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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1972
Page
5
Carl Morton pitched a one hitter as the Expos beat Philadelphia 4 0 at Jarry Park. A fan quote and Morton's postgame remarks highlighted the night, while other NL games featured Cubs over Mets 3 1 and Pirates extending win streaks in a busy MLB Tuesday slate.
Mel's TV earned its second league victory by routing Co-Op Oil 11 to 1. Larry Ayler hit a bases loaded homer in the sixth, driving in seven runs for the winners. Mel Heimann pitched in relief for the win, Kurt Wilke charged with the loss. Morris MacDonald returns to Yonkers driving after three years away, with Highland Doke as a stable star.
Vida Blue, Oakland’s 21 game winner and MVP, debuted with one inning of relief, allowing two hits and four walks as the California Angels defeated the A’s 6 to 4. Blue walked four in his first big league appearance, while Rick Reichardt drove in three runs for Chicago past Texas in a separate action.
Cumming Georgia AP A 21 year old tour rookie from Jacksonville Steve Melynk won the inaugural Atlanta Mini-Classic at Canongate on Lanier with a six under par 66. He shot 73 18 to post a 13 under total three strokes ahead of Lau Wykle and earned 1075 dollars.
The Senators edged the Bears 4 1 with pitcher Mike Levos earning the win and Gary Sansoni taking the loss. Also noted: Houston’s Lee May, Cincinnati’s new first baseman, hit 133 home runs in the last four years.
Joe Frazier will defend his world heavyweight title against Ron Stander Thursday night at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. Frazier, a heavy favorite at 10-1, carries $150000 TV guarantee and a share of live gate. Stander, the Bluffs Butcher, gets 20 percent of live gate and half of foreign TV revenue. The bout, likely to run 15 rounds, features two sluggers with Frazier 28-0 with 24 KOs and Stander 23-1-1, both weighing about 210 to 215 pounds.
Indianapolis warm ups produced speeds above 185 mph as Bobby Unser led the field in carburetion tests ahead of the 500 mile race. Notable laps included 186.461 by Gordon Johncock and 185 mph plus efforts by A J Foyt and AL Unser, with chatter over fuel use and tire wear guiding preparations.
Jack Nicklaus resumes competition in the Atlanta Golf Classic as 114 players chase the $130000 purse. Nicklaus says a recent virus left him sidelined but feeling better now and hopes the layoff aids his form. Lee Trevino and Gary Player headline the field.
Bee Bee Bee will not run in the Belmont Stakes or the Jerry Derby. Trainer Del Carroll cited the horse being a por shipper and having had enough racing, with plans to aim for the Delaware Park Richard Stakes on June 18 despite missing Belmont and the May 20 race.
First baseman Bob Robertson of the Pittsburgh Pirates belted 26 home runs last season, with 16 coming on the road, highlighting his power and versatility for the club.
The 10th USTFF meet at Wichita State University gathers high school to veteran athletes led by Jim Hunt and Randy Matson. Contenders include Ryun in the 880, Swenson and Howe in miling, Feuerbach resting after Olympic trials, and strong shot put and javelin fields as Pacific Coast and Kansas entries vie for team honors.
In New Orleans, West Jefferson High clinched the state title as Frank Steele of Walker High hit a fly ball that struck a pigeon and fell dead. The second baseman caught the ball and umpire called out, a ruling later challenged by a new baseball rule book noting the ball remained in play when no longer in flight.
The Nebraska Games and Parks Commission will begin accepting antelope hunting applications for the next fall season from June 1 to 15. Deer season applications run July 1 to 15 and will be processed by the Lincoln office via a computer system to speed delivery of licenses.
Penn State finished 10-1 after defeating Texas 30 to 6 in the Cotton Bowl. The Rose Bowl appearance preceded this victory, marking a standout season for the Nittany Lions with a dominant bowl performance and a conference win total reflected in the Cotton Bowl triumph.
The Leigh Laigh Association of the WIBC closed the season with an 8 banquet attended by 57 members from Dodge, jiowells, Clarkson, Cresten and Bn. Darlene Zoubek won most improved average in the First Nighters League while Bernice Aspinall posted a high game 214 and high series 586. Felco men's team lost in the Wednesday Mixed as Len Rich Acres claimed the league title. Leola Rhode earned most improved average with Rita Fuhr high game 248 and high series 610. Eunice Foldesy was most improved in the Bowlerette League. Puntee Foldesy high game 218. Margaret Wiese l high series 543. Leigh Bowl were league titlists with Frieda Imholte high game 179 and a tie between Mrs ImhBolt and Catherine Wendt for high series 447. Margaret Nelson had most improved. The Dodgers won the league title. Bernice Aspinall was re elected president with Loretta Engelhart as sergeant at arms. Lee Toman as vice president and Marge Hanel as secretary-treasurer roved another year.
BUTTE Mont AP Bob Rite athlete director, head coach and physical education department at Montana Tech, resigned Wednesday. Under Riley the Orediggers posted an 18 4 record since 1970 and won two straight Frontier Conference football titles.
Jim Lagenza posted a 227 game and 883 series to pace the men's scoring in the Wednesday Early Birds League at Boulevard Lanes. Yvonne Afimick led the women with 1 2 and 8 0 8, Kaye Moore 503, Speck 4 top team with 1 938. Chuck Willets had a 221 single and 574 in the ece League. Harry Oppliger and Doug Easton added 201s. Carol Wills led the women with 168, Judy Miller 447. Nile Owls League saw Jonn Jacobitz 211 and 725, Ken Finkral 6-7-10 split. Becky Rains 8th game 452, Jory Courtier 3 156 for boys. Jim Sackett 396. Allan Middle 147 game 229 total. Kris Bressel 120 807 for girls.
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