Old and new feted at cage banquet of 39 years
A 39 year reunion banquet honored the Columbus high school basketball legends from the 1933 and 1935 teams. Coaches, players, managers, and families traveled from multiple states and countries, recalling their glory days as photographers captured the crowd. The event featured introductions, state championship film, and reminiscences from local figures.
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Columbus
Nand
Mawere
the Elks
Charley Brock
Colmbus
Green Bay
Wis
Mike Brock
Bill Shuey
Vista
San Diego
iCalify
Bill Talmage
Buffalo
N.sy
George Beecher
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Rich Frees
Lake Stevens
Wash
Frank Stagaca
George Shode T
Fram Omaha
Brank “Nigs” Mielunz
Denver
Colo
Harry Shank
Emory Staub
Carroll (Kelley) Kissell
Staub
John
Bill
Kissell
Effie McCray
Hoger Brown
Frank Brower
Keith Davy
Tom Heiser
Dan Cannan
Duncan
Lyte Ernst
Lee Chatfield
Clarence Sokol
Herman Alexander
Marlin Scholz
Zack Howell
Don Keating
Ron Saafield
Ed Wibbels
Bill Curry
Telegram
Paul Ernst
Edgar Rankin
J.R. Warner
Scotus golfers drop opener at Fiks Country Club
Scotus halftime notes a 173 159 loss to Norfolk Catholic at Fiks Country Club. Brad Merchant led Scotus with 36 while Larry Sock 37 Mike Mcfadden 41 and Ron Sock 45 followed. Shamrocks Mike Malmstrom Ray Amka Duane Heimann Jeff Holmberg posted 37 45 48. Coach Frank Spencers praised the first outing and noted Norfolk Catholic could be strong. Next Scotus match is Tuesday at Elks course vs David City Aquinas.
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Seolug Central Catholic
Fiks
Knight
Brad Merchant
Larry Sock
Mike Mcfadden
Ron Sock
Mike Malmstrom
Shamrocks
Ray ‘Amka
Duane Heimann
Jeff Holmberg
Frank Spencers
Norfolk Catholic
Ohose
Bob Golden
Jerry Hanke
Steve Niedbalski
Jit Holmberg
Dan Briggs
Tom Melcher
Elks
David City Aquinas
Foster Vows to Knock Out Ronae in Miami Beach Bout
Walt Foster, stripped of the WBA light heavyweight title, fights Vicente Ronae at Miami Beach Convention Hall. He doubts fair judging, plans a fifth round knockout to remove doubts about judges or referees, aiming to regain the crown after a protracted division dispute.
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Miami Beach
Walt Foster
WBA
Foster
World Boxing Association
Vicente Ronae
Caratas
Services held for Gil Hodges
In New York a large crowd gathered at Our Lady Help of Christians for a high requiem Mass honoring Gil Hodges, manager of the New York Mets, who died of a heart attack just before his 48th birthday. The service drew players, former stars, executives, and fans, with Hodges laid to rest in Brooklyn.
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New York
Gil Hodges
Brooklyn
Our Lady Help of Christians
Hodges
New York Mets
Joan Hodges
Fishing pressure rises with Nebraska temperatures says AP
State Game and Parks Commission says fishing pressure has climbed statewide in direct relation to warmer temperatures. The outlook lists trout walleye crappie bass and catfish as the main targets with regional notes across Lincoln and multiple counties including Harlan Enders Lake Maloney Big and Little Nemaha rivers and Cottonwood Lake. Expect action on rainbow brown and largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, and catfish with baits ranging from minnows worms and spinners to artificial lures and live bait.
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Lincoln
Neb
State Game and Parks Commission
Bridgeport State Recreation Area
Crapple
Cblusgill
Whitney
U.S
Chadron
Crawford
White
Niobrara
Sol- Wer Creek
Nine Mile Creek
Scotts Bluff
West Kimball
Ervoir
Kimball County
Enders
Swanson
Trenton
Pawnee
Fillmore
York
Blue Bluff
Milford
Gayins
Crofton
Cottonwood Lake
Custer
Blaine
Loup
Long Lake
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
Merritt
Reservoir
Valentine
Snead Joins Masters Leaders At Augusta In 1960s Flair
Sam Snead, at age 59, sits one stroke behind leaders after opening 69 at Augusta National. Jack Nicklaus shot 66 and Arnold Palmer 70 as Snead aims for another Masters title amid praise from peers and a crowd buzzing at the famed course.
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Augusta
Sam Snead
Bill Campbell
Huntington
West Vay
Augusta National
Virginia Hills
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Bob Jones
Sammy
Snead
Nicklaus
Sam
Palmer
Paul Harney
Jim Simons
Four more squads enter WIBC tourney action in Kansas City
In the 52 day Women s International Bowling Congress Tournament Gold Buffet sponsored teams lead divisions with scores 2295 and 2197 while more than 1100 players from 50 states Bermuda Canada Japan Puerto Rico Saudi Arabia and Finland compete for 351005 in a three division scratch event notably open to teams and individuals in the 726 to 850 range and 725 and under.
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Kansas City
Gold Buffet
Charles
Wheeler Dr
Bermuda
Canada
Japan
Puerto Tico
Saudi Arabia
Finand
Hastings Frosh Win Dual With Columbus 96 27
Freshman Don Phelps soars over 6-2 and wins high jump as Hastings frosh defeat Columbus 96 to 27 at Pawnee Park. Phelps also takes the pole vault, Randy Cole dominates hurdles, and team members gain wins in long jump and sprint events. Next meet is Columbus Junior High Invitational April 12 at 1:30 p.m.
