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Pliuikett Baltimore Backdrop Could Cause Problems Raio Baltimore (iP) The Baltimore Orioles they see the ball come out of those white day games in Baltimore are low-scor- to think about getting to a certain spot before il 111 could be at a disadvantage playing World said Baltimore. Manager Earl ing he said. beginning your 1. For use Stanford, Calif. Plunkett says his $100,000 decision has been easy to live far.

But the big quarterback is pointing for one against Southern California before 90,000 persons in Stanford Stadium. The more would have been his income from a pro football team had he chosen to end his college career last year. Several National Football League teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, tried to him to jump into the pro football draft pool. He could have done it because he was held off the varsity team one season and now is in his fifth academic year at Stanford. I like it here.

I like playing football here. looking forward to playing pro football. But there might be some things about pro football find I like, he said this week. He has given several other reasons for his decision; John Ralston, all our coaches and my teammates have been building something at Stanford for the past couple of years. If I were to leave, I would always have the feeling that I let them down.

we are always telling kids today not to drop out, to finish school What would they think if I dropped out for professional But possibly the No. 1 reason Plunkett stayed in school this year is reflected in the small sticker on football locker. It says been there as long as been Plunkett said last Saturday as he dressed afteii- the Indians were upset 26-14 by The Purdue game was roughest at Stan- foixl. He had five fwsses intercepted and was tackled five times to pass. can forget that one, Plunkett said.

nothing like those losses to Southern Plunkett passed for 296 yards against the Trojans last season, with two touchdown passes, but Ron 34-yard field goal at the final gun beat Stanford 26-24. Two years ago, the jans pulled out a 27-24 win despite 273 yard on olfense. If another heartbreaking loss Saturday, Plunkett may wish listened to the pros. He certainly could have used the money more than most young men. Hrs widowed mother is blind.

With a victory over USC, Plunkett would consider the all- tkme college career total offense record an anticlimax to this season. He's just 589 yards of the record, 6,568 yards, by Steve Ramsey of North State. Porliiiaii JJils arrior.s Pa-sl lUri-lUl San Francisco The San Francisco Warriors downed the Los Angeles Lakers 105-101 and the Phoenix Suns edged the San Hicgo Rockets 114-112 in an exhibition bas ketball doublcheader at the Cow Tuesday night. A three-point play by ex- Creighton standout Bob Portman with two minutes left put San Francisco ahead by six points and clinched the victory. Jeff Mullins had 22 points for the Warriors.

Jerry West was high for the Lakers with 22. A jump shot by Mel Counts and a free throw by Clem Haskins nailed down victory. Haskins was the high scorer with 35 points. Stu Lantz and Elvin Hayes each had 16 for San Diego. DU Chapter lltynors Munger Bob Munger, outdoor editor of Ihe Lincoln Journal, was presented the Ducks Unlimited Con'servation Service Award Monday night at the annual banquet at the Lincoln Hotel.

The award was given for contributions to the cause of migratory waterfowl n- servation and preservation of waterfowl heritage for generations to William Hendershot of Billings, central regional di- of Ducks Unlimited, presented the award to Munger. The banquet was attended by JIO persons. Highlight of the dinner was a waterfowl painting that was done on the stage by artist Les Kouba of Minneapolis and later auctioned to successful bidder Jack Crainger of Lincoln. Baltimore (iP) The Baltimore Orioles could be at a disadvantage playing World Series games on artificial turf, but the Reds may face a stiffer challenge when they encounter infamous hitting background. Ever since the Orioles returned to the major leagues in 1954, batters have complained atwut the white houses which form the chief backdrop behind the center field fence.

