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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1975

Page

17

Indians back down from boycott over Robinson suspension

Cleveland players and pitchers supported a petition criticizing Frank Robinson’s suspension for shoving umpire Neudecker on May 17 but agreed to continue the three game series with the California Angels. Robinson urged the team to win the game as a show of unity before guiding the Indians to victory.

RE Nuseabeay UPI Cleveland Indians Frank Robinson Indians Robinson Lee MacPhail Jerry Neudecker Cleveland California Angels Dave LaRoche Tom Buskey Frank Duffy The Angels Frank Twassai Dave Garcia Charlie Spikes Fritz Peterson California Boston Texas Detroit Minnesota Kansas City New York Oakland Baltimore Chicago Milwaukee Red Sox Bernie Carbo Dwight Evans Royals Yankees Frank White Jim Woblford Marty Pattin

Messersmith loses on Garrett homer in ninth

Mets beat Dodgers 6 3 when Wayne Garrett homer off Andy Messersmith in the ninth after he chose to pitch to him. Garrett broke an 3 3 tie and ended Messersmiths 11 game win streak.

Todd Nemanic UPI New York Mets Andy Messersmith Los Angeles Dodger Los Angeles Walter Alston Messersmith Wayne Garrett del Unser Garrett Mets Cinnati Montreal Pittsburgh Houston San Diego St. Louis Philadephia San Francisco Cubs Braves Chicago Ray Burris Atlanta Reds Expos Johnny Bench Cincinnati Woody Fryman Dave Concepcion Pirates Astros Willie Stargell Bruce Kison Kison Padres Willie McCovey Enzo Hernadez al Hrabosky Bill Greif Reggie Smith Phillies Giants Larry Bowa Dick Allen Philadelphia Bowa Tug McGraw

League leaders in batting and pitching from 1974 baseball data

American League and National League leaders by category include Horton Det 10 Burroughs Tex and Bench Cin in RBIs. Morgan Cin and Rivers Cal top steals. Sutton LA and Seaver NY lead wins. Also notes Arizona football 7 of 9 in 1974, and Iona football coach Jim Young with a 17 win season.

Horton Det Carbo Bos Tenace Oak and Burroughs Tex Bench Cin Watson Holl and Garvey Winfield Perez McRae Burroughs Oak Hisle Minn Morgan Cedeno Hou Lopes Brock St.l Lintz Mangual Rivers Cal Otis Patek Nettles Bonds Davis Sutton Messersmith Jones Burris Chi Barr Seaver Kaat Ryan Blue Palmer Bart Busby University of Arizona University Iona Jim Young United Press Interna Cash Phil Unser American League & Ber. Hh. Pet. Carew Min Munson Bumbry Bas White Lynn Yount Mil MecRae Olson Construction Behilens Pabst Blue Ribbon Originals Behlens Land L Sales Shamrocks Lystad Red Hots 1St National Bank

Warriors Upset Bullets For NBA Crown Shock

The San Francisco Warriors defeated the Washington Bullets four straight to win the NBA title. The Bullets had topped the Celtics to reach the finals, but faltered against a strong Warrior team in the championship run.

San Francisco Warriors Washington Bullets NBA Warriors Bullets Boston Celtics Washington

Ak-Sar-Ben Race Results From Omaha Meet

UPI reports Monday results from Ak-Sar-Ben racing. Winners include Le Tigre in race one and Win Que in race three, with exacta payouts of 259.80 for 4 and 1 and 333.60 for 1 and ?. Attendance listed at 26,79 and mutuel handle 1,803,753.

Omaha UPI Ak-Sar-Ben le Tigre Pet N Get Friar Shock Poverty Heathville Shouldabe Hasty Perkins County Fensman Valiant Amber Champagne Kid Isxada Router Pondelli Jahan Kid Calvert Andrulla Utah Kee Tim D Quivera Exacta

Eastern Illinois to host Cardinals training camp in St Louis

The St Louis Cardinals will hold their summer training camp at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston after two years at Illinois State Normal. Officials criticized Illinois State for not keeping NFL players association pickets away from rookies at camp.

