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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1977

Page

5

Wardinger Dominates on mound as Merchants rout Colfax County Club

Columbus Merchants beat Schuyler 11-1 in seven innings as Doug Wardinger struck out 12 and allowed three hits. Wardinger improved to 2-1 with three walks, while Columbus piled up 14 hits led by Mueller three hits and three RBIs. Ziola Zastera Lange each drove in two as Columbus stayed hot early and often.

Terry Anderson Doug Wardinger Schuyler Columbus Merchants Colfax County Wardinger Columbus The Merchants Bruce Busse Mike Brandt Mike Zastera Tom Lange Brandt Mark Mueller Zastera Dick Kanneman Lange Mueller Ron Ziola Kanneman Ziola Porter Aoa Beant Wurdinger Wien If Tun Tule Doinat Kucera McNally Svatora LoPia Schuyler Carlson Busse Anwaller Olson Konecky J. McNally Meyer Petersen Wasco Ph. Lassek Lincoln Waco Salinas Jonson and Marl Pusehl Wombald Baach

Opening Night Baseball Season in Columbus Teams

Columbus Junior and Midget Blues face Fremont at Pawnee Park with midget action at 5 40 and Juniors near 8 p m The Blues show a promising squad while Juniors may rise The Midget Reds start Friday at Grand Island in a twin bill against Grand Island Overland First National Hawk Junior and Blues return Thursday versus Albion Columbus Merchants host Osceola Wednesday in the Central Nebraska Division Firing Line update Notes on John McNamara Beatrice and Joe Frazier joining Blue Valley Division amid idle Sunday chatter Frank Rabinson's Cleveland concerns ease as local teams trend toward a tighter season pace

Columbus Fremont Pawnee Park Blues Grand Island Grand Island Overland Albion Columbus Merchants Osceola Nebraska Padres John McNamara Beatrice Iaad Joe Frazier McNamara Schuyler Frank Rabinson Cleveland Indians A. McNally Schmale Peterson Carlson Trofhalz I B. McNally Syatora. Am Doa Mayenne Biola Dodgers Oisan Kanedy Ulndareny

Eckersley Fires No-Hitter Against Angels In Big Night

Dennis Eckersley dominating on the mound secures a no hitter for the Athletics against the California Angels. After an eighth inning scare with Ray Fosse and a playful kiss from Rudi, Eckersley finishes with a 1-0 win. Other AL scores include Yankees over Red Sox 5-4 and Mariners sweeping Rangers in a doubleheader.

Mark Friedman UPI Dennis Eckersley California Angels Joe Rail Ray Fosse Rudi Eckersley Dennis

Dark starts Padres surge with Ivie power and Fingers saves

Dark moved Ivie to third and summoned Fingers in the Padres doubleheader against the Giants. Ivie tied a major league record with five doubles and six RBIs, while Fingers earned saves in both games as San Diego won 12-4 and 4-? The win extended the Padres’ streak to four, placing them third in the NL West amid a torrent of pitching changes.

Bill Madden UPI San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants Alvin Dark Mike Ivie Rollie Fingers Oakland A's Ivie Fingers Thad Cubs San Francisco Padres Giants Montreal New York Cincinnati Atlanta Houston Los Angeles St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Expos Mets Tony Perez Steve Rogera Andre Dawson Stan Bahnsen Portland Jack Ramsay Spectrum Ramsay Denver

76ers Aim to Slow Trail Blazers in Game 4

Philadelphia officials note Portland’s defense and fast break advantage after a 129 107 game 3 loss. Coach Gene Shue plans to restore earlier tactics to blunt the Blazers pressure while Julius Erving and George McGinnis address the slow start and aim to level the NBA Finals at 2 2.

Portland UPI Philadelphia George McGinnis Blazers Gene Shue 76Ers Caldwell Jones

One hitter Kush sparks Genoa win in league opener

Genoa pitcher Aconash hurled a one hit shutout with 15 strikeouts as Genoa beat Silver Creek 140 in Central Nebraska Baseball League action. Other results include St. Edward 54 over Fullerton and Shelby at Bellwood, with night and afternoon rematches planned.

Aconash Genoa Silver Creek St. Edward Fullerton Shelby Jase Shelby Yo Glaiter Nehty J. Hilietand Yekoski WHDM Stachuta Ushang

Join the Army Now for Travel and Service

A recruitment pitch invites readers to travel and serve with the Army. It highlights opportunities for adventure, steady work, and a chance to join a large organization. Emphasizes appreciation for applicants and hints at broad geographic reach.

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