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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1973

Page

5

Columbus Juniors Prep For Lhe Cluck Ellis Memorial Clash

Columbus Juniors meet West Point in the first round at Wakefield City Park as Remson and Norfolk won on Wednesday. The lineup features Sackett Ziola Valasek Walters Bullington Last Peppler Brentgel with Wardinger to start and Last in relief as the team aims for a Sunday semifinal.

Remson Norfolk West Point Columbus Sioux City Hoclan Sioux Falls Wakefield American Lego Furors Linus Malls Iguaneel Sinus City Heath Iowa Fim Remsan Champ O'Neill Wayne Larry Lassek Doug Wardinger Mike Last Jim Egger Pat Sackett Ben Ziola Tarry Valasek John Walters Greg Bullington Rath Last Shortsto Phil Peppler Terry Brentgel Columbus American Legion Miike Last Dwayne Henry Larry Valasek Mot Ron Ziola

Oklahoma Walk-Off Home Run Lifts Sooners in 14th Inning

In Tulsa, Oklahoma used a late homer by Phillips in the 14th inning and reliever Tim Fox to beat Tulsa 6-3 in the NCAA District A College Baseball Playoffs. Phillips drove the second pitch to left field, driving in Sullivan and Severns as Oklahoma advances to the Omaha series with a 47-10 record. Tulsa finishes 4-19.

Tulsa Okla Tim Fox Oklahoma Phillips Sooners Iuns Pat Sullivan Bill Severns Vox Fal Stu Meek Hurricane Omaha Ron Wrena Falsa Missouri Valley

Clarks and B-D Secure Softball Wins in League Play

Clarks defeated HN, &G in an A game. Ditmer earned the win on the mound. Dale powered a 76 victory for Clarks over Oasis with L. McIntyre sealing the win while St. Drelfarst took the loss. Friday Ue Book Center travels to Grad faland to face Grand Ialand Eagles in a double header.

Clarks Hn, &G Ditmer Dale Oasis L. McIntyre St. Drelfarst Ue Book Center Grand Ialand Eagles I Nomdeagne

Midget Blues Open 1868 Season At St Paul

Columbus Midget Blues begin 1868 season at St Paul hosting Hastings after a nine inning scrimmage against the Juniors. Coach Bernt notes need for more batting work but praises fielding and pitching depth led by Dan Steiner Jeff Rongish Tom Lange and Don Teterman. The club aims for a second division title in the Comhusker Midget League with Grandstand on June 3 tagged as a must-win.

Columbus Jim Bernt Islues Bernt St Fault Hastings Columbus Blues Fitching Don Teterman John Faof Curt Melliger Dan Steiner Larry Guenther Mike Zastera Gregg Melliger Ealid Jeff Rongish Tom Lange Zastera Determan Dave Steiner Randy Wieser Combhusker Coch Bernt Grandstand Worth Platte York Kearney Blues Defenman Tool Guenther Astera Kongish Lange Kurt Kline Wieser Jim Sackett John Tool Andy Wieser Mark Placzek Kline

Herzog uses upset to spark Rangers 3-2 win over Cleveland

Rangers overcome a protested call as manager Herzog disputes Perry with a sticky ball in the seventh. Dave Nelson singles home the decisive run in the ninth, while Jim Mason set up the rally with a seventh-inning hit. In other AL games, Boston and Minnesota posted shutouts as Detroit beat Chicago.

Hal Bock Associated Press Herzog Gaylord Perry Texas Rangers Cleveland Hieraog Art Frantz Nnl Perry Alweed Franz Peery Dave Nelson Jim Mason New York Oakland Boston California Baltimore Kansas Rico Jerravelli Califonia Jeff Torborg Bobby Darwin Tiger Detroit Bob Reynolds Kansas City Royals

David City Triumphs Over Bellwood in Local Women’s Basketball

In a local women’s basketball league game, David City defeated Bellwood with Terri Crandall leading as the winning pitcher. Details on scores and full rosters are not fully clear from the fragment.

David City Bellwood Terri Crandall Mivning Pite BS

Johncock Wins Indy in Rain as Tragedy Strikes Again

Johncock wins the 57th Indianapolis 500 in the rain amid multiple serious crashes. Gordon Dolenc awarded the victory after Art Ballard’s fatal crash during practice, and Swede Savage suffers critical injuries. About 20,000 spectators endure rain with over 200,000 empty seats at the Speedway. Johncock’s speed averages 139.014 mph, completing 133 laps in 2 hours 3 minutes 27.66 seconds. Third place goes to Roger McCluskey. multiple former champions face crashes or mechanical failures.

Indianapolis Indanapolis Motor Speedway Joinenck A. Hatch Aniles Jomcok Jomicock Jommcock Jokinvack Billy Vyukovich Loimimule Roger McCliskey McKeron Gary Bellentausen Savage Santa Aim Calif Ontario Wa- WE Methodics Hospital Armandy Teran Culver City Bruk

Omaha Royals Slump as Iowa Extends Lead in A A Standings

The Associated Press report notes rain halted Wichita Denver action delaying the top race in the American Association. Iowa defeated Indianapolis 4 4 while Omaha lost 4 2 in ten innings to Evansville. Tulsa beat Oklahoma City. Wichita sits a half game ahead of Denver. Iowa hitters Yaney Jairston Hiirston and Bradford powered the win. Evansville benefited from Rodrigues pitching.

