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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1971

Page

6

Sellout Husker Tiger tilt keeps Nebraska in top form

COLUMBAN Mo UP I Few chinks shown in Nebraska defense as 1 ranked Cornhuskers host Missouri in a sellout 63 000 crowd kickoff. Nebraska boasts a strong line and backfield led by Rupert Tagee and Rodgers while Missouri relies on passing from Chuck Stover and a wary defense that has forced fumbles and interceptions.

Columban UPI Nebraska Belony Lulu Missouri Cornhuskers Jeff Kinney Bill Olds Jercy Tagee Johnny Rodgers Missouri Stanford Air Force Army Tigers Southern Methodist Chuck Stoper Noronse Couvtt al Quofrie Devaney Cormhusker Teague

Nebraska and World Series Notes Mixed With Duck Season

The article previews Nebraska duck season starting with mixed water conditions on the Platte and Loup rivers, noting mallards and geese activity, daily point limits, and season dates. It also covers the World Series favorites, Pirates and Giants, and a TV week with football and the series.

Islander routs Columbus freshmen 52 to 20 in GP game

Islander turf hosts a Great Plains Conference clash as Grand Island dominates Columbus freshman squad 52 20. Wisconsin Wiseman 24 yard TD pass to Rongish and two point conversion, Wiseman later returns a Barr pass 40 yards for a score. injuries to King and Srdwansky, Orr hospitalized with shoulder injury.

Grand Let Barr Duntor High Columbus Great Plains Greg Wiseman Jeff Rongish Wiseman Wiseman Sératel Barr Mike Rice Scott Schuefter Tom Lange Mark King Roger Srdwansky Mark Orr Grand Island Tyan Norfolk Fresh

Mustangs Host Steers At Rosenblatt Saturday Night

OMANA reports the Omaha Mustangs play at home Saturday against the Kansas City Steers at Rosenblatt Stadium. The Steers have only one loss in the Midwest Professional Football League play but recently beat the Mustangs to stay in contention for the league title.

Omana WPT Omaha Mustangs Kansas City Steers Rosenblatt Stadium Mustangs

Six Umpires Named for World Series Opener

Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announced six umpires to work the World Series opening in Baltimore on Saturday. The American League names are Nestor, Chylak, John Rice and Veldin Odum. the National League names are Ed Sido, Ed Vargo and John Kibler. Fer prior residence rights permit in Nebraska costs $4.

New York UPL Bowie Kuhn Baltimore Nestor, Chylak John Rice Veldim Odum American Teague Ed Sido Ed Vargo John Kibler National Teague

Angels fire field boss after season disaster

The California Angels dismissed Harold "Lefty" Philips as field manager following a disastrous season in which the club finished fourth after high expectations. The team seeks a new skipper to lead coaching staff and pursue a World Series run, with potential GM change rumors centering on Marry Pallon of the Orioles.

Ananeim UP1 California Harold “Lefty Philips Ater Angels Szeandy California Dick Walsh Hallimore Orioles Marry Pallon

Nets Cut Bud Ogden in 4-Player Roster Trim

Ogden was dropped by the New York Nets in a four-player cut as they trim the roster ahead of the season opener on October 15. Two more players must be released to reach final roster limits before the start of the season.

NETS Ogden Hempstead N.Y New York Netz Santa Clara Bud Ogden

Triebwasser’s 673 leads bowling scores at Columbus Bowl

Del Triebwasser struck 473 in a 244 215 214 series to top Pawnee Teague scoring at Columbus Bowl. Howard Weisser 606 and Leon Miller 603 followed, with Eagles posting 966 game and 2,722 trio. Other top marks include Keallenbach 213 Wieser 202 Mardy 207 Beerbohm 200-203 Hansen 208 Kelberlau 203 Liefeldt 213-212 Beerbohm 210. In Lutheran League Badje 592 plus 220, Kapels 203, Mueller 202, Osten 200, Muth 210, Mohlman 202, Hellbusch 210, Hickert 200. Team laurels went to 10 Super sweets 880 and Westond Tax Service 2,558. Sherry Thomson 200, Charlotte Weisser 536. In Thursday Matinee Sherry 510. Polkas led sea scoring with 11 game and 1,810 rid.

del Triebwasser Pawnee Teague Howard Weisser Leon Miller Eagles Dean Keallenbach Gene Wieser Gordon Essink Bob Mardy Larry Beerbohm Tony Hansen Mel Kelberlau del Liefeldt Don Beerbohm Gary Badje Bud Kapels Jim Mueller Vern Osten Badje Howard Muth Carroll Mohlman Sam Hellbusch Mary Hickert Laurels Sherry Thomson Charlotte Weisser Sherry Tn Sea Polkas

Wesleyan Hosts Huron Tonight In Lincoln Showdown

Nebraska Wesleyan aims to extend its unbeaten run as Huron comes to town with a 2 1 1 record for the season. The previous meeting ended with Wesleyan winning 60 last year.

Wesleyan Huron Lincoln Nebraska Wesleyan University College

Officials Form Organization in Columbus Area

Columbus area officials formed a group at the American Legion Hall on October 6 1971 with Dave McNair elected executive secretary and Larry Lassek as assistant. A board will be elected October 13 and dues are one dollar per spot.

