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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1973
Page
5
In a tight opener at Pawnes Park Scotus edges Ord 7-3 as Bot Martia and Greg Sucdor pace the Chanticleers with key drives. Dan Tooot connects for Hoh Shonka on a 3-yard strike while Steve Wolf adds the decisive 27-yard field goal late in the second, with stout defense shaping the low-scoring battle.
Chicago Cubs rout Cardinals 8-2 as Billy Williams posts five hits including two in a key sixth inning outburst. Orioles beat Indians 7-3 with three-hit nights by Rich Coggins and Earl Williams. Pirates rally past Phillies 8-1 on late hits by Stargell and Zisk. Braves beat Reds 8-3 behind Dusty Walters and Matty Perez two-run homers, snapping Cincinnati’s streak. Brewers down Yankees 6-0 with Soulé two runs and a score. Red Sox top Detroit 6-3 as Cepeda keys two rallies with RBI hits. Royals at Angels postponed due to rain. Rangers beat A’s 4-0 on Burroughs two homers and Spencer RBI. White Sox defeat Twins 3-2 in Minnesota.
Trophy winners were announced at the annus fll banquet Thursday night at Fixs: Country Club. Championship flight Susie Heiser with Jean Smith as runner up. First flight Lorene Fredway with dna Boettcher. ran i flight Jubayts Stovall with Fern 4 Trakowski as runner up. Dorothy Cross led the Ladies Mandieap Tournament with Verdetta Pimerson, Marge Haney and Jackie Meadlharei in the face flight. Wilmers Inc Lie year featured Jean Smith, stolen Roth, Grace Merde, Page Whitcombh and Karen Sonften. Other flight awards listed Hopp, Innit Harrin, Marge Hines, Dorothy Gry, Ksthier Hendrickson, Mary fattun, Davis Grepariusy, Ponarer Ties, Pat ill Breaks and Dorothy K Ninger. Board winners were Hopp, Trese Wurdeman, Simeon Johnson, Doris Gregorins, Garnet Johansen. Door prizes went to Pat Gronks, Jackie Medlar, June Maka, Fern Snarr, Susie Heiser and Donax Tigges. After dinner gifts were given to Ikwel Strickler, Elen Campbell, Bill and Larcaine Mos.
Lindsay enters year two for football with coach Teck Tillman aiming to improve on a 1 7 record in 1972 as the team schedules a ambitious season. Jack Red Hot Van Berg shines at Detroit Race Course with a 18 day winning streak tying a family record. Dennis Bargen named new Columbus High basketball coach as his parents Orval and Mrs Bargen greet hometown supporters and pledge attendance and support during the season.
Great Commander owned by Robert Spell dominated the Columbus track feature race, with jockey Eeoffey and Wayne Ane dlerson each securing two wins on the day. Eeoffey steered The Devish to a $23.60 win in race four and Quinnimont at another $23.60 payoff later, amid a busy program with claiming events and mixed purses.
The Columbus Vine Gun club will hold its annual Sighting-In Day on Sunday September 10 at the club range for hunters to sight rifles. President Max Koch said trained riflemen will assist and participants should bring 20 rounds of the ammunition planned for use if not already loaded. The outdoor range is three quarters of a mile west at the Welhing Station on the north side of Highway WD.
The Detroit Lions acquire cornerback Miller Fare from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for an undisclosed salary terms remain unconfirmed and the deal details were not released.
Columbus High School surprised Papillion with a 24-0 win in Apollo Conference action. Junior Robbi Oberg powered the offense with a two yard TD run and an 89 yard scamper, while the defense stifled Papillion to six yards rushing in the middle quarters. Stan Gebelhel added a 1 yard TD run, and Wurdinger booted the PAT and a field goal. Columbus, now 1-0 in league play, heads to South Sioux City next.
Schuyler High School upset Crete 36 7 in Central 10 action Friday. Senior halfback Day Davidson sparked the offense with runs of one and 16 yards, while fullback Matt Spaniers connected on his first high school pass. Join Dufek returned a 40 yard punt for a score and Mark Benesch scampered for a touchdown as Schuyler built a 16 7 lead after three quarters amid nine fumbles on a rainy night. Crete’s lone score came on a Wiederistin to Mold pass with an extra point by Kecel. Schuyler hosts Wahoo next, Sept 14.
Lloyd Jenkinson connected with Steve Urkoski on two TD passes 40 and 15 yards to lift Monroe past Lindsay Holy Family 18-6 on the road. Kurt Steuzel returned an interception 25 yards. Lindsay’s Sion Gronenthal threw a 40-yard TD to Gary Schumacher. Defense keyed by Cheloha Ditter Tiaden and Kummer. opponent led by Zinmmerer Schumacher Schnitzler Hemmer.
ARIANGTON Tex AP Whitey Herzog was fired as Texas Rangers manager by owner Robert Short. Del Withers taken as temporary skipper. Herzog offered director of player procurement but weighing options. Rangers sit last in the AL West with a 4-7 record before Friday’s game with Oakland in Arlington.
Nebraska hosts UCLA at Memorial Stadium in a top ten showdown. Fourth ranked Nebraska faces tenth ranked UCLA before a 76,000 crowd and ABC telecast with Tom Osborne's debut as Nebraska coach. Key questions include quarterback Dave Humm's health and Steve Runty ready to start if needed.
Stanton edges Clarkson 20-6 as Clarksons first quarter scores set the pace. Ted Devils under Coach LeRoy Ernst tally their only points on a five yard run by Senor QB Carl Svik in the third quarter. Clarkson to play Humphres St. Francis on Friday Sept 1.
Fred Beotley, longtime leading rider at Agricultural Park, rises to seventh in the current standings. Samir Vakolan sits within striking distance in fourth place, while the top trio Dave King Wayne Anderson and John Reffele continue to lead.
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