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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1971

Page

4

Huskers Named No 1 In UPI Preseason Ranking

Nebraska selected as the top team in UPI’s first preseason college football poll. The Cornhuskers received 25 first place votes and 299 points, edging out Notre Dame and Texas, with Michigan, Alabama, and Oklahoma also high in the rankings. The board, consisting of five coaches from each region, votes on a 10-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 scale.

Bill Madden UPI New York Nebraska United Press_ International Cornhuskers Texas Ohio State Louisiana State Jerry Tagye Vatv Brownson Johiniy Rodgers Wille Arperoe Blahak Janery Jacobson Notre Damae Joe Theismant Clarence Ells Tom Gatewood Walt Pytulski Sexes Longhorns Southern California Michigan Tennessee Auburn LSU Vals Oklahoma Sooners Jack Mildren Joe Wrylin Steve Ayeork Wih Alabama Crimson Tide Penn State Arizona State UCLA Arkansas Oregon Washington Georgia Tech Sonny Sixkiller Eddie McAshan Syracuse Stanford Houston Oregon State Texas Tech Georgia Florida

Pro football teams shuffle rosters in preseason moves

Chargers waive All-America guard Chip Kell after drafting him in the 17th round. Several teams cut or traded players as rosters shrink, including Joe Koontz, Jake Mayes, Ron Svare, and others. Preseason schedule opens with Dallas at Baltimore and San Diego at Los Angeles, plus a full slate Saturday and a doubleheader Sunday.

Chip Kell Kull University of “‘Tennessee San Diego Chargers Chargers Joe Koontz New York Giants

Devaney Plans Cautious Practices Before Opener

University of Nebraska football coach Devaney said he will ease up on the first two units to prevent injuries ahead of next week’s opener against Oregon. A closed game-type scrimmage is set for Saturday to evaluate depth, with quarterback Jerry Tapge showing good throwing form.

Lincoln UPI University of Nebraska Bol Devaney Oregon Devaney Jerry Tapge

Title bout set for Japan in Monterrey report

Clemente Sanchez of Mexico, ranked fourth in featherweight Indy world, has accepted a $10,000 offer to fight World Boxing Council champion Kuniaki Shibata of Japan for a title in Japan. The agreement was announced Wednesday in Monterrey Mexico by UPI.

Monterrey Mexico UPI Clemente Sanchez Indy World World Boxing Council Kuniaki Shibata Japan

King Nears 200 Riding Points in Columbus Races

Dave King, runner up in jockey standings at Columbus, approaches 200 points with 183 so far, ahead of Wayne Anderson at 149. Pacemaker William Stallings sits at 257 after a three-win afternoon and may reach 300. Leaders:

Dave King Columbus King Wayne Anderson William Stallings

Archery contest at Y kicks off Columbus family event

Archery contest scheduled at Y Thursday September 9 marks the second year of the Columbus Family VV event. Competitors aged 11 and under and 12 to 15 shoot 100 arrows total, with a 20-arrow per evening limit. trophies await top three in each age group. Registration closes before the fourth evening. younger division shoots at closer range.

Noth Childeen

Pirates purchase Carl Taylor to bolster 1969 roster

Pittsburgh acquired Carl Taylor, 27, outfielder and infielder, from Kansas City Royals. Taylor played for the Pirates in 1968 and 1969, returning after a previously declared property status, amid ongoing roster moves.

Pittsburgh Carl ‘Taylor Wednesday Pittsburgh Pirates Fratemaha American Association Taylor Pirates Kansas City Royals

Raiders shown tougher under Madden in 1971 season

Oakland Raiders appear more formidable with Daryle Lamonica and Ken Stabler at quarterback. New backs Clarence Davis and Don Highsmith boost the backfield as the defense remains experienced led by Ben Davidson and Willie Brown. Coach John Madden stresses staying focused on division play and the first regular season game.

Joe Sargis UPE Gaxland UPI Oakland Hemies George Blanda Sul Raiders Blanda Daryle Lamonica Ken Stabler Qe Raider Hewritt Dixon Charlie Smith Mary Hubbard Pete Banaszak Clarence Davis Don Highsmith Toach John Madden Raider Oaland Warren Wells Fred Biletnikalf Drew Luie Rod Sherman Ray Chester Ted Roy Jacques MacKimmon Eldridge Dickey Bob Moore Moore Stanford Ohio State Bob Brown Rams Ron Miz Gaffer Pan Madden Ufer Mos Afteir Tally Oakland Tory Cline Ben Davidson Tom Keating Carlton Oats Dan Conners Gus Ollo Sehind Bill Burness Duane Benson Gerald Ireng Bill Rayart Oregon State Fron Buffalo Feenre Willie Brown George Atkinson Nemiah Wilson Jimmy Warren Dick Tatum Mill West Tennessee State Carl Weathers Weathers Yau