Columbus American Legion Hall Dave McNair Larry Lassek Legion Hall Gall

Shayne Seeks Rocket Richard As Coach For NY WHA

Neil Shayne owner of a New York WHA franchise offers Maurice Richard the coaching job. Richard is considering the proposal as the league plans to start in the 1972 73 season.

Padres Sign Gomez for Another Season

San Diego Padres announce the re signing of manager Preston Gomez for another season. All coaches are retained. Don Zimmer is added as a coach with partial duties. Bob Skinner will not devote full time to coaching.

SAN Diego UPI Preston Gomes San Diego Padres Don Zimmer Montreal Bob Skinner

Orioles Name McNally to Open World Series Against Pirates

Baltimore manager Earl Weaver tapped Dave McNally to start Game 1 against the Pittsburgh Pirates and ace Mack Ellis. McNally is 21-5 this season, while Ellis sits at 19-3 despite a shoulder issue. Postseason decisions hinge on elbow conditions and potential lineup tweaks against left handed batters Al Oliver and Michie Hebner.

Baltimore UPI Baltimore Orioles Earl Weaver Dave McNally Pittsburgh Pirates Mack Ellis Pirates Weaver Jim Russy Walter Youse McNally Ellis Dan Miist Pires Danny Murtaugh Murtaugh al Oliver Michie Hebner San Francisco Hebner Oliver Datson Jin Palmer Mike Cuellar Pat Dobson Dobson Jeffies Orioles Shuren Dballi Ynore

Senior Bowling League Opens At Boulevard Lanes

The Columba Senior Citizens Bowling League began Thursday at Boulevard Lanes with six teams of three. Ed Zimmer is president, Charles Kaipust vice president, Martha Speck secretary. play every Thursday at 1 30. Openings remain for individuals. call Jarold Krumiland for details.

Ait Boulevard Columba Senior Citizens Bowling League Ed Zimmer Charles Kaipust Martha Speck Jarold Krumiland Boulevard Lanes Ed Troftynly Lucille Eh

Artificial turf sparks apeal from a buffalo mascot

Marco the Marshall Thundering Herd mascot pens a playful letter about artificial turf after attempting to bite it during a halftime. He mockingly argues the turf hurts players, causes injuries, and alters the game. The piece weaves in quirky remarks from Marco and references to players and teams.

Ira Berkow NEA New York Buffalo Marco Marshall University Thundering Herd Marshall Mr. Berkow

Sooners and Longhorns renew bitter Texas rivalry

Pre game chatter shows Texas and Oklahoma as evenly matched rivals with Texas a slight favorite despite recent upsets. The weekend slate includes Michigan State at Michigan, Nebraska vs Missouri, Notre Dame vs Miami, and several other high profile clashes shaping top 10 showdowns.

Palmer loses in playoff to Nicklaus in World Match Play

Arnold Palmer, 42, falls to Jack Nicklaus after a dramatic playoff at Wentworth in the Piccadilly World Match Play Championship. Palmer criticized crowd control on the Burma Road course, while Nicklaus edged Liang Jiuan Lu before facing Coles in the next round, as Neil Cales dominated the news with steady play.

Wentworth England UPI Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Neil Cales Charles Coady New Zealand Oti Charles Or “Burma Road Tie Nicklaus Liang Jiuan Lu Taiwan Big Jack Coles

Petrosian Draws Fischer in Candidates Series

In Buenos Aires, former World Chess Champion Tigran Petrosian of the Soviet Union accepted a draw with American Bobby Fischer. The result leaves both players with one victory and the drawn game, totaling one and a half points each. The teams split the first two matches, with Fischer winning the opener and Petrosian the second. The next match is set for Tuesday.

Buenos Aires UPI Tigran Petrosian Soviet Union America Bobby — Fischer Fischer Yetrosian

Redskins favored to win No. 4 after rebuilding

Washington, under new coach George Allen, is unbeaten after three weeks and aims for a fourth straight win at home against the Houston Oilers. Elsewhere, NFL lines show Detroit favored over Green Bay and Dallas over the Giants, with several games close or even.

Bill Madden UPI Try George Allen George Washington Redskins Allen Ald George Redskins Houston Oilers Cowboys Dallas Washington Detroit Green Bay San Francisco Los Angeles Albanta St. Louis Minnesota Philadelphia Chicago New Orleans New York Giants New York New England Baltimore Buffalo Oakland Denver Kansas City San Diego Cleveland Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Race results from Atokad South Sioux City

UPI reports Atokad race results with multiple races listed. Winners include Stormy Wan and Rocky Way with payoff figures and exacta outcomes. attendance noted as 2,401.

South Sioux City UPI Stormy Wan Alibhai Pajones Pagan Rocky Way sAmbimidas Masty Menu My Amiga Marcus Junius Dorenes Kiten Fxacta Prince Kem Rancher Jack Stealtheleat Hud Ana Polo W. J. Sawyer Exacta Rays Love Amoon Money Duster Wighth Rave Gem Bar Bird Exacta (If

Biggie Mann In Critical Condition In Michigan Hospital

The Michigan State football figure known as Biggie Mann is in critical condition after a stroke. Doctor Theodore Bauer, the patient’s physician, said Mann’s condition has not improved and he arrived at the hospital in critical care, rising to athletic director prior to the season.

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