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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1977

Page

10

Major League Baseball Scores and Standings Update

United Press International reports NL games with Chicago and Montreal strong offensive showings including Burris and Reuschel wins. Houston tops Los Angeles while San Diego and Atlanta details highlight Griffin and Tenace in a long score run. Batting leaders feature Cey Smith Winfield and Hisle with key RBIs and pitching leaders noted.

United Press International National League Montreal Warthen Terpko Brown Atkinson Kerrigan McEnaney Foote Burris G. Hernandez P Reuschel Sutter Swisher GAB Pet. Prker Pit Trillo Chi Scott Stl Smns Krnpl Jasn Hou Ontors Mins Atl Vin Tor Brett Brisn Bos Kelly Bal Cey Smith Burroughs Ali Johnson Luzinski Phil Winfield Zisk Hisle Minn Gross Oak Evans E Williams Parker Pitt Audi Cal Velez Hobson Munson Staten Cedeno Taveras Lopes Moreno Cabell Remy Patek Norris Clev Bonds North United Press International East Pittsbgnh Chicago St. Louis Phila New York West Los Angeles Cines San Franz San Diego Houston Atlanta Yao Rogers Krukow Philedelphia Lerch St Louis Denny Messersmith D'Acquisto Richard Hooton Cincinnati Nolan San Francisco Montefusco Peter Baltimre Boston Miln Detroit Clevelnd Toronto West Petes Minn Texas Calif Oakland Kan City Seattle

Softball League Highlights From WP-MA Early Action

In a Fastpitch league game, Lark bar beat Lone Oasis by fielding doubles from Craig Williams for Lark and Leroy Johannes for Oasis while Dave Steiner Bill Cattan Craig Williams and Dale Gonka each hit triples.

Lark Mike Johannes Dale Gonka Craig Williams Leroy Johannes Oasis Dave Steiner Bill Cattan

Hastings signs two Nebraska girl basketball standouts

Hastings College announced the signings of Becky Harkless from Lexington and Cindy Lansman of Omaha Bryan. Harkless, a 6-1 forward, earned All-Southwest Conference honors and led the conference in field goal percentage. Lansman averaged 19.9 points per game and was a unanimous pick for the All-Metro Omaha team.

Hastings, Neb UPI Hastings College Nebraska Hastings Becky Harkless Lexington Cindy Lansman Omaha Bryan Harkless Miss Lansman Omaha

Watson Trails Leaders In Penfold PGA Opener At St George’s

In Sandwich England UPI reports Tom Watson a first round casualty as Seve Ballesteros Andries Oosthuizen and Peter year old Spaniard headline after a wind driven 6 724 yard layout. George Burns Brian Huggett John Morgan share late pace with Palmer in pursuit. Ballesteros back in Madrid soon.

Sandwich England UPI Tom Watson Britain Peter Severiano Ballesteros South Africa Andries Oosthuizen St. George's Links George Burns Delray Beach Fla U.S Brian Huggett John Morgan Arnold Palmer Gary Player Hugh Baiocchi Watson Oosterhuis California Burns

Steelers file countersuit against Atkinson

The Pittsburgh Steelers sue Oakland Raiders' George Atkinson for 1 million alleging a conspiracy to disable Lynn Swann after a hit that left him sidelined. Atkinson had filed a 2 million slander suit against the Steelers and Chuck Noll, set for trial July 11 in San Francisco.

Oakland Calif UPI Pittsburgh Steelers Oakland Raiders George Atkinson Lynn Swann Atkinson Swann Raiders Steelers Chuck Noll San Francisco Noll NFL

Rangers would take Billy Martin back not as manager

Rangers owner Brad Corbett says he would welcome Billy Martin back if he left the Yankees, but not as manager. Corbett recalls Martin’s past firing and the need for a role in player development or trades, while Steinbrenner says Martin is safe if he stays within front office limits.

Ranger Billy Milton Richman UPI NEW York Billy Martin Yankees Texas Rangers Brad Corbett Rangers Corbett Martin Eddie Robinson Dan O’brien Joe Frazier Steinbrenner Elrod Hendricks Syracuse Yankee Paul Texas Tom Egan Angels Denver Minnesota Detroit

Cauthen Leaves Hospital After Belmont Injury

Jockey Steve Cauthen, 17, departed Long Island Jewish Hospital two days early after a three horse pileup at Belmont Park. He plans to return to riding in three to four weeks and will recover at the home of trainer Chuck Taliaferro before going to Kentucky. His mother Myra Cauthen said he is resting and focused on a swift comeback.

New York UPI Steve Cauthen Belmont Park Myra Cauthen Long Island Jewish Hospital Cauthen Chuck Taliaferro Linda Walton Steve Belmont

Bee and White Reunite at Dinner Remembering a Coaching Era

Clair Bee, 78, recalls Sherman White at a testimonial for the Long Island University mentor once linked to a 1950s point shaving scandal. Bee, LSU coach from 1931 to 1952, steered national prominence with undefeated seasons and famed strategies.

New York UPI Clair Bee Sherman White White Bee Long Island University Sherman Carter Gov Carey New Jersey Pennsylvania

Kingman's X-rays prove negative for wrist pain

The Mets announced Dave Kingman’s sore right wrist tested negative on a series of X-rays. Kingman had complained of wrist discomfort since a May 14 slide into second against the Dodgers, with six X-rays taken Tuesday in Pittsburgh after a 5-2 loss to the Pirates.

NEW York UPI Dave Kingman New York Mets Kingman Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Mets Pirates

Pistons rehiring staff aims to tame dissidents

Detroit Pistons announce a new trio leading next season. Herb Brown returns as coach for at least one year. Oscar Feldman steps down as GM to be replaced by Bob Kauffman, a three time NBA All Star and 30 year old youngest GM in the league. Feldman will still oversee financial affairs as minority stockholder.

Detroit UPI Troika Herb Brown Bob Kauffman Oscar Feldman Detroit Pistons Brown Ray Scott Feldman Kauffman National Basketball Association Pistons

Aquinas Boys Track Sets Multiple School Records

Aquinas boys track set 11 varsity records and seven freshman marks this spring led by Adrian Palensky and Tom Hilger with two records each. Palensky topped 60 yard and 180 yard low hurdles while Hilger led high jump and triple jump. Ken Hilger added three fresh marks in 70 high hurdles 180 low hurdles and triple jump. Mark Moravec led varsity scoring with 125 points as the team earned runner up trophies at Lakeview Invitational Centennial Conference and the district meet.

David City Aquinas Adrian Palensky Tom Hilger Palensky Hilger Russ Moravec Jerry Hotovy Dan Denson Ken Hilger Mark Moravec

Last chance for practice in Indianapolis 500 buildup

The final practice for the 500 mile race in Indianapolis featured a two hour carburetion session after an hour of pit work. Veteran Bill Puterbaugh will drive for new owner George Walther, returning to the seat after Salt Walther passed on the ride. Joe Saldana and Vern Schuppan were alternates but Schuppan’s car was removed. Saldana’s mechanic said the car may not run.

Indianapolis UPI Bill Puterbaugh George Walther Puterbaugh Joe Saldana Vern Schuppan Schuppan Saldana Don Koda

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