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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1975

Page

20

Reds Midgets Blank York 10 0 Behind Braithwait No-hitter

Bob Braithwait pitched a nine strikeout no hitter as the Columbus Midget Reds defeated York 10 to 0 in five innings at Pawnee Park. He escaped a first inning jam, York left one on base, and seven unearned runs in the fifth sealed the win aided by seven York errors. Mancuso, Ziola, Liebschwager, Lovell, and Foutch contributed Reds hits and scoring.

Bob Braithwait Columbus Reds York Reds Pawnee Park Braithwait York Mike Liebschwager Greg Bullington Mancuso Steve Ziola Lovell Foutch Conway Grand Island Bullington Doug Wardinger Norfolk Madison

York Midget Blues Fall Despite 15 Walks at Pawnee Park

York blanked Columbus 8 to 1 as York benefited from 15 walks and six York runs in the fifth inning. Doug Adams issued the bases loaded walk to open scoring, while Marc Clough and Kim Baker contributed key hits. Columbus managed only three hits and a lone seventh inning run, as York pitcher Hannemann struck out seven and walked four. Coaches Mel Sanders and Bob Ekler set next game against Fremont on Monday at 5 30 p.m.

Columbus Blues York Pawnee Park Doug Adams Ron Hager Kim Baker Mark Jilek Rick Curtis Curtis Mike Blaser Blaser Mark Hannemann Baker Marc Clough John Wheeler Hannemann Mel Sanders Bob Ekler Fremont ST. Louis UPI Lou Brock St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Mario Guerrero Ron Fairly Brock Rollie Eastwick Pete Rose al Hrabosky Cesar Geronimo Tony Perez John Curtis Rose Hrabosky Ted Simmons Cardinals Reggie Smith Smith Astros Jim Lonvorg Gross Metzger May Cabell Konieczny Houston Detroit Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Mickey Lolich Tigers Bob Feller Warren Spahn Deron Johnson Claude Osteen Milwaukee Kansas City Royals Milwaukee Brewers Montreal Montreal Expos San Francisco Giants

Huskers miss nationwide TV list for next season

Nebraska football is not on ABCs national telecast list for the coming season. Athletic director Bob Devaney says there may be a chance to add NU games if Big Eight opens dates. He expected the LSU game to air, but it was not on the schedule. Missouri is the only conference team yet guaranteed a TV appearance, while Oklahoma remains ineligible due to NCAA probation.

Lincoln Neb UPI University of Nebraska ABC Bob Devaney Nebraska Devaney Chuck Nevias LSU Missouri Oklahoma

Cuddeford Leads Senior League at Boulevard Lanes

Cuddeford topped the Senior League with a 213 and 546 series. Vi Andreasen added 179, Ruby Egger 483, and Cyril Birkel 202 in the Senior Citizen's League. In Men s Doubles, Ed Rice posted 214 and Mike Evans 714 over four games. Halte-Shemek had 364 and Sterup Zelasny's 1323 series highlighted the evening.

Dode Cuddeford Vi Andreasen Ruby Egger Cyril Birkel Boulevard Lanes Ed Rice Mike Evans Halte-Shemek Sterup Zelasny

Track coach stricken with pneumonia after China tour

Robert Giegengack, 68, track coach for the U S team that toured the People's Republic of China, was stricken with an apparent pneumonia attack Friday before his planned return to the United States. Team physician Dr Anthony F Daley said the exact nature of the illness would be known after blood tests.

Peking UPI Robert Giegengack U.S People’s Republic of China United States Anthony F. Daley Inglewood Calif Giegenvack

Baseball notes and NBA trades stir weekly chatter

Sport Storts notes weekend TV slate with Los Angeles vs Chicago, Royals vs Brewers, and a Monday night tilt between San Diego Philadelphia or Pittsburgh Cincinnati. Basketball updates include Knicks adding George McGinnis from Indiana and Celtics adding Charley Scott while Don Chaney leaves for ABA. Kareem Abdul Jabbar trade talk surfaces as Knicks or Lakers possible destinations. MLB rumors say midmonth swaps loom with Cards Braves already exchanging, keeping parity high as contenders seek moves for value.

Royals Brewers San Diego Philadelphia Pittsburgh Celtics Boston Scott Don Chaney ABA Kareem Abdul- Jabbar Knicks Lakers Fall Center

Barber and Irwin tied at Atlanta Classic lead

Pro golfer Miller Barber matched Hale Irwin atop the Atlanta Classic after 36 holes with 9 under 135. Irwin shot 69 to reach 135, two back. Larry Hinson and Jim Dent followed at 137 and 138 as Peter Oosterhuis also carded 64, three to six strokes behind the leaders. Three Michigan State hockey players from Grand Rapids were named Cahill, McDonald, and De Cenzo.

