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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1973
Page
4
College football ranks ignite debate after opening weekend as USC holds top spot amid questions about 2nd place. Nebraska, Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, Oklahoma, LSU, Texas, Notre Dame and Tennessee show strong starts with standout performances and shifting perceptions of powerhouses.
Bed A Bundle owned by Felix of Omaka and ridden by Eddie Werre won the Saturday feature at Agricultural Park, dominating despite sloppy footing. Wiricket, Southside Bay captured the seventh with Bardall Meier, while Palona Bay and Some Kind of Trade posted notable payoffs in early races.
Ann Brandt topped Boulevard lanes with a 212 high game and 41 high series in the Speed Uneen Teague event. Ralph Schmidt led Thunderbolt League with a 339 series and high game. Del Triebwasser, Ted Boweits, and Norm Nittenbach posted 203, 201, 212 as others bowled. Scott Kirstine won boys high game and series in the junior league, while Jessie Evans led girls with a 165 game and 411 total. Ari Weiss had a 157 for prep league high game and a 412 series. Laura Nedland claimed the girls digital series with 812?
Aquinas scored twice in the second quarter to defeat Wahoo Neumann 14 6 in a Centennial Conference game. TDs came on an 11 yard pass from Rich Behrns to Ton Pohl, plus a blocked punt return. Two point conversions by Doug Remshek and Tom Michovsky. Walton added a 12 yard run in the third. Kentsek and Romsek led with tackles. Cuara Denny Kirby's club heads to Omaha Cathedral.
In Nebraska, over 19 years of modern management, about eight percent of licensed hunters have bagged a pronghorn.
Three jockeys Ed Werre Randall Meier and Jim Gaver near 110 points in Columbus standings. Werre won two races Saturday to approach the leaders mark within one point. Meier 97 and Bazer 93 trail leader Dave King who rose to 225 with a non winning day. John Rettele two points shy of second place held by Waste Anderson in WP 8.
SILVER CHEEK-4 fumble recovery in the end zone by Clarks sparked the lone score as Wurtz led Clarks to a 6A win over Silver Creek Friday night. Silver Creek rushed for 129 yards and passed for 9, while Clarks managed 95 rushing and minus three passing. Clarks hosts Cedar Rapids upl, 21, and Silver Creek visits Wolbard on the same night.
Montreal Expos topped Philadelphia 4 2 to pull within a game of the lead in the NL race. Elsewhere New York beat Chicago 4 3 and St Louis defeated Pittsburgh 7 0 as Romo McGraw and Card ace Joannes dominated late innings. The Astros beat Dodgers 6 2 behind Don Wilson while Giants swept San Diego 9 4 with two Kingman homers.
Boston pitcher Mike Moret drops his undefeated stretch as Cleveland’s Walt Williams homers in a 3 1 decision. Orioles keep shrinking magic number. other AL results include Palmer’s 21st win for Baltimore over New York and Royals’ win over the Angels.
Nebraskas new coach Tom Osborne predicts a tough test against fourth ranked Duke or Clemson? No, the text refers to North Carolina State as an opponent. Osborne expects a stronger showing than UCLA offered. The summary notes NC State will present more challenge and that Nebraska aims to refine offense and defense for the upcoming season opener.
Elaine Nadrachai and Dave Anderson led Sunday Night Alibi Scratch Doubles at Columbus Bowl with 528 total on games of 174 180 and 172 plus 102 handicap. Second place went to Brenda Novotny and Del Nelson. high game honors went to the Muths with 235.
Odell Simpson burst for 250 rushing yards and two touchdowns to power Washington Redskins and Miami Dolphins rallied to beat San Francisco. Highlights included Atlanta’s 62 to 7 win, Chicago’s late stand versus Dallas, and a slew of divisional results as NFL opened amid blackout fades and telecast deals.
A fragmented entry list shows multiple races at Agricultural Park with purses ranging from 1000 to 31000. Names such as Diamond Stauffer, Jo Rettels, and Reeves appear for top bets, while numerous other horses and alleged standings fill the field in a chaotic but competition focused card. A separate note highlights Hilton Head Island coverage and a golf event where Payne Irwin crosses the $100,000 milestone in the Heritage Classic.
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