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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1971

Page

3

Irish win 60 26 in opener over Elkosh Mount Michael

Irish Shamrocks roll to a 60 26 victory at home against Elkosh Mount Michael as strong defense creates turnovers and leads 19 3 after one quarter. Frank Mletak scores 11, Dan Brock 14 rebounds, Jicha 10, Briggs 8. Mount Michael’s Batohorst tops Knights with 36. Coach Spencers Shamrocks head to David City Aquinas and Crand Island Central Catholic next weekend.

Columbus Scotus Central Catholic Elkosh Mount Michael Hght Shamrocks David Batohorst The Knights Larry Loise Gil Pendrick David Knust Steve Hertharn Red Bonsack Frank Spencers David City Aquinas Crand ‘Sland Central Catholic Bill Wylie Mount Columbus Scorus Dan Briggs Dan Brock Duane Helmann Mount Michael Steve Henthorn David Krust

Namath to Start as Jets Meet Cowboys in Spotlight

Namath, who last started in a regular season game two years ago, will make his first start in 20 regular season contests when the New York Jets visit Dallas to face the Cowboys. He comes off a bench showing three TD passes in a recent loss to San Francisco and will try to spark a Jets team battered by injuries against a hot Cowboys squad led by Roger Staubach.

Namath Bron San Francisco New York Jets Dallas Cowboys Baltimore Detroit Lions Paul Naumotl Will Bob Davis al Wendall Davis John Dockeyy Jayal Ortys Miners NPC Jets Washington Bresides Washington Ciant Miami New England Minnesota San Diego Oakland Atlanta Bufalo Cincinnati Cleveland Pittsburgh Houston New Orleans Los Angeles Philadelphia Delewif Chicago Denvar Green Bay al SL Louis Kan City al San Franisca

Scores Drop Bright in Columbus Bowl League Night

In Columbus Bowl action Sheila Stone led with 210 high game and top series while Marilyn Ridera posted 209. Grace Peres 520, Margaret Titley 500, Barb Badie 501, and Marcia Stepanek 515 head the top series for Oasis Bar as 842 team and 2,499 series mark the night.

Shelia Stone John Rerlschler AL Dolezal Harold Force Gary Sue Davidshofer Charlotte Weisser Gloria Muth Pat Vorce Dave Stone Dodgers Cardinals Lofalek

Clear and Fast Breezes To Win At Aqueduct Feature

Clear and Fast, a 4 year old colt ridden by Angel Cordero Jr., won the seven furlong feature at Aqueduct in 1 23 3 5. The upset over Bager Exchange came as the sun shined and the track dried. Payouts were 9.00 to win, 5.00 to place, and 2.60 to show.

United Press International Aqueduct New York Bager Exchange Paul B Angel Cordero Jr Laurel Liberty Bell Ab Bay Meadows

Flyers Rally Past Bulldogs In Overtime Win

Flyers edge Lindsay Holy Family 58 53 in overtime after a late fourth quarter surge. Bulldogs led 41 34 before St Francis tied it, then outscored them 50 to 15 in overtime to secure the victory.

Humpurgy St. Francis Flyers Lindsay Holy Family Bulldogs Bulldogs Flyers

Creighton routs Montana State in homecoming win

Creighton University defeated Montana State 78 to 200 after leading 51 42 at halftime with Gene Eilefson 2 points Ted Unebben 19 and Al Lewis 15 among double digit scorers. Montana State’s Willie Weeks led with 15 points followed by Bob Love 14 and Mark Beckwith 72 and Brett Wilson 72. Illinoispolus to compete White Plains NY Kula Tiliopolus Greece 200 yard backstroke champion competes in Pepsi Westchester swim meet for teens.

OMAHA UPD Gene Eilefson Ted Unebben Creighton University Montana State Bluejays Creighton al Lewis Ralph Bobik Gene Mar Willie Weeks Bob Love Mark Beckwith Brett Wilson Illiopolus White Plains N.Y UPI Kula Tiliopolus Greece Pepsico Amateur Athletic Union

Lakeview Dominates Osceola in Open Victory

Lakeview opened with a 21 48 to 32 lead, then held Osceola to nine points in the third period. Steve McWilliams scored 24 with 13 rebounds, Jon Reins had 22 points and 12 free throws, while coach Larry Whiting praised depth as Lakeview prepares for Logan View and Wayne in the coming doubleheader.

Osceola Lakeview Jas Nigil Bulldogs Jed Vikings Bulldog Steve McWilliams Larry Whitings Downio Jon. Reins Secn Reins Whiting

Rain dampens Disney Open in PGA tour chaos

Rain postponed the second round of the Walt Disney World Open delaying play to Monday. Trevino leads with $229,532 year earnings as Nicklaus and Palmer chase, while Terry Dill shoots 65 to seize first round lead. Disney outfits caddies in retro 205 style amid a foggy Florida scene.

