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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1976

Page

10

Scribe tabs Kansas to upset Oklahoma

Oklahoma tied Texas 6 6 last week and faces Nolan Cromwell led Kansas. Big 12 results include Kansas 21 Oklahoma 17 with Jayhawks primed while Nebraska 38 Kansas State 7 and Houston 24 SMU 20 in the Southwest Conference.

Columbus Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Chris Scherf UPI Texas Sooners Nolan Cromwell Jayhawks Penn State Syracuse Joe Paterno Nittany Lions Pittsburgh Miami Fla Tony Dorsett Panthers Yale Columbia Boston College West Virginia Florida State South Auburn Georgia Tech Doug Barfield Florida Gators Seminoles Georgia Vanderbilt Bulldogs Kentucky LSU Wildcats Maryland Wake Forest Terps Steve Atkins South Carolina Crimson Tide Bill Iowa Indiana Cornhuskers Oklahoma State Colorado Cowboys Buffaloes Southwest Texas Tech Rice Red Raiders Owls Baylor Longhorns Houston SMU Cougars

Dennis Set To Reveal Himself In Foreman Fight

Hollywood Florida UPI Dennis undefeated ninth ranked heavyweight faces former champion George Foreman in a nationally televised bout Also on the card Panama’s Roberto Duran meets Alvaro Rojas Dennis lists jab and run strategy and says he has fought more rounds than Foreman Foreman’s camp predicts a short fight with most expecting a quick Foreman victory

Hollywood Fla UPI Dino Dennis al Braverman Dennis George Foreman Roberto Duran Panama Alvaro Rojas Costa Rica

Patek's steady faith fuels Royals shortstop to big game

Freddie Patek, Kansas City's diminutive shortstop, balances church devotion with clutch hit making. After a 5-3 loss sparked his ire, he fired up teammates, then lined a two run double off Catfish Hunter and scored another in a 7-3 win. Born in Oklahoma City and raised near Houston, he beat scouts' size doubts to become a two time All Star and a Royals standout on turf or any surface.

Milton Richman UPI New York Freddie Patek Kansas City Whitey Herzog Royals Yankees Cincinnati Catfish Hunter Buck Martinez Patek Dick Tidrow Chris Chambliss Grant Jackson Oklahoma City Houston Bob Zuk Montreal Zuk Pittsburgh Pirates Gastonia Herzog Oakland

Hunt withdraws from Cham pions series after arm injury

Riverside California British Formula 1 star James Hunt pulled out of the International Race of Champions series due to a painful arm injury aggravated by two recent crashes. The event continues in Riverside October 16 17.

Riverside Calif UPI James Hunt

Columbus prep gridsters set for Friday sweep

Columbus peers predict a full slate of wins with Discoverers aiming to take Kearney, Scotus hosting Boys Town, Shamrocks expected to topple the Cowboys, and Lakeview favored over Wayne as baseball notes touch on Pete Rose, Reggie Jackson, Sal Bando and draft chatter ahead of the World Series.

Columbus Prep Discoverers Kearney Bearcats Beatrice Scotus Boys Town Shamrocks Cowboys Lakeview Wayne Reggie Jackson Yanks Red Sox Sal Bando Sox Seattle Toronto Reds Cincy Boys

Bowling Boulevards Lanes Scores Highlight Local Bowlers

Boulevard Lanes Centennial League saw Gene Braithwaite roll a 270 game for 603 series and a $100 prize at Keen Korner. Other notable scores include Linda Hopwood 195, 493 and Jim Swartz 205, plus multiple 200s across Columbus and Sky Bowl leagues.

Boulevard Connie Hopwood General Telephone Linda Goddard Jeanette Jackson Jon Traest Mel Bottger Dale Don Eisele Banner Gene Iverson Rich Morgan Deitering Tavern Jim Swartz Orane Mortenson R. Morgan Stan Gottschall Dan Badie Greg Scribner Tom Hastings Jr Rollo DeBower Don Zrust Joe McKown Spicey Linda Carver Liquor Mart Deano’s Diner R. Krumland Hank Moeller Ardean Stone Gary Muth del Engquist George Giannica Ford Guenther Jim Bernt al Burmmers Pat Force Chav Case Bruce Piller Jean Miller Linda Spitz Randy Krumland Easy Pickens J. Bernt Stan Gottscholl Bill Braithwait Boulevard Lanes Keen Korner Steak House Braithwait Columbus Men's Bowling Association

Bowling Scores At Uncle Tom's Tavern Meet

Scores listed for men and women at Uncle Tom's Tavern include Joe Thomas 210 and 545, Dale Siebler 201 and 562, Larry Soulliere 206 and 526, Budweiser 930 and 2600, Theresa Schmidt 172, Connie Macken and Bonnie Schumacher tied with 451, Falsies 671 and 1957, Bonnie Schumacher 163, Delores Bernt 162. PC Bar Ladies Classic League Georgia Kuta 197 and 163, 502, Co op 710 and 1965, Elaine Joixen 165.

Uncle Tom's Tavern Joe Thomas Dale Siebler Larry Soulliere Budweiser Theresa Schmidt Connie Macken Bonnie Schumacher Delores Bernt Georgia Kuta Coop Elaine Joixen

Kansas lead in rushing and passing highlights week in Big Eight

Laverne Smith remained a top rusher despite a fumble as Oklahoma State won. Vince Ferragamo continued to lead Big Eight in passing and total offense. Curtis Brown edged Smith for per game rushing, while Cliff Parsley topped punting. Nolan Cromwell and Dave Butterfield added league-leading marks in scoring and interceptions. Joe Stewart and Billy Waddy were noted as leaders in receptions and kickoff returns.

Kansas City, Mo UPI Kansas Laverne Smith Oklahoma State Smith OSU Gale Sayers John Riggins Jayhawks Missouri Curtis Brown Kansas State Brown Nebraska Vince Ferragamo Cliff Parsley Rick Blabolil Iowa State Nolan Cromwell Dave Butterfield Colorado Stan Hixon Leo Lewis Cornhusker al Eveland Joe Stewart Billy Waddy

Iowa State shows strong offense and solid defense in Big Eight

Iowa State leads the Big Eight in total offense 467.6 yards per game and passing 196.6, while scoring 40 points per game. They also top the conference in passing defense 101.0 yards per game and are third in rushing defense 147.8, with total defense 248.8 and 13.0 points allowed per game. Nebraska leads in rushing and total defense, Oklahoma in scoring defense, and Kansas and Kansas State hold other individual titles.

Kansas City UPI Iowa State Cyclones Nebraska Oklahoma Kansas Kansas State Wildcats Missouri

Cardinals Move Farm Team to Calgary for 1977

The St. Louis Cardinals announce relocation of their rookie farm club from Sarasota Florida to Calgary Alberta Canada. The move shifts from the Gulf Coast League to the Pioneer League for the 1977 season.

ST. Louis UPI St. Louis Cardinals Sarasota Fla Calgary Alberta Canada

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