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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1969

Page

6

Pistol Pete Leads LSU Past Oregon State In High Scoring Affair

Pete Maravich scored 42 points to lift Louisiana State past Oregon State 72 68. He moved into a top career scoring rank while teammates Danny Hester added 25 points and 16 rebounds. Other games featured St John’s upset by Temple, Florida State press breaking Oregon state, and Princeton blasting New York University in Ivy action.

United Press International Oregon State Pete Maravieh Bion Pistol Pete Louisiana Lew Alcindor UCLA Bill McGill Utah Dog Mara Washington & Lee Jerry West West Virginian Rick Bare Miami SKU Nyy Oscar Robertson Maravich Sind Danny Hester St. John's Temple Harvard Redman Jim Stuydound Rivbie Lyons Dave Cowen Vernell Eley Florida State Oregon Seminoles Buddy Venne Joly Cross St. Michael's Dave Colling Bill Cary Iawa State Sacramento State Princeton New York New York University Geoff Petrie Manhattan College Rhode Island Eric Ui Ollie Shatin Minnesota North Dakota Pete Cross University of San Francisco San Francisco State Steve Owens University of Oklahoma Owens

New Mexico State Utah State set to dominate Rockies hoops

New Mexico State and Utah State loom as independents likely to steal the Rocky Mountain basketball spotlight. The Aggies rebuild around five returning starters including Lou Henson’s club, while Utah State relies on an experienced lineup led by Marvin Roberts and Ken Garo to challenge in the WAC. Weber State Utah Montana and Idaho State also contend in the Big Sky with returning stars and added depth. Air Force trains for a tougher season though no high scorers return.

Salt Lake City UPI New Mexico State Utah State Rocky Arizona Utah Ken Garo Weber State Montana Idaho State Sam Lacey Kim Collins Jeff Synth Daha Burgess Charley Criss Roburts Nate Williams Rams Taves Wildcats Mickey Foster Reddie Myers Ulalo Forwart Scott Warner Cougars Doug Monard AL Wyoming Linder Ashley Stan Dodds Cowboys Wilit Sojourner Weber Abe Gibbons Witte Manes Monsana Jutter College Harare Ross Daha Harvell Jeary Saunders Tom Delaney Grigalies Air Force Falcons

Flocks of geese linger along the Platte in Nebraska

The Game Commission reported large flocks of geese along the Platte River Valley taking advantage of mild weather. Quail hunting has been light, while pheasants and other game show variable success across regions. Squirrels and cottontails are preyed by hunting pressure, with conditions described as generally slow to moderate.

Lincoln Hilers Nebraska Gane Commission Philte Tiver Valley Soul Takata Panhandle Mubrura Tost

Bengals add punter Swanson for Sunday's game

Cincinnati reports punter Terry Swanson, inactive after an injury spell with the Patriots, will join the Bengals today to back up for the game against Oakland, filling in for the injured Date Livingston.

Cincinnati Terry Swanson Boston Patriots Cincinnati Bengals Oakland Swanson Livingston

Gay Brewer leads Danny Thomas tourney with record 66

Hollywood Florida Gay Brewer shot a record tying 66 to seize a two stroke lead in the Danny Thomas Classic after a round that featured an eagle and seven birdies. Arnold Palmer posted 61 and Tommy Aaron tied for fifth with Sikes and Jamieson as others struggled in the 72 hole event finale.

Hollywood Fla H O Arnold Palmer Diplomat Hotel Tommy Aaron R. J. Sikes Springdale Ark Jim Jamieson Mal Underwood

Baker wins pole for Texas 500 in College Station

Buddy Baker of Charlotte NC driving a Dodge won the pole position for Sunday's Texas 500 by qualifying at 176.285 mph. A three way tie among Ford drivers David Pearson Leroy Yarborough and Cale Yarborough filled the next three spots.

College Station

Big Ten Race Picks From Hap Fruits

Fremont Tribune sports editor Hap Fruits backs Scottsbluff in the West and Columbus in the East. He notes Columbus top scorer Scott Nelson and rebounder Dave Kincaid return, Neil Klutman steady, and predicts a balanced conference with Norfolk and Alliance as top challengers. Discoverers remain a strong wildcard entering mid March action.

Hap Fremont Tribune Tigers AL Bahe Columbus Scotts Bluff Norfolk Alliance Scott Nelson Dave Kincaid Neil Klutman Jack Johnsor Tim Scottsbluff

South Adds Players to Lions American Bowl Roster

Tampa University quarterback Jim Del Gaizo and LSU’s Eddie Ray joined the South squad for the Lions American Bowl in Tampa. Also added to the North are Idaho end Jerry Hendren and Air Force quarterback Gary Baxter.

Tampa, Fla UTL Jim del Gaizo Tampa University Eddie Ray Louisiana State Jerry Hendren Idaho Gary Baxter Air Force

East basketball powerhouses shape the 1968-69 race

Duquesne and Villanova loom as top contenders in the East with strong backcourts and inside talent. Niagara, St Bonaventure, Columbia, and Princeton also position for impact as St John’s, Fordham, and Manhattan vie for NYC honors. Army, Holy Cross, and Providence enter with questions but notable talent. Maine teams and La Salle show rebuilding vigor under veteran coaches as the Yankee Conference and regional rivals prepare for a rugged season.

