Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Columbus Telegram in Columbus, Nebraska

We have 2,691,858 pages in Nebraska

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1977

Page

5

Monarchs prevail as Aquinas top Lakeview in opener

In the season opener, Aquinas of David City beat Lakeview 52 35 after a hot third quarter. Moravec led Aquinas with 15 points as the Monarchs pulled away from a 20 18 halftime edge, while Iverson and Mueller fueled the stretch with key plays. Lakeview coach Hopp praised defense but criticized shot selection and turnovers.

David Monarchs David City Aquinas Lakeview Bob Roth Mark Moravec Moravec Rick) Hanus Maravec Mark) Zeller Vikings Fr. Roh Mike Iverson Tom Bock Tim Mueller

Palensky Out With Knee Injury For Monarchs

Monarch guard Adrian Palensky did not play against Lakeview due to front knee surgery. The 5-8 senior was relied on for outside scoring and leadership. He hopes to return in January as leg strength returns. fouls and turnovers affected the game. Lakeview plays at North Bend tonight. David City Aquinas also plays at Grand Island Central Catholic tonight.

Lakeview Bock Sun Monarchs Moravec Larry Wetgen Gillexple Iverson Wetten Dwayne Groteluschen Monarch David City Hald Mueller Bob Hopp David City Aquinas Adrian Palensky Palensky North Bend Grand Island Central

Jays fall to Madison in boys basketball clash

Madison dominated the boards 32 24 and shot 41 percent to hand Newman Grove a 53 4 setback. Craig Weble scored 21 and Schmidt added 11 for Madison while Barry Johnson led Newman Grove with 14 and Daryl Vonderbeck had 10. Madison hosts Norfolk Catholic next, Newman Grove visits Clarkson Friday.

Newman Grove Newman Grove Bluejays Madison ISG Jays Craig Weble Schmidt Barry Johnson Daryl Vonderbeck Norfolk Catholic Clarkson Madison i

St Edward Tops Genoa in Goldenrod Conference clash

St Edward jumped to an early lead and rolled past Genoa 65 to 45 in a Friday boys basketball contest between west and east division Goldenrod Conference rivals. Brad Williams scored 26 for St Edward with 13 from Rugs Rimovaky and 11 from Greg Stevens. Genoa’s Randy Coleman had 14 points and Tom Crola 10. Next Friday St Edward hosts Palmer while Clarke visits Genoa.

ST. Edward Genoa Goldenrod Beavers Orioles Brad Williams Rugs Rimovaky Greg Stevens Williams Keith Nord

Creighton Tops Loyola for third win of season

Creighton University defeated Chicago Loyola 86 6 in Omaha. David Wesely led the Bluejays with 14 points in the first half while Rick Apke added 14 in the second half.

OMAHA UPI David Wesely Rick Apke Creighton University Chicago Loyola Blue Jays Wesely Apke

Top-rated Links outpace Discoverers in season opener

Lincoln High links beat Columbus High 72 to 49 at CHS gym before 1 500. Johnson led Lincoln with 18 points, Woods 16, Sheridan 14 as Columbus guard Braithwait held to 20. Lincoln shot 46 percent to Columbus 33, with 8 36 rebounding edge. Links square off with Omaha Westside next.

Terry Anderson Telegram Sporte Kditor Aldie Johnson Lincoln High Links Columbus Discoverers Tose Hough Lincoln Volumbus Uligourt Johnson Rathe John Peterson Peterson Mark Jilek Pauls Jilek Jeff Johnson Postman Links Lincoln High Nate Woods Rich Sheridan Bob Braithwait al Slemek Omaha

Improved Raiders fall to Mid-Plains in tight finish

North Platte Mid Plains Community College rallied from behind to beat Platte College 70 to 65 in men’s basketball Friday. Jake Digis and Scot Keagle sparked a first half run as Mid Plains outplayed Platte after halftime, with Jerry Davis scoring 21 for the Raiders and Keagle adding a dozen rebounds.