Winners at Agricultural Park track in Columbus area

Thoroughbred owners Kenneth Jkiby of Silver Creek and Alan Tong of Madison saw multiple winners at Agricultural Park. Souid Bel won third race for Mervin Kroger, and Countess Vic took fourth with Joe Pacheco aboard. Go Jill Go faded in sixth. Kruger claimed a second win with a yearling filly for Donald Willett, and Dee Capvies with Sooner Flush paid $105.80 in fifth. Other notable results included Nero's Night with Stallings, Gallant Ribol, Star owned by TR Courtney, and Wayne Anderson aboard a $8.89 payoff.

Columbus Kenneth MM. Jkiby Silver Creek Alan Tong Madison Agricultural Park Track Kirby Souid Bel Mervin Kroger Long Countess Vic Wapcentieg Joe Pacheco Ursle Jill Go Kruger Donald Willett Superior Dee Capvies William Stallings Sooner Flush Nero's Night Stallings Gallant Ribol Ves Marcus Junius Dave King Alba Baby Star Courtney Nil Green Inglewood Calif Bull Purple Wayne Anderson Meilen Lurionas Tydearcus Junius Hlaki Ae ‘Atoron Champaares Taby Wheens Lasseess Deriaht Rien Amber Savage Cod Frithia Bonk Dyearalds She Turtunas Alto Baby Starlings Ascily's Kina Burris Alia Kays Apris Doubls T. Hib Dolid Bet Praspereut Hallings A.B Dorin Mirack Seto Pean Oya Assean Lis Fairwell Pauls Eye Dusky Kies Hay Poly Vali Andersent Kay Cindy Turner Akoran Wallay Sin Garden Clanmniss Stormy van Angersom Perish Maj Roberds Asthicry Gam Saar

Skywriters pick Huskers to repeat in Big 12

In Kansas City a skywriters survey of conference voters crowns Nebraska as the top pick to repeat and Oklahoma a close second. The poll lists Colorado State, Kansas, Oklahoma State, and Iowa State trailing, with Nebraska also receiving the lowest second-place votes and Oklahoma not placed second by any voter. Isaac Jackson of Kansas State and Charlie Davis of Colorado Tar provide pre season notes.

Skywriters Kansas City UTE Nebraska Oklahoma Walneaday Colorado Kansas Oklahma State Iowa State Beiong Issac Jackson Kansas State Charlie Davis Colorado Tar Gratia Sophoniare

Close competition for Maroon starting spots

Vic Coluishus High School Discoverers prep for the coming gridiron season after a 4-4-1 record. Head coach Jed Rood and assistants face a tight selection as two to three players contend per position. Lanny Neese leads a formidable defense with senior linebackers Mike Wagner and Stuart Gerhold shining.

Vic Coluishus Schoal Oly Jed Rood Hood Abilit Ha Columbus Lanny Neese Mike Wagner Stuart Gerhold Larry Kabys Mabus Kobus Kevin Prochaska Mike Miller Road Dick Luebbe Dennis Butt David Senofield Dennis Shanahan

Newcombe Falls In First Round At US Open

In New York, top seed Newcombe of Australia exits in the first round after a 6-3 6-? defeat as Jan Kodes of Czechoslovakia advances with dominant swings. Pancho Gonzales also advances, dispatching Bob Kreiss, while several other seeds stumble on day one of the $160,000 tournament.

New York UPI Jan Kodes Czechoslovakia Dshn Newcombe Australia Newcombe Jan Tournnament Bil Talbert Talbert Pancho Gonzales Comul Bob Kreiss Beverly Hills Calif Pancho Forest Hills Hur Stan Matthews Creat Britain Richard Russetl Ia Manchn Walbert Gussie Mora

Shire University Takes Step Amid Wage Talk

A unclear report suggests Shire University faces wage discussions affecting staff ages and wage levels. Authorities and local officials have not released formal details, leaving student and faculty concerns unresolved.

Humphrey High football previews eight veterans in rebuild

Bulldog Coach Leroy Diller sums up a large rebuilding job as Humphrey High lists eight veteran players led by seniors Jeff Baumgart Larry Hamting Dave Rosenthal Mobert Slizoski and juniors Kevin Brandl Stan Sluts By Bob Sluts Tim Stiva plus seniors Pat Korth and juniors Tara Stiva Kent Korth Eddie Kresha Clem Brandt Ket Mausbach John Mausbach. The schedule includes Sept 10 at Clearwater and Oct 29 at Wheeler Central with Homecoming at Cedar Rapids and games through Nov 3 at Elgin.

