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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1971

Page

4

Giants cling to pennant lead with three games left

The Giants beat the Reds 12-5 as May Bonds and Dietz hit homers and Marichal earned his 17th win. Mays reached 2,000 career hits, while the Dodgers stay three games back with three to play. Seaver pitched a one hitter for the Mets in a 3-1 win over Pittsburgh.

Steve Wilstean Bm Fransisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Willie Mays Bobby Bonds Dick Dietz Juan Marichal Giants Dodgers Cincinnati Feds May Bonds Dietz Juan Mavichsl San Francisco Eost Angeles Gramtslam Mays Marichal Charlie Fox Signaltaller Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Fis Richie Allen Puke Sims Claude Osteen Hoyt Wilhelm Jim Atlanta Allen Sims Osteen Stone Wilhelm Brewer Hank Laron Houston San Diego Tom Seager New York Mets Fittsburgh Philadelphia Gileagi St. Louis Montreal

League Standings By United Press Internativives

United Press Internativives provides a compact snapshot of American League standings, listing top teams, win totals, losses, and key movers in the pennant race. The brief card highlights shifts in position and notable streaks shaping the race.

United Press Internativives American League

Clarkson routs Tilden Valley 53 to 8 in Friday game

Clarkson remains undefeated routing visiting Tilden Eikhorn Valley 53 8 Friday night. Quarterback Gary Vavrina threw five touchdown passes to Kucera Mastny and others and added a conversion. Ground scoring came from Mastig Cada and Kucera with Mike Rice scoring for the losers. Coach LeRoy Ernst's team hosts Snyder next Friday.

Clarkson Tilden Eikhorn Valley Gary Vavrina Jesse Kucera Vern Mastny Mastny Vavrina Mastig Paul Cada Kucera Mike Rice Clausen Bob Pratt LeRoy Ernst Snyder Pilden Valley

Local Bowling ProAm Draws Top Amateurs at Boulevard Lanes

Bol Arnberger and Jo Sokol top a ProAm rolloff Sunday at Boulevard Lanes. Hol wins men's division with 662 and strings 187 177 293 plus 15 handicap. Jo posts 061 in women’s division with 180 197 197 and 87 spare pins. Each earns $30, heads to Lincoln ProAm and doubles on December 22. Four more slots to be awarded in next two Sundays starting at 1 30 p.m.

Rob Arnberger Jo Sokol Boulevard Lanes Hol Ue Lincoln Boulevard Ballaffs

Bears Rally Past Vikings For 20 17 Victory

Chicago Bears overcome a 17 3 deficit late in the final period as Kent Nix relays two TD passes to Dick Gordon including the 42 yarder with 1 42 left. Jim Plunkett and Archie Manning suffer first pro defeats while St Louis hosts New York in Monday night TV game.

Yito Stellino UPE Minnggota Vikings Siefense Jack Cancannon Chicago Bears Kent Nix Congaanin Tyehe Vikings Detroit Bears Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cleveland Baltimore Atlanta Los Angeles New England San Francisco New Orleans Oakland San Diego Kansas City Houston Washington New York Pallas Philadelphia Green Bay Denver Miami Buffalo Jim Plunkett Archie Manning Phurkett Manning St Louis New York Dels

Lakeview 14th at Bryan Cross Country Invite

Lakeview finished 14th among 23 Class A and B schools at the Bryan Invitational Cross Country meet held Saturday. Bellevue won with 47 points. Lakeview totaled 324. Senior division: Kurt Wilke 8th, Ed Kinzer 9th, Randy Dedrickson 4th, Gary Kharaft. Junior division: Lyle Khig 23rd in sophomore group. Coach Larry Whiting’s team competes at Crofton Tuesday.

Vakey Ean Mill Bellevue Whhile Lakeview Kurt Wilke Ed Kinzerth Randy Dedrickson Gary Kharaft Lyle Khig Larry Whiting Crofton

Palmer fourth Orioles pitcher to win 20 games

Orioles ace Jim Palmer became the fourth Baltimore pitcher to reach 20 wins this season, blanking the Cleveland Indians on three hits as part of a 5 0 victory. Palmer joined Mike Cuellar, Pat Dobson and Dave McNally among 20 win club members, with Weaver praising the staff’s talent and health.

