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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1972
Page
4
Boston pitcher Dick Drago endured a rough ninth inning as Carl Yastrzemski delivered a pivotal hit, lifting the Red Sox in a tightly contested AL East race. The Orioles, Yankees, and Tigers held thin leads as Chicago, Houston, and other clubs posted blowsouts in the National League.
Ecoffey led by South Dakotan Fred Weoley rider of Columbus with wins in five straight seasons, hitting the tote in multiple races including the Seventh and Eighth. The card also notes Weather scrimmages for Big Eight teams and daily doubles with large payouts, including Tee N Gee and Tul y Maud.
Genoa High School aims for a 500 record or better as the Orioles begin the 1972 grid season with a 1-8 mark last year. Coach Gregg Wibbels notes an experienced line but shallow backfield with 14 lettermen, including nine seniors, in week two of practice. Key veterans listed: Arddressen, Polak, Bagak, Donnelly, Miller, Pearson, Pilakowski, Strong, Wardeman. Schedule begins Sept 5 at St. Gxl word, includes Palmer Sept 15, Polk Sept 22, Fullerton Oct 6, and Osnola Nov 4.
Tony Hansen led Progressive League action at Columbus Bow with a 25 game and a 61a series approvals. Gary Bagi close behind with 3 2 percent scored, Fred Leonhard 205 Ivan Weber 206 and Bill Anson 208 also contributed. CB Bar led team honors at 766 and 2140 while Hayeka Williams had a high game of 200. Loraine Weidner posted a 513 series to top Rosetta League. Pauline Sander surpassed 200 with a 20 percent game and 504 series. Jacobson Appliance claimed team highs at 29 and 2276.
Fred Ecaffey rises to second place at Agricultural Park track Friday. William Stallings leads with 55 points, Eeafley 45, Dan Switzer 39. Standing: last update shows tight race for top positions.
Sports notes list Columbus players Such as Larry Lassek Butch Robertson Mark Ku don Phil Ku don Olek Var Dyke Gary Muranski BI Moore and Jack Nasal set to play at 3 pm in a local oldtimers match at St Edward with bets and anecdotes. Nebraska Huskers coverage highlights Major Diene picks and Tom Siler’s Sporting News take praising Coach Devaney and Nebraska atop the ratings with Arkansas Colorado and Oklahoma placements.
Duncan Grain will play Stromsburg in the first annual Dunean Invitational semi final at 7:40 p.m. Tonight. Duncan My Place One faces Garrison at 9:00 p.m. My Place One outlasted Duncan Grain 14-10 and Garrison beat Duncan My Place One 11-10 Thursday. Dan Adkisson pitched for Duncan Grain. Johnson won for Garrison with Henry Baruch losing. Duane Pavel and both Scholz players homered for the victors as Heins homered twice for Duncan My Place One.
Millerton High School coach Tarry Miller unveils 23 lettermen led by QB Jett Moracek and HB Tom Nesbitt. Senior monogram winners include multiple linemen and backs. juniors Rex Knopik and Kevin Smoyer headline a deep lineup. Warriors schedule spans Sept to Nov with games at Jaup City Ravenna Centura Genoa Shelton Wood Rover Gibbon David City Burwell.
Kudron top scores at Boulevard Lanes in the Thunderbolt League with 233 game and 655 series. Other notable scores include Kudron 224, Sgt Porchers 208, Nitz 211, Janssen 200, and Thalken 414. In Speed Queen League Yvonne Mimick's 45 and 212 figures and Janssen 599 series highlight the event.
Kumphrey High School Bulldogs, led by ten lettermen, aim for a stronger 1971 after a 6-1 season. Coach Leroy Ditter notes good size but limited experience, with Cedar Rapids and Elgin named as potential powers in the Sandhill Gateway Conference East Division. Key veterans include Kevin Brandi and Bob Siuis. promising seniors Kent Korth and Terry Werner. Schedule features Sept and Oct road and home games against Clearwater Snyder Chambers Spalding Cedar Rapids Lindsay Peters burg Bartlett and Wigia with dates noted.
Triehwasser fires 245 high game and 60 total for top Pawnee League Keglers at Columbus Bowl. Dick Brekken 214, Chuck Lowry 204, Rich Stone 202, Frank Brolt 210, Ed Teomller 200, Clem Morgan 212. Columbus Door & Window tops with 11 team game and 2,633 series. In Lutheran League Bud Kapels 231, Marlin Catlau 578 with 226, Howard Muth 207, Cary Badje 206, Darrell Janssen 206, Ed Wardeman 202. Westcott Tax 934 team game. Vierguts Lumber 598.
Schedule fragment lists games for Columbus High Seains High and others with multiple opponents. Dates span September to November including clashes with West Point C C Frio Mont Bergan Sct Wahoo Neumann and David City Aquinas, among others.
Norman AP reports on Dave Robertson, the California senior stepping into Oklahoma's wishbone after Jack Mildren. Coach Fairbanks calls him a solid passer and runner, with competition from Steve Davis and several talented freshmen, while the backfield remains anchored by Pruitt Wylie and Crosswhite.
Albion's 8 1 Cardinals, led by Coach John Cookson entering his 11th season with a 52-24-3 record, aim to repeat as Central 10 champions. A 24 member letterman roster includes seniors such as Gordon Foster fullback Dave Rosenbaum quarterback Jeff Bolin end Kim Smith and tackle Randy Christo among others, with a fall schedule listing games from Sept 6 to Nov 3 against Hartington Cedar Catholic Utica Centennial Ord Lakeview David City Central City Schuyler St Paul Aurora.
Alabama coach Bear Bryant fielding a young Tide squad aims for a national championship after a stern Orange Bowl loss kept them from the top. Terry Davis returns at quarterback with a strong interior line, while a host of runners compete for carries. The schedule opens with Duke and includes Georgia and Tennessee among key foes as Alabama seeks a title bid.
Ten lettermen at Central City, eight seniors, return from last year’s 6 3 club under coach Paul Wilson. Names include end Ken Gee and back Rex Iuebbe among upperclassmen, with juniors Dan Dilla and Larry Glantz leading the lineup as fall games schedule unfolds from Sept 8 Seward to Nov 3 York.
Dave Paprocki led Boulevard action with a 233 game and top 67 series. John Sprachey posted a 2n while Dan Tuger hit 216 and Lyle Wolfe 200. Budweiser Beer led teams with 883 and 2401. Rita Fuhr topped the Dale Electronics Women with 197 and 26. Lucille Ehlers starred in the Senior Citizens League with 195, JuBus Hollman 191 and Ed Trofholz 510 in the men’s. Hat Shots led team scores.
Dave Roberts of Detrait becomes the third brother to skate for Michigan State’s hockey team following brothers Jack and Dong who earned Spartan letters in prior seasons.
Stromsburg faces a hard 1960s style slate with seven starters lost from a 0-3 club. Coach Jerry Larson notes inexperience but lists returning seniors and juniors across positions. Schedule includes Sept 3 Polk and later games at Osceola, Henderson, Silver Creek, St Edward, Genoa, and Sulton.
Central 10 selections headline a David City camp with 18 lettermen from a 9 1 season and state Class championship. Coach David Montag arrives with a 61 10 4 record. Standouts include Marv and Mel Aldrich 6 156 and seniors Ed Birkel and Frank Hansen among others. Schedule lists games at York Waverly Wahoo Schuyler Albion Ashland Crete Fullerton Seward through November with junior monogram winners noted.
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