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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1976

Page

9

Lakeview Falls to Tall Tiger Team in Cager Defeat

North Bend Central defeated Lakeview 67 42 as the Tigers dominated boards 43 20 and shot 57 percent from the field. Bruce Kracl led Lakeview with 16 points while Tom Bock added 15, and Lakeview struggled against North Bend’s full court press and rebounding.

Byarts Anderson Lakeview North Bend Central Tigers North Bend Dennis P. Geraghty Vikings Viking Tom Bock Bock Tim Mueller Larry Wetgen Bruce Kracl Greaghty Paul Bienhoff Geraghty Wayne Lakeview Pot Bengals Scott Wilke Ryan Dwayne Groteluschen Dave Humlicek Dan Lutyens

Royals Brewers Complete Five-Player Winter Trade

The Kansas City Royals and Milwaukee Brewers completed the first winter meetings trade a five player deal. Kansas City gains pitcher Jim Colborn and catcher Darrell Porter while Milwaukee receives outfielder Jim Wohlford infielder Jamie Quirk and a player to be named later.

LOS Angeles UPI Kansas City Royals Milwaukee Brewers Royals Jim Colborn Darrell Porter Jim Wohlford Jamie Quirk

Columbus repeats as Kearney meet champs

Columbus Discoverers win seven weight class titles at the Kearney Invitational posting 1584 points to Grand Island 125 and Hastings third. Notable champions include Sackett 98, McAndrew 105, Glur 119, Marsh 132, Florendo 145, Person 155, Griffiths 185 with Doberstein earning Outstanding Wrestler honors. Columbus faces Fremont and Ralston in upcoming duals while aiming to strengthen team unity.

Arney Columbus Kearney Grand Island Hastings Mike Sackett Kirk McAndrew Rudy Glur Craig Marsh Collyn Florendo Craig Person Randy Griffiths Person Cowinner Jed Doberstein Chris Bachman Stuck Fiedler North Platte Don Deinhardt Doberstein Arlt Lanny Neese Neese Lincoln East Glen Smith Glur Fred Rosas Shane Bode Florendo Hewitt Griffiths Jim Conley Grappler Benson Islanders Lonny Wehrer Wehrer Scott Loseke Tim Munson Charlie Settlemyer Fremont Ralston Discoverer Scott Emery Scott Weins Dennis Edwards Heald Tim Daniels Jim Stewart Jim Schwarts Brent Rondel LSE McCarty Bob Turner Tim Artt Darrell Rinne Jed Rassmussen Craig Christensen Ken Hewitt Chris Bochman Fielder Don Dennhardt Hiett Longaree Joe Todd HWT Steve Fell Scott Williams

Four wins for VFW boxers in Columbus smoker

Central City Columbus VFW boxers won four of six bouts Saturday led by Adam Sipple Steve and Kevin Neumann and Graus in junior division. Sackett noted close losses for Tom Sackett and Mike Glur with Glur dropping a split decision to Mike Fonfarra of Omaha Foxhole. Next Columbus action set for Hastings on Saturday at City Auditorium with another smoker tentatively planned for Dec 30.

Central City Columbus VFW Adam Sipple Steve E Kevin Neumann Graus Tom Sackett Mike Glur Pat Sackett Glur Mike Fonfarra Omaha

Aquinas nets second win over Grand Island Central Catholic

Aquinas Monarchs defeated Grand Island Central Catholic 64 to 55 as reserves step in when starters foul trouble. Mark Duffek and Rick Hanis stood out on defense and offense. Mark Moravec scored 19, Randy Skoda 14, Dan Lyons 10, while Tom Northrup led GICC with 15. Aquinas travels to Paul VI and Fremont Bergan next weekend.

David City Aquinas Grand Island Central Catholic Monarch Dale Kerkman Rick Hanis Monarchs Kerkman Mark Duffek Butler County Lakeview Mark Moravec GICC Randy Skoda Dan Lyons Tom Northrup Crusaders Rick Brown Dan O’mally Mike Allen Omaha Paul VI Fremont Bergan

Anderson Sparks Hordville Victory Over Giltner

Bill Anderson scored 40 points to lead Hordville past Giltner 77 to 49 in a Saturday night basketball matchup.

