Devaney to Speak at Columbus High Sports Banquet
University of Nebraska athletic director Bob Devaney will be guest speaker at Columbus High annual spring sports banquet April 27 at 7 pm in Discoverer gym. Tickets cost 5 dollars adults 3 dollars students limited seating.
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Columbus golfers place fifth at Norfolk Invitational
Columbus golfers finished fifth with a collective 253 in a seven-team Norfolk Invitational. Jeff Morris led the team with an 81, followed by Mike Jones 85 Kerry Prochaska 87 and Scott Ferguson 89. Norfolk won the junior varsity title. Columbus placed second. Coach Bart Bartholomew plans a dual at Norfolk and then the Columbus Invitational at Elks Country Club.
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Two-man Golf League to Open at Elks Country Club
Elks Country Club announces a two man golf league starting at 6 p.m. on May 5. Members may pair up and sign up in the Elks pro shop before May 2.
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Time Magazines Take on Baseball Salaries Spurs Debate
Milton Richman reports on Time Magazine cover story and quotes from Joe DiMaggio about pay and options. The piece contrasts top stars earnings with the so called average player and questions support for minor leaguers.
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Eleven records set at the Kansas Relays in rain soaked meet
The 51st Kansas Relays saw eleven records fall despite rain that moved high jump long jump and pole vault indoors at KU. Notables include Nolan Cromwell 49.8 in the 400 hurdles and Frank Shorter 17 14.2 in the 5 000 meters. Ed Preston swept the 100 and 200 as the meet’s lone double winner.
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Canadiens Eliminate Hawks In Stanley Cup Sweep
Montreal Canadiens defeated the Chicago Black Hawks 4-1 to complete a four game playoff sweep. Pete Mahovlich scored the winner on a second period power play while Serge Savard, Bill Nyrop, Guy Lafleur, and Doug Jarvis added goals in a dominant performance. Chicago coach Billy Reay lamented chances not converted as Dick Redmond's goal was the only bright spot.
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Fonner Park Race Results From Grand Island Neb
Saturday racing at Fonner Park produced multiple winners and payouts. Notable finishes include Easy Loving and Royal Red Wing in race two, Chazzar and Risque Ruler in race four, and Vagabond Nell with strong payouts in race eight. Attendance reached 7,762 with a total mutuel handle of 648776.
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Huskers Sign Another 6-8 Center Forward Bo Jackson
Huskers announce the signing of Herman Bo Jackson a 6 foot 8 center forward from Oklahoma City Southwestern Junior College. The freshman helped his team to a 34 2 record in 1975 76 and joins two other newcomers 6 foot 7 or taller Stanley Jackson 6 4 transfer from Seminole JC and Mark McVicker 6 7 forward from Hastings High School.
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Roanoke Tops Small College Lacrosse Rankings
Roanoke moves to first in the U I L C A Small College rankings after a 12-6 win over Washington College. Adelphi rises to second after a 16-14 victory over Rutgers.
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Vilas Reaches Monaco Tennis Final After Two Straight Wins
Guillermo Vilas of Argentina defeated Francois Jauffret of France in two straight sets 6 4 6 3 to reach the finals of the WCT Monaco International Tennis Tournament. He will face Wojtek Fibek of Poland on Monday for the men's singles title.
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Gleisberg Rejoins Platte After Seward High Standout Run
Steve Gleisberg, son of Floyd and Mrs. Gleisberg of Seward, returns to Platte program. A Seward High School senior, he started three years for Seward hoops with 15.3 PPG and 6.7 APG. Career high of 23 points noted by athletic director Jay Muma.
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Nebraska sets ticket prices for new basketball arena
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved prices for games in the new sports center. Theater seats will be $4 to the public and $3 to faculty and staff. Reserved plank seats $3 and $2. General admission $2 to the public and $1 to students, with a $10 student season ticket. Public season tickets to be set after the schedule is completed.
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Cook Applies for NBA Hardship Draft
Norm Cook, KU standout and All-Big Eight selection, has filed for NBA hardship draft relief after leading scorer and rebounder for the Kansas Jayhawks. He seeks immediate eligibility to pursue professional opportunities while remaining collegiate eligibility status is reviewed.
Scouts Beat Capitals 4-2 In Japan NHL Series
The Kansas City Scouts defeated the Washington Capitals 4-2 in Tokyo in the fourth and final game of the goodwill series in Japan.
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Reds beat Giants 1 10 in a tense ballpark fracas
A rough Cincinnati game Saturday saw the Reds defeat the Giants by 110 as bees swarmed the ballpark for about 45 minutes. The much anticipated clash left a strong impression on fans despite the melee.
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West Holt dethrones Schuyler at Albion track meet
Albion Invitational track meet featured four meet records as West Holt beat Schuyler 144 to 83. Kent Bass of Genoa ran 9:55.5 in the two mile, the fourth fastest state time, with Bass second in Class C behind Doug Mach. Marion MecCuiston of Albion set a triple jump record at 42-11 and Tony Huerta of Newman Grove won the 330 hurdles in 44.4.
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