ST. Louis UPI Eastern Illinois University At Charleston St. Louis Cardinals Illinois State Normal National Football League Players Association

China to rely on top athletes as US dominates goodwill meets

Ni Chih chin, former top high jumper and China's athletic head, says China will need about a decade to reach world track standards. He notes the US has won most events in Canton and Shanghai and praises China’s two-day meet against the American national team. He recalls a 7 feet 6 inch jump alleged as a world mark and references Brumel's skepticism amid Cold War politics.

Cincy Reds Dodgers Reds Cubs Pirates Giants Oakland A’s Royals White Sox Bosox Brewers Tigers Yanks Rich Gaver Telegram Kansas City Yankees Rich Milton Richman UPI Peking United States China America Canton Shanghai Ni Chihchin Athletic ‘Association of China Chuang Tse-tung Ni Chih-chin Dwight Stones Los Angeles Teheran Valery Brumel Brumel International Amateur Athletic Federation

Hebert Wins Foster Brooks Pro Celebrity Golf Playoff

Lionel Hebert defeats Hubie Green and Ed Sneed in a sudden death playoff to take the $2,500 first prize at Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville. All three finished 18 holes at six under par before Hebert parred the playoff hole and the others bogeyed.

Louisville UPI Lionel Hebert Hubie Green Ed Sneed Foster Brooks Hurstbourne Country Club Hebert Sneed Green

Flyers edge Sabres in championship showdown in Buffalo

Philadelphia seeks to clinch the Stanley Cup tonight to defend the title for the first time since 1969 as Buffalo fights to force a deciding game at home. Flyers carry a 3-2 series lead after a 51 point win, while Buffalo tests goaltenders Desjardins Crozier and Bromley amid injuries and a cooler forecast.

Buffalo N.Y Philadelphia Montreal Sabres Flyers Floyd Smith Gerry Desjardins Roger Crozier Gary Bromley Desjardins World Hockey Association Crozier Fred Stanfield

Pensicks Post Top Scratch Leads Mr. and Mrs. Doubles

Rich Pensick took the scratch lead at Columbus Bowl in the lth annual event with 2 215 pace and added 78 sticks for 2 293 to place second in the handicap division. Doris and Morris Johnson lead handicap with 2 354 while Marian and Hal Feather follow at 2 278 and Isebelle and Les Harter sit fourth at 2 248. The journey runs two more weekends with call-in info from Harry Carlson.

Rich Pensick Columbus Bowl Pensick Ben Rich Doris Morris Johnson Central City Marian Hal Feather Lincoln Isebelle Les Harter North Bend

Halte duo win Sunday TV scotch doubles at Boulevard Lanes

Dave and Pam Halte win the Sunday TV scotch doubles with a 669 handicap series. Ed Zimmer and Carrie Kretz take second at 637, followed by Cyril and Lucille Birkel, 626, Edgar and Wilma Krumland, 612, George and Lorina Halte, 607, and Dick and Gloria Anderson, 598.

Wave Ram Waire Boulevard Lanes Ed Zimmer Carrie Kretz Cyril Lucille Birkel Edgar Wilma Krumland George Lorina Halte Gloria Anderson Dave Pam Halte Zimmer- Kretz Art Naughtin Ann ‘Pencak Dan Graves Keith Mary Ellen Watchorn Omaha

Bears and Athletics Post Pony League Wins

Bears defeat Senators as Brian Kearney throws a no hitter with nine strikeouts. Weiler earns the win for the Athletics in a 7-2 victory over the Rams.

Bears Athletics Brian Kearney Senators Weiler Rams

Tribe hurler to see doctor for Achilles surgery

Cleveland pitcher eve Kline on the disabled list will meet Dr Frank Jobe in Los Angeles to discuss possible surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. The tendon pain follows an elbow operation to remove bone chips in February and progress on the arm is noted. Lefty Grove tribute mourners recall Grove as one of baseballs greatest left handers at Lonaconing church.

Cleveland Indians Eve Kline Los Angeles Frank Jobe Kline Lefty Grove Lunavusinu Mad UPI Robert Moses Grove Lonaconing Presbyterian Church Kenneth Smith Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown N.Y

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