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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1972

Page

5

Local Friday grid games head to road for three city teams

Lakeview, Scotus Central Catholic, and Columbus Jesuit headline Friday football action with Lakeview traveling to Albion, Scotus to Fremont Bergan, and Columbus at Grand Island in Big Ten play. Last week Lakeview beat Utica Centennial 33 to 0 to move to 2-0, Wendall Korte scoring on a 14 yard pass from Jim Pilton. Columbus lost to Millard 8 to 6, Scotus fell to Omaha Holy Name. Schedule includes David City, Silver Creek, and Humphrey games with multiple 0-3 and 3-0 records across classes.

Deal Columbus Grand Island Scotus Central Catholic Fremont Bergan Wendall Korte Lakeview Jim Pilton Dean Rupp Millard Scotus Central Omaha Holy Name Shamrocks David City Silver Creek Humphrey Wahoo Nebraska Christian Chambers Central City Grand Island Northwest Polk Chirks Schuyler

Robertson still No 1 quarterback for Sooners

KANSAS CITY AP The Sooner quarterback debate continues with Dave Robertson still ranked No 1 over freshman Kerry Jackson. Coach Chuck Fairbanks reiterated Robertson’s top status during a Big Eight briefing as Oklahoma routed Oregon 63 5 last Saturday with Robertson scoring one touchdown.

Kansas City Oklahoma Chuck Fairbanks Dave Robertson Kerry Jackson Fairbanks Robertson Sooners Oregon Jackson

Muth Leads P V League Bowling At Columbus Bowl

Gary Muth tops the Platte Valley League in Columbus with a 266 singleton and 625 series. Budweiser 944 game 2,606 series. Len Smith 200. Peggy Batts tops Classic League with 214 and 549. other top bowlers noted including Gretchen Ant, Sheila Stone, Marcia Stepanek, and Marshall Nelson with 2,502. NBA dispute follows over Julius Erving and Kennedy. Hawks dispute $25,000 fine and file antitrust suit. College football previews include Oklahoma state tight passers, Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas coach comments on upcoming games.

Gary Muth Columbus Bowl Car Badie Jin Trwin Len Smith Allen Eggert Val Sohl Budweiser Pal Force Milan Levos Vicki Wilcox Dodgers Peggy Batts Rita Fuhr Gretchen Ant Sheila Stone Corrine Cave Dorothy Hurd Marlene Louis Ben Pensick Marcia Stepanek Lorraine Egger Marshall Nelson Hadley-Braithivait NEW York Walter Kennedy National Basketball Association Atlanta Hawks Julius Erving Kennedy Hawks Erving William Putnam Atlanta NBA T Erving University of Massachusetts Virginia Wives American Basketball Association ABA Milwaukee Bucks NBA Board of Governors San Francisco Tranks Oklahoma Jackson Fairbanks Robertson Kerry Jackson Norman Okla Clemson Colorado Oklahoma State Eddie Crowder Dave Smith Cowboys Bob Devaney Nebraska Minnesota Gophers Cordswiskers Lincoln Neb Lawrence Kan Fambrough Missouri al Onofrio California Columbia Onofrio Tigers Baylor Bill Ziegler Tommy Reamon Reamon Kansas State Vince Gibson Wildcats Arizona State Tampa Gibson

Vonda Philips Tops Streamliner League Bowling Night

Vonda Philips led the Ladies Streamliner League at Boulevard Lanes with a 193 game and a 23 series. First National Bank won team honors with a 774 set and 2,210 total. The 20th Century League featured Steve Shank's 222 and Rich Fohr's 564, Hiway 30 Tavern 788, Cooley Office Machines 2,234, and Jim Lepenza's 214 game.

Vonda Philips Boulevard Lanes First National Bank 20Th Century League Steve Shank Rich Fohr Hiway Tavern Cooley Jim Lepenza

Banquet on final day of national hunt at Silver Creek

The Grand National Mixed Bag Hunk will climax with a banquet at the Pioneer Ballroom in Silver Creek on Nov 4. Guest celebrities will attend. Presentations and talks by guests will highlight the program. Tickets are $5 and sold at local outlets.

