Scotus Triumphs With Six Records Erased At Invitational
Scotus High School captured the team title at the Knights of Columbus Invitational at Wawnee Park, edging Lincoln and others as star bors Kosch battled an injury. Standout performances included Scottis school record in the shot put by Litcke and strong showings from Kosch, Hillger, Wieser, and Liss, with Hastings St. Cecilia taking third and Pius and other small schools posting notable marks. The meet featured a chilly morning session, a sunny afternoon, and close competition across track and field events as Scotus extended its dominance with key contributions from multiple athletes.
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Ctateel Catholic Pr
Knights of Coldinbus
Wawnee Park
Caney Ji Vuely
Stamrocks
Lincoln Plus X
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Kosch
Jist
Sonic
Es Dusite
Hastings St. Cecilia
Omaha Ramone
Sealus
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Mall
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Tom Dicha
Chuck ~Ilijger
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Olbey Shaineack
Hilger
Scotné
Scheregek
Une
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Woodle
Alike
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Yong Crebbin
Bill Brooks
Larry Hoty
Scolus
Pius
Gree Hoover
Mark Canada
Umphrey High
Ron Moleagk
Marlin Lasche
Omani Hummel
Dave Michaels
Ment Bransteller
Battle Creek
Assenstab
Stumphrey St. Francis — S
Paul Nevels
St. Cecilia
Mike Korth
Denny Pavelka
Bloehawks
Fraymand Central
Bill Gerdes
Jin Brown
Roy Werry
Dale Rolofson
Seward
Dimball
Fearehot
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Steve Zikmund
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Columbus Council No. 938
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Foreman Earns Eighteenth Victory in Quick KO
George Foreman battered James J. Woodly to a third round stoppage after 32 seconds, extending his record to 18 wins. Foreman spoke of fighting often for earnings, with April bouts planned in Cleveland and a May matchup looming, while Woodly complained the stoppage robbed him of a chance to continue.
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New York
UPI
James J. Woodly
Piheaton
George Foreman
Big George
Woody
Foreman
Aaron Eastling
Cleveland
Ohio
Serap Tron Jonson
Ealing
Georpit
John Calan Lad
Foreman Sway
Foody
Allen's Fourth Home Run Sparks Cardinal Victory
Richie Allen yes, the fourth homer in eight games powered the St Louis Cardinals to a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. George Culver pitched seven strong, aided by Joe Hayne and Julian Javier run-scoring hits. The Pirates fell as Detroit and New York wins also rolled in across the league.
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UPI
Sporte Weiler
Richie Allen
Philadelpha
Mite
ST. Louis
Cardinals
Allen
Philadelphia
Richie
Pittsburgh Pirates
Gee
LA Atlants
New York
Chicago
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Mouston
San Diego
Los Angeles
Detroit
Boston
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Ouiland
Minnesota
Kansas City
California
George Culver
Beal Fittsburgh
Culver
Jac Torre
Joe Hayne
Julian Javier
Tom Seaver
Eght
Bud Harrelson
Fig
Seaver
Harrelson
San Francisco
Jim Wyn
Larry Clerker
Mfouston
Carroll Sembera
Ron Santo
Dwo
Expos
Monroe Triangular Track Meet Victory At Pawnee Park
Monroe High School won the triangular track and field meet at Pawnee Park, finishing ahead of McCool Junction and Rising City. Dave Schmidt led Monroe with double wins in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, while Todd Faixen and Mal Stenzel also scored in multiple events for a strong team showing.
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Monroe
Tad McCoa
Junction
Monro
McCoa Junction
Pawneée Park
Dave Schmidt
Dave Jenkinson
Gynexing
Warren Raymer
T He Ile Gun
Lakers and Bucks shine in NBA playoffs
Lakers edge Hawks 101 96 in overtime as Chamberlain refines free throws late. Bucks beat Knicks 101 96 behind Alcindor career highs 33 points 31 rebounds cutting series to 2 1. West fouls out late. Reed limited. Crawford spark for Milwaukee.
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Gary Kale Upi
Wilt Chamberlain
Lew Alcindor
National Basketball Association
Nave
Chamberlain
Los Angeles’ Lakers
Atlanta Hawks
Alcindor
Milwaukee Bucks
New York
Knicks
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
Atlanta
Los Anles
Jerry West
West
Hastie Alcindor
Willis Reed
Eriter
Buck
Freddie Crawford
von Bubingon
Crawford
Walt Frazier
Dave DeBusschere
Mek Barnett
Bill Bradley
Bob Dandridge
Greg Smith
Women’s Bowling Spotlight At Columbus Bowl Of City League
The Columbus Bowl scene features Blaine Mosman’s 600 series and Sheila Stone’s 589 in a night of strong scores across leagues. Notables include Dariihy Hurde 208, Kaye Moore 206, Marlene Jungemann 210, and Rita Fuhr 528, with Al’s IGA narrowly missing a city association record. Columbus Bowl Bar led team game with 962 as Lutheran League and Progressive League posted notable scores.
