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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1971

Page

5

Shamrocks seek offensive boost in pivotal Bergan clash

Scotus central Catholic aims to punch up its offense as unbeaten Fremont Bergan visits Pawnee Park Memorial Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. Saturday game. Coach Jim Puetz reshuffles the lineup, shifting players to bolster ball movement and scoring chances while Bergan counters with a two win one tie record and a high scoring recent run led by Joe Tlavnka and Ken Pfeifer.

Fremont Bergan Scotus Central Catholic Jim Puet Shamrocks Puelz Ken Schrad Dan Byock Larry Fritz Bob Shonke Trank Mielak Shonka Puetz Steve Abbott Riiz Knights Bergan Scotus Omaha Paul VI Fremonters Holy Name Wahoo Neumann Scatus West Point Catholic Name Lakeview Joe Tlavnka Ken Pfeifers Pawnee Park Memorial Stadium Tle Shamrocks

Babe Ruth hits three homers in World Series twice

The Babe Ruth remains the only player to hit three home runs in a single World Series game, accomplished in two series editions, 1925 and 1928, marking a record unmatched in the postseason.

Babe Ruth

Giants clinch NL West with 5-1 win over Padres

Giants Corey Mays and Marichal spark a 5-1 victory as Dave Kingman hits a two run homer. The win clinches the NL West title for San Francisco over the Dodgers and sets up a best of five series with Pittsburgh.

San Francisco Giants Willie Mays Juan Marichal Dave Kingman Giants San Diego Padres Los Angeles Badgers Dodgers Touston Astros San Francisco Pittsburgh Oakland Baltimore Mays Bobby Thomson New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Polo Grounds Marichal Padres Mingman Charlie Vos Horace Stoneham Ile Fox

Sooners face tough three week stretch against top teams

Oklahoma, eighth ranked, faces Southern California, Texas and Colorado over three weekends starting in Norman. Defensive coach Larry Lacewell calls it a major challenge with Heisman contenders and potential All-Americans like Jimmy Jones, Ian Cunningham, Cliff Branch, Charlie Davis, John Tarver, Jim Bertelsen, and Eddie Philips. Other top ten games include Nebraska hosting Utah State and Notre Dame hosting Michigan State.

Texas Colorado Somers Larry Lacewell Cal Jimmy Jones Ian Cunningham Jim Bertelsen Eddie Philips Cliff Branch Charlie Davis John Tarver Nebraska Utah State Michigan Navy Oregon Notre Dame Michigan State Alabama Mississippi Birmingham Ala Kansas State Auburn Kentucky Stanford Duke Washington Ilnois Lacewell Southern Rice Illinois

Lakeview Takes Seventh at Crafton Invitational Cross Country

Lakeview finished seventh among 13 teams in the Crafton Invitational. Naper won with 36 points, followed by Ainsworth 41 and Crafton 67. Lakeview’s Kurt Wilke placed 18th in 11:33, Ed Kinzer 14th in 12:58, with other Vikings' times listed as 12:50, 14:04, and 14:45. Next up is the district meet.

Columbus Lakeview Ed Kinzer Lakeview Lyle Klug Randy Dedrickson Carrall Vacha Vikings

Miller fires 257 and 649 in Pawnee League bowling

Leon Miller led Columbus Bowl with a 257 game and 649 series, aided by Tony Hansen 621 and Rob Aerni 212. Other scorers included Harry Gasper 203 Del Triebwasser 214 Mel Kelberlan 208 Dwayne Harms 204 and Rex Pensick 300, while BC Stoppers posted 1026 high game and 2819 total. Litheran League saw Marlin Catlau 606 and 212, Gillette Prodwats 879 and 2501, Matinee League featured Carol Reciter 233 and Carol Booker 33, with Polkas posting 671 and 3875.

Leon Miller Columbus Bowl Tony Hansen Rob Aerni Harry Gasper del Triebwasser Mel Kelberlan Milt Baumpart Don Mathews Eddie Stahl Don Heerbohm Dwayne Harms Don Makovicka Marlin Catlau Gillette Prodwats Carol Reciter Charlotte Weisser Ruth Kuta Rex Pensick Carol Booker

Albert Brennan Dies at 97 in Louisville

Albert Andrews Brennan, 97, former treasurer of the New York Yankees from 1850 to 1962, died Wednesday at a Louisville nursing home. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Albert Brennan Louisville Albert Andrews Brennan New York Yankees

Raider of the week honors Platte College athletes Mourstad Helgoth

Freshmen Dave Mourstad from Beatrice and Bill Helgoth from David City earn Raider of the Week honors at Platte College. Helgoth, a cross country standout praised by Coach Sages, placed second at the latest meet behind Fred Carnahan and is seen as a rising contributor. Mourstad, joining the golf squad, posted 74 78 over two days to help Platte win a conference title, with prior high school titles in multiple sports noted.

