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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1976
Page
8
Columbus faces Millard in a key Apollo Conference clash at Memorial Stadium in Pawnee Park with kickoff set for 7 30 p m. Columbus brings a 2 0 1 record while Millard is 1 1 1 heading into the game.
Night Owls led by Dave Paprocki posted 225 and 600 series with 1 530 set as Ardean Stone topped Centennial League rivals. Columbus Bowl saw Bonnie Fisher 200 and 505 for Coffee Cup League while Lonnie Karel led Metro League with 570 and 2 425 across teams.
Lakeview Vikings host 1 loss Schuyler in a key Class B district clash. Schuyler relies on QB Jeff Krejci and RB Dennis Dolliver with a dynamic split back offense. Schmidt notes Lakeview must shore up pass defense as last year's 33 0 defeat looms and broadcasts on KJSK FM.
Nebraska freshman football under new coach Guy Ingles opens the 1976 season Friday at Memorial Stadium against Kansas State Junior Varsity. Freshmen John Fischer and Dan Pensick will start on defense with Tom Sobotka at safety and other newcomers listed in the starting lineup.
Scotus freshmen rushed for several long touchdowns to topple Norfolk Catholic 28-0 in Norfolk. Coach Vern Younger called it one of the best hard hitting games for the age group as Scotus moved to 2-0 and will host Grand Island Central Catholic on Tuesday September 28 at 4 30 p.m. at Pawnee Park.
University of South Carolina basketball coach Frank McGuire is in a Columbia hospital today for treatment of what doctors call a possible bleeding ulcer.
Vida Blue pitched six hits to an 11-1 Oakland victory over the AL West leaders the Royals. Gene Tenace Phil Garner and Joe Rudi homered as Oakland closed within six games with 10 left. Whitey Herzog voiced cautious optimism for Kansas City.
Tel A Rose ridden by Georgia Jackson won the maiden 2-year-old race at Columbus Races with an 8% length margin. Midnight Service finished second, paying $107 for a $2 bet, while Hipspot and Zippi's Magic each paid $509.40 for exacta. Leading rider John Rettele had a busy day with the daily double and other winners.
Five jockeys were unseated and three horses died in a Detroit Race Course program. Osage Blue buckled under apprentice Rob Williams in the featured eighth race and died on the track. Williams, 19, was hospitalized with a stiff neck after landing heads first. his father Dean Williams works as announcer at Agricultural Park.
Noel Stanley of the All Blacks said South Africa will racially integrate all sports at all levels, with a decision likely to take effect by the next South African rugby season. He linked the move to New Zealand's three month tour and expected implementation next year.
Philadelphia moved within six wins of clinching the NL East after a 9-4 victory over St. Louis. Key late offense included an eight-run eighth, Dick Allen’s two-run single, and Bob Boone’s two-run hit, while Gene Garber earned his eighth win.
The column forecasts Columbus High over Millard Holy Name over Scotus and Schuyler over Lakeview. Rich, Telegram sports editor since 1971, announces departure for a city job next week. The Platte River flood gauge notes water passing Silver Creek bridge at 1 30 pm Wednesday with river reach expected by weekend.
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