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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1973

Page

5

Weather Hampered Turnberry Tourney Ahead of Round Two

Bad weather at the Turnberry golf course delayed the John Piper Golf Classic with $150,000 in prize money. Players including Gary Player Tom Weiskopf and Gay Brewer spoke of the conditions as the British PGA postponed Thursday’s second round. Charles Coody Jacklin and Tommy Aaron posted 74s as leaders. Weiskopf shot 69 and led Americans amid wind rain and cold as the field waited for improved conditions.

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Platte College Aims to Boost Recruiting on National Trip

Athletic Director Gene Torezon leads Platte College on a national recruiting tour for the 1973-74 season. Officials say the trip, timed with the National Junior College Basketball Tournament, will ease outreach and attract potential players amid a busy spring.

Mks Plate College Mead Canh Gene Torezon

Evans backing Aaron to chase 713 home runs this season

Braves third baseman Darrel Evans hopes Hank Aaron can reach the coveted 713 career homers. He notes the rarity of three teammates hitting 40 or more in a season and discusses Anton’s pursuit of Babe Ruth’s record, rain postponements, and upcoming schedule shaping the chase.

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19th annual Ladies Columbow opens Oct 7 at Columbus Bowl

The 19th annual Ladies Columbow Tournament opens Sunday Oct 7 and runs through Nov 4 at Columbus Bowl. Last place team is guaranteed $200 with a $6 entry per person per event. Handicaps are 70 percent 490-120. Teams or individuals may contact Karry Carlson at the Bow. Nicklaus won the 17 Masters by three strokes after missing a feeble 197 tile by two strokes.

Columbus Bowl Sfandicaps Karry Carlson Bow

Witt sets cross country school record at Paynes Park meet

Gene Witt, a Scotus sophomore, broke the school 2.5 mile record with a 13:08 at Paynes Park on Thursday as Scotus lost to Fremont Bergan 41-64. Rich Gerrard led Bergan reserves with 14:44, while Scotus top runners included Jeff Holmberg 15th and Jay Wilhelm 15:03. Coach Frank Spencers Harriers travel to Schuyler on Monday then compete in the Lakeview Invitational on Thursday October 4.

Gere Paynes Park Scotus Fremont Bergan Frennt Pat Foyith Thane Wibbets St Tooley Yoffman Reilly Borgan Rich Gerrard Jeff Holmberg Jay Wilhelm Noth Frank Kobak Larry Tool Tim Kelly Frank Spencers Harriers Travelo Schuyler

Davis and Sanger Near Wisconsin Contest

Nebraska star Tony Davis and placekicker Rich Sanger were deemed fit for at least partial duty in the Saturday game against Wisconsin. Davis, injured by an ankle problem, is expected to play, while Sanger, nursing a knee, may attempt to near the NCAA extra point record in the Badgers clash.

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Southeast gymnasts top young Discoverer club

Defending state champion Lincoln Southeast won with 127.51 points over Columbus High 98.93 as Larry Gerard dominated with six first places across seven events. Jamie Ferguson led Columbus with near 30 points, while Grant and Kyster also scored for Southeast and Columbus respectively.

Lincoln Southeast Columbus High Southeast Larry Gerard Grant Columbus Sophnore Jamie Ferguson Ferguson Gerard Brice Slansen Kirk Kyster Hansen Coly Randy Schaefer Brian Miller Bob Steffens Schanfer Kyster High Bar Kirk Fredrich P Bers Gary Speicher Cole Cal

Discoverettes volleyball sweep and split in pair of finals

Discoverettes volleyball team split finals with Seatus 15 10 and 15 7 then lost to Fremont 15 5 and 15 6 Kathy Rich led Seatus serves 18 of 20 Mary Whetstone 8 of 9 Connie Saalfeld 7 of 8 Scotus junior varsity won 15 10 and 15 6 with Sara Walters Berling 12 of 13 Shamrock sophomores won 15 3 and 13 1 Columbus leaders at Fremont were Rich 80 Susie Heiser 44 and Whetstone 3 Fremont IVs standings include 16 5 7 Kathy Peilsch 44 Kathy Bembry 34 Lynn Selige 4

Columbus High Discoverettes Seatus Fremont Kathy Rich Mary Whetstone Connie Saalfeld Scotus Sara Walters Berling Shamrock Columbus Rich Susie Heiser Whetstone Fremont Iv's Kris Peilsch Kathy Bembry Lynn

Lutheran league bowling scores highlight Columbus Bowl event

Good scoring featured Tiger Osten with a 242 high game and 81 series at Columbus Bowl Viergut. Lumber led team totals with 2,432 pins. other top marks included Dave Lilienthal 242 and Don Hellbusch 213. Pawnee League standings showed Larry Zywice 219 and 581, Erv Wieser 224, while Columbus Grain posted 2,538 in a strong showing.additional names appear in scattered results across multiple leagues with notable scores from Ben Pensick, Jin Draper, and Yogi Bours among others.