Neil Hershberg UPI Baltimore Jim Palmer Orioles Plevesant Indians Urban Faber Claude Williams Ed Cicotte Richard Kerr Chicago White Sox Palmer Mike Cuellar Pat Dobson Dave McNally McNally Cuellar Dobson San Diego George Bamberger Anager Larl Weaver Weaver New York Detroit Boston Washington Oakland Milwaukee Kansas City Minnesota Twins Chicags California

Lakeview Girls Open Season in Volleyball Test

Lakeview High School girls volleyball lost the season opener to Leigh in the Viking By. The Lakeview girls face Seolus next in Shamrock gym Tuesday at 7 30 PM. The varsity won the first set 14 9 before dropping 5 15 and 10 15. JV won sets 5 8 and 15 7 before exhibition win 15 0.

Lakeview High School Leigh Lakeview Galf Seolus Shamrock Lakeview

Master Angler Awards announced in Nebraska

The State Game Commission reports the latest Master Angler recipients across species and towns. Winners include John Nicolson and Monte Samuelson for walleye, James Maxon for largemouth bass, Robert Harsting for white bass, Kermy Valderford for channel catfish, Don Black sher for rainbow trout, Stock More ris for kokanee salmon, and others from Lincoln to Ogallala, Omaha to Scottsbluff across Nebraska and nearby states.

Lincoln UPI The State Game Commission McConaughy Nebraska Commission John Nicolson Larned Kan Monte Samuelson Lemoyne Don Hovey Ohn Siger Aurora Colo Lloyd Bayer Ogallala J. W. Barrett Lithleton Col Robert Harsting Kearney Doug Jacobs Valentine Dukat Lakeside Kermy Vaiderford Benkelman Howart Miller Shirley Jones Hastings Ayackroul Robert Lynch Chadron Don Blacksher Scottsbluff Joh Guyette Grand Island Moreris Omaha Art Beagle Porch Edward McGee Englewood

Genoa breaks losing streak with 18-0 win

Genoa, under new head coach Gregg Wibbels, defeated Polk 18-0 on Friday to snap a 22 game winless stretch for the Orioles. Key plays included a 74 yard punt return and a strong running game. Next week Genoa travels to Fullerton.

Genoa Gregg Wibbels Genoa High Orioles Polk Mit Jim Koziol Gerald Wolbeeen Dennis Dannely St. Edward Palmer Fullerton Genoa Ag

Sports Calendar This Week

Weekly schedule lists football games including Fremont at Columbus freshmen 1 pm on Wednesday Columbus JV at Norfolk JV Thursday. Also Saint Paul at Lakeview tennis Columbus at York Invitational. Volleyball matches Grand Island at Columbus. Saturday features Fremont Bergan at Scotus Columbus at Ralston Apollo Conference cross country Columbus at Millard Apelto Conference.

Fremont Columbus Norfolk Grand Island Columbus St. Paul Lakeview York Fremont Bergan Scotus Ralston Apollo Millard Apelto

Huskers optimism and prep amid busy college gridiron week

Sport Shorts notes Nebraska's 3–0 start under Bob Devaney with praise for fitness and depth while urging healthier stars like Jenny Tagge and Johnny Rodgers. It previews Utah State as potential tough test before conference play and highlights Colorado’s 20–14 win over Ohio State and Kansas’ loss. Oklahoma’s strong finish sets up USC visit as part of a packed slate.

Huskers Bob Devaney Joe Orduna Jenny Tagge Johnny Rodgers Utah State Invaders Aggies Husker Auengus SMS Mustangs Colorado Ohio State Buckeyes Columbus Kansas Dayhawkers Florida State Kansas State Boulder Oklahoma Pitt USC Butts Sooners

Carnahan and Platte finish sixth at Wichita cross country meet

Fred Carnahan leads Platte Junior College to sixth place at the Wichita State University Invitational. Carnahan ran three miles in 15 minutes 30 seconds, behind winner 15:21 as Butler County JC took the team title with 19 points. Other Platte scorers included Welgoth 28th, All 35th, Friend 36th, Doney 37th, Bryant 40th. Petro ran but did not count. Platte heads to Barton County Invitational in Great Bend Thursday.