Gripes come only from the opposition. The Orioles complain, too. Trees planted beyond the fence grown high enough, and there has been talk about erecting a fence just to provide the proper dark background. At an stockholders meeting, a minor stockholder took note of the constant complaints and suggested that the club offer to foot the bill for painting the houses across the street a different color. Reds are going to be shocked when they see the ball come out of those white said Baltimore Manager Earl Weaver.

may take them two games to see the ball. a even bothers us to a certain Weaver said, more used to it and we know a few things we can do about it. The Minnesota Twins, who play at least six games in Memorial Stadium every year, complained after Jim Palmer held them to seven hits and struck out 12 in 6-1 American League pennant clincher on Monday. has always been a bad ball park for me to hit said Harmon Killebrew. curve ball just seems to fall out of the sky said Paul Ratliff.

hitters looked almost defenseless. All the guys were stuttering with their Even though the Twins had played in the park before, Weaver said he understood their complaint because it was a day game. AP WIREPHOTO Kansas City quarterback Len Dawson applies ice packs to his right knee, injured last Sunday in a game with Denver. A year ago he was sidelined with an injury to his left knee. Tagge "ItilieiC Ily Fla Mis.ses The biggest worry in the Uornhusker footbadl camp Tuesday was the flu bug.

Latest to be was quarterback Jerry Tagge, who started to practice Tuesday, but had to leave when be liecaine sick. His roQinmate, linebacker Pat Morell, had suffered from the flu Sunday and Monday but was back in pads Tuesday. think it's just the 24-hour said Cornhusker coach Bob Devaney, who admitted he feeling so chipper himself. know one thing. like it all to be over in the next 24 he said.

The injury situation is not so critical. Rupert has a bad hip and some question as to whether he or Keith Wortman will be the starter at left said Devaney. Rupert got his first start at that spot at Minnesota. Devaney noted that the Cornhuskers seen as tough a pass rush as Missouri will offer this week. have to make some adjustments in our lie said.

liuskers Favored Seven Points Prep Picker Ponders Fate of City Teams By New York (UPI) Fifth- ranked Nebraska has been ranked a seven-point choice over Missouri by local odds- makers. The two teams clash Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln in the first Big Eight battle for the Huskers. In other odds cited involving Big Eight teams, Texas is a 15- point pick over Oklahoma, Kansas State is seven over Kansas, Oklahoma State 6tz over TCU and Colorado is figured 14 better than Iowa State. By VIRGIL PARKER Prep Sports Writer Somebody once said that everv life a little rain must think they meant for me to be in the the way the picks of the Capital City high school football games went last week. Northeast over Pius X.

East over Lincoln High. Southeast over Fremont. Indeed! Some wag wrote in suggesting that Picks are pregame prophecies by the peripatetic prep He left out and But, neither being petrified or perplexed by the perils and pitfalls of picking prep pairings, here we go again. Actually things so bad across the state last week, despite the trouble locally. Of the 130 regular 11-man games played, we had 89 correct for a .685 average.

The eight-man contests showed 29 of 41 correct for a .707, with the overall (118 of 171) percentage falling at .690. Lincoln Northeast v. Lincoln High, Seacrest Field, Friday night This is a real tossup. Both clubs claimed a one- touchdown victory over East and both lost to Pius X. The Links get the nod only because of a superior 3-1 I'ecord on the season, Lincoln Southeast v.

Grand Island, Seacrest Field, Saturday night A must game for coach Frank Knights as they try to bounce back from the tie with Fremont. The Islanders are vastly improved over the past Picks day games in Baltimore are low-scoring he said. As for the Cincinnati Astroturf, Weaver contends it be a factor at he said, field is more unpredictable. Grass on top of dirt differs from day to day because of the amount of moisture in the air or on the ground. The infield might be fast or slow depending on Mother Nature.