Hordville Giltner Bill Anderson

Osceola Dominates Lakeview In Dual Meet Narrow Loss

Osceola opened strong with five straight wins and eight mat boys clinching in the twelve bout dual. Lakeview’s Kip Sander and Oren Goering posted wins, but Osceola’s depth and pins carried a 39-23 victory as Lakeview looks ahead to East Butler and Brainard.

Becky Moore Osceola Lakeview Vikings Viking Darrell Fenton Ill Howe Rick Hellbusch Greg Cliffords Fenton Hellbusch Dan Inselman Inselman Duane Tenniges Osceola Club East Butler Brainard Aquinas Tim Bachenberg Dan Cermak Ray Johnson Foretelt Corky Cliffords Kevin Groteluschen Dale Runquist Eric Henderson Jim Klug Rick Johnson Gary Egger Exhibit T Tracy Day Dennis Schoff Randy Wacha

Terriers Triumph Over Silver Creek 67 48

Rising City outscored Silver Creek in the second and fourth quarters and dominated the third to win 67 to 48. Jon Bryant led Silver Creek with 16 points, while Rising City stars Kirk Seldon 19 and Dave Stuhr 17 paced the Terriors. Silver Creek hosts Polk Friday, Rising City visits Benedict.

Silver Creek Rising City Tigers Territors Jon Bryant Ron Valasek Kirk Seldon Terriors Dave Stuhr Jon Gross Polk Benedict

Monroe Girls Defeat McCool In Conference Tilt 42 35

Monroe girls rallied to a 42 35 win over McCool on Saturday night as they led by four at halftime and kept the edge. Kim Kummer scored 14 points with 11 from Barb Blaser, and Lori Knowlton grabbed 14 rebounds. The Mustangs, 10 0 in Goldenrod Conference play, travel to Hardville Tuesday.

McCool Monroe Mustangs Kim Kummer Lady Saikenes Barb Blaser Lori Knowlton Monroe Roundballers Hardville Goldenrod

Beavers edge Battle Creek in late thriller

St Edward beat Battle Creek 53 to 52 after trailing 38 29 at halftime. A second quarter press forced turnovers and sparked the decisive surge as Britt Rosane led St Edward with 18 points and Joe Barry paced Battle Creek with 23. St Edward improves to 20 0 and heads to Palmer Friday.

Saint Edward St. Edward Battle Creek Braves Rich Mumm Mumm Beavers Britt Rosane Brad Williams Rosane Jim Kaup Joe Barry Bob Hughes Palmer St.Edward

Nebraska Huskers schedule and bowl prospects outlined

The article previews Nebraska football opponents from 1978 to 1983 including Hawaii, Washington State, Alabama, Baylor, Indiana, UCLA, Syracuse, Minnesota, Iowa, Penn State and Texas Tech. It notes home games, away tests, and implications for the Bluebonnet Bowl and conference standings. It highlights Baylor and Alabama as strong early opponents and mentions Tech’s season showing strength against Colorado with a Cotton Bowl bid context.

Hawaii Huskers Lincoln Washington State Alabama Baylor Indiana Iowa Penn State UCLA California Syracuse Minnesota

Albion Wins O Neill Invitational Meet

Albion captured the O Neill Invitational over Valentine 150 to 147. Paul Atwood won at 119 pounds by defeating John Adams 6 1 and Dwight Trowbridge 7 1. Steve Niewehner won at 155 pounds with a 9 3 overtime decision over Ron Christensen, pinned Jerry Vaughn in 5 30, and beat Dick McCart 6 5.

O'Neill Albion Valentine Cardinals Paul Atwood Steve Niewehner Atwood John Adams Boys Town Dwight Trowbridge Niewehner Ron Christensen Plainview Jerry Vaughn Dick McCart

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