hill Parsons Baltimore Dave McNally Johw Mayberry Lou Piniella Roland Fingers Don Shaw Ska Les Cain Cain Tom McCraw Jeadoff Norm Cash Eddie Leon Cala McCraw Pineh Ranner Chris Chanteliss Leon Alex Johnson Hilly Conignara Mmcnatly Mike Ferraro Ferraro

Badie fires 241 high in All-American Bowling League

Gary Badie posted a 241 high game plus 199 and 191 for 631 to pace Columbus Bowl’s All-American Summer League. John Sprachey 218, Rich Pensick 231, Don Walter 28. Ann Bomberger 224 and Lilyai Martensen 536 led the women. Norman Haller 206, Bea Tensick 202 and 521, Libyan 202, Monica Becher 518, Bomberger 52. Colgate 707 and Fordham 201 led teams for the evening.

Gary Badie Wwlal Columbus Bowl John Sprachey Rich Pensick Don Walter Ann Bomberger Lilyai Martensen Norman Haller Bea Tensick Monica Becher Colgate Fordham

Longhorns earn journey berth in College World Series

San Antonio AP coverage of Texas securing a spot in the College World Series after sweeping Pan American in a playoff doubleheader. Sophomore Zane Langerhans pitched a shutout in game one, John Langerhans delivered key RBI hits, and Texas won 1-0 and 2-3 to clinch the national tournament bid set to begin June 9 in Omaha.

San Antonio Tex Alexas Lange Horns Pan American Broncs Texas Dist Omaha Neb Zane Rrubbs John Langerhans Langerhans Steve Clancy Terry Pyka Tom Bail’sly

Hall of Fame And Museum Booklet Issued in Cooperstown

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum released a 72 page spring booklet devoted entirely to the shrine in Cooperstown New York. Copies cost $6.25 each including postage and are available by writing the hall at Cooperstown NY 13326.

Cooperstown N.Y National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum National Baseball Hallf Fame Cooperstown N.Y

Rabbit Availability Affects Coyote Diet Share

Depending on availability, cottontails and jackrabbits provide from 10 to 90 percent of the coyote diet. The diet composition shifts with prey abundance and regional hare populations, influencing predation pressure on smaller mammals and birds.

Columbus Magic golfers take third in Nebraska Class 4 tourney

Columbus Magic golfers placed third at the Nebraska Class 4 championships held Friday at Plainview Country Club in Omaha. Discoverer linksmen totaled 252 to finish behind Fremont with 242 and Lincoln Southeast with 248. Individual best was Ross Schmit of Omaha Burke with 73, while Jan Weinberg posted 75 and Tor Strickler led Columbus with 82.

Columbus Magic Nebraska Plainview Country Club Omaha Fremont Lincoln Southeast Timner Ross Schmit Burke Jan Weinberg Tor Strickler Columbus

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