On Astroturf, after you field a few grounders, you know exactly what the ball is going to Baltimore outfielder Frank Robinson, who played in the All-Star game at Cincinnati, said both infielders and outfielders have to play deeper on the Astroturf because the ball travels faster. have to be careful on line drives and on high flies which take a big Robinson said. I think there's enough dirt around the bases. You have to think about getting to a certain spot before beginning your Second baseman Dave Johnson said he thought the artificial surface in Cincinnati wa3 deeper than in other parks, providing a softer bounce. think the big adjustment is deciding how far back to he said.

after practicing there Friday, we have any tell me the Astroturf makes average infielders good, and good ones Johnson said. The Orioles have three infielders who were given awards after being voted the best in the American League at their positions last season Johnson, shortstop Mark Belanger and third baseman Brooks Robinson. First baseman Boog Powell failed to win and complete an Oriole infield sweep. But, Johnson pointed out, had 121 runs batted in this Twin Gamble Loses, Rigney Disappointed Chicago Daily News Special year ago up in Minnesota, the Twins were two down to the Orioles and owner Clark Griffith wainted Billy Martin to start Jim Kaat in the third game. Martin, the manager, decided to pitch Bob Miller instead.

Well, the Twins got blasted out of the World Series and Martin got fired. It was only one of various on which he and Griffith agree. One year later, the Twins were again behind the Orioles and manager Bill Rigney was faced with the same choice: to start Kaat or young Bert Blyleven who, at 19, was pitching for Santiago High School in California less than two years ago. Rigney, already signed for 1971, consult Griffith. But he did vacillate.

think lose two in a he said. split even, would have started the kid and saved Kitty (Kaat) for the fourth game. But too big LINCOLN, NEBRASKA OCTOBER 7, PAGE 39 a gamble with maybe only one more game to So this time Kaat started. Blyleven and a couple of other pitchers got into the game, because Jim survive the third inning. The final score was 6-1 as Jim Palmer, the Baltimore right-hander, fanned 12 and have been scored on if it been for a fluke triple by Cesar Tovar, which Frank Robin.son lost in the sun and wind.

was much disappointed in my two said Rigney before the playoff finale. (He By Associated Press Missouri practiced on a rain field to get ready for Nebraska Tuesday with vScotty Bell working out at guard as a possible replacement for Dan Kelley, who has a leg injiiry. Starting tailback Bill Butler of Kansas State suffered a hip injury as the team went through a two-hour drill behind closed doors in preparation for game with Kansa.s. Coach Vince Gibson said it was not a very good practice. He said guys are bruised and sore and I think feeling sorry for Kansas coach Pepper Rodgers overly enthusiastic over his practice.

He said the boys wei a sluggish. The Oklahoma team showed signs of being tired after a contact drill. Coach Chuck Faiirba-nks said the remainder of the workouts will be short. Oklahoma meets Texas Saturday, Oklahoma State Coach Floyd Gass singled out tailback Bobby Cole, center Tommy Knoles and split end Hermann Eben, praising them for their play against Missouri last Saturday. End Andy Waller and linebacker Steve Jacobsen returned Tuesday to the Iowa State squad and Coach Johnny Majors said they would be added to the traveling squad for game at Colorado.

Jacobsen tore a knee ligament early in September and Waller underwent surgery before fall practice to repair a knee injury suffered in a summer playground accident. Huskers Retain No. 5 Position Thursday POST TIME 2:30 P.M. J900, 2-year-olds, First raca, purse Strip Time somewhat of a throwback to Carl Hubbell, the former Giant Page 4J two weeks. Southeast in a squeaker.

Omaha Holy Name at Pius Friday night The first Class foe for the after three straight wins over Class A competition. Should be a breeze, unless the players think be a breeze. Overconfidence the only thing that could beat Pius X. Lincoln East at Beatrice, Friday night The Spartans, defending Trans-Nebraska Conference champions, have a disappointing 1-3 record. Tliis should be a start toward better tilings.

Top 20 I. Ohio State; 2. Southern Cal; 3. Mississippi; 4. Texas; 5.

Nebraska; 6. Notre Dame; 7, Auburn; 8. Air Force; 2. Arkansas; 10. Arizona State.

II. Tennessee; 12. Toledo; 13. Colorado; 14. UCLA; 15.

Purdue; 16. Missouri; 17. Stanford; 18. West Virginia; 19. Michigan; 20.

