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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1973

Page

5

Scotus seeks fourth straight win at Memorial Stadium

Scotus Central Catholic hosts Fremont Bergan in a high school football showdown at Pawnee Park Memorial Stadium. Scotus aims to extend a four game streak and hold on to a newly earned state rating as Coach Jin Puetz’s Shamrocks attack Bergan’s multiple offense and 5-3 defense while chasing a conference playoff preview.

Scotus Central Cathiic Foelbatters Fremont Bergan Pawnee Park Memorial Stadium Shamrocks Jin Puetz Hie Omaha World-Herald Scotus Paels Bob Shonkn John ‘Toot Tim Thomas Dan Martin Dave Steiner Jin Urack Puetz Mike Pile Joe McMeekin Martin Thomas Jim Brook Puele Steve Wolpert Dan Steiner Randy Uvens Don Gelerman Bob Korpic Tanil Prosat Tom Vering Knights Til Meru Steve Chudamelka Pat Costella Bergan Fremonters

Opening Day Duck Season Hopes Rise Amid High Waters

Hunters brace for opening day as Platte River water remains high and fast. Despite jobbing conditions, creeks and potholes will draw attention while Loup River stays high from recent rains, making blinds scarce and hunting plans uncertain.

Loup Platte

1973 DH rule cited for AL run surge and more 20-game winners

American League teams posted a .299 overall batting average in 1973, surpassing the NL and highlighting the designated hitter rule as a key factor. DH hitters combined for 27 home runs, and 12 AL pitchers won 20 games, a modern-era high, with managers noting deeper use of starters and less need for pinch hitters.

New York Pilchee Ameriican Sten Bryant San Meancisco Dick Williams Oakland A's Ding “Catfish Thunter Ken Haltwman Yicki Tae

Bowlers Shine in City League Scores and High Games

Christensen rolls 221 at Boulevard as Sam Christensen leads seniors with a high game. Dade Cutteford takes top series at 541. Dorothy Roberts tops women with 178 game, Olive Rehle wins women’s series at 43. Debbie Gates posts high games in Thales League and Rita Fuhr tops 534 series. Gay's Gals pace team game and series. Major League: Jick Romshek 216 game and 660 series, 244 game in his series. Ballwood Bar leads team game and series at 025 and 2583. Other 200s listed from Norm, Piller, Hough, and Ernie Fiala.

Sam Christensen Boulevard Lanes Dade Cutteford Dorothy Roberts Olive Rehle Cuddeford Thales Debbie Gates Rita Fuhr Gay's Gals

Green placed on waivers by Kansas City Kings

Veteran forward Johnny Cheen Green was placed on waivers Thursday by the Omaha Kansas City Kings of the NBA. Green, 99, had knee surgery after last season injury and cited knee heat as a factor before the Kings chose younger players. He was a first round pick by the New York Knicks in 1959 and played for Baltimore, San Diego, and Cincinnati during a long career, ranking third in total games played behind Hal Greer and Dolph Schayes.

Kansas Cyfyap Johnny Cheen Omaha Kansas City Kings Green Kings New York Knicks Baltimore San Diego Cincinnati Gas Che Itoyals Kal

Atokad Racecard Shows Mixed Results and Dead Heat

SIOUX CITY, SIOUX NEB Thursday racing at Atokad lists multiple races with odds and placements. Desi's Chara and His Fanny headliners show varied payoffs while a dead heat occurs for Catlibbing. Wagering totals appear for Exacta and other placements across seven races with notable payouts and close finishes.

Sioux City Neb Firlangs Kansas Ftryal Envy Horus Exacta (J

Huskers See Real Team in Minneapolis Showdown

Nebraska faces Minnesota in Minneapolis as Coach Osborne weighs which version of the 1960s era Huskers is real. A win would reshape the Big Ten race while speculation grows over redshirt freshmen Jol O Leary and Dave Shamblin stepping up. Rich Sanger seeks the NCAA all time extra point record with two conversions.

Yom Osborne Minneapolis Muskers Minnesolis Gophers Osborne Minnesota Nebraska Mier Wisconsin Wort Dakota Ohio State Kansas Gophers Amigny Jol O'Leary Tony Davis Dave Shamblin Frosty Anderson Bob Revelte Rich Sanger Happy Felter Texas

Billingham and Seaver open playoff series

Cincinnati and New York ready for a best-of-5 NL playoff with Jack Billingham and Tom Seaver set to start, while both clubs chase momentum after late-season surges. Pete Rose leads Cincinnati as Morgan and teammates express confidence against the Mets in a tense buildup.

Cincinnati Lea Cincinnati Reds New York Mets Little Joe Morgan Mets Morgan Reds Jack Billingham Tom Seaver Pete Rose Ase Miets New York Cincinnnati

Becher-Goos pass-play nips Fremont, 20-12 at Pawnee Park

Columbus Junior High Iresh Men edged Fremont 20-12 as Becher Goos connected with Scott Wagner for a 2% yard score and Greg Becker sealed the win with a late interception. Fremont led early with Jon Riggs’s one yard TD and a Riggs to Schowarting pass fail. Becker added a fourth quarter score on a Becker to Gong pass.

