Scotus Central Preseason Ranking Faces Top Schuyler Test
The Lincoln Journal and Star Football 1977 preview lists Scotus Central fourth in Class 3 with a tough opener against No. 3 Schuyler. Scotus back Tim Hroza earns all state backfield honors alongside Schuyler’s Dennis Dolliver, and Schuyler tackle Scott Schmid is also recognized.
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Lincoln Journal and Star
Scotus Central
Schuyler
Scotus
Tim Hroza
Dennis Dolliver
Scott Schmid
Hroza and Novicki Lead Scotus Football Returnees
The Lincoln account notes coach Jim Puelz brings back 26 lettermen from last year’s 7 3 squad. Key players Tim Hroza and Pat Novicki boost Scotus with Hroza over 1000 rushing yards last season and Novicki excelling on defense, shaping the team’s expected success.
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Lincoln
Jim Puelz
Tim Hroza
Pat Novicki
Scotus
Hroza
Novicki
Becher misses Class A top ten. Discoverers foes noted
The Columbus High player Becher did not crack the Class A top 10. Four Discoverers opponents feature on the listings: No. 2 Lincoln Southeast, No. 6 Hastings, No. 9 Lincoln High, and No. 19 Fremont. Becher appears on the all state defensive unit. Fullerton earns No. 5 in Class C-1 with Santin and Gdowski in the defensive front five. Osceola tackle Henderson and Howells guard Bazata projected for top lines. Geldenrov Conference gains on C-2 with Stromsburg fullback Johnson and Genoa linebacker Dubas.
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Columbus High
Lincoln Southeast
Hastings
Lincoln High
Fremont
Gary Becher
Fullerton
John Santin
Tom Gdowski
Osceola
Fri¢ Henderson
Dan Bazata
Howells
Journal
Geldenrov
Alan Johnson
Stromsburg
Ken Dubas
Genoa
St Eds Named In Class C Honors Picks
St Edward repeats as 0-2 title holder and is selected for Class C honors this year Polk ranks No 8 Two Beaver defenders John Kmiecik and Brad Williams named to the D team Top D signal caller Ron Valasek Silver Creek joins on offense Roger Brockevelt Polk Ken Rieken Clarks defensive back Hampton Crossroads Conference member Brian Hahn power runner Allan Grassnicklaus Shelby named as a defensive back
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St. Edward
Polk
Beaver
John Kmiecik
Brad Williams
Ron Valasek
Silver Creek
Roger Brockevelt
Ken Rieken
Clarks
Hampton
Brian Hahn
Allan Grassnicklaus
Shelby
Telegram preps fourth preseason prid special
Two a days start Monday as prep athletes across the state prepare for Sept. 2 opening games. The Telegram’s preseason prid special publishes Sept. 1 with coach outlooks rosters schedules photos and UPI power stories. Len Walle and the writer plan road trips midweek to gather material.
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Telegram
United Press International
Cornhuskers
Len Walle
New Telegram
Eagles Hope Rests on Jaworski After Long Slide
Philadelphia Eagles face a grim outlook with a 4 10 record last season and no top draft picks left. Coach Dick Vermeil seeks revival as Ron Jaworski arrives from the Rams to spark a late charge, while aging stars fade and injuries loom across a reshaped roster.
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Eagles
Dick Vermeil
York takes 1-0 lead in Bicentennial final
York Flyers beat Columbus Merchants 5-2 to take the opener in the best of three series. York scored three runs in the eighth, led off by a Winkleman double, with Hollatz and Romohr driving in runs. Columbus stranded 11 runners as Busse and Brandt struggled on the mound. The series heads to Pawnee Park for game two Sunday with potential for a deciding third game.
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Columbus
Ken Winkleman
Dan Hollatz
Bob Romohr
Merchant
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Steve Scott
Winkleman
Burty Brazee
Hollatz
Romohr
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Mark Muetler
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Flyers
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Hrandt
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Merchants
Seaver Leads Reds Past Dodgers in Narrow Win
Tom Seaver, now a Cincinnati resident, limited the Dodgers to six hits as the Reds won 5-4. Dan Driessen homered, Johnny Bench drove in a run, and Joe Morgan added an RBI. Seaver improved to 12-5 as Los Angeles remained 14 games back in the NL West.
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UPI
Tom Seaver
Cincinnati
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Reds
Los Angeles
Dan Driessen
Threeruth
Johnny Bench
Joe Morgan
RBI
Torrez Delivers Fourth Straight Complete Game Victory
Yankees pitcher Mike Torrez threw his fourth straight complete game shutout, guiding New York to an 11 5 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Torrez improved to 12-10 as Don Gullett was placed on the 21 day disabled list earlier in the day, and New York closed to four games behind Boston in the American League. The A’s offense included Manny Sanguillen and Tim Hostey delivering a pair of timely hits.
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Don Gullett
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Boston
Manny Sanguillen
Tim Hostey
Four Teams Remain in Columbus Slowpitch Tournament
In Columbus the Men’s Slowpitch Softball tournament narrows to four with Terry’s Painting undefeated after routs of Kudron’s 17 to 0 and Shamrocks 11 to 2. Kudron’s beat Countryside 7–6 earlier, setting up an upcoming Countryside versus Shamrocks 6:30 p.m. game, winner facing Kudron’s at 7:45 p.m. The championship is slated for Sunday evening but could move to Monday if Terry’s advances in the state tournament.
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Local team wins title in state Little League sweep
Columbus claimed the state Knights of Columbus Little League title with wins over Grand Island 1-0 and Loup City 54. Jon Arlt threw the opening shutout allowing three hits as Scott Spencers Jim Heiman and Allan Englebert supplied key hits. Coaches were Ron Mimick and Randy Brezinski. Other scores saw Baltimore edge Seattle 4-3 and California beat Boston 7-1 as AL East race tightens.
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Knights of Columbus
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Loup City
Jon Arlt
Bob Schumacher
Haine
Scott Spencers
Jim Heiman
Allan Englebert
Mark Brezinski
Pat Arll
Dan Korger
Spencers
Ron Mimick
Randy Brezinski
CHS football checkouts scheduled this week
Columbus High football players will receive equipment tonight and Saturday. Seniors and juniors report at 7 p.m. tonight, sophomores at 5 a.m. Saturday. Students may apply for manager positions. Practice begins Monday with two daily sessions at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Columbus High
Jed Rood
Rood
Lakeview seeks football aspirants for team
Lakeview invites interested players to join the football squad with practice starting Monday. Head coach Don Schmidt announced sessions at 6 AM and 10:30 AM. Contact details include the school or Schmidt at 563-1005.
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Lakeview
Don Schmidt
Schmidt
Littler Leads PGA By One Shot At Pebble Beach
Gene Littler opened a one stroke lead at Pebble Beach as Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, and others battled through a controversy over illegal clubs. Watson fired a four under par 68 while asserting skill determines golf’s outcome, supported by Nicklaus and Miller.
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Gene Littler
Tom
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George Cadle
Lanny Wadkins
Millar
George Archer
Fuzzy Zonker
Charles Coady
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Lee Trevino
Arnold Palmer
Thompson
Gary Player
Dave Stockton
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