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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1977

Page

5

Lincoln air base eyed for new NU stadium plan halted

Lincoln Airport Authority chair questions Air Park space for a 100000 seat stadium despite Regents calls for more seating. Regent Kermit Wagner backs a new complex while UNL officials cite parking and traffic concerns and stall action pending a committee study.

Lincoln, Neb Kermit Wagner Memorial Stadium Wagner Air Park Harley Schrader UNL Schrader Lincoln Police Paul Jacobsen Jacobsen

Jakubowski to Kearney Kearney Jakubowski to Kearney State College

Jakubowski, a Class C all state selection from Howells, accepts a scholarship to attend Kearney State College following in his father Arnold and sister Deb. He will play for the North all star team in August Coaches Association games. The 6-6 athlete averaged 11 points per game last season helping the Bobcats win the Class C title.

Dick Jakubowski Howells Kearney State College Arnold Antelopes Deb Lakeview Kearney Jakubowski Bobcats

Orioles Place Lefty Fred Holdsworth on Disabled List

The Baltimore Orioles will place left handed reliever Fred Holdsworth on the 21 day disabled list due to shoulder problems. It was not immediately determined who will be called up to fill his roster spot.

Baltimore UPI Baltimore Orioles Fred Holdsworth

Ak Sar Ben race entries brief list for Wednesday card

Ak-Sar-Ben entries show six races with purses from 2 500 to 54 500. Notable horses include Jonesbone Newoy Silver Bart Budman Gootay Kings Gary A Smile Lizzard Riko Again Dealt Short Big Bay Honey Wild Wink Merrill's Flight Saint Maurice Pro ScabsMean Pols and many others. Trainers listed include He Herndon Don Von Hamel and GH Horstmann.

Ak Sar Jonesbnia Nowoy Greet Silver Bart Gaxger Budman Igelly's Song Garler Boots — Petlinger Jones Tin Horn Jon's Hunur R. Ateier McBride Krooks N Sack — Stallings Goolay’s Gary Kamas Lizzard Lovely Margeaux — Pettinger Riko Copy Burgos Big Bay Honey — Pettinger Aplace Redlele Big Rambler No Boy Topeka Pettinger Tutler Mr. Smteb Stallings Prince Tu — Maple Tresclair Lawton Kumilake Mint Canyon - Jones Cyne Ned Froselair Herndon Don von Hamel GH. Horstmann I

Hrabosky Reinstated by Cardinals After Feud

Al Hrabosky is reinstated as a Cardinal amid a dispute with manager Vern Rapp deemed a communication gap. The lefty reliever, suspended briefly for insubordination, discusses hair code tensions and vows to continue as a top bullpen option while staying in St. Louis.

ST. Louis UPI al Hrabosky St. Louis Cardinals Vern Rapp Hrabosky Rapp Cardinals Happ

Bowling Columbus Bowl Leads After Three Weeks

Bowling notes show Towinenent leaders include Bet Jyrosa and Chuck Steenson from Lincoln at 2202, Orville and Margaret Garrett from Hardvilly 2902, Jim and Beverly Mille Lincoln 2402, and others from Humphrey, Fremont, Friend, and Omaha. High series reached by Steansons at 721. Tournament runs three more weekends with junior players Pensick and Stane posting top marks.

Columbus Bowl Towinenent Bet Jyrosa Chuck Steenson Lincoln Orville Margaret Garrett Hardvilly Jim Beverly Mille Edna Bill Plgiler Humphrey Teis LeRoy Barleywaine Fremont Hols Gane Orbin Friend Norma Chuck Hagood Mary Stan Dwiily Joy Helen Lothrapa Burwell Kathleen Marvin Griss Omaha High Secotch Steansons Joe Pensick Ody Stane Royals Yankses George Enael Harry Carlson Sally Belle Any Worny Peineeton Bulayne Nitz Bob Bennetald Dint Becher Garretson Columbus Bow! Har Pizza Hut SONY F and M Columbus Feed and Seed Greens Bank Liberty Cleaners Pawnee Farmy Hadley Braithweit Sorgas Cory Evelyn Launshy Sharon Heesacker Monastones Gilda Singer Family Four Gary Shipley Ev Long Todd Hauke Kelly Korte Big Twelve Dan Farce Eric Johnson Grace Force Indiana Bing Johnson Cexil Hack

Howe family to Whalers signs all three Howes

Gordie Howe may join the New England Whalers with his sons Mark and Marty after signing long term contracts. The Howes left the Houston Aeros to stay in the WHA and bolster a contender. Team officials expect the move to accelerate a merger, while Gordie weighs playing options and training camp.