Orlando Hie Walt Disney Telidom Joe Trevino Rengai Jack Nicklaus Trevino Arnold Palmer Tia Disney Bahamas Misney Terry Dil Dave Eichelberger McTier

Panthers open conference play with 60 51 win

Leigh Panthers defeated Humphrey High Bulldogs 60 to 51 to start the Mid-State Conference with a 1 0 record. Dan Hollatz led with 27 points while Dave Machacek and Rick Larson added 10 each for the home team. Humphrey’s top scorers included Pon’s deif and Stuts with limited output.

Leigh Panthers Humphrey High Bulldogs Dan Hollatz Dave Machacek Rick Larson Humphrey Gee Weit Pon Stanta al Leigh Ho

German Boxer Defeats Rouse In Prankport Bout

German light heavyweight Thuediger Schmidtke defeated American challenger Roger Rouse in a six round decision in Prankport. Rouse, 172 pounds, vs Schmidtke 170, saw Schmidtke retain the West German light heavyweight title as the bout ended.

Prankport Germany UPI Roger Rouse Anaconda Thuediger Schmidtke Rouse Schmidtke

Detroit Star To Remain On Shelf

Detroit Pistons guard Dave Bing cannot return before mid January due to eye surgery. A new evaluation will be held early next month to assess progress after a detached retina.

Detroit UPS Detroit Pistons Dave Bing

Nebraska frosh edge Platte 78 76 in Lincoln thriller

Nebraska University freshmen beat Platte 78 to 76 in Lincoln. Key players include Kent Reckeway Jud Martin and Dick Hansen for the Huskers and Mike Trader Kincaid Wesolowski for Platte. Final seconds featured a steal by Don Jackson and a late foul on Kincaid as the Huskers held 2-2 record.

Dave Condreay Vladle College Lincoln Nebraska University Platters Jed NU Fresh Raiders Dave Kinecald Mike Jrader Kent Bockeway Jud Martin Kent Teekeway Kent Heckeway Hansen Mike Trader Jack Wesolowski Kincaid Dick Hansen Kent Reckeway Reckeway Mike Wozy Weselowki Don Jackson

Northeast finishers top Discoverers in opening meet

Northeast finishers defeated Discoverers 54 to 41 as Columbus High hosted. The host won the 200 yard medley relay and swept sprints, with Folsom leading in diving and a 4:19.9 anchor in the 400 yard freestyle relay. Pierson and Degn each claimed multiple firsts, while coach Dave McNair noted several swim times improved over last season.

Litoly Northeast Rocket Columbus High Brooke Pierson Tom Folsom Folsom Mike Nyffeler Ron Ziola Wayne Waldt Ted Kyster Steve Ladley Jeff Degn Ed Johansen Pierson John Wright Dave McNair Russ Nyffeler M. Gisey Rockets Columbus Fremont Ralston Tran Pickerel Enrantan Beriopke de Wallé Tam Klunver Samme Flee Smithanay Smithanay Wheae Hwdraed Mulleriis TD. Peeretz Fohianntn Werabaurd Larnard Boise Ior

Columbus Bowl leads Pawnee League with Dutch 200 feat

Emmie Christensen nails Dutch 200 at Columbus Bowl earning Roth Construction’s $25 award. Tony Hansen 225 high game and Eldie Stahl 597 series top scoring. Columbus Grain No. 1 posts 923 game and 2,673 total. Supersweet totals 982 game and 2,727 trio. Other bowlers post 200s across both leagues with multiple 200+ efforts.

Emmie Christensen Columbus Bowl Te Roth Construction Tony Hansen Eldie Stahl Columbus Grain No. 1 Howard Weisser Larry Terks Wail Junghame Jim Wieser Erv Wieser Rank Toufar Leon Miller Don Shevitt Hob Hardy Larry Beerboam Roy Johnson Gary Badie Tre Wennekamp Mary Wardeman Bud Kapels Emil Mueller

Genoa 70 Beavers 37 in Goldenrod clash

Genoa Orioles topped St Edward Beavers 70 to 37 in a Goldenrod Conference game. Sophomore guard Bill Morris and senior Ed Elm led Genoa with 17 points each, while Kim Hanner added 10 for St Edward. Genoa next faces Fullerton and St Edward hosts Nebraska Christian. A separate NHL note mentions Brilty Inaret ending his three game debut with the St Louis Blues and being sent to Denver.

Edward Genoa Orioles St. Edward Beavers Bill Morris Séhior Ed Elm Porsche Beavers Kim Hanner Goldenrod Fullerton St Edward Nebraska Christian Ilay Lavender R Louis UPI Brilty Innaret National Hockey League St. Tous Blués Denver

Baseball winter meetings spark hope for Dodgers and others

At the 1971 winter meetings major trades reshaped the Dodgers Astros White Sox and Reds while Giants A’s Yankees and others also moved. Dodgers acquire Frank Robinson and Tom Bradley John while Reds swap Lee May Helms and Stewart for Menke Morgen Geronimo and others. White Sox add Richie Allen and Stan Bahnsen as they bid for 1972 contention. Meetings produce broad activity and a nine member committee to study majors minors ties.