Platte College Dave Mourstad Bill Helgoth Bill Sages Helgoth David’ City Aquinas High School Fred Carnahan Dave Maurstat Beatrice Day McCook Elks Raiders Maurstad Tlaffe Tan McCook Jostre Dave Ife Raider

Columbus Bowl Hosts 17th Ladies Columbowl Tournament

The Columbus Bowl will host the 17th annual Ladies Columbowl Tournament from October 17 to May 14. It is a handicap event with 75 percent from 120 to 190 high. First place guarantee is $200 to the ten teams, with payoffs for one in four entries. Contact Harry Carlson, tournament secretary.

Columbus Bowl Harry Carlson The Bow

Cowboys Favored By 13 Over Redskins In Week Clash

UPI reports Dallas Cowboys hold one of the best win loss streaks but seek a three game skid against Washington Redskins. George Allen’s Redskins seek top East position as Cowboys aim to stay ahead with Las Vegas odds at 13 points. Other Sunday matchups listed with spread hints and Monday night note on Oakland-Cleveland.

Greg Gallo UPI Dallas Cowboys Washington Redskins George Allen Allen Cowboys Dallas Los Angeles Rams Oie Tedskins Pittsburgh San Diego Cincinnati Green Bay Rams Chicago Kansas City Denver Detroit Atlanta Houston New Orleans Miami Jets St. Louis Giants Baltimore New England San Francisco Philadelphia Minnesota Buffalo Oakland Cleveland

Rita Fuhr Sparks 606 Series and Lane Pace at Boulevard Lanes

Rita Fuhr compiled a 66 game series with 223 and 216 games to pace the Women’s Dale Eileotronics League at Boulevard Lanes. Pin Pointers posted 788 for a game, Tive-O led with 2127 total. Rex Adair 231 and Al Hanus 560 led Major League. Adams Refrigeration took 81 for a game, Larry’s Clinic Pharmacy 2465 composite.

Rita Fuhr Dale Eileotronics Boulevard Lanes Vera Cuddeford Tive-O Rex Adair al Hanus Harry Starzec Mert Keefer Ron ‘Tuma Everett Hough Adams Refrigeration Larry's Clinic Pharmacy

Bag and possession limit on bait in Nebraska set at 100 per angler

Nebraska wildlife authorities establish a bag and possession limit of 100 bait items per angler to regulate fishing provisions. The rule targets bait sale and use, aiming to conserve aquatic resources and prevent overharvesting during the fishing season.

Nebraska

Devaney Says Utah State Is Darkhorse For Nebraska Game

Nebraska coach Bob Devaney labels Utah State a darkhorse to threaten the Cornhuskers while oddsmakers favor them strongly. Utah State has beaten Kansas State New Mexico State and Nevada, and Nebraska has defeated Oregon Minnesota and Texas A M. Kinney illness and Blahak fitness are noted as concerns. only Bill Sloey sits with a knee injury.

Lincoln UPI Nebraska Bob Devaney Utah State Devaney Aggies Texas ASM Kansas State New Mexico State Nevada Oregon Minnesota Texas A&m Utah Tony Adams Parla Adams Joe Blahak Kinney Blahak Bill Sloey

Giants Clinch NL West As Dodgers Narrow Loss

Playoff field set with Giants edging Dodgers by one game. Giants face Pirates in best of five starting Saturday, while Orioles host Athletics with Dave McNally vs Vida Blue. Pirates likely start Steve Blass, Giants Gaylord Perry. NBC/portions of schedule include Notre Dame vs Michigan State and pro football highlights across channels.

Vox Glanta Gaylord Perry Giants Pitsburgh Steve Blass Ohn Cumberland Dock Lils Ralay Fox Padres Dave Roberts Tito Fuentes Mays Kingman Faye Insurance Walter Alston Dodgers Maury Wills Pirates Orioles Athletics Dave McNally Vida Blue Bucs Wweek Notre Dame Michigan State Channel 3 West Coast Raiders Browns Nebraska-Utah State Auguin

Crappie Ranks by Many Names Across the United States

Black crappie known by aliases such as calico bass strawberry bass papermouth tinmouth grass bass and speckled crappie across regions, reflecting regional naming diversity in common fish identification.

U.S

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