Pobert stars as CHS wins Millard Invitational title
CHS led by sprinter Robert Pobert to capture the Millard Invitational team title as the Discoverers posted 31 points. Pobert won the 220 and anchored the 4x100 relay while teammates Denson Bellevue and Newman contributed in sprints and relays. Columbus and Bellevue chase in finals with strong showings across events.
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Omaha
Ken Pobert
Ron Callan
Clu
Callan
Columbus Aivs
Robert
Denson
Bellevue Nent
Norfolk
Bon Saulliere
Dar Newman
Terry Souders
Newman
Columbus
Ton Olson
Kevin Pinney
Joe Stavas
Jon Cole
Senson
Nile
Bellevue
Columbus High
Gary Busted
Dan Newman
Terry Sauders
Kevin Christensen
Doc Stavas
Tom Olson
Harry Meeker
Don Soulliere
Mike Miller
Ken Robert
Lakeview Girls Defeat Madison in Dual Meet Record Rush
Lakeview High School girls win 76-50 over Madison in a dual meet. Coach Judy Peterson’s squad set five school records including Alice Long 30-7 in shot put Linda Blessen 8.660 in the 880 Bey Buresh 2 43.1 in the 880, and the 4x440 relay of Carol Kallwell Joy Sander Janelle Asche and Dino Ropp at 58.5. The 400 free relay also led, while Vacha Wilke Long and Buresh were praised. A triangular meet with Columbus Seatus and David City Aquinas is set for April 12 at 3 pm at Lakeview.
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Brack
Madison
Judy Peterson
Alice Long
Linda Blessen
Bey Buresh
Carol Kallwell
Joy Sander
Janelle Asche
Dino Ropp
Ginelle Wilke
Sandy Vacha
Cheryl Boswell
Peterson
Vacha
Wilke
Long
Buresh
Columbus Seatus
David City
Aquinas
Lakeview
Strike in baseball continues
NEW YORK AP The baseball strike drags on as owners reject players season start offer and pension talks resume for up to three weeks. Players threaten unfair labor practice charges with the NLRB while many players face job loss amid the standstill.
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New York
Marvin Miller
John Goherin
National Labor Relations Board
Dick Moss
Players' Association
Tie Associated Press
Doe Horlen
Chicago White Sox
Gaherin
Miller
Leaders shine at Columbus Bowl in mixed score meet
Marilyn Walker and Marjorie Bruning led bowling at Columbus with strong 222 and 249 evening clears. Top bowlers included Sheila Stone 200, Barb Badie 607, Sharon Haley 532, Oasis Bar 834 and 2394 series, Pizza Hut 776 and 2185, Bantam League sees Pat Force 333 two game total, Denise Thomsen 239 best series, Dodgers posting a 1019 series.
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Marilyn Walker
Marjorie Bruning
Columbus Bev
Pegey Batts
Sheila Stone
Walker
Sharon Haley
Barb Badie
Jean Rusby
Grace Force
Oasis Bar
Pat Worden
Sedoua
Louie Worden
Mel Paterson
Rich Pensick
Gary Muth
Janie Worden
Gary Badie
Teen Cox
Pizza
Leigh High Introduces Baseball Season At Leigh High
Leigh High School launches baseball after years without it. Coach Wayne Morfeld notes low track interest, board approves, 18 uniforms donated by local businessmen. Candidates include Hollatz, Machacek, Svoboda, Schaf, Kore, Hake, Reichmuth, Grotelueschen, Suchan, and others. Season schedule lists games from April to May at Snyder, Clarks, Hanecroft, Dodge, Bancroft, Wakefield.
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Leigh Iigh
Wayne Morfeld
Board of Education
Dan Hollatz
Rich Machacek
Ron Svoboda
LaVern Schaf
Anson Kore
Roger Hake
Rennie Schaf
Rodney Fuhr
Roger Bruhn
Rodney Schroeder
Dave Machacek
Dale Kumpf
Scott Millard
Roger Wiese
Jaleé Reichmuth
Gary Grotelueschen
Kim Suchan
Vernon Johannes
Elhar Hubenka
Snyder
Ol’ Clarks
Clarks
Hanecroft
Dodge
Bancroft
Wakefield
Nets and Utah triumph in ABA playoffs
The New York Nets, led by Johnny Roache and Johnny Reaum, upset the Kentucky Colonels 100-93 to seize a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven series. Rick Barry was sidelined by illness for the Nets. Meanwhile the Utah Stars swept the Dallas Chaparrals in four straight games to close their series.