San Diego St. There was juggling both above and below, but Nebraska has retained its fifth place ranking in the Carr Sports Ratings following its 35-10 victory over Minnesota. Football analyst Don Carr has also forecast a 10-point win for the Cornhuskers over 16tli rated Missouri. Bowl Scouts To See Huskers Representatives oif four postseason bowl games (Orange, Cotton, Sugar and Liberty) will be on tend to scout the Nebraska-Missouri football game Saturday. The Cornhuskers, who played Georgia in the Sun Bow'l last year, and the Tigers, who met Penn State in the Orange Bowl, are no strangers to post-season play.

Jim Llewellyn and Bill Ward will represent the Orange Bowl; Ken Dowell the Cotton Bowl; Cliff Kern Charlie Glueck and Joe Katz the Sugar Bowl and Tim Treadwell the Liberty Bowl at the game matching last Big Eight co-champions. Rig Eight Favorite Margin Opponent Colorado in Iowa State Kansas St. 10 Kansas Nebraska 10 Missouri Texas 10 Oklahoma Oklahoma St. 7 TCU Major College Air Force 21 Tulane Alabama 14 Vanderbilt Arizona 14 Brigham Young Arizona St. 24 Washington St.

Arkansas 28Baylor Auburn10 Clemson Cincinnati 14 Xavier Colgate 1 Holy Cross Colorado St. 7 Wyoming Cornell 7 Pennsylvania Dartmouth 7 Princeton Davidson 17 Bucknell Florida 3 Florida St. Harvard 14 Columbia Houston 7 St. Iowa1 Wisconsin Kentucky 7 Utah St. LSU 24 Pacific Louisville I Tulsa Miami, Ohio Minnesota 14 Marshall 7 Indiana Mississippi 7 Georgia Montana7 Idaho New Mexico3 San Jose St.

New Mexico St. 14 No. Arizona North Carolina 7 South Carolina No. Carolina St. 21 East Carolina Northwestern 7 Illinois Notre Dame 35 Army Ohio State 24 Michigan St.

Ohio U. 7 Dayton Oregon St. 10 Utah Penn State 10 Boston College Pittsburgh 7 Navy Purdue3 Michigan Richmond 10 Furman Rutgers 10 Lehigh San Diego St, 17 So. Mississippi Southern Cal 3 Stanford Syracuse 1 Maryland Tampa 10 No. Texas St.

Tennessee 3 Georgia Tech Texas Texas Tech Toledo 28 Bowling Green UCLA 17 Oregon Villanova Buffalo VMI Wake Forest 1 Virginia Tech Washington3 California West Texas10 No. Illinois West Virginia 14 Duke Western Michigan 3 Kent State William 8. Mary 1 Citadel Yale 24 Brown State College Doane 49 Midland Hiram Scott 1 No. State. S.D.

Neb. Wesleyan Huron No. Colorado14 UNO Peru State 21 Missouri Western Wayne 1 Chadron was talking about Jim Perry, a 24-game winner, and Tom Hall.) glory, we gave up 21 runs in two games to a team that we beat seven times out of 12 all Then Bill had to sit through another nine innings and watch another hurler get kayoed. But in one respect, virtue and justice triumphed: the American League will send its best team into the World Series this weekend. The Orioles have the class in every department.

won two straight pennants and three in the last five years with much the same basic team. added a few newcomers like Mike Cuellar from Houston and such additional outfielders as Terry Crowley and Merv Rettenmund along with Mark Belanger from their Rochester farm. But Baltimore has fashioned a pretty good dynasty in its own right. Palmer was so good that manager Earl Weaver will open the series with him, although the line of succession figured to be Cuellar, Dave McNally and then Ontleman Jim. Cuellar and McNally are southpaws, and the former is strip Time Larry's Delight Allwaunda Marcus Junius who had a screwball that broke into right-handed hitters and away from southpaws, so he was effective on both sides of the plate.

Cuellar has a similar pitch and might be just as effective against Tony Perez and Johnny Bench as against portside batsmen. But great exhibition earned him the starting nod. After a brilliant double-play saved Jim in the third, he struck out the side in the fourth with two Twins on and nobody gone. Minnesota helped give the game away. Jim Holt lost fly for two bases in the third, which cost a run.

Paul Ratiff dropped a throw at the plate to let another one in. Cesar Tovar threw a mile over the plate on another play and the score got bigger. Then Dave Johnson topped things off for a crowd of 27,000 with a homer. Right now pitching has been fairly well strained by the Pirates, as these two powerhouse teams held one another to comparatively low scores. But with four days of rest, Red hurling should perk up.

Baltimore hurling is at its best and, more important, the Orioles scored 27 runs in 26 innings, which is sharpening batting eyes for the biggest struggle yet to come. think we could be said Weaver. we make mistakes, try to make up for last Second race, purse $900, claimtng Count Maurice Belle's Corker Hiillhar Mack Kelly Fishermans Joy Happy Clementine Sweet CappY Grace Blue TerriM. Bob'N Tom Also: Official Boss, AAertel May, Dakota Dancer, Ectas On And On. Third race, purse $900, 3-year-otds, Nehr.

bred, claiming $2,500, 6 furlongs. Les Time Frenchle Lynn Judy In Disguise Mahrview Atoll of Coral c. Jay's Pet Mary Fisherman AAonkey Run Ponnero Fourth race, purse $900 2-year-olds, allowance, 5Vi furlongs. Happy And Fast Princess Jester Champacme Fool Longa Double Duke Dusky Ruler Spinacount Admiral Cay Also: Kims Brother, French Door, Gcid en Pixie. Fifth race, purse $900, 4-ycar-olds and up, claiming $1,200, 6 furlongs.

Paul L. First Bout Papas Lass Brown Banner That Final Touch Handy Boy Alemar Speed Trail Hi Stranger Rip Errard Also; Dr. Donny, Mr. R.W., MIse Nasomo, Mack Road. Sixth race, purse $1,000, claiming $2,500, 6 furlongs.

Sacky Sue Zeke The Shiek BurritoGirl McKinleyMac Lonely Way Kay's Ego Waury's Boy Kosmic tour Come On Kid Five Card Also: Flashy Trumpet, Cat Champ, Wood River Miss, Rating Orb. Seventh race, pur.se $1,300, and up, claiming $4,500, SVa furlongs Foxy Cay Roving Tigress Golden Gold Little America Mr. K.M. Quincy Bux Ozzie Sub Eighth race, purse $900, 4.year-olds and up, claiming $1,200, mile and 70 yards Worta's Prince Miss Lorcher Wild King River Ruler Wise Gun Irish Empire Princess TuUlo Whirlango Dakota Jim Blond Stepper Also: Forthbridqe, Honest Hub, Fern crofter, Morgan Road. Cross Country Southern S.D.

State 21, Concordia (Neb.) 45, Wayne State 84, Westmar, 89, Creigthon 137, Dana 157. Nebraska at Omaha 22, South Dakota 33 (low score wins). Fighu WORTS All events free unless followed' Iqr all times a.m. ubIsm boldfaced for p.m. Thursday state Horse By Associated Press Bugner, 213V4, England, outpointed Eduardo Corletli, 202V2, Argentina, 10.

MIAMI BEACH, Rondon, Venezuela, stopped Willie Johnson, 182, Miami, 4. Goss, Trenton, N.J., outpointed Augie Pantellas, Broomall, 10, featherweights. SAN ANTONIO, Albarado, 148, Uvalde, stopped Harry Brasier, 150, Oklahoma City, 3. SACRAMENTO, Gutierrez, 165, Sacramento, outpointed Dub Huntley, 160, Los 4fhgeles. 10.

TUCSON, Oropeza, 147, Phoenix, outpointed Manuel Avitia, 148, San Jose, 10. jockey Joe Culmone in the stirrups. Lookout Mi. wins the first race at the Atlantic AP WIREPHOTO Citv race course on Tuesday..