Three Columbus gridsters named to Shrine contest
Three Columbus players Stuart Bullington Steve Wieser Dennis Osien and Larry Slonising were selected for the Shrine Bowl east squad with Aquinas Colantuis and Lakeview among the North team contenders The South roster includes Tim Stanton Stromsburz end Steve Zikmund and others from nearby towns Proceeds go to Shrine hospitals with the series tally showing the North leading after last year’s 14 6 game.
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Columbus
Nirco
Columbo
Universi Nebraska Memorial
North Allstar Aqua Wert
Stuart Bullington
Colantus
Steve Wieser
Dennis Osien
Lakeview
Larry Slonising
David City
Aquinas
Tim Stanton
Stromsburz
Steve Zikmund
Cuttral City
Z Bullington
Wieser
Sind Ingston
Bal
Slinislay
Stanton
Aude
Osten
Lullington
Imp
Shrine
Highway 40
Gene Nally
Sauttr
Omaha Knights Capture Central Pro League Title in Final
The Omaha Knights clinched the league crown after a decisive best-of-seven series victory over Waterloo. Syl Apps tied the playoff goal record with his late goal, while Wilson scored the tying marker for the Knights. Omaha led early but Waterloo tied 3-3 before the decisive margin.
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Omaha Cim
Omaha Billals
Waterloo
Saturiday
Onisha
Tille
Ailitte
Syl Apps
Apps
Wilson
Goa
Knights
Omaha
Atraight
Fielowans
Mike Clerantt
Chenoff
Gophers blank Bluejays twice in doubleheader sweep
Minnesota pitchers Rod Fischer and Bruce Erleason blank Creighton University of Omaha in both games as the Gophers swept a Saturday doubleheader. Fischer allowed three singles with eight strikeouts in game one, while Erleason limited Creighton to four singles and fanned batters with a sharp curve in game two. The two wins improve Minnesota to 18-1 on the season, and Creighton dropped to 4-? after the pair of losses in Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Creighton University of Omaha
Saphir Midher
Rod Fischer
Minnesota
Bruce Erleson
Gophers
Creighton
Two Schuyler Wrestlers Triumph at Junior Olympics
The national AAU wrestling three day tournament in Lincoln saw Schuyler standout Roger Fallys and Roger Rees claim runner and weight class places amid a field including Greg Waletzchowski Toledo and Bernie Vospodka Omaha. The event highlighted multiple weight divisions with top finishers from New York Portland Michigan and Iowa.
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Lincoln
UPL
Farry Kristoft
Chiecap
Dmnala
Bernie Hospudka
Bobby Orla
Imd
Greg Waletechowski
Toledo
Oho
Truspodka
Kristott
Bob Orla
Lincolin
Stan Opp
David Hererro
Wnatranted
John Morey
New York
Yasuo Katsumura
Robert Phia
Richard Sanders
Portland
Ore
Hatla “Masgaki
Michigan Wrestling Club
Colin Miller
St. Paul
Steve Reichenbuch
Bob Clausen
Raymond
Roger Fallys
Schuyler
Don Weber
Tenseis Dork
Dat Arthur
Mike
Artinir
Lacon
Charles Sachs
Joe Carr
Dan Schraeder
Pavillion
Larry Pflaster
Cozed
Ken Bovileher
Omaha Savitaz
Rew Story
Iraymroil
Jamies Reza
Jon Schutlheiss
Cord
Bob Long wins archery award at Wawnee Bowmen Trophy Shoot
Bob Long took the Fifth Might in the Wawnee Bowmen Invitational Archery Trophy Shoot on Sunday as 38 archers from four Nebraska clubs and one Iowa club competed for five awards. Gary Salberg finished second. three Columbus archers claimed runner-up spots in various flights, with Bunk Kinzer and Jeanette Kinzer among other winners. Archery classes will be held weekly at 7:30 p.m. in the indoor range above the Cue Beam.