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Associated Press
New York Nets
American Basketball Association
Johnny Roache
Johnny Reaum
Kentucky Colonels
Nets
Rick Barry
Utah Stars
Dallas Chaps
Celtics beat Hawks 124 114 in East semis finals bid
In a single NBA playoff game at Boston Garden the Celtics outpaced the Hawks 124 114 to reach the West Division final, led by Havlicek's 27 and Finkel's late 3s. Reche and Baum combined for 63 for the Nets in a 103 99 win to advance in the West.
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National Basketball’ Association
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Nan Issel
Joe Mullaney
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Lew Hudson
Ron Boone
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Utah
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Denver
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Virginia Squires
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Nicklaus Leads Masters After Second Round
Jack Nicklaus holds a one stroke edge at Augusta after a second round 71, citing a renewed drive following personal tragedy and a 40 pound weight loss as he pursues a fourth Masters title and potential Grand Slam. Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead, and Lee Trevino stumble as Nicklaus extends his lead.
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Ohio
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Mholes
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Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Sam Snead
Votuble
Lee Trevino
Snead
Buffaloes and Sooners win Big Eight baseball doubleheaders
Colorado defeated Missouri 5-2 and 11-6 in Boulder while Oklahoma beat Kansas State 6-2 and lost 4 in Manhattan. Rain and snow halted Oklahoma State at Iowa State and wind stopped Kansas at Nebraska. Remaining schedule calls for doubleheaders today and single games Sunday with some games moved to today in Manhattan and Boulder.
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Big Wight
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Boulder
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Luck's injury not serious at Nebraska spring drills
Nebraska Cornhuskers learned Terry Luck's knee injury is a pulled muscle above the knee with no joint damage. QB David Humm is hampered by a sore arm while Ron Coleman is shifted to quarterback. Luck expected back for scrimmage, coach Osborne says he may remain at quarterback temporarily.
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Neb
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Cornhuskers
Terry Luck
Luck
Pawk Schneider
Paul Goetowski
Schneider
Jerry Tagge
David Humm
Ron Coleman
Humm
Tom Osborne
Coleman
Hob Devaney
Pham
Carnahan stars as Raiders cop at Fairbury meet
Platte College finished fifth at the Red Growers Relays in Fairbury. Freshman Fred Carnahan highlighted the Raiders with a meet record 3:27.2 in the two mile, beating the old mark by 12 seconds. Carnahan also anchored a 24:28 mile in the distance medley. Steve Turner topped 21-1 in the long jump and added a 424 triple jump. Raiders placed third in the weight, fifth in the Rand 44, and set another meet record in the distance medley at 10:44.4. The thinclads head to McCook Tuesday for the E.P. Bacuth Invitational.
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Fairbury
Fred Carnahan
Carnahan
Fred
Platte
Steve Turner
Turner
Raiders
Raider
McCook
E.P. Bacuth
Adair Leads Major League with 227 game at Boulevard Lanes
Rex Adair rolled 227 for the high game while Bill Schiele posted a 2850 evening including a 211. Tod Wilson 213, Narold Kruntland and Warren Lind 261 each highlighted the top scores. Cuddy Hardware led team honors with 617 in a 2,634 total for Ski Lounge. Janet Novak topped Dale Electronic Women with 201 and Rita Puhr 636 series. Pin Pointers won AL team honors at 760 and 2,076. Senior League saw De Trofholz 503 for men and Lucille Ehlers 450 for women. Alley Cats led with 446 and 1,289.
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Rex Adair
Bill Schiele
Tod Wilson
Narold Kruntland
Warren Lind
Cuddy Hardware
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Janet Novak
Dale Electronic
Rita Puhr
de Trofholz
Slamg
Bert Umbarper
Lucille Ehlers
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