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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1977

Page

5

Platte College women's basketball opens season strong

Platte College's womens basketball season begins Wednesday at 6 15 p m with a McCook Community College visit. Coach Marge Burkett returns for her third season guiding a small but tall Raider lineup featuring nine players, five letterwinners and three wi ngcac honorees from last