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Newspaper

Lincoln Journal

Location

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1977

Page

17

Sterns Surprises with Second 25-Lap Midwest Win

Lincolnite Jay Sterns returns to victory lane at Midwest Speedway claiming his second straight 25-lap main event as part of a strong program Sunday. He led early after a lap restart and held off Craig Lockhart and Rex Nun as others battled for position behind.

Jay Sterns Midwest Speedway Lincolnite Sterns Midwest Craig Lockhart Rex Nun Dick Jensen Jensen Ray Lipsey Rick Hergott Lockhart Les Schafer Stu Vavra Droud Vavra Eldon Thompson Geneva Ken Ganskow Thompson Dave Ferguson Steve Frentess Paul Porath Frentess Porath Ferguson Lincoln Les Siebert Cordova Stu Varra Milligan Rick Paulus Hickman Gary Hergott Hebron Don Droud Dan Reed Bennet Aurora Ken Rover Nun Dallas Kadavy Kermit Ekstrum Ron Boelter Ganskow Bob Hansen Kent Schmenti Kevin Olson Jim Leigh Sibert Hromas Reed G. Hergott Ekstrum Paulus Kover

Obituary notices compiled for Lincoln area in Beatrice events

A cluster of death notices and funeral details from Lincoln and Beatrice areas lists Virginia Leah Albers. Joe C. Bogenreif. Aurolyn Carter. Harold Elmer Dallinger. plus several others with ages, addresses, survivors, and service arrangements. Funeral homes include Lincoln Memorial, Metcalf, Wynka Memorial, and Hodgman Splain Roberts. services set for Tuesday and Wednesday at churches, chapels, and cemeteries across Lincoln, Beatrice, and surrounding towns.

Albers Virginia Leah Plum Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home Lincoln Memorial Park Weldon Lee Manley Robert Harwick Earl Crough Richard Herling Edward Lucas Elmer Mead al Odell Daniel Patricia) Kahm Paul Maxine) Standley Lincoln Jake Alviah Wichita Kang Fred Charleston N.C Genevieve Hardin Santa Monica Michael Jim David Standley John Felton Larry Collar Don Cronin Jr Carter Aurolyn Colby Southview Christian Church Wynka Leukemia Foundation Metcalf Funeral Home John Cloughy Wayne Cox Lyle Ashelford Arlie Heald Wilbur Atlantic Iowa Theodore Menlo Heinrich Carl C. Jr Mcintyre Virginia Church of the Brethren DeWayne Robert Bruce Denver Colo Lawrence Anderson Marlin Anderson Dick Lodge John McIntyre Larry Evans Todd Frazier Rich Novak Roger Noxon First Christian Church Beatrice Evergreen Home Cemetery Gage Clara Statesville T. W. Gage John Heitz Charles J. Pavek LaCrosse Wis Kathryn Byers Garden Grove Calif

North Atlantic may yield more gas than oil says Phillips VP

W A Roberts of Phillips Petroleum notes Ekofisk lessons could aid North Atlantic exploration. He says gas is likelier than oil in American North Atlantic waters, with substantial reserves possible but only verifiable by drilling. Ecological and economic implications for New England and New York are discussed.

New York UPI North Sea Ekofisk North Atlantic W. A. Roberts Phillips Petroleum Co Roberts Norwegian Europe Phillips New England New Jersey

Kemlings and Williams Win Fonner Titles

The Kemling Brothers Stable of Aurora won their fifth straight Fonner Park owners title. The stable set a Fonner record with earnings of 82 847 dollars. Top horse Amadevil trained by O D Kemling led money with two wins totaling 14 700 dollars.

