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Newspaper

Lincoln Journal

Location

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1977

Page

15

Rookie Bonnell Sparks Braves Past Cardinals in Eight Run Rally

Braves rally from a 10-1 deficit to beat St Louis 15-12 as Barry Bonnell knocked in three with a two-out, three-run single in the eighth and chased down Ted Simmons’ long drive in center in the ninth. Bristol, managing his first win since April 22, praised Bonnell's impact.

Associated Press Atlanta Dave Bristol Brian Asselstine Bristol Barry Bonnell Bonnell Ted Simmons Simmons Braves St. Louis Dave Rader al Hrabosky Bake McBride Jerry Mumphrey Jeff Burroughs Gary Matthews

IRS to Watch Big Winners at Ak-Sar-Ben

Omaha AP reports starting Wednesday big winners at Ak-Sar-Ben racetrack will face tax withholdings under new federal rules. Income tax must be withheld on any winning payments over 1000 per ticket. The law also requires reporting to the IRS for cashing tickets of 600 or more and exacta tickets of 900 or more across horse and dog racing and jai alai.

Omaha Ak- Sar-Ben Sam Internal Revenue Service

Colburn's no hitter tops Rangers as Brett needles him

Jim Colborn pitched the first no hitter of his career in a 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers. George Brett provoked him with taunts, teammates supported with stellar defense, and Paquette's alert catch preserved the gem late as Colborn admitted the night brought tears and relief.

Kansas City George Brett Jim Colburn Brett Colburn Rangers Colborn Jim Colborn Texas Rangers Frank White Tom Paquette Willie Horton Jim Horton Paquette Burt Campaneris al Cowens

Relay teams added to state track championships

The Nebraska School Activities Association adds 10 relay teams to the Boys Track and Field State Championships field. About 1,047 athletes will compete at Burke Stadium in Omaha for the 75th state meet, with new qualifiers listed by class and event and opening heights for high jump and pole vault in each class.

Nebraska School Activities Association Burke Stadium Omaha Omaha Burke Omaha Northwest Hastings Adams Central Oakland Exeter Tecumseh Eustis Bartlett Farnam Elwood NSAA

Omaha schools to get stadiums

The Omaha School Board will consider architect recommendations Monday for stadiums at Northwest and Bryan High Schools. Dana Larson Roubal and Associates is named for Bryan, Leo A Daly Co for Northwest, marking the first formal vote this year after judge approval on May 6.

Omaha Omaha School Board Northwest Bryan U.S Albert Schatz Dana Larson Roubal and Associates Bryan Stadium Leo A. Daly Co Northwestern

Beatrice Bruins Blank Lincoln Pirates 8-1 in Opener

Beatrice pitcher Steve McManaman led the Bruins to an 8-1 victory over the Lincoln Pirates. Beatrice broke a 2-1 game with three runs in the sixth inning. May 23 at Arkfeld Field marks the Capital City League opener.

University of Nebraska Steve McManaman Beatrice Bruins Lincoln Pirates Beatrice Arkfeld Field Air Park West Pirates

State gains Fonner funds from 40 day season

Grand Island Nebraska records show Fonner Park's 40 day thoroughbred season yielded $860,249.20 for the Nebraska Department of Revenue. The figure marks a new high for the agency with major revenue gains noted by state officials.

Grand Island Fonner Park Nebraska Department of Revenue

Ali set to box Evangelista in capital center showdown

Muhammad Ali returns to ABC TV tonight facing Alfredo Evangelista a 22 year old Spaniard Uruguay bound challenger with a 13 1 1 record ranked 10th by WBA and WBC. The bout is part of a tripleheader with Roberto Duran and Alfredo Escalera televised 8 30 to 11 p m EDT.

Capital Centre Abc-Tv Evangelista Uruguay World Boxing Association World Boxing Council Lorenzo Zanon Artain Lucien Rodriguez Tony Moore Rudi Lubbers Lissoko Abibobele Ravioli Raquel Welch Ton Coopman Young Richard Dunn Ali ABC Roberto Duran Panama Alfredo Escalera Puerto Rico Duran Jamier Muniz Los Angeles Escalera Norton

Bowling leaders rise in Bowl Mor doubles event

Debbie Van Horne posted a 516 and Doris Craig a 531 to take over first in the women's division with a 1047 150 1197 series. The Bowl Mor doubles tournament continues this weekend.

Debbie van Horne Doris Craig Doris Crai Erma Schwanini Pat Craig Sharon Shelley Lynn Haughton Linda Bryan Donna Zimmerman Sharon Gilmore Betty Carlson Patty Reis Delores Egger Arie Verbeek Denny Phillips Kevin Allen Ray Craig Ray Koziol Erma Schwaninger Harold Sullivan Barb Kendle Tom Hoffman Pete Kendle Steve Allen Linda Watkins Don Watkins Gary Kro Joy Lady Dennis Grady

Lincoln Teams in Semifinals

Lincoln East faces top seed Northeast at 4 30 p m and Southeast meets Lincoln High at 7 p m in Class A 1 district baseball semifinal games Monday at Sherman.

Lincoln East Northeast Southeast Lincoln High Sherman Field

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