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Woh Long
Cohati
Nebraska
Iowa
Fhve
Gary Salberg
Columbus
Dy Charles Sveger
Bunk Kinzer
Jeanette Kinzer
Don Pulsifer
Omaha
Dale Meinnr
Mike Hutcheson
Fremont
Clare Williams
Bob Christensen
Dave Slimple
Meril Bell
25Th Avenue
Klokes win TV Scotch doubles on Sunday night at Boulevard Morgan
Klokes capture the TV Scotch doubles event with a 271 21 184 handicap series. Lalean Lang with 686, Hicks Shenmek and Louise Starzee 651, Richard Fuhr 64, Harry Saree Yvonne Mimick 659, Nay Ludwig 620. Individual high games Morgan Long 285, Klokes 271, Shemek Sarave 249. Television drawing named Flurry Starzee Mimick and Dave Jahnk Diane Hoppe. Starzec Mimick duo win match and will go to Omaha May 3 for Channel 7 Bowling at Tisuire.
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Hd Kloke
Boulevard Morgan
Lalean Lang
Hick Shenmek
Louise Starzee
Richard
Riles Fuhr
Harry Saree
Yvonne Mimick
Nay
Linda Ludwig
Morgan Long
Ktukes
Shemek-Sarave
Flurry Slarzee
Dave Jahnk
Diane Hoppe
Starzec-Mimick
Omaha
Tisuire
Lakers finish sweep as Knicks trail 3-1 in East
Lakers sweep the Hawks 114 113 to close the series and rest for the next round. Elgin Baylor led with 31 points and Cazzie Russell sparked late as Milwaukee trailed 65 43 at half. Willis Reed led the Knicks with 22 points as they beat Milwaukee 103 17 to stay within one game of New York.
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United Press
Los Angeles Lakers
National Basketball Association
Atlanta Starks
Jory West
Lakers
Hawks
West
New York
Knicks
Milwaukee Bucks
Surray
Elgin Uayior
Los Angeles
Baylor
Phoenix
Boston Celtics
Bucks
Bet
Cazzie Russell
Milwaukee
Willis Reed
Dick Warnett
Wall Frazier
Barber wins playoff at Greater New Orleans Open title
Barber captures $25,000 first prize after birdie on 12-foot putt ends sudden death playoff with Charles Jolson and Johnson. Charles trailed by six strokes before late surge to join playoff. Johnson and others contend for second and third money as weather delays finish. Barber praised his clutch play despite missing chances earlier.
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New Orleans
UPI
Mister Barber
Charles
Howley Jolson
Joiyy
Suunipy
Harber
Damson
AML
Lakewood Country Club
Agait
Barber
Tlkmid
Ins
Fohnson
Mit
Lry
Lou Graham
Armicher
Dave Stockton
Billy Casper
Kim Colbert
Gary Player
Rod Curl
Barker
Jolson
Fonner Park race results from Grand Island meet
UPI reports Saturday racing at Fonner Park Grand Island. Results include First Race Loveable Jeanie winning with payouts 13.40 6.60 4.20 and Rays Ego 0.40 5.20, plus multiple listed placings and a $401,961 mutuel pool for the daily card. Details show payout figures per race and several named horses across eight events.
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Grand Island
UPI
Foner Park
Loveable Jeanie
Rays Ego
Niv'¢ Sve
Hace — Quick Son
Daring Ball
Pexas
Go Layer
Princess Kbal
Vicki's Choice
Bokd Accent
Phil Joy
Fan
Sound of Mage
Nagashane
Renmis
Barry Haywood duel ends in stalemate in ABA showdown
Barry and Haywood each scored 45 points in a Sunday standoff between the giants of the ABA as Washington caps beat Denver 125 120 in the Western semifinal. Nets toppled Colonels 107 98 and Pacers defeated Cougars 103 98 in the East.