North Platte Mid- Plains Community College Platte College Platte Rich McGill McCook Raiders Mid-Plains Jerry Digis Scot Keagle McGill Keagle Jerry Davis Joel Bender Platte Collede Pip Heimann Nordberg Divis Ohnoutka Keante Marti Bolte MID Plains Peterson Hal Wentz Hovehoo Jackson Kieselhorst Haase Patterson Half Platte College Mis-Plains

Shelby Nips Rising City In Thriller

Shelby rallied to beat Rising City 59 55 in a Close Crossroads Conference game. Alan Grossnicklaus led with 12 points, Chris Scow 11, Gary Novak 17 and Jeff Struebing 14 for Rising City, while free throws favored Shelby 17 of 32 to nine of 22. Silver Creek visits Rising City next, Shelby hosts Bradshaw next Friday.

Rising City Shelby Crossroads Conferenceriumph Im Instermission Noa Jed Alan Grossnicklaus Chris Scow Terriera Gary Novak Jeff Struebing Huskies Terriers Silver Creek Bradshaw City

Fullerton opens season with 67 48 win over Stromsburg

Fullerton defeated Stromsburg 67 to 48 in the season opener. Tom Gdowski scored 20, Pat Larson 17, and Scott Witzgerald 13 for the Warriors while Alan Johnson led the Vikings with 19 points and added rebounds and assists. Next week Stromsburg travels to Osceola and Wood River. Fullerton plays Geneva at home and Albion at Lore.

Stromsburg Fullerton Warriors Stromsburg Vikings Tom Gdowski Pat Larson Scott Witzgerald Vikings Alan Johnson Johnson Osceola Wood River Geneva Lore Albion Fullerton Stromaburg

St Francis Boys Win 73 55 Over Lindsay Holy Family

Humphrey Mark Albers scored points and Alen Huettner grabbed 17 rebounds as St Francis beat Lindsay Holy Family 73 to 55. The Flyers led 15 0 in the first, then trailed 20 9 in the second, with Zach 14 Huettner 12 and Fuchs 30 contributing. St Francis heads to Dodge next Friday. Holy Family visits Petersburg.

Humphrey Mark Albers Alen Huettner Humphrey St. Francis Lindsay Holy Family Flyers Sigainat Albers al Zach Huettner John Fuchs Randy Heesacker Duane Wessel St. Francis Dodge Holy Family Petersburg St.Francis

Irish fall to Cowboys in opener 61 41

Boys Town used quickness and leaping ability to beat invading Columbus 81 41 in the boys basketball opener for 6th clays. John Heimann led Shamrocks with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Len Akins and Mike Brand paced the Cowboys with 18 and 15 points respectively. Scotus shot under 40 percent as Boys Town built early leads and controlled the boards. Scotus travels to Grand Island Central Catholic next Friday.

Boys Columbus Cowboys Shamrock Frank Spencers John Heimann Heimann Bill van Lent Jeff Muhle Len Akins Mike Brand Terry White Bob Ruiz Inield Scotus Town Shamrocks Nebraska Grand Island Central

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dan Lyons Tam Telegram Len Walle Monarch Guard Boek Weigen Grobeluschen Humlicek Verre Jautiens AL Salven Vesvesevens Gillespie Skoda Yed Zeller Hanes Nk Bokvons Bute Kraika Mrevpen DB. Jaixen J. Aendt Went Ay Scoliwolt J. Jarxen Munie Saalfeld Luter Kratka Kovar A Aerts Dragon Creighton Nate Wood Jewily al Siernek Mark Dilek Jim Whetstone Telegram Deb Gondringer Woods Wedde Bn Soo Singur Barron Salomoss An McWilliams Fuller Shesbonn Elnch Ata Aureus Bullington Bien Cownetsione Lemke Duilinggen Cruicksnank Walkera Lingala High Sealawiga Hull Shelby Nips Thriller Irish Jumbo Varsity Boys Town Septus Sealy Bogus Engrinart Prasosti Tooley Savage Hafiman Hgimane Kacherkin Wilt Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia Warriors New York Knicks Scotus Imfu Schmiter Holtman NinMlas Garaca Tugrer Connerly Status Levi Levi's Loy Low Larson Ansonovine Calumbus
Search Courier

Search the Columbus Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Columbus Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication