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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1971
Page
4
SL Lewis Cardinals show progress, narrowing the gap to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team, once two games out of second place, now sits fourth in the National Ocean East division as they cut a sizable lead to five games behind Pittsburgh.
Red Schoendienst leads the St Louis Cardinals toward a pennant push with a five game run and optimism despite a crowded NL race. Sehn Wien, Cleverland and teammates deliver a five hitter win over the Cubs while Montreal, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco win to broaden the playoff picture.
Minnesota catcher George Mitterwald ends Oakland star Vida Blue's bid for victory with a two out homer in the ninth, giving the Twins a 2-1 win and completing a doubleheader sweep. Harmon Killebrew contributed a grand slam in the opener as Detroit, Baltimore, Boston and other teams won elsewhere.
State Game Commission notes fish present across Nebraska despite dry conditions. Sandhills Bass rise on surface with little angling pressure. West Long Lake yields 12 pound t, perch on worms. Panhandle and more report trout around 12 to 14 inches, bass on artificials, catfish and pike with baits. Northeast Lewis and Clark Lake white bass to 1 lb and occasional walleye to 2 lb. Gavins Point Dam tailwaters drum to 1 lb, carp feeding on strawberry coughballs. Lake Eriecon bluegill on worms and Cedar River bass around 1 lb with minnows and crawdads.
At Columbus race day crowds and analysts chase numbers as Scott Haas an outsider in a 71.20 nose mask wins the ninth with Alan Patterson aboard a 5-year-old gelding from Mrs. Tom Hawkins stable. The day yields exacta 24.60 and a daily double 102.60 while attendance hits 3,240 and mutuel handle 179,660 as Friday’s program closes the 1971 Columbus meeting.
Joel Goldstrand shot an eight under 63 at Weathersfield Country Club to lead the Greater Hartford Open by two. Lee Travino struggled with putts while four players were disqualified, and Bill Garrett won a new car after acing the 17th hole.
Scotus Central Catholic coach Puelz released the football roster for the upcoming season. The list names players across positions, with depth at running back and line. The roster reflects senior and junior contributors and the squad’s preparation for fall games.
Roger Staubach declares hunger for starting quarterback job and shines in a 27-14 Dallas win over Baltimore with two long second half TD passes to Bob Hayes. Craig Morton opened, but Staubach led the rally in a nationally televised pre season game.
Missouri coach Al Onofrio will employ two players named Mike in a two way role this fall. Mike McKee will start at linebacker and see time at fullback on offense while Mike Wink will start at slotback and may play safety on defense. McKee, a 210 pound senior from Overland, says he prefers defense but will contribute where needed. Wink, the fastest player, may see limited defensive action and will also handle punt and kickoff returns.
Philadelphia coach Williams touts quarterback Dan Liske amid a reshaped offense and veteran additions. He stresses mental readiness and says the team must stay healthy while competing in a tough division as preseason progress shows promise.
Concordia brief notes Curt Callan of Columbus as a 16 pound linebacker at Concordia College Seward. Oregon Ducks head to Lincoln for a Saturday opener against the Truskers with coach Freit praising defense led by Tom Graham and backfield of Fouts Moore Anderson Glass. Larry Battle may handle kicking after Reedly JC record season. potential scoring pace cited with 204 points by a past standout.
Neoma Behlen led Rollette with 210 and 578 as Sheil Stone 932 Corrine Cave 313 Kalie Kraycki and Ben Pensick 12 each trailed. Oasis Bar posted 852 and 2 489. In Progressive League Harold Forre topped with 219 game 580 series. Iwan Weber listed a 17d triplicate.
With two racing days left at Agricultural Park, the top three jockeys appear settled. William Stallings leads with 278 points, followed by Dave King and Wayne Anderson at 210 and 163. Terry Barnes sits fourth at 123, while Alan Patterson and Pacheco challenge.
Aquinas Monarchs announce a football scrimmage tonight at Memorial field led by Coach Dennis Kirby. Attendees are asked to bring a soap donation for the athletic department, and admission is free for all attendees without a proper pass.
Former Detroit figure Sparma filed for bankruptcy in federal court, marking a sharp financial turn amid unsettled years. Details remain sparse as docketing proceeds and potential implications for ongoing commitments unfold in Detroit.
In Speed Queen League at Boulevard Lanes Jo Sokol rolled 160 234 205 for a strong 60 score during week two. Phyllis Rush led with 637 while Elaine Mossman tallied 805 2264 in Fa-Gal-Files. Ed Behlen knocked 223 in pins toward a 589 series as Sahara Lounge claimed team honors with 923 2515. Jayd Ernst 200 and Jerry Paprocki 203 also contributed.
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