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Blaine Mosman
Jedies
Columbus Bowl
Alga
Sheila Stone
Dariihy Hurde
Kaye Moore
Marlene Jungemann
Addie Drum
Phyllis Young
Dorothy Hurd
Rita Fuhr
Macene Jungemann
Dodie McDonald
IGA
City Association
Eve Lusche
Elaine Mossman
Mel Kelberlau
George Spidie
Harold Force
Casey Carls
Wil Rozanek
Custom
Aden Moelfer
del ‘Triebwasser
Triebwasser
Don Greenec
Leon Muller
C. Bieber
Harry Starzec
Dwayne Hanns
Vic Ainars
Joe Karmik
Tes Janivek
Chris Kamenske
Jim Wieser
Central
Dee Wolfe
Lutheran League
Ken Reinker Lad
Gary Badie
John Moeller
Foream
Meadow Goldhag
Lilyan Mortensen
Marlene Louis
Jane Podany
Ben Pensick
Rose Lanphear
Connie Czarnik
Rusty’s Rebels top league with strong bowling marks
Rusty’s Rebels led the Speedqueen League at Boulevard Lanes finishing with a 72 percent season record. Becher topped series scoring with 555 while Behrlen and Sikol posted 542, 542 and 511 respectively. team high 800 and 2 541 in Hamm’s Beer event. Individual honors went to Werner Guenther 613 series and Larry Harrington 603. over two hundred marks included Don Sieler, Guenther, Harrington, Gayle Mavler, and George Davids tofer with 243. Hamm’s Beer earned team honors and $1 2,541.
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Rusty
Rebels
Thunderbolt League
Werner Guenther
Larry Harrington
Don Sieler
Gayle Mavler
George Davidstofer
Bob Staroscik
Hamm
Lefty O'Doul Batting Stars in Early Baseball Career
The late Frank O'Doul, known as Lefty, played for the 1929 Philadelphia Phillies and later for the Dodgers, posting a .298 batting average in 1929 and a .953 fielding percentage in 1932 while transitioning from pitcher to outfield.
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San Francisco
UPI
Frank
Lefty) O'Doul
Philadelphia Phillies
Lyn Dodgers
O'Doul
Lincoln leads Fremont invite in high school track meet
Southeast champ Eymann clears 6-2, while Wisemiller posts 44.9 in 440 and 1:56.1 in 880. Myers of Norfolk wins pole vault near 14-6 as Fremont highlights include Mark Loeffler, Mark Prauner over 13-6 and Beatrice’s Chuck Jones excelling in sprints. Southeast wins mile relay 4x? with Buckley over 11 feet and other top Nebraskan marks noted.
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Jeff Wisemiller
Naifolx
Brian
Myers
Fremont
Norfolk
Mary Deblait
Grand Island
Omaha Bryan
Dan Tripp
Nebraska
Southeast
Win Buckley
Mark Loeffler
Mark Prauner
Mike Cockerham
Tigers
Chuck Jones
Beatrice
Burdies
Dennis Henrichs
Jones
Henrichs
Wilson Weber
Tom Bathke
Ron Callan
Columbus
Steve Eymann
CHS
Doug Becker
Terry Rogers
Rogers
Steve Hoganson
Steve Trittenham
Hoganson
Ken Shrant
Steve Hyde
Dave Ziola
Callan
John Cole
Jon Zimmerman
Cole
Wimning
CIS
Zimmerman
Beatrice King Leads CHS In Rough Golf Meet
Beatrice King of CHS finished seventh in a group of medalists as Lincoln High's Dan Harris tied for second with a 78. Roy Orr and Tom Weiser each shot 73. Individual scores: Harris 78, Orr 73, Weiser 73, Hamilton 86, Stich 92. Medalists include Fisher, Maursted, Pfeifer, Strasheim, Mendez, Heiser, and Beatrice. Columbus to meet Warfolk. Big Ten Golf action Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Elks Country Club.
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Dan
Harris
Jack Johnson
Roy Orr
Tom Weiser
Dave Hamilton
Tom Stich
Fisher
Beatrice
Maursted
Bill Pfeifer
Westside
Jim Strasheim
Norfolk
Orr
Columbus
Gene Perks
Fairbury
Jorge Mendez
Pius X
Heiser
Elks Country
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