Silver Creek Pioneer Ballroom Jack Bryant Kula Julius Sehmid Jerry Nightingale Gary Ferris Farmers State Bank

Royals buy relief pitcher for Omaha farm club

Kansas City signed Dick Calpaert, the International League’s top reliever last season, from Charleston West Virginia where he won 14 and lost seven with 21 saves. The 28 year old right hander will train with the parent Royals next spring per manager Cedric Tallis. Also noted, prairie grouse bag and possession limits in Nebraska are six and one respectively.

Kansas City Dick Calpaert Kansas City Royals Omaha Galpaert Charleston W. Va Colpaert Royals Senated Cedric Tallis

Nolan Ryan Joins 300 Strikeout Club Milestone

Nolan Ryan of the California Angels joined the 300 strikeout club for AL pitchers, joining Walter Johnson and others. He struck out 12 Texas batters to lift his season total to 202 in a 3 hit win over the Rangers, while noting his arm fatigue after a rough Kansas City start.

Ken Rappoport Associated ‘Press Ryan Express Nolan Ryan California Angels Walter Johnson Yjohnson Babe Waddell Bob Feller Vida Blue Mickey Lolich Sam McDowell Angels Texas Rangers Kansas City

Padres Rally to Top Dodgers in Tight NL Clash

A single major league game saw the San Diego Padres edge the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 in a National League tilt. Oakland vs Minnesota was rained out. Ryan extended his strikeout lead with his 18th win as he mowed down batters, while Rivers and Elliott provided key offense for San Diego.

San Diego Padres Los Angeles Dodgers Oakland A’s Minnesota Twins Ryan New York Mets Jim Fregasi Mayors Steve Carlton Philadelphia Phillies Vial California Rangers Texas Dick Bosman Mickey Rivers Vada Pinson Associated Press Lk. Pet. G.B Boston Detroit Baltimore New York Milwaukee Lest Oakland Chicago Minnesota Kansas_ City Tewa W.L. Pet. G.B. Pax Pittsburgh St. Louis Montreal Er Philadelphia Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco San Diego

Jones rises to fifth in PGA money list after Robinson Classic win

Grier Jones defeated Dave Marad to win Sunday’s 100,000 Robinson, IL Fall Golf Classic boosting him to fifth in the PGA money list for the year with earnings of 122,826. Jack Nicklaus leads with 289,482, followed by Trevino 199,163, Archer 140,102, Veard 132,281, and Jones.

New York Grier Jones Dave Marad Robinson Jones Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino George Archer Jerry Veard

Eagles Open Eyes Hours After Hatch Ready to Fly in Months

Young bald eagles hatch with closed eyes and grow rapidly. They open eyes about four hours after birth and reach flight readiness within about three months, underlines developmental milestones observed in newly hatched eaglets.

Columbowl Meet Opens October Eighth At Columbus Bowl

The 18th annual Ladies Columbowl Tournament starts Sunday October 8 at Columbus Bowl. Doubles and singles entrants tee off with handicap set at 75 percent from 1 scratch and 120 low average. Payoff is one in four places. Entries may be filed by contacting Harry Carlson at the Columbus Bowl. Ribha Morton, former major league outfielder with Detroit California and Milwaukee, now coaches the University of Washington baseball team.

Columbus Bowl Ribha Morton Detroit California Milwaukee Braves University of Washington

Glover Tops Big Eight Defensive Player of the Week

Nebraska’s Glover named Big Eight defensive player of the week for his 10 unassisted tackles in the Army game. Coach Devaney lauds his pervasive play and havoc in the Army backfield. Other nominees included Price of Oklahoma State and several Conference standouts. Brent Blackman of Oklahoma State earned offensive player of the week.

Kansas City Glover Nebraska Cornhuskers Army Oklahoma State Barry Price Bob Deveney Dan Bryant Price Arkansas Iere Markney Colorado Datm Sweizer Iowa State Lucious ‘Selmon Oklahoma Gary Adams Kansas Greg’ Jones Kansas State Brent Blackman

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