Phoenix UPI Dodgers Freds Astros White Sox Giants A's Yankees Tigers Orioles Cubs Indians Twins Angels Brewers Braves Hangers Royals Padres Los Angeles Cincinnati Houston Stonday Ted Williams Tie Mangers Hit Frank Robinson Baltimore Crisles Lefty Tomy John al Campanis Richie Allen Campanis Allen Reds Lee “May Tommy Helms Jimmy Stewart Wayne Granger Dennis Menke Joe Morgen Helms Cesar Geronimo Jack Dillingham Tony Hall Dave Roberts Jim York Lance Clemons Roberts Tridgers N.L. West Charlie Fox Fox Sam McDowell Cp Pricher Gaylord Perry McDowell Chuck Tanner Richie Tanner Campania Stan Bahnsen Oakland A's Ken Holleraan Nitle Cle Teagues Oll Washington, D.C A.S Il Y

Edmison seals Monroe win over Rising BN in thriller

Edmison hit a late shot to lift Monroe High to a 55-53 home victory over Rising BN. Rising City led 45-35 with four minutes left before Monroe sparked a 20-8 run led by Edmigan and rebounding, as Jim Dilter posted a triple double through 12 rebounds and 11 assists. Next, Monroe visits Lindsay Holy Family while Rising City faces Hampton.

Monroe Dennis Edmison Willam Farrar Terriers Mustangs Edmigan Bill Minick Gusld Rising City Dave Struehing Monrce Linsay Holy Family Hiising City Hampton Moanrce

Silver Creek Domination Pushes Past Bradshaw 88-13

Silver Creek opened with a strong first half and built a 68-40 lead, dominating Bradshaw. Senior Kevin Jer Tet led with 18 points while Scott VanWinkle added 14, Rick Huesba and Ty Vainsek contributed 11 and rebounds were led by Haas and Hon Cuba with eight each. Coach Mietzner’s squad hosts Wesham next.

Aradshaw Hradshaw Fritways Plitz Kevin T Jer Scott VanWinkle Rick Huesba Ty Vainsek Haas Hon Cuba Ted Ee Newton Jed Tha

Scouts rout Wahoo 82 to 32 in district clash

David City reports the Scouts overwhelmed Wahoo Warriors 82 32 as Bob Martin led with 26 points. Rich Sienecker added 18 and Greg Sabata 12 while Wahoo’s R Morton topped scoring with nine. Scouts travel to Old Saturday night for next conference game.

David City Wahoo Warriors Bob Martin Rich Sienecker Greg Sabata Wahoo R. Morton

Clarkson 5 rolls in opener in Battle Creek rout

Clarkson jumped to a 18-? first quarter lead and rolled to an 83-64 win over Battle Creek Friday. Steve Navrkal led Clarkson with 23 points, Gary Vavrina 16, Randy Brabee 14, and Dave Guslin 12. Clarkson coach Ron Oswald’s squad heads to Sladon next Tuesday.

Clarkson Battle Creek Steve Navrkal Red Devils Gary Vavrina Randy Brabee Dave Guslin Ron Oswald Sladon Cal Stolle Gary Valk Ballle Creek

Hordville tops Huskies in cross conference clash

Hordville defeated the Huskies 74 to 64 as Shelby players Jerry Stewart led with 17 points and Rot Glatter added 12 while Randy Blaze scored 29 for Hordville. Doug Hahn 20 and Gai Hacaulst 13 also contributed as the teams split a late season regional matchup.

Shelby ShelHuskies Hordville Jerry Stewart Doug Tippnowl Rot Glatter Randy Blaze Doug Hahn Gai Hacaulst Deneca Elby McCool

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Frank Mletak Jim Jieha Brock Jicha Briggs Oters Duane Usinwin Tom Zabane Tere Wanke Mike Lemmon John Shadle Weslmeyer Dons Zoucha Ray Logan View Wayne Westutoyer Cleo Hiltey Steve Te Osceola Ee Rauniy Steve Tonnkeey Manly Sones Sohnson Tim 'Careen Chris “Hayes Peterson Seorsky Usecaia Nicklaus Bob Goalby Gary Grah Jim Weichers Don Finsterweld Bert Yancey Grier Jones Hugh Bayer Chris Blocker Dewitt Weaver Dale Douglass Bob Lann Frevine Palmer Detroit Star Platte Dave Kincaid Fairbury Pratt Malley Northeast Finners Christensen Allen Allen Rick Reichardt Bill Mellon Carlos May Inagt Edmison Monroe Past Terriers Nets Silver Creek Whips Huskies
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