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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1976
Page
9
Greg Brand of Humphrey High dominates track with a 2 mile best of 9 47 and a mile best of 4 34 ranking him second in the state. He carries 55 wins against 4 losses three of those at state and enters the weekend with focus on the mile and 2 mile plus relays.
Sonny Shipman of Burlington, 31, left drag racing after losing money last fall and joined the International Hot Rod Association as its first black drag racing official. He still drives occasionally but aims to build the officiating role into a career, calling it a proud achievement.
Favorable weather in Indianapolis sharpens pace for May 30 Indy 500 trials. Mario Andretti leads a small group aiming for one of 10 remaining spots. Johnny Rutherford set pole pace last weekend at 188 mph. Andretti eyes faster four lap averages. Ruby and Devin pursue sponsorships as Janet Guthrie posts 171 mph in practice.
Carl Yastrzemski slugged two two run homers tying a record by five homers in two games as Boston crushed New York 8 2. A benches clearing brawl followed a fifth inning collision between Lou Piniella and Carlton Fisk. Bill Lee left with a shoulder injury and was expected to miss the season.
National League leaders include Morgan Cincinnati with 16 steals and Cedeno Houston 10, while Oakland’s North leads AL with 17 steals. Pitching wins show Jones San Diego 7-2 and Fitzmorris Kansas City 5-0. ERA leaders include Lavelle San Francisco 0.95 and Lyle New York 1.67. Spike Seaver and Ryan top the angry lists in NL and AL.
Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha reported results from eight races with payouts including Exacta pays for Nos. 1-5 and 5-8. Separately the Baltimore Colts announced the signings of Howard Stevens Glenn Doughty and Sanders Shiver to bolster return and receiving depth.
Jim Lonborg, back from a skiing injury comeback, earned his sixth win without a loss this season for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 5-3 victory over the New York Mets. Greg Luzinski and Jay Johnstone keyed a first inning rally, while Lonborg survived a late Mets push. Other NL results included Giants over Reds 6-5 and Dodgers 3-2 over Braves.
Wednesday mixed results show Margie Ahrens 168 and Myrtie Leckinger 456 with Everett 244 and 578 totals. Flying Souls posted 639 and 1,761. Senior Citizens field lists Trace Schutte and Francis Andreason with 168 and 480 for Schutte. The Robins posted 566 and Lot's 1590. Thursday Night Mens Doubles features John Morinelli and George Halte 759, Pillen Morinelli 425, Shemek Halte 1413, Coulter 202 and 203, Morinelli 21 and Jett Pillen 204.
The first week winners at the Elks Country Club Ladies Golf Association were Virginia Curry Barbara Ferguson Senften Grace Herde Oneta Nitz Virginia Gerber and Pam Thomsen. The Elks Ladies Golf Open is scheduled for Tuesday June 8.
Winnipeg Jets edged Houston Aeros 4-3 in game one of the Avco Cup final. Frank Hughes and Anders Hedberg scored for the Jets while Mark Howe notched two goals to spark a comeback. Joe Daley stopped most shots and the series shifted back to Houston for game two.
The King and His Court led by pitcher Eddie Feigner return to Columbus for a rematch with Oasis Bar on Friday May 28 at 8 p m at Pawnee Park Diamond. Ticket prices are 2 dollars for adults and 1 dollar for children.
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