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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1976

Page

10

Royal charges Sooners spied on his Longhorns

Texas coach Darrell Royal offers 10 000 reward to Barry Switzer and an alleged spy to take lie detector tests. He pledges 10 000 to each accused’s charity if polygraph is inconclusive or not. The Cotton Bowl clash with Oklahoma looms as the spat sparks talk of spying and defense.

Ken Rosenberg UPI Southwest University of Texas Darrell Royal University of Oklahoma Barry Switzer Texas Royal Houston Dallas Tony Herry Ife Austin Herry Oklahoma

Bruins sue over Orr deal amid arbitration dispute

The Boston Bruins filed suit in U S District Court seeking compensation from the Chicago Black Hawks for NHL star Bobby Orr. Bruins argue under section 9A Campbell can halt Orr from playing until a new agreement is reached. Orr had signed with Chicago as a free agent after failed talks with Boston management.

Boston UFL Boston Bruins Fridday Chicago Black Hawks Bobby Orr U.S Orr Black Hawks Bruins NHL Clarence Campbell Chicago Canada Mooney

Husker frosh face UNO jayvees in Monday clash

Nebraska freshman team seeks its second win of the season as it hosts the University of Nebraska Omaha junior varsity at 1 30 p m The Huskers opened with a win on Sept 24 over Kansas State juniors before losses to South Dakota and Iowa State junior varsity squads.

Lincoln, Neb

Major League Playoff Action Starts Across Networks

ABC plans full coverage of the Royals and Yankees at 11 30 a m with Cosell on air. The Reds face the Phillies at 7 p m while football games run earlier in the day and the schedule shifts Sunday. World Series opens October 16 on NBC with multiple games listed. Goose season and duck season also begin in early October.

ABC Royals Kansas City Cosell Yankees Reds Phillies Phils the Royal New York Cincinnati NBC

Huskers Face Tough Colorado Test In Big Eight Opener

Nebraska, ranked fifth, opens its Big Eight schedule at Colorado in a fierce rivalry. Colorado has won three straight after a Texas Tech loss and once embarrassed the Cornhuskers 63 21 in Lincoln. Coach Tom Osborne warns the Buffs are improved on offense and Colorado QB Vince Ferragamo leads with strong passing, while Nebraska aims to rebound after recent struggles.

Wolverines Michigan State Panthers Louisville Georgia Alabama Mississippi Oxford Miss Ole Miss al Pollard Nebraska Colorado UCLA Wendell Tyler Theotis Brown Wally Henry Stanford Maryland Lincoln Neb UPI Cornhuskers Buffaloes Boulder Buffs Texas Tech Miami Florida Cornnhuskers Tom Osboro Jet Knapple Drake Vince Ferragamo Tony Reed Jim Kelleher Emer Bilty Drake Waddy

Jets and Giants open home seasons winless at 0 4

Jets and Giants both host home games Sunday after four straight road losses leaving them 0 4. Jets face Bills with O J Simpson aiming to rebound while Giants tackle unbeaten Cowboys. Giants unveil new 76500 seat stadium in East Rutherford and salute 1925 and 1956 teams.

Rick Gosselin UPI Shea Stadium Giants Stadium New York City Jets Giants Seattle Tampa Bay O.J. Simpson Buffalo Bills Roger Staubach NFL Dallas Cowboys East Rutherford Polo Grounds Yankee Stadium Dave Galllagher Bills Simpson Atlanta Houston Kansas City Washington Miami Baltimore New England Detroit Tommy Audspeth Oakland San Diego Pittsburgh Cleveland St Louis Philadelphia Green Bay Pampa Bay Cincinnati

Irwin Reaches Piccadilly Final Against Graham

Hale Irwin edged Gary Player by two holes to reach the Piccadilly World Match Play final against David Graham. Graham rallied to defeat Ray Floyd after a tense 36-hole semifinal, coming from behind to clinch the last green and secure the title shot.

Virginia Waters England UPI Hale Irwin Gary Player David Graham Ray Floyd Coele Graham Sydney Floyd Wentworth Burma Road West Rwin St. Louis Irwin

Atokad Park Race Results Show Mixed Odds and Payouts

Friday racing at Atokad Park in Sioux City Neb reports several payouts in the exacta and trifecta pools. Winners listed include Bandit Doc Tamaray Dark Berg Sam's Dancer and Zip Nova with multiple betting totals and an attendance of 2,51 and handle around 197,022 dollars.

Sioux City Neb UPI Atokad Park Bandit Doc Dark Berg Sam's Dancer Elkhorn Flyer Zip Nova Red Iron Man Rough 'N Bay Exacta Billie Lane Smoke Wagon Echo Bay Kes Call Me Penny Isley Charm Idaho Miner Frank Rama Mlutuel

Last shot gives Braves 107 106 win over Bullets

Buffalo Braves guard Bird Averitt hit an 18 foot jump shot at the final buzzer to edge the Washington Bullets 107 106 in the opening NBA exhibition of a doubleheader played in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia UPI Bird Averitt Buffalo Braves Washington Bullets

Yankee Kansas City grudge series looms

The Yankees face the Royals in an AL showdown with Norman Gura set to oppose Catfish Hunter. Personal feuds with manager Martin and a lineup shakeup highlight the pregame hype as Amos Otis moves to leadoff and Elliott Maddox returns from injury for New York.

Kansas City UPI New York Yankees George Brett Gura Jim Martin Eee Oams Yankees Amos Otis Eens Peaee Ana Ana Penerniees Elliott Maddox Piniella Maddox

Phillies rely on bullpen as series decider against Reds

Phillies pitching coach Ray Applemeyer says Tug McGraw could be the decisive factor in the NL playoff series with Cincinnati. McGraw, with post season experience, is viewed as rising under pressure while Steve Carlton Jim Lonborg and others pace a deep bullpen. Don Gullett leads Reds with Pat Zachry likely to start game two.

Philadelphia UPI Cinnati Reds Tug McGraw Paulos Ray Applemeyer New York Met Phillies McGraw Mets Ripplemeyer Pespeioose Steve Carlton Jim Lonborg Jim Kaat Reds Greg Luzinski Don Gullett Pat Zachry Gullet

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