Tiger Osten Columbus Bowl Viergut Lumber Allen Hen SH Dave Lilienthal Don Hellbusch Pawnee Larry Zywice Gary Badje Howard Weisser Erv Wieser Clem Morgan Jin Draper Columbus Deor Ant Wine Columbus Grain Ben Pensick Kon Braun BI Anson Yogi Bours Anson Dave Sealer Jim Vejrasica

Newton's 69 gives Platte early lead

Newton's 69 sets pace as Platte opens golf meet at wet Norfolk Country Club. Ross Schmidt 77, Tian Zadalis 76 season high, Coach Torezon notes Zadalis hampered by injury, Emerson and Kuppler score twos. Final round set for Thursday.

NORFOLK+ Maife College Norfolk Country Club Coweh Gene Torezon Raiders Nebraska Western Acing Dave Newton Ross Schmidt Tian Zadalis Torezon Zadalis Stan Emerson Len Kuppler This Maiders Hiles Sedhay

Mets edge toward lead as Ryan seals historic strikeout mark

Across leagues, Nolan Ryan set a single season strikeout record with his 363rd K, leading the Angels past the Twins 5-4 in 11 innings while other results echoed tight races and standout performances. Ryan overcame a cramp to finish strong, securing the landmark strikeout in the late innings.

Fred Rothenberg Pitsburgh Philadelphia Rays St. Louis Chiteago Atlanta Los Angeles Nolan Ryan Sandy Koufas California Minnesota Detroit Altimore New York Milwaukee Chicago Kansas City Batley Notanyan Aso Sandy Koufax Jeff Sander Steve Brye Styan Brye Bobby Winkles Angel Rich Reese Twins Sryan Ryan Angels

Huddleston Leads Ak-Sar-Ben Steer Wrestling Showdown

At Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha Nebraska Don Huddleston from Talihina Oklahoma clocks a 4.2 second steer wrestling time to lead the second go round. The field continues through Saturday with a 200 for two head title within reach. Jeana Way of Woodward Oklahoma tops the final go with a 5.17 in the third section and leads the field. Two bull riders made the cut in the semis as John Paxson of Irving Texas owns 65 points and Alice Dowdy of Fort Worth Texas posts 59. John McBeth of Burden Kansas and Bobby Brown of Adrian Texas share the high saddle bronc score at 69. Israel Taylor of Higo Oklahoma leads roping with 33 15 3 in. Joe Dorenkamp of Helena Colorado tops the go round in roping.

Omaa Neb Don Huddleston Talihlnt

Shade gains tie in PGA journey final berth race

Ben Crenshaw finished with a 72 for 206 after 72 holes to secure one of 12 finals berths in the PGA qualifying school in Dallas. He birdied on holes three and four before a double bogey at eight and ended four strokes behind leaders Stan Altgeld and R. Shade who both posted 202 after 72 holes.

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Amateur Golf Title Set At Country Club Of Virginia

The 195 USCA Amateur golf title will be contested at the Country Club of Virginia course in Richmond with top amateurs competing for the crown.

USCA Country Club of Virginian Nichmond

Raiders at Chiefs in key AFC West clash

Oakland seeks momentum after beating Miami as Kansas City hosts the Raiders with the Chiefs listed as six-point underdogs. The AP preview projects upsets across the league, naming Vikings over Packers and 49ers over Rams among others.

Raiders Chiefs Vikings Packers Ben Thomas Associated Press NEW York Oakland Miami Dolphins Kansas City Chiefs Denver Broncos San Diego Chargers Weiders Kansas City NFL Dolphins

Stort Stonrrs Wins Nebraska Scholarship

Jinitat Int Glole Pilen earned a football scholarship at the University of Nebraska. Clete starred as a linebacker after walking on, impressing Huskers coaches. Terry Rogers and Steve Wieser, both of Calinahus, are junior walk-ons. Larry Valasek of Silver Creek listed as a safety with the Huskers.

Jinitat University of Nebraska Clete Lakeview NU Frost Tusker Terry Rogers Steve Wieser Calinahus Aclon Huskers Terry Steve Larry Valasek Silver Creek Whenu Kansas State

Crazy NL East chase could end in five-way tie

A dramatic five-team NL East race could finish 80-82 if the Cubs Mets Expos Pirates Cardinals all win out and a series of coin flips decides the playoffs. The Phillies, idle or not, may impact the odds as Pittsburgh and Montreal square off in a pending makeup game amid a volatile pennant scramble.

Pirates San Diego Mets Expos Chicago Cubs Ben Thomas Associated Press United States Oregon Gene Wireles New York Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh New York Mets St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Mophreal Expos Chad Feeney Montreal Cardinals San San Diego Padres Washington

Walnut Club halts CJHS in 6-0 upset

Walnut used a second quarter 35 yard touchdown pass to topple Columbus dualler High and claim the Great Plains Conference mis at Grand Island Thursday by a 6 0 margin. Columbus stalled on a rain soaked field as Walnut defense led by Din Schwarber and John Miclahski produced key plays including a fumble recovery and a fended point conversion pass deflection. Columbus returns home Oct 4 to host Fremont in a nin conference mix at Mepenit Stadium Pawnee Park.

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Red Schoendienst Led Cardinals and Giants in Career

Red Schoendienst managed the St Louis Cardinals and played most of his career with the Red Birds. He also spent time with the New York Giants and Milwaukee Braves during his storied baseball tenure.

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