Associated Press Iowa Omaha Towa Indianapolis Evansville Tulsa Oklahoma City Wichita Denver Hugh Yaney Jerry Wairston Buddy Bradford Ken Frailing Yaney Jairston Hiirston Bradford Eduardo Rodrigues Tom Bianco Tommy Reynolds Royals Bob Forse Doby Jolson Urs Forsch

Satchel Paige to Commentate NBC Monday Night Baseball

Satchel Paige, baseball legend known for his long wait before major league play, will guest commentator as the Kansas City Royals face the Boston Red Sox on NBC Monday Night Baseball. Paige, Hall of Fame inductee in 1971, previously pitched for the Indians and Browns and had a late-career stint with Kansas City.

New York Satchel Paige Wonder Kansas City Royals Boston Red Sox Paige Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns Kansas City Dinty Dean Joe DiMaggio Curt Gowdy Ony Kubek NBC

Ak-Sar-Ben Race Result Highlights Omaha Report

Ak-Sar-Ben at Omaha lists race results across nine sections with times and payouts. Apart TBO and Loving Time lead six furlongs. Minnie Bridge Freddy Boy and Silly Tobus show strong finishes. subsequent races feature Estapearl McGregor Merri McEntire Pappina and others with Exacta and Daily Double payouts noted. Attendance and mutual handle figures appear at end.

Omaha Neb Ak-Sar- Ben TBO Sirricane Loving Minnie Bridge Freddy Boy Silly Tobus Estapearl McGregor Merri McEnt Jontty Exacta

Dodgers crush Phillies with 18-hit barrage in May rout

Dodgers pound Phillies as team collects 18 hits led by key performances in a May surge. May totals show strong batting, while other NL results include Astros, Giants, Pirates, Cardinals, and Mets games. detailed play-by-play mentions of Brock and Sizemore highlight late rallies.

Dodgers Houston Astros Dewale Chicago Sauranglsea Gants New York Mets Pittsburgh Pirates Alanta Braves St. Loui Cardinals Cincinnti Reds Montreal Gipes San Diego Padres Tio Fuentes Seveml Feadoff Tom Badley San Francisco New York Bradley Giants

Bobby Hull Unanimous Pick In WHA All League Team

Santa Ana California AP Bobby Hull superstar playing coach of the Winnipeg Jets is the only unanimous selection to the WHA s first official All League team. The 18 man squad chosen by U S and Canadian sports writers and broadcasters includes Andre Lacroix Danny Lawson J C Tremblay Paul Shmyr and goalie Gerry Cheevers Hull scored 103 points in his first WHA season after a court ruling allowed him to play on left wing.

Santa Ana Calif Bobby Hull Hic Winnipeg Jete World Hockey Association U.S Caval WHA Gary L. Davidson Hull Jets Andre Lacroix Vancouver New York Wednesday Danny Lawson J. C. Tremblay Quebec Paul Shmyr Cleveland Gerry Cheevers Lacroix Gary Jarrell Ron Ward Tom Webster New England Kim Corey Larry Hormmy Winnipeg Bernie Parent New York

Bowling leaders shine at Boulevard Lanes meets

Boulevard Lanes action highlights include Craig Preslal’s 222 and Terry Carver’s 58 geries with 204 and 202. Jerry Hagge 216, Charlie Hook 208, Dennis Matson 200. Ann Waray top woman with 179 and 476. Old Crows 683 team game and 1,925 total. Ramms lead Night Crawlers scoring with Dick oglbing 205 and 849. Jan 218 and 526. Lennox 4 chalked a 674 team Bane and Brass Rail 1,884.

Craig Preslal Terry Carver Boulevard Lanes Jerry Hagge Charlie Hook Dennis Matson Ann Waray Old Crows Ramms Dick Ogbing Jan Pat Studnicka Sul Lennox Bane Brass Rail

High scores mark Columbus Bowl summer leagues

Monica Becher rolled a high 407 for a 202 high game in the Wednesday Women s Summer League at Columbus Bowl. The Phillies posted a 647 team game and Lola to pace team scoring while Larry Zywiec led the Big 12 Summer League with a 201 set. Lonnie Karel and Doug Wagenknecht hit 203 and 202 respectively as Grace Force led women with 202 and $24 in earnings. Oklahoma topped team scoring with 673 and 1,992.

Monica Becher Columbus Bowl Phillies Larry Zywiec Lonnie Karel Doug Wagenknecht Grace Force Oklahoma

DeBusschere to lead Nets after Knicks run

New York Knicks forward Dave DeBusschere says a bright future awaits him with the New Jersey Nets as he takes a 75 000 per year executive role starting June 1 1974 He remains under contract with the Knicks for two years and will assume Nets GM duties after interim leaders Roy Boe and Jim Quinn manage the team.

NEW York Nets New York Knicks Dave DeBusschere New York Nets American Basketball Association LeRusschere Vilal Eags Knicks National Basketball Association NBA Ned Itish WeHusschere Nels Delsisschere Roy Boe Kevin Loughery Wets Lou Carnegecea St. John’s University Panghery Philadelphia DeBusschere Sevsion Boe Vic Jim Quinn Genera Detroit Pistons

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