Bonavenuce Bob Lanier New York Upstate Niagara Calvin Murphy Purple Eagles St. Bonaventure Columbia Jack Rolin Lions Dim McMillian Heyward Dotson Tst Princeton Penny Tvy Crane Dom Hummer St. John's Fordham Manhattan New York City Lou Carneserena Boly Knight New England Holy Cross Ed Studul Crusaders Bob Kissane Boston College Providence Eagles Friars Charles Daly Rob Cousy Dave Gavitt Dartmouth University of Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Temple LaSalle Tam Gola St. Joseph's St. Peter's Don Kennedy The Peacocks Elnardo Webster Kennedy Bill Foster Rathore Ies Ust

UCLA Poised To Regain West Coast Basketball Throne

UCLA remains the league favorite in the Pacific Eight as Lew Alcindor is gone. Veterans like Steve Patterson Curtis Rowe Sidney Wicks and Henry Bibby give Coach John Wooden depth. USC Oregon State and Washington challenge, with Santa Clara and UOP aiming for the WCAC title. Transfer stars at USC and strong showings at Cal Washington State Oregon and Stanford shape the race.

SAN Francisco UPI Lew Alcindor UCLA Sam Bruins Steve Patterson Curtis Rowe Sidney Wicks John Valsey Soph Henry Bibby John Wooden Wooden Nam Bibby Southern California Oregon State Washington Santa Clara University of Pacific Gary Freeman NCAA Vince Pita Beavers Tex Winter Washington Huskies Huskies Jay Bond George Irvine Vhatiies Trojans California Washington State Oregon Stanford Cal Jackie Ridgle Charley Johnson Ansley ‘Truitt San Jose State WCAC Pacific Coast Athletic Association UOP Dennis Awtry Ruylph Ogden Hole Rob Ogden Philadelphia 76Ers Wooe Broncos Long Beach State CAA

Namath and Jets eye Oilers clash on TV

Namath, substituting for Jimmy Carson, joins Bake Turner as a singing guitarist on a late night show. The Jets seek a tie to clinch the division title against Houston as Oakland, Kansas City, and San Diego face spreads. Regular-season implications loom with key games and betting lines shaping the race.

United Press International Namath Touder New York Jets Howson Jotimmy Carson Bake Turner Astrodome Oilers New York Dels Troustan Oakland Cincinnati Kansas City Buffalo San Diego Boslan

Feeney Named Head of National League in 1970

Charles Chub Feeney elected president of the National League, moving its headquarters from Cincinnati to San Francisco for at least two years. Giles steps down after a historic tenure. The American League weighs Seattle franchise fate as trades and All-Star game set for 1970.

Miame Beach UPI National League Charles “Chub Feeney San Francisco Pot Weeney San Francisco Giants Keeney Cincinnati Waren Giles Aostates Bowie Kuhn Iis Pacific Coast Rere Fey Seattle Ered Dan Milwaukee Dalla Yort Worth New York Yankees Joe Pepitone Houston Carl Blefary San Pino Padres Jon Nickro Detroit Tigers Pat Dobson Infielsder Dave Campbell St. Louis Outtfielder Boots Day Chicago Cubs Righ Nye Reds

Huskers defeat Augustana in Sioux Falls showcase

The University of Nebraska Cornhuskers beat the Augustana Vikings 75-51 in Sioux Falls. Cliff Moller and Mary Stewart led with 14 points each, Charlie Jura and Toni Scantro added 13, while Gary Addington scored 12 for Augustana. Nebraska built a 44-29 halftime edge and pulled away late. Jura led with nine rebounds as Gross led Augustana with 11 boards.

Sioux Falls University of Nebraska Cornhuskers Augustana Vikings Huskers Cliff Moller Mary Stewart Charlie Jura Toni Scantrobut Gary Addington Bill Gro Ken Peden Vikings Lillers Nebraska Jura Gross

CHS matmen open season at Fremont

Columbus High School opens its 1989-711 wrestling season at the Fremont Anvitational Meet with a largely junior and sophomore squad led by Kim Ball the sole veteran. The traveling squad lists three seniors seven juniors and six sophomores with first year grapplers and a planned dual at Union with Fast High.

Columbus Fremont Lanny Neese Lceman Norfolk Omaha Gross Fremont Bergan Ralston Kim Ball Mulmen Roper Seefeld Divight Duncan Tim Schaefer Tim Siemek Larry Mohrman Dave Nyffeler Don Swager Jim Dager John Hurst Steve Boruch Jack Speicher Dave Wardinger Dana Bailey Jim Rae Neese Cageh Jed Ruod CHS Uincokr

Major League bowling highs at Boulevard Lanes

Scoring at Boulevard Lanes featured Larry Trotholz with a 235 game and Larold Krumland a 410 series. Other 200s included Joe Rurup 212 Jerry Semin 211 Joe Schnele 205 Jim Kobza 201, plus Krumland 200 207 203. Rand M Rar led team scoring with 07 game 2 654 series, while the Dale electronics League for women saw Rita Ful top with 826 series and 192 game. Marlene Becher had 513 through three. Spacettes rolled 42 115 series. Mike Petersen hit 200 and Dave Toul a Si series in the Negleson Technical Institute League.

Boulevard Lanes Larry Trotholz Larold Krumland Joe Rurup Jerry Semin Joe Schnele Jim Kobza Krumland Rand M Rar Dale Electronics League Lok Women Rita Ful Marlene Becher Tlintstones Spacettes Mike Petersen Dave Toul Negleson Technical Institute

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