Atlanta UPI Miller Barber Pro Golf Mr. X Hale Irwin Barber Irwin Larry Hinson Hinson New Orleans Memphis England Peter Oosterhuis Oosterhuis Joe Inman Casper Johnny Miller Jerry Heard Miller Heard

Prefontaine Killed In Eugene Car Crash At 24

UPI reports U S track star Steve Prefontaine died in a car crash in Eugene Oregon after his last race. The University of Oregon alum famed for records from 3 000 to 10 000 meters was 24 and alone in his sports car when it crossed a center line, struck a rock embankment and overturned. He had just won the 5 000 meter event at a windup meet and had criticized AAU rules after the 1972 Munich Olympics.

Eugene Ore UPI Steve Prefontaine America Prefontaine University of Oregon Munich AAU Finland

C-K Planing Oasis Bar lead softball standings

Columbus Mens Fast Pitch Softball League after one month shows C-K Planing 74 in Division I and Ski Lounge 5-1 atop Division II. Oasis Bar and Person's Sport Shop follow with 4-2 and 5-2 records as league play resumes June 16 at Wilderness Park after the two week Softball Invitational opens tonight.

C-K Planing Mill Ski Lounge Columbus C-K Ski Oasis Bar Person's Sport Shop Wilderness Park

Ak-Sar-Ben race results from Omaha track meet

UPI reports Ak-Sar-Ben Track in Omaha showing race by race results led by Easy Magic in the first, Bed A Buck in the third, and Nebr Harvest in the fourth. The card includes exacta and double payouts, attendance of 13,563, and mutuel handle of 1,086,404 dollars.

Omaha UPI Ak- SarBen Track Easy Magic Super Date Dr. Keith Luna Dancer Bett the Ruler Wisner Ranger Bed A Buck Dak Bea's Fleet Nebr. Harvest Miss Sarpy County Damas Powder Ridge Smokey Volero But Tosoro Go Nashie Exacta Bet Robin Jac Baggo Steven Would Budman Tudor King Trigger Top Little Kahuna Bishop Brown Mutuel

Knicks Sign McGinnis For Six Year 2 Million

New York Knicks sign George McGinnis to a six year 2 million contract boosting their box office appeal. McGinnis, 6-8 235, was ABA scoring champion in 1974-75 with 29.8 points per game and previously led Indiana Pacers to the playoff finals before a potential legal dispute over draft rights with Philadelphia.

NEW York UPI New York Knicks George McGinnis McGinnis Eddie Donovan Dave DeBuss Schere Kareem Abdul-Jabbar American Basketball Association ABA Indiana Pacers Kentucky Knicks Philadelphia NBA 76Ers Commissioner's Office

Rebrovich Leads Pabst Blue Ribbon past Tooley Drug

Paul Rebrovich starred in slow pitch softball, blasting two home runs and driving in five as Pabst Blue Ribbon defeated Tooley Drug 8-3 to improve to 3-0 on the season.

Paul Rebrovich Pabst Blue Ribbon Tooley Drug Rebrovich Pabst

Ramirez and Evert Reach semifinals at Italian Open

Raul Ramirez defeated Bjorn Borg in straight sets 6-4 6-3 to reach the Italian International Tennis Championship semifinals. Chris Evert beat Mima Jansovec 6-2 6-0 to advance to the women's singles final. Navratilova and Evert set to meet in the women's final with Vilas, Orantes, and Nastase contesting the men’s semis.

Rome UPI Mexico Raul Ramirez Bjorn Borg Chris Evert Mima Jansovec Yugoslavia America Manuel Orantes Spain Harold Solomon Silver Spring Romania Ilie Nastase Borg Eddie Gibbs Miami Beach Fla Argentina Guillermo Vilas Onny Parun New Zealand Ramirez United States Love Miss Evert Miss Navratilova Vilas Orantes Natase

McCovey's 16th grand slam ties NL record with Mets

Willie McCovey pinch hit a 16th career grand slam, tying the National League mark held by Hank Aaron, as the San Diego Padres defeated the New York Mets 6-2 behind Randy Jones. McCovey homered fifth of the year. the Padres erased a 2-0 deficit with six runs in the eighth.

NEW York UPI Willie McCovey Randy Jones San Diego Padres New York Mets McCovey Hank Aaron Lou Gehrig Padres Mike Ivie Mets Jerry Koosman Bob Apodaca Fred Kendall Apodaca del Unser Jones Danny Frisella

Blue Ribbon and Shamrocks win in slow pitch league

Blue Ribbon defeated Tooley Drug 8 to 3 and the Shamrocks shut out Mt National Bank 10 to 0 at the Family Y field in the Pabst Blue Ribbon Originals league. Sha posted victories as part of the College Community Men's Slow Pitch results.

Pabst Blue Ribbon Sha P’ College Family Y Blue Ribbon Tooley Drug Shamrocks Mt National Bank

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