Grand Island Kemling Brothers Aurora Fonner Park Fonner Amadevil O. D. Kemling Kemling Bros Inc Garnett Phifer Jack Gardes al & Eileen Cascio Larry Frazee Clw Stabie R. E. Lee M. D. Kemling Rolland Dudley Hugh V. Plunkett, Jr Mts Williams Tom Greer Perry Compton Tim Doocy Alan Hill Randall Meier Wayne Anderson John Rettele Kenneth Jones Fred Ecoffey Rain Circle Tom Mann Roman Doc Roman Zipper Roman Buck C.D. Kemling Larry Staroscik Dwight Clum Virgil Deisiey D Ladd

Bowl-Mor doubles titles highlight weekend bowling events

Kevin Allen 691 and Ollie Horton 589 forged a 1280-1322 mixed doubles win on the tourney final day, beating leaders by 100 pins. Denny Phillips and Kevin Alley led the men’s field at 1379. Debbie Van Horne and Doris Craig led the women’s doubles with 1197. Pat Craig and Sharon Shelley won the women’s scratch trophy. Phillips and Allen claimed the men’s high scratch title. Horton and Allen won the mixed scratch. Kemling earned the trainers’ title as jockey R D Williams tied a record with 50 wins. Fenner paid out a record purse of 973,109 with Nebraska breeders receiving 28,516.20 in breeder awards.

Kevin Allen Ollie Horton Ken Christ Doug Christ Denny Phillips Kevin Alley Debbie van Horne Doris Craig Pat Craig Sharon Shelley Phillips Allen Horton and Kemling R. D. Williams Fred Ecoffey Fenner Nebraska

Beck wins zone handicap at Eastern Zone Trapshoot

Jim Beck of Omaha broke 91 of 100 targets to win the zone handicap event as the Eastern Zone Trapshoot ended Sunday at the Lincoln Gun Club. Zone handicap results list Beck first with 91, Jerry Stewart 91, Mike Horsakas 91, and other marks across out of zone and doubles divisions.

Jim Beck Omaha Lincoln Gun Club Dick Leach Red Oak Iowa Chuck Rankin Ward Schick Lincoln Ervin Christ Fremont Ed Barta Phyllie Jerka Dale Taylor Waverly Jim Arterburn St. Paul J. A. Green Jerry Stewart Greenwood Mike Horsakas Richard Petersen Grafton

Golf qualifying set for Highland Country Club July 1

The Nebraska sectional qualifying round of the 1977 USGA Junior Amateur Championship will be held July 1 at Highland Country Club with 8 a.m. start and practice rounds June 30. Open to male amateurs under 18 by July 30 and with USGA handicaps to nine. Entry forms available from USGA or W.S. Henrion in Lincoln. entries due by 5 p.m. June 15.

Omaha Nebraska USGA Highland Country Club United States Golf Association Golf House Far Hills New Jersey W.S. Henrion the Knolls Lincoln Woodmen Accident and Life Co K Street Henrion Jim Ager First National Holmes Park Pioneers Golf Course Three Handy

Memorial Day Ak-Sar-Ben features in Omaha Handicap season

The $25,000-added His Majesty and $25,000-added King’s Handicap headline Memorial Day weekend at Ak-Sar-Ben. Three-year-olds aim for the $100,000-added Omaha Gold Cup on July 9 as they run a mile and 70 yards. J.J. Battle tops the weights at 120 pounds with Emmerson J. at 118 and Son Gary at 117, while racing secretary John Malavius notes previous form and early stakes plans.

Omaha Ak- Sar-Ben John Malavius J.J. Battle Gary John Lively Eet Sam Maple Tom Greer Angelo Trosciair David Pettinger Iotewees Bruce Brown Wayne Anderson Nels Petersen

Scottsbluff Star-Herald Wins AP Page Design Honor

The Scottsbluff Star-Herald earned first place in Nebraska AP page design at the AP wire editors meeting. Grand Island Independent took second and York News-Times third while judge Charles Zuegner of Creighton University presided.

Omaha Scottsbluff Star-Herald Nebraska Associated Press Grand Island Independent York News-Times Charles Zuegner Creighton University

Presley Signs Trust Deed Over Graceland to Ex-Wife

Elvis Presley has signed a trust deed granting his former wife a 500000 dollar lien on the Graceland mansion to secure an accelerated payment on their divorce settlement. Vernon Presley stated the action fulfills collateral requirements and Elvis has no plan to surrender the estate. He, 42, divorced Priscilla Beaulieu Presley in 1972 after five years of marriage.

Memphis, Tenn UPI Elvis Presley Graceland Vernon Presley Presley Priscilla Beaulieu Presley

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