Florestant Valley Wichita State Anr Colley College Garden City College Oklahom St. Gregory College Wichita Kan Fred Carnahan Platte Junior College Wichita State University Genoa Carnahan Ron Suggs Butler County Junior College Haskell Hutchinson JC Hoth Bill Welgoth Bruce All Dave Friend Bill Doney Bill Bryant Dave Petro Platte Kansas Great Bend

Missouri River rises again near Gavins Point Dam

The Missouri River downstream from Gavins Point Dam is expected to run higher at the season’s start than last year. Maj. Gen. Morris, chief of the Army Corps of Engineers Missouri River Division, notes about four million acre feet of flood storage must be evacuated by December, keeping Gavins Point releases at recent levels. Future precipitation could prompt adjustments.

Omaha UPD Missouri River Gaving Point Dam J. WW. Morris Army Corps of Engineers Missouri Hiver Division Ife

Harris wins Robinson Open in playoff thriller

Tabron artis Harris, 29, from Stillwater Oklahoma, captured the Robinson Open Golf Classic prize of 20000 after beating Bert Yancey in a sudden death playoff at the Robinson course. Yancey earned 11400 for second place. Norris, holder of a master’s in mathematics from Oklahoma State, sank a birdie putt on the third playoff hole to seal the win.

Bert Yancey Sarris Yantey Robinson Norris Oklahoma State

Three-way tie in Midget loop at Memorial Stadium

In Pawnee Park Memorial Stadium Sunday the Jaycee Midget Football League produced a three way tie for first as Bears beat Lions 7 to 1 and Rams defeated Colts 32 to 0. Colts drop to 0-2 while other teams stand 1-1.

Jaycee Memorial Stadium Pawnee Park Bears Lions Rams Colts Gargher Jim Luckett Bear Dee Bauer Tone Lion FC Darrel Spulak Chris Mofiman Dave Lbrer

Leaders crowned in Boulevard Lanes mixed league

Gerry Leniz rolled 209 and 504 series while Dennis Audren posted 205 for Mew in Saturday action. Donna Matson led Workn with 160 and 451 as Team qgiers won with 062 and 1,710. Sundays saw Don SELL 205 and 524 for the men, Loren Weisen 20, Helen Belphrad 194 and 517, Brass Rail pacing team scoring with 668 and 1,988.

Gerry Leniz Dennis Audren Boulevard Lanes Workn Donna Matson Qgiers Rattle Rabbits Don Sell Loren Weisen Helen Belphrad Brass Rail

Muth Leads with 640 Series in Columbus League

Gary Muth topped the Jack and Jill League at Columbus Low with 225 213 and 203 for a 640 set. Best gals scorers were Marcin Stepanek with 173 and Ben Pensick with 407 in a freesome. Triple W paced team scoring with 736 and 2101 total. LIE Ansan converted a 4 7 2 40 split.

Gary Muth Columbus Marcin Stepanek Singleton Ben Pensick Triple W Lie Ansan

Huskers Triumph 34-7 Over Texas A&M in Non conference Win

Nebraska rolled past Texas A&M 34-7 as Bill Olds and Johnny Rodgers sparked the offense with long TD runs. Jerry Tagge and Rodgers connected on a 12 yard pass for a score while Hill Kosch's 95 yard interception return sealed the win as the Huskers prepare for Utah State. Attendance reached 47,093.

Lincoln UPI Utah State Johny Rodgers Bill Olds Texas A & M Rodgers Olds Nebraska Cornhuskers Aggie Gary Dixon Jerry Tapge Jerry List Dixon Texas A&m Louisiana State Cornhusker Aggies Gene Stallings Sinter Lex Jones Bright Point Hugh McElroy A&m Hill Kosch Mark Ween Jerry Tagge Southern California

Snag Fishing Opens Oct 1 on Missouri River

Lincoln UPI reports the State Game Commission reminds snag fishing begins October 1 on the Missouri River. The Missouri is the only state water where snagging of any fish is legal, limited to certain periods through April 80, 1572.

Lincoln UPI State Game Commission Missouri

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