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Newspaper

Lincoln Journal

Location

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1977

Page

12

Fresh Franklin Earns Varsity Test at Nebraska

Nebraska coach Tom Osborne notes freshman Andra Franklin was promoted to help cover a missing fullback group. Three top candidates are sidelined with injuries or academic issues as Franklin joins six other freshmen clocking fast 40 yard times. Greg Schrader led the group with 4.4. Greg Whetsel arrived overweight and then diagnosed with a kidney disorder.

Andra Franklin Nebraska Tom Osborne Cornhuskers Franklin Anniston Ala Dodie Donnell Keith Steward Monte Anthony Keith Monte Greg Schrader Neligh Ric Lindquist Plattsmouth Scott Woodard Papillion Alvin Markfort St. Paul, Minn Mark Sims Omaha Central Randy Brooks Creighton Prep Greg Whetsel Ridgeway Ohio Whetsel Guy Ingles

Judge Denato Rules Against Dove Season Plans

Polk County Iowa District Court Judge James P. Denato ruled the Iowa Conservation Commission failed proper procedures and did not present sufficient evidence to justify a mourning dove season under its emergency rules. Four citizens opposed the Sept 3 opening led the suit. Tracy Caulkins, age 14, set another American record at the National AAU Championships in Mission Viejo.

Polk County James P. Denato Iowa Conservation Commission Denato Tracy Caulkins United States Nashville Brian Barnes Scotland

Nebraska team slips to 36th in Hawaii billfish meet

The defending Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament champions from Nebraska sit 36th after two days in the 72-team event in Honolulu Hawaii. Their two day haul includes 66 marlin and 12 tuna.

Honolulu Hawaii Nebraska

Slow Pitch Tourney Set at Elks Field

O Flaherty of Ralston faces Seward Merchants in the 10 a.m. winners bracket at Elks Field. Blue Ribbon Blair meets Barry's Lincoln in the 11 a.m. game with the winner to face the Seward O Flaherty loser at noon. The championship is at 1 p.m. with a possible 2 p.m. game.

O’flahery’s Ralston Seward Merchants Elks Field Blue Ribbon Bar Blair Barry's Lincoln Seward O'Flaherty

Weiskopf Tops List of Leaders at Westchester Classic

Tom Weiskopf fired a 64 to reach 7-under 135 at the halfway point of the Westchester Classic, tying seven players for the lead. Miller Barber Charles Coody Rod Curl Leonard Thompson Howard Twitty Jim Wiechers and others joined at 135, while Andy North Bobby Cole and George Burns chased at 136. Weiskopf praised his driving and putting after trimming a 12-foot birdie miss at 18 and seeking his 12th tour win.