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United Press International Wrashington
Rick Barry
Spencer Haywoond
Denver
Giants
American Basketball Association
Washington
Barry
Haywood
Washington Caps
New York Nets
Kentucky Colonels
Tndiana Pacers
Carolina Cougars
Dallas
Los Angeles
Idie
Thompson resigns as prep chief
Thompson, secretary of the Nebraska School Activities Association since 1956, resigned Saturday. The NSAA board will seek applications for a replacement by May 4. Thompson, 65, earned a salary of 13,500 dollars in the post.
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Lincoln
UPI
C. GC. Thompson
Nebrask School Activities Association
NSAA
Tompson
CHS Competes In Norfolk Invitational Track Meet
Columbus High joins Norfolk, Fremont, South Sioux City and others in the Norfolk Invitational on the Panther oval. Prelims start at noon with Class B races. Notables include defending champs and season bests in 440 and 880, plus top field event marks.
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Columbus High Bracksters
Norfolk
Panther Oval
Fremont
South Sioux City
Ton Callan
Thinglads
Don Becker
Steve Hogantan
Dave Ziala
Scott Nelson
Terry Troffielz
Bill Greene
Tle
Jeff Wisemiller
Tallented
Mark Praunay
Prauner
Brian Myers
Steve Jyde
Furdler
Mike Zobel
Tom Bathke
Dick Goce
Columbus
McGrane
Norfolk Catholic
Shi Komarek
Creighton Prep
Miles Widharm
KH Thanet
Jeff Mills
Roe
Simmons
Omaha Tech
Brewer
Walthill
Loren Mulhair
Lynch
Craig Rels
Omaha Beacon
Fioe
Wayne
Bruins top Hawks 6 to 3 in semifinal clash
In a Stanley Cup Semifinal, the Boston Bruins defeated the Chicago Black Hawks 6 to 3 as brothers Phil and Tony Esposito faced off. Phil scored three goals after Tony briefly returned to play following a puck strike to the temple.
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United Press International
Esposito Brothers
Phil Esposito
Af Fe
Roston Bruins
Tony
Black Hawks
Phil
Bruins
St. Louiis Blues
Pittsburgh Penguins
Rookie Wayne Simpson fires one hit gem for Reds in 6-0 win
Cincinnati rookie Wayne Simpson, 21, struck out nine over a one hit game as the Reds blanked San Francisco 6-0. Simpson walked seven and homered in support, boosting his season totals after a rough start. Houston’s Tom Griffin also pitched a one-hitter in a 5-4 win over San Diego, while Dodgers and Mets claimed decisive results in other NL action. Rain postponed two games including Montreal-Chicago and St. Louis-Pittsburgh.
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United Press International
Cincinnati
Crong Arms
Pepper
Wayne Simpson
Rob Gibson
Gibson
Simpson
Indianapolis
Reds
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Ken Henderson
Houston
Tom Griffin
Astros
San Diego
Atlanta
New York
Philadelphia
Phillies
Mets
Montreal
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Gammonl O
Lis
Yankees
Kansas City
Caalifornia
Minnesota
Oakland
Tony Peres
Prsces
Griffin
Hie
Clarence Gaston
Gaston
Jimmy Wynn
Jimmy
Dodgers
Adana
Wes Parker
Ved Sizemore
Willie Davis
Flagor
Braves
Larry Jaster
Shrine Bowl representation grows for Columbus area
Paul Ernst notes Columbus will be well represented in the Shrine Bowl this summer with three local players. Dennis Olsen from Lakeview is the first player from the school to appear in the game, while Scotus sends Steve Wieser and Stuart Bullington of Columbus High. The game is set for 2 PM on August 22 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln amid poor weekend weather impacting activities and fruit picking.
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Columbus
Dennis Oslen
Lakeview
Dennis
Scotus
Steve Wieser
Stuart Bullington
Suart
Alemorial Stadium
Lincoln
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Tait Baylor
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Thompson
CHS
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Davis
Jaster
Storr Storts
Paul Ernst
Dean Marshall
Dick Nelson
Marshall-Nelson Agency
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Honda
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