Hartford Conn UPI Gordie Howe New England Whalers Howes Gordie Mark Marty Whalers Houston Aeros National Hockey League Howard Baldwin Howe Tin U.S Aeros Kelley NHL WIA Baldwin WHA

Three prepsters sign with Platte College Raiders

Coach Marge Burkett announces three signees Marion Weber of Pierce Linda Hollatz of Leigh and Barb Blaser of Monroe who will pursue college athletics with the Raiders. Weber a high school volleyball all American and all conference track sprinter earned state meet finish. Hollatz multi sport athlete earned all conference and all area honors in volleyball and track. Blaser earned most valuable player in volleyball and basketball with multi sport play. Weber and Hollatz receive volleyball scholarships while Blaser signs for volleyball and basketball.

Platte College Marge Burkett Raiders Marion Weber Pierce Linda Hollatz Leigh Barb Blaser Monroe Webern Pierre Noltatz Blaser Weber Ipllatz

Down by the River New fishing lake near Stanton ready next year

Muskenthine Reservoir near Stanton, northwest of town, is under development for recreation and flood control. When filled it will cover about 8 acres with a plans for a boat ramp, swimming areas, trails, and arboretum. Financing totals exceed a million dollars with grants from federal and state agencies.

Stanton Lee Rupp Jong Dam Askenthine Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District Norfolk Wcre Seve Governunental U.S. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Nebraska Natural Resource Development Fund Lower Elkhorn N.R.D Game and Parks Commission Natural Resource Development Fund Ie Lckhorn Basin Stanton County

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Named NBA MVP for 1977

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar captured the NBA's 1977 MVP honor with 150 of 247 votes. He led in field goal percentage at .879 and ranked high in points rebounds and blocks, while rival Bill Walton finished second amid Walton's playoff impact. The Lakers star, 30, said he feels he has matured and cannot improve much, dedicating the award to his development and comparing himself to Bill Russell.

LOS Angeles UPI Los Angeles Lakers Kareem Abdul Jabbar Portland Bil Wallon National Basketball Association NBA Walton Lakers Abdul-Jabbar Bill Russell Celtic Russell

Prep baseball finals set in Nebraska title games

RALSTON NEB Lincoln Southeast and Papillion clash tonight to decide the Class 4 final as Omaha Ryan meets Bancroft for the Class B title. Lincoln Southeast needed three hits to defeat Omaha 8 On in the Class A semifinal. Duke Gair pitched a two hitter as Papillion routed Millard 11-0 in the other semifinal.

Ralston Neb Lincoln Southeast Papiltian Nebraska Omaha Ryan Bancroft Omah Duke Gair Papillion Millard

Beerbohm heads men's bowlers

Don Beerhbohm was selected president of the Columbus Men's Bowling Association at the annual meeting last week. Elected as vice presidents were George Engel, Stan Gottsehal, Eldred Stahl and James Bernt. Directors included Martin Cattan, Harry Oppliger, Elgin Tenniges and Ford Guenther. Gene Krumland was elected secretary and James Struching treasurer. Harry Carlson was named local co chairman for the ABU Hall of Fame building drive. High score awards went to Stan Gettyhall for a 725 series and Pat Force for a 297 game. The association reports 907 members.

Don Beerhbohm Columbus Men's Bowling Associations George Engel Stan Gottsehal Eldred Stahl James Bernt Martin Cattan Harry Oppliger Elgin Tenniges Ford Guenther Gene Krumland James Struching Reasurer Harry Carlson ABU Hall of Fame Stan Gettyhall Pat Force

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