Humphrey Jeff Baumgart Larry Hamting Dave Rosenthal Mobert Slizoski Kevin Brandl Stan Sluts Bob Sluts Tim Stiva Pat Korth Tara Stiva Kent Korth Eddie Kresha Clem Brandt Ket Mausbach John Mausbach Tom Grelsen Lee Osten Paul Gronenthal Carroll Kallwell Mike Ttasenthal Joe Mausbach Hugh Zayadil Roger Ternus Chelule Clearwater Chambers Spalding Cedar Rapids Petersburg Wheeler Central Bartlett Elgin

Stan Gottschall Stars In 628 Series At Boulevard Lanes

Stan Gottschall fires a 628 series with 223 and 203 games at Boulevard Lanes as Centennial League bowling honors are handed out. Harold Krainardy claims high game, with a 296 by D Cermak and a 262 by Joe Karnik among top scores. In Mixed Tongue play, Gottsehall leads men with a 16 game and shares series honors at 53 with Rich Morgan.

Stan Gottschall Centennial League Boulevard Lanes Lave Paprocki Harold Krainardy Duane Spitz Duane Stenger Bob Aenterger Harold Sicbler D. Wacheldarl Rob Blohak Blackie Meyer Gary Muth Joe Karnik Larry Zulkoski Jean Miller D. Cermak Brown Derby Stan Gottsehall Rich Morgan Woret Lodean Morgan Lee Hurien

Jenkins Seaver spark in wins for Cubs and Mets

National League leaders see Jenkins of the Cubs and Seaver of the Mets deliver dominant efforts. Jenkins homered twice and drove in three as Chicago beat Montreal 3-2 after a suspended game swing. Seaver pitched a four hitter for his 10th straight complete game victory in New York’s 7-1 win over St Louis, lowering his ERA to 1.2 while Gibson fell to 4-3-12. Additional NL games saw Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco win. AL results included Baltimore, Milwaukee, and Detroit triumphs.

Rams Caralla Dick Evoy Detroit Linrs Chicago Billy Bob Barnett Clifton Hardy Jim Hester Lester McGlain Ron Macigjewski Dave Salmons Terry Williams Miami Nick Buoviconti Bob Matheson Cleveland Danny Crooks Mika Savoy Jerry Watson Win Headley Denver Tony Garay Los Angeles Oakland Tim Oesterling Frank Foreman Clarence Oliver Dallas Baltinore San Diego Buffalo Detroit Washington Greon Bay Houston St. Louis Kansas City Philadelphia New Orleans Minnesota San Francisco Pittsburgh New York Jets Browns New York Giants Atlanta New England Vida Blue Pittsburg Pirates Jenkins Cubs Montreal Expos Slay Jim Hickman Davis Seaver Mets St. Louis Cardinals Lac Gibson Tuns Tle New York Gibson Cincinnati Baltimore Fasten Milwaukee California United Press International Fas L. Pet Ballimore Boston Ana Kansas City San Chicago Ladue L. Pet Pittsha MiSs New Fork Ava Allania Ani Sei Bate

Football Preview: Coyotes Start vs Clintans in Great Paris

Stuart Bullington, a 70 pound sophomore, wins the No 1 quarterback job for the South Dakota Coyotes and leads spring practice. The team faces University of Clintans at Great Paris Saturday with Montana Grizzlies as next week’s foe.

Paul Ernst Stuart Bullington CHS University of South Dakota Coyotes University of Clintans Great Paris Bullington uUctense Slu Coyotes Grizzlies Montana North Dakota State Wyoming Cowboys Pokes

Gomez captures feather crown in Tokyo title bout

Venezuelan Antonio Gomez captured the WBA featherweight title by knocking out defending champion Shazo Saijo of Japan in the fifth round of their 15 round world championship bout in Tokyo.

Tokyo UPL Antonio Gomez Venezuela World Boxing Association WBA Shazo Saijo Japan

Stan Williams Traded From Twins to Cardinals for Cash

Minnesota Twins veteran relief pitcher Stan Williams was traded to the St Louis Cardinals for cash. The move was announced in Bloomington Minnesota by UPI.

Bloomington

Kloke's 241 frames Cornhusker league bowling meet

Bob Kloke ledCornhusker League keglers at Columbus Bowl with a 241 game aided by partners Rath and Ja. John Rausén posted 213 and 214 games while Tred Leonhard 213 Rich Korte 206 Harold Dey 214 Gary Book 202 and Bulchaben 207 contributed scoring. Mirek Construction dominated team game with 20 dollars and led series at 2619.

Bob Kloke Jercy Rath Cornhusker League Columus Bowl John Rauséven Tred Leonhard Rich Korte Harold Dey Gary Book Bulchaben Mirek

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