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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1976

Page

10

Bellevue and Northeast vie for Class A title at state meet

Bellevue Chieftains head to the Nebraska Class A track championships with Northeast hoping to carry the title to Lincoln for the first time in 16 years. Westside seeks its fourth straight state crown as Bellevue tests its readiness, led by Cobbs in the triple jump and Adams in the shot put. Cobbs 46 feet inches is near the A record, with a 184 feet 2 inches discus mark that nears the state record. State best times include Yates 21.8 in the 220 and a 1:53 880 for Poehling, as prelims start with the 120 high hurdles today.

Nebraska Northeast Lincoln Bellevue Ha Westside Bellevue Chieftans Lincoln Ortheast Ry Cobbs Joe Adams Cobbs Ben Plucknett A Trice Greg Yates Plattsmouth Minden Syracuse Central City Gothenburg de Lieg Grant Bartlett Randy Raymond

Ali Dunn bout strained by promoter money shortfall

Mohammad Ali faces a looming fight with Richard Dunn as local West German promoters fall about 430000 short of the 1650000 purse. NBC television and promoter Bob Arum are maneuvering to save the event with only 12700 seats sold and ringside tickets priced at 400. Dunn would earn 125000, a rare payday for him.

Alex Frere JPS Munich West Germany Mohammad Ali Richard Dunn Ali Olympic Hall New York Bob Arum NBC Arum Dunn Jimmy Young Britain Germany Ngozika Ekwelum

Ak Sar Ben race entries and purses listed with riders

The page lists numerous horses and riders for Ak Sar Ben races with results and weights. It details entry names such as Olds Up, Heritage A Herrera 116 King, and others across nine races with purses from 4 000 to 25 000 dollars.

King — Brown A. Herrera Mark — Harmon Axsemble Ailarayce Gin — Jones Bee Hassie Jim — Lively Erix No Boy Lio Lively Son — Orona Miracle la Fire — Jones McBride Williams Bive Jeanie Big Bells Mings SIATH Gun Choice Allardyce Clever Envoy True Weld Maple Prince — King Vagabone Queen — Compton Arian Ray — A. Herrera Prince — Williams Rudarco — Pettinger Harmon Fondelli Harris — Engie George E Brandeis Uncle Remusi Roman Zipper Stumpy the Boy Nielbach Bold Trap Rooter — Harmon Spiney Sun DE Whited Chance Landing Stumpy Jack van Berg Anderson Lil Terry Ace Gunner Amber Ribot Umbrella — Baxter Sound Investment Bisque — Williams Perkins County Peterson Ski Foy — Lively Rosedale Rettele Mr. D. B. Jr King Ben's Whiz Engle

Celtics Eye 13th NBA Title in Finals Opener

Boston arrives in the NBA finals with 12 titles and 13 finals appearances while Phoenix makes its first playoff run in eight years. Coach MacLeod notes Boston depth and experience, yet Suns rely on youth and resilience as Havlicek battles foot injury and bench rotation tightens.

Boston UPI Boston Celtics Phoenix Suns Celtics Bill Russell Suns John MacLeod Golden State Seattle al Bianchi Van Arsdale Keith Dennis Awtrey John Havlicek Don Nelson Steve Kuberski Paul Silas Havlicek

Anglers report mixed week with bluegill and bass tops

Fishing ranged from very good to fair with bluegill soured by anglers like Propinski and Pokorney. Notable catches include a 7 pound northern pike from Barnst Lake, a 4 pound largemouth from a farm pond, and 7 walleye at Lake North. Parise scored a record 11 second overtime goal for the New York Islanders in a 1975 playoff game against the Rangers.

Gene's Minnow Mart Bill Ricketts Larry Valasek Barnst Lake Alan Smith Jamie Sylvester Platte River Mike Mohr Farm Pond Ty Jarosz Doug Young Walleye Lake North Jay Dumas Wagners Lake Tom Propinski Karen Kelly Chris Kim Pokorney Bruce Gilmore NEW York JP. Parise New York Islanders New York Rangers

Schuyler Names Top Athletes in Yearly Awards

Schuyler announces 10 athletes to a East West basketball game June 19 sponsored by the Stenart Tribune. Kohler wins Gaeth Memorial basketball trophy with 211 rebounds and most blocks. Doliver named best first year, Krejci best defensive player, McNally praised for defense and unselfish play. Wrestling pins leader title shared by Heavican Crogan Pekarek. Schmale top defensive football. Krejci 73.7 percent free throw. Mayhew golf, McNally football, Seckman track win Myers Reinecke Shonka Memorial awards. Stark named wrestler of the year.

Schuyler Dick Seckman Larry Kohler Stenart Tribune Sue Kobra Gaeth Kohler Dennis Doliver Jeff Krejci Jim McNally Chuck Gerald Heavican Mike Crogan Pekarek Leigh Schmale Krejci Rick Mayhew Kevin Stark

Templeton fuels Tulsa rally in 64 win over Omaha

Gary Templeton hammered a single a double and a triple driving in three runs as Tulsa Oilers rebounded from a 5-0 deficit to beat Omaha 64 in American Association action. Mike Easler homered and Luis Alvarado drove in runs with two sacrifice flies while Ruppert Jones added two RBIs.

Omaha Neb UPI Gary Templeton Tulsa Oilers Roric Harrison Mike Easler Luis Alvarado Easler RBI Leon Royals Ruppert Jones Joe Zdeb

Patriots prepare five day passing camp at Schaefer Stadium

In Foxboro Massachusetts a group of 50 New England Patriots veterans and rookies will join a five day passing camp at Schaefer Stadium beginning Monday with two a day drills through Friday announced by Coach Chuck Fairbanks.

Foxboro Mass UPI New England Patriots Schaefer Stadium Chuck Fairbanks

Trenton Diocese LPGA Opens Tough Course At Far Gates

Jamesburg New Jersey UPI reports the three day Trenton Diocese LPGA classic at Far Gate Country Club with a $76 000 purse. Judy Rankin notes the greens resemble buried elephants while Sally Little criticizes the course after a strong field begins play on a 6043 yard par 71 layout.

Jamesburg N.J UPI Trenton Diocese Sally Little Hilton Head S.C

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