Harrison N.Y UPI Tom Watson Jack Nicklaus Lanny Wadkins Gene Littler Tom Weiskopf Weiskopf Miller Barber Charles Coody Rod Curl Leonard Thompson Howard Twitty Jim Wiechers Andy North Barber North Bobby Cole George Burns Boston Baltimore New York Detroit Cleveland Milwaukee Toronto Dia West Chicago Texas Minnesota Kansas City California Seattle Oakland Chicago Texas Hamptone Ewing Flynn Night Woods Chalk Moskau Espinosa Flores Borbon Mazzilli Mes McKay Myrick Stone Garvino Stearns Pr Travers Vuckych Ryanp Grimsley Cincinnati Redfern Waits Blue California E—Randie E—Howell Ault Milner Baylor SB Auerbach Randle Foster Littell Tidrow Woods Griffey S—Espriss Perry Jefferson Garvan Jordon Brett Vuckovich Wilcox Abbott Ryan A— Espinosa Rick ave—Borbon Tigers Mariners Phillies Astros Houston LeFlorecf Collins If McBridd Fuentes Baez Puhic Cabell Bowass Staub Meyer Schmidt Kemp Cruz Cruzrt Luzinski Thmpsn Stanton Watson Hebner Ogliviers Jones Howe Fergusne Hutton Mayc Stein Gardner Johnsta Rodrigz Brahidt Boonee Veryzer Stinson Spering Rozema Reynids Niekrop Sykes Braun Boswell Taylor Pole Pentz Reedp Laxton Howard Ph Montagu Lous Philadelphia Olx Boone Cabell Ferguson E—Veryzer Boon Johnstone Christen Son McBride Watson Meyer Thompson Niekro Rozm Christian Reed Sykes Taylor Laxton Cubs Dodgers LOS Angeles Chicago Segui Montague Lopes DeJesus Russell Cardent Garvey Ib Buckar Ib Save—Taylor Polo Smith Morales Cf Murcer Baker Trillo Ontivrs Cleveland Oakland Martinz Mittrwidh Norris Cf Scott Ss Krukow Perez John Gross Bel Sosa Giusti Alexndr Thornt Ib Hough Bochte Melton Sanguilino Dade Mallory E—Krukow Murray Duffy Tyrone Ontiveros Monday Fitzmars Piccioloss Buckner S—Krukow Trillo Hood Kern Coleman Jonn Lacey Yankees Rangers Westchester E—Scott Fosse Alexander Kai Jim Wiechers Rivers of Pirates Giants White If Cmpnis Fitzmorris SAN Francisco Pittsburgh Munson c Hood Howard Atwitty Jackson Rf Horton Thomas Cf Taverasss Red Curl Blair Alomar Andrws Garner Piniella Omay Clark Parker Chmbis Harra Dent Ss Sundbrg Elliott Dyerc George Burns Forrest Ferler Braves Expos Mac McLendon Curtis P Grier Jones E—Jackson May Harrah Atlanta Montreal Harrisoh Tom Kite York Knepper Lee Elder Montaz Perez Ib Hille Danikes Moret Matthws If Cartere Rik Massengale Lindblad Pocorob c Unser Rt Curtis Strange Gilbreth Parrish Purgh Don Pooley Rockett Ss Ospeierss Larry Ziegier Orioles Twins Rogers Taveras Tommy Aaron Minnesota Morals Dyer Thomas Robinson Mark Hayes Atkinson Stennett Ron Streck Randall Mackin Andrews J.C. Snead Bumbry Carew Heaverlo Bob Eastwood Muser Smalley Burroughs Curtis Wynegate Cash Unser Speier S—Niekro Candelari Mora Bostock Carew Burrghs Dawson Ct Simmons Jane Blalock Hendrek Cathy Dug Flanagan M. J. Smith Goltz Nolane Cartercey Turner Vivian Brownlee Scanion Reitz Jill Endicott Rockett Abrhbi Kathy Martin Gamble Cooper E—Moore Solomon Davis Sue Roberts Debbie Massey Bryed Gilbreath Spencer E—Turner San Diego Solemn Hrerbbso Ovis St. Louis Campbell B—Tyson Hernandez Tyson Hargan Dawson Alcala Balk— Wehrmeister Wood Spiliner Slaton Urrea Reds Mets Schultz Royals Red Sox Burlesa P Rose Lynn McRae Vette Concpenss Harrisnss Rice Hendrsn If Ystrzms If Miter Iske Cowens Bench Vailrt Scott Mkybrry Knight Stearns Hobson Porter Morgan Carbo Otis Cf Driessa Patek Ss Armorst Lockwod Deyie White Geronm Cf Valenta Paxton Capiila Matlack Sainern Yongbid Bo Wilighby Kansas Brett Con Capilla Otis Mayberry Yastrzemski S—Poquette Brett Capilla Matick Me Ockwood Willtoughly Capilla (Stearns Colborn NEW York Cneheiat Abrhobi Blue Jays Angels Rose Toronto California Morgan

Peck's Good Girls edge Lincoln Office in regional play

In the Women's Class A Western Regionals action Pecks Good Girls defeated Lincoln Office Equipment 11 to 6. The match features standout performances from Renie Hendrickson and Teresa Gieringer for Pecks with Marty Coleman and Jo Seikora contributing key plays. Drewes and Konie lead for Kearney and Fremont Lumberjills in other games.

Peck’s Good Girls Lincoln LOE Cesess Renie Stephanz D’ann Hendrickson Teresa Gieringer Marty Coleman Jo Seikora Hendrickson Coleman HR — Coleman

Football leaders clash in mixed box score report

A crowded box score details rushing and receiving leaders for Minnesota Baltimore and St Louis plus Cleveland, with passing lines for Tarkenton Jones Hart and Sipe. The record lists multiple players with yardage totals, completions and attempts, and notes Archival championship listings and state rankings mixed in.