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Hastings
Don Phelps
Tiger
Columbus Frosh
Phelps
Randy Cole
Columbus
You Liva
Pawnee Park
Mike Goos
Bill Sutton
Jeff Overturf
Fom
Norfolk
Fremont
Beatrice
Matl Orr
Marnan
Kerr
Coble
O'Conner
Hastings JJ
Nye
van Dyke
Howard
Morris
Walker
Wisker
Rottalison
Hohnstein
Krebs
K Coble
Frost
Schumacher
Jacobson
McClusky
Sutton
Antamides
Fost
Monson
Hasings
Squires sweep Knicks win in ABA and NBA action
The Virginia Squires swept the Floridians 125 106 in the ABA East semifinal as Erving scored 39. New York Knicks beat Bellmore Bullets 104 98 to tie their NBA East series at two games each. Milwaukee Bucks routed Golden State 108 104 to take their West series lead. Utah led Dallas 3 0 in the West and Denver beat Indiana 112 96 to even their series. Allentown lingers in the East semifinal.
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Associated Press
Erving
Gettig
Virginia Squires
Floridians
Squires
Allantays
Boston
Columbus Bowl leaders shine in multiple leagues
Ed Oppliger rolled 236 and Gary Badie 82 in a strong showing at Columbus Bowl as Pawnee League k egers posted solid scores. Howard Weisser 215, Larry Zywiec 220, Gene Wieser 218 led the field, with Leon Miller 241 and several other wins across Lutheran and Matinee leagues. Team honors went to Columbus Grain 928 game and Wurderlichs 2693 threesome, while Viergutz Lumber posted 920 and 2807 totals. Gloria Ostens 184 and Ben Pensicks 537 paced the Thursday Matinee, and Square Dancers posted 64 team game 1877 series.
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Ed Oppliger
Gary Badie
Columbus Bowl
Howard Weisser
Larry Zywiec
Pete Wieser
Jim Wieser
Ery Wieser
Gene Wieser
Harry Oppliger
Bernie Moran
Don Sheriff
Walt Junghaene
Leon Miller
Columbus Grain
Wurderlich
Julius Hollman
Marshi’ Cattan
Cattan
Pastor Schroeder
Darrell, Janssen
Fred Gruenhage
Howard Muth
Viergutz
Lumber
Gloria Osten
Singleton
Ben Pensick
Dora Hagge
Square Dancers
Banquet honors historic CHS basketball champions
Sport Shorts recalls the 1983 and 1972 Columbus CHS state basketball banquets organized by Bill Curry and Ron Saafeld. Attendees praised a legendary event as players from 1933 and 1972 mingled, sharing memories and questions as the gym buzzed with nostalgia. A note on college football tactics mentions wishbone formations potentially impacting future NU schedules.
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Hha
Bill Curry
Ron Saafeld
NCAA recommendations may shift major bowls and hoops
Kansas City AP reports the NCAA executive committee urged changes likely moving the Sugar Bowl to December 31 night at year start and expanding participation in the national college basketball championship. The group discussed certification of the classic for Sunday night play, as spring meetings proceed.
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Kansas. City
National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
Zindel Brothers on MSU Wrestling Team Face Spartans Legacy
Three Zindel brothers Bruce Greg and Jeff wrestle for Michigan State while their older siblings Jack and Barry earned MSU football letters and their father Howard played Spartan football in the 10308 season marking a family with strong MSU ties.
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East Lansing,mich
Bruce
Greg
Jeff Zindel
Michigan State
Jack
Barry
MSU
Howard Zindel
Spartans
Double T Bar dominates Planter League with 120 record
The 1971-72 Planter Basketball League crowned Security Mutual at 9 3 with Double T Bar finishing 12 0 in cage loop and top scorer lists. Ken Scholz compiled league records as Double T Bar posted 62.4 free throw percentage and several players exceeded 200 points.
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Double PF Har
Columbus
Security Mutual
Ken Bator
Jim’ Legenza
Dave Placek
Tracy Grubaugh
Dale Zimmerman
Jack Baldwin
Toni Saalfeld
Bill Berlin
Dave Condreau
Lawrence Torezon
Sahara Lounge
Creston
Person’s Sport Shop
R. Peterson
Fehtens
D. Augustine
Osceola
J. Schilife
Person's
R.aerni
Dales
A. Gissler
T. Went
Cresson
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Paul Potter
Larry Cattan
Don Wagner
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Jack Johnson
Dennis van Fossen
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Stan Beckman
BM Shuey
Scotus
Grand Island
Fenner Park
Sevand
Wally White Eye
Lawrence W
Joe’s Ace
Sarah TV
Gaidner
Huh the Lamp
Shedrow Beau
Rod's Doll AD Exacta
Hastings Frosh
Columbus Grain CO. Incorporated
Yishing
Missouri
UCLA
Texas A&m
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Security
Sahara Loung
Behlens
Rising City Dales Rm David’ City
Fleischer Rexall
S&h
la Generst & Firesioce
Nebr
Leonhard Conoco
13Th St
Dodge Boys
Columbus Motors
13Th Street
Columbus, Nebraska
Dodge Astor
EEG
S$ ‘Tran
Rene
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