Columbus Pawnee Park Field Fremont Jon Riggs Riggs Dave Schowarting Baly Goos Scott Wagner Goos Greg Becker Gong Becker CIS Warrone

Baseball playoffs at a glance

All starting times listed in EDT for the American League and National League postseason series. Series open with Oakland at Baltimore and New York at Cincinnati, followed by multiple dates through October with possible game seven and extra games if needed.

Associated Press Oakland Baltimore National League New York Cincinnati Yan

Omaha Tech Grids Scores in AP Update

The Associated Press reports varsity grid scores with Omaha Tech a 13 point winner over Wnahzr bryan and Omaha Paulaz. Elkhorn Mt Michaud and Davis Cit Aquinas defeated Omaha Holy Nene with Brownell Talbut topping 2, Prague 0.

Omaha Tech Wnahzr Bryan Omaha Paulaz Elkhorn Mt. Michaud & Davis Cit Aquinas Omaha Holy Nene Omaha Brownell Talbut Prague

Cay Pies Er Ca Aks Ee PT Se Ara Rol

The fragmentary line notes local directory notices with names and roles. Readable items hint at assignments or listings within a parish or community directory. Entities include Cay, Pies, PT, Se, Ara, Rol. Further context is unreadable.

Williams says playoff odds favor A's over Orioles in 1971 clash

Oakland manager Dick Williams argues experience favors the A's, despite their first AL playoff appearance since moving to Oakland. He notes uncertainty in the batting order, discusses potential linup changes, and predicts a defensive playoff battle with Baltimore. Williams highlights pitching depth with Vida Blue, Catfish Hunter, Ken Holtzman, and others.

Oakland Oakland A's Dick Williams Balkers A's Baltimore Saunday Henl Williams A’s Tansfer Reggie Jackson Gene Tenace Fuller Deron Latnson Campy Campaneris Rudi Balting Sal Bando Reggie Clearup Gene Or Deron Deron Oriene Angel Mangual Hay Josse Vick Green Orioles Diego Segni John Adem Chuck Dobson Mramme Vida

Lakeview Freshmen Rout Humphrey St Francis 40-0

Lakeview freshmen defeated Humphrey St Francis 40 to 0 Thursday afternoon. Rosenthal scored on 2, 8, and yards, Brandt added two more touchdowns, Lippert ran 42 yards for a score, and Howe pitched to Groteluoschen for a 28 yard TD.

Rosenthal Lakeview Humphrey St. Francis Eugene Brandt Vikings Rick Lippert Gill Howe Dean Groteluoschen Dennis Bult Jim Jaros Genny Red Jar

Feminine Viewpoint on Goose Hunting Trip Goes Awry

Des Moines AP staffer Miss Lynne Thomas recounts a frenzied opening week goose hunt. A fog bound boat bogs down amid decoys and gear as mishaps mount before a lone goose eludes the group. A sunny finish yields bullheads but no birds.

Lynne Thomas Des Moines Associated Press Ani Omy Bay Krenning Vanter Mar

Nebraska duck hunting season opens Saturday nearASKA

Nebraska begins its duck hunting season this Saturday with changes to shooting times and bag limits. The Platte River remains high, forcing some hunters to quit while authorities forecast elevated water levels for weeks. Canvasbacks and redheads gain limited legality but end the day when bagged, with mallards at 70 points and other birds valued under Nebraska's point system. Public water bodies Lake Babcock and Lake North in Columbus remain closed.

Phillie Lal Silver Creek Nebraska Loui Ganners

Metro bowling leaders show high games and series

Fyfe Oppliger leads the Metro event with top keglers as Columbus action yields high games and series. Notable scores include 892 high game and 2 504 top series for Pf totals, with several players reaching 200s such as Martensen 206, Oppliger 204, De Rawer 201, and others across multiple teams. Winderlah’s 2700 series pace boosts team scoring while Lutheran league sees Mary Wuedeman 207 in a single game and Marlin Cattin leading the series with 0 Bas.

Bob Pyle Willie Oppliger Metra Columbus Inv Hawt Puane Martensen Oppliger Tallie de Rawer Thurstay Matinee Jeane Ea Pensitk Tun Hops Jeanne Larsen Willy Morgan Tayyell Mueller Callen Tun Dave Billenthal

Lyle Knocks Out Germani in Quick Second Round

Denver heavyweight Ron Lyle overcomes slow start to stop Jurgen Blin of West Germany in the second round. Lyle floored Blin with a head shot and finishing hook at 4:01 of the second round, improving to 25-0 with 19 knockouts. Blin, taller but outboxed, retired after the kayo.

Lyle Kayo Denver Ron Lyle Dighl Jurgen Islin West Germany Blin Ron Hun Ken Muhamy Europe World Boxing Council

Deer Trophy Record Set in 1966 County

The record notes a typical White-tailed deer taken with a firearm by Helones te Keit Marenhof of Allen. The animal scored 12 pints on the Boone and Crockett scale in Dakobo County in 1966.

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