Minnesota Miller Ards Johnson Foreman Kellar McClanahan Baltimore Lee Mitchell McCauley White Rashad Voigt Thompson Wes Tarkenton Kramer Jones Troup St. Louis Otis Metcalf Franklin Cleveland Poole Duncan McAlister J. Smith Harris Rucker Nash R.craig Hart Donckers Sipe Luck

Racing Notes From Fairgrounds Monday Entries and Odds

Mark Gordon lists posted entries for the Fairgrounds races Monday with 9 races on the card. Jockeys include Meier Pettinger Rettele Moreno and others. notable contenders include Jonah Loudetta Seven Stud Satan's Kid Blue's Grey Trepication Grandma's Kicker Lotta Bull.

Fairgrounds Jonah R. Meier Loudetta Pettinger Seven Stud Rettele Gem Star Moreno Krissy Gal Jackson Vee No Boy Bazer Cece Hydro Bio Milt Bringsemback Doocy Sugar Loaf Queen Stallings Chadron Lammers Basin Reds Ecoffey Mollie Craft Loucietta Matheny M. Meier Kelly Kelly’s Song (Moreno) 115 Ee. 1-Kid's Kin Tudor (Moreno) 120 8-1 6-Tack Strip Hill Compton Felicity Queen Bootfey Trattico Sioux Anderson Punkie Dewit Bulldog Grumpy Miss Flash Deck King Satan’s Sunny No No Jackie Mist Terry Queen Tex Mari Jones Reno Laine Slane Aldeberon Hope Here Linda Queen Reigh Anita Cissie Joey Blond Kicker Moon Wee Valley Burgos Princess Shelba Lieutenant Fox Agatha Ann Santee Chief Sugar Mountain Lady Ali Clapper Belle Orona Hassle Jonnie Fleet Kid Billy L. K New Cesere Wink T’knight Rei Delaware Thermolee Buckeye Lad Mr. Spud Mud Ames Damiele Wink T‘knight Delawaro Switzer Kool Kat Williams Imanold Pro Merrill Ja-Kenya A Cornus Hill Mick Coon Barry Menetee Imanold Lil Terry Letter OF

Local Shootoff Winners Show Final Scores

In North Platte and Omaha events, two man team Aaron Schad with Joe Conley competed at 196x200 and a five man team Nichols Hotze Elwood Pilmaier and Day posted 479x500. Wayne Bennett from Grand Island and Dr Jim Rickman from Lincoln participated in 92x100 to 82x100 events with other listed shooters from Omaha Beatrice and Lincoln.

Jim Conley North Platte Jim Shoecraft Bellevue Wayne Bennett Grand Island Bob Bauer Lincoln Joe Hendricks Omaha Aaron Schad Tom Nichols B.C Kinsey Very van Cleave Ken Hotze Jim Helfrich Leigh Coffin Beatrice Jim Rickman Joe Conley Nichols Hotze Elwood Pilmaier Day

Pro Basketball Draft Picks and Free Agents Move League

Houston released two draft picks Rocky Smith from Oregon State and Ed Thomp son from Idaho State along with forwards Louis Dunbar of Houston and Willie Hodge of Duke as free agents. Milwaukee signed Ernie Grunfeld from Tennessee. Seattle traded kicker Fred Steinfort to Detroit for future considerations while Detroit released kicker David Posey.

Houston Rocky Smith Oregon State Ed Thompson Idaho State Louis Dunbar Willie Hodge Duke Milwaukee Ernie Grunfeld Tennessee Seattle Fred Steinfort Detroit David Posey

Ramer captures cycle triumph at Midwest Speedway

Omahan Bob Ramer rode a Triumph to the open division victory at Midwest Speedway. In 500 cc, Robert Goodwin of Lincoln won with Jim Rohn of Lincoln second. Other classes saw Genneman, Hixson, Roush, and Erickson among top finishers.

Bob Ramer Midwest Speedway Robert Goodwin Dave Genneman Grand Island Jim Hixson Norfolk Ladd Roush Aurora Brian Fisher Lincoln Tom Hockenberry Shenandoah Ted Clarke Mike Erickson Omaha Joan Holub Scott Allgood Jeff Barnett Independence Dave Coats Borgman Beatrice Jim Rohn Cork Reimer Dennis Bretschneider Mick Huston Ross Barton Alda John Rife

Nebraskan tops bull riding at nationals

Bruin County rider Scott McClain of Bruie Nebraska leads the bull riding after the second go around scoring 74 points at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Helena Montana.

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