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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1976

Page

8

Wurdinger's homer fuels Columbus Merchants win

Doug Wurdinger belted a two run homer in the first as Columbus Merchants beat Garland 10-0 by the 10 run rule. Determan pitched four better with eight strikeouts and George Olson closed out the win. Ziola added three runs including a third score of the game for Columbus.

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Local baseball clashes in Bicentennial League spotlight Sunday

Columbus Merchants and Seward lead the Bicentennial League undefeated as they prepare for Sunday night clash in Columbus. Columbus Juniors start season with a trip to Grand Island to face the Third City Eagles.

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Blues Rout Schuyler in Five Inning Exhibition

The Blues exploded for 18 hits led by Joe Dahlkoetter and Mike Liebschwager as they defeated the Schuyler Midgets 16 to 2 in five innings at Pawnee Park. The Schuyler side scored two runs on a line score of 2 and 1 in the top of the second, while Columbus finished with 16 runs on 18 hits. The Blues schedule a game Thursday June 3 at 6 p.m. at Central Pawnee Park against the same opponent.

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Brett rips scorer over no hit bid blown in ninth

Yankees ace Ken Brett blasted the official scorer Don Merry after a ninth inning infield hit was ruled against his no hitter bid against the Angels. Merry defended the call, saying Orta didn’t touch the ball and it was a fair hit under the circumstances.

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Carlton Back In Groove After Pitching Gem For Phillies

Phillies right hander Steve Carlton, buoyed by Jim Kaat’s reminder to focus on pitching, threw a three hitter in a 5-0 win over the Mets to improve his record. Carlton cites a tighter changeup and a steady five man rotation as keys to his late-season resurgence.

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