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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1976

Page

14

Liz Lee Leads Grand Island in Girls Track Rout of Columbus

Grand Island’s Liz Lee powered the Islanders to an 87 18 victory over Columbus at Pawnee Park in a dual meet. Denise Christensen and Dawn Kuzelka contributed in field events and relays with 53.9 in the 440 relay and 1 53.1 in the 880 relay. The Islanders swept all 13 events as Bette Wieser’s team eye Scotus and Lakeview on Monday at 4 p.m.

Grand Island Liz Lee Columbus Pawnee Park Denise Christensen Dawn Kuzelka Sandy Bonk Bonk Lee Peg Chestnut Lyndy Emerson Diane Mortensen Bette Wieser Gals Scotus Lakeview Viking Oval Michele Rambour Becky Person Chestnut Ann Ewert Beth Apfel Dawn Kuzelko Io Terdalaraee Bank C Vickie Mueller JoAnn Chesnut Tommi Johnson Cindy V Cheryague Lee Jed Caen Karen Schumacher Beth Aptel Mallory Johnson Becky Sutton Sandy Bank Cathy Nelson Deka Darrell Spulak Randy Wieser Gregg Voboril Ralph Ihde Jeff Muhle Ihde Muhle GI Central Grand Island Central Catholic Tom Douglas Hastings St. Cecilia Pawnee Park Oval St. Cecilia Aquinas Gals Hawks Nancy Kindig

Goldenrod Conference All Stars Named Across Divisions

The Goldenrod Conference announces all star selections for both West and East divisions plus an All Tourney girls team. Names include Bob Nicklasson Kent Cruise Dana Anderson Jim Wilson Scott Cave Britt Rosane Jon Bryant Dave Huston Tom Wellen Steve Lund Ron Jarecke Alan Johnson Rob Sterup Steve Nordberg Jeff Frey John Zelasney Tom Gdowski and others with first and second team honors across St Edward Silver Creek Polk Genoa Osceola Fullerton Cedar Rapids and Osceola in a season overview.

Silver Creek Goldenrod Bob Nicklasson Kent Cruise Polk Dana Anderson Jim Wilson Clarks Scott Cave Silver Creek Britt Rosane St. Edward Jon Bryant Dave Huston Tom Tom Wellen Palmer Steve Lund Ron Jar Cindy Gi Palmer Connie St. Edward Marlene Magensen Cedar Rapids Melody Morris Fullerton Joan Vandewalle Cedar Kay Ahlers Kathy Kayton Lorna Kearney

Cavs clinch playoff berth and target league title

Cleveland Cavaliers clinched their first playoff berth in franchise history with a 110-101 win over New Orleans, moving into first in the Central Division behind an 18 point fourth quarter by Jim Cleamons. Austin Carr’s 17 points could boost their playoff form.

Ken Rosenberg UPI Cleveland Cavaliers Bill Fitch Cavs Fitch Washington Bullets Jim Cleamons New Orleans Austin Carr Phil Smith Golden State Smith Warriors Rick Barry Jamaal

Husker nine wins pair

Nebraska wins both halves of a doubleheader with St. Cloud State to improve to 4-10 after a 4-2 opener and a 2-0 second game. John Henne delivered a two run triple in the nightcap, Gary Healey drove in two runs in the opener, and relief pitchers earned both wins.

Lincoln Neb UPI John Henne Nebraska St. Cloud State Huskers St. Cloud The Gary Healey Craig Wessman Rick Grewe Henne Boyd Batenhorst Dave Buehrer Mike Bialka Dave Mingo

Kuhn to decide Messersmith Yankee deal dispute

New York report says Commissioner Kuhn may rule under baseball rules on whether Andy Messersmith must play for the Yankees in 1976 77 78 and 79 after a signed or unsigned arrangement. Players Association says no contract was signed and Osmond had no power of attorney.

NEW York UPI Bowie Kuhn Andy Messersmith New York Yankees Kuhn Gabe Paul Messersmith Yankees Rually Marvin Miller Players Association Miller Osmond Paul Herb Osmond Mr. Osmond Dick Moss The Yankee George Steinbrenner

Lafleur Predicts Canadiens Cup Win After 7 3 Victory

Montreal star Guy Lafleur declares the Canadiens will win the Stanley Cup as he scores twice in a 7 3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. He reaches 54 goals and the club posts a record 123 points, one win shy of the season record.

United Press International Guy Lafleur Montreal Canadiens Canadiens Bernie Geoffrion Art Ross Lafleur Jacques Lemaire Peter Mahovlich Serge Savard Montreal Chicago Black Hawks Kansas City Scouts Toronto Maple Rangers New York Islanders Los Angeles Kings St. Louis Blues Winnipeg Jets Toronto Toros Cleveland Crusaders New England

Snead Might Lead Greensboro Open Field

J C Snead a 34 year old PGA veteran is a major contender in the Greater Greensboro Open at Sedgefield Country Club with Uncle Sam Snead a 63 year old legend in the event. Trevino defends as a strong field includes recent 1976 winner and other top players at par 71 course.

Greensboro N.C UPI J.C. Snead Sneads J.C Ike Tom W. Lee Trevino Sedgefield Country Club

Silver Creek Bowling Tour Champs Highlight Nine Teams

The Silver Creek annual bowling tournament at Columbus Bowl featured nine teams with 18 doubles. Jack Bryant topped singles with 1,862 pins, followed by Dean Spike and Andy Anderson. In doubles Joe Kon Winski and Spike led at 1,203, with Anderson close behind. Leading teams included American Legion and Air Force.

Silver Creek Columbus Bowl Jack Bryant Dean Spike Andy Anderson Joe Konwinski American Legion Air Force

Family Y Volleyball Results Quietly Impress

Women's volleyball at Middle State shows Us 0 against God Fathers 2 Sarges 1 General Telephone 2 First National Bank 1. Cage results note overall play with multiple teams on display.

Godfather’s Sarges General Telephone First National Bank

Scotus leads as Catholic Conference meet set for Friday

Scotus Central Catholic favored to repeat as boys champions at Gran Northwest High School with 9 a.m field events and 10 a.m prelims followed by finals at 1:30 p.m. Hastings St. Cecilia girls loom as strong contenders with top performers from the 1975 squad.

Scotus Central Catholic Gran Northwest High School David City Aquinas Scotus Frosh Hastings St. Cecilia Jim Puetz Tom Sobotka

Sundvold shines as SDSU guard helps Jackrabbits

Bob Sundvold of Canton S D and Blue Springs Missouri impressed SDSU this season after transfers from Nebraska junior colleges. The 6-5 guard averaged about nine points per game, shot near fifty percent, and grabbed 87 rebounds while coming off the bench at times. Coach Gene Zulk praised him as an intelligent hard worker who improved throughout the year.

Brookings S.D South Gene Zulk Sundvold Bob Ler Permcanamel Zulk

BYU Names Glen Tuck as Athletic Director

Brigham Young University announces baseball coach Glen Tuck will become athletic director, with retirement of current head under way. President Dall Oaks says transition will start soon and last several months as a successor is chosen.

PROVO Utah UPI Glen Tuck Brigham Young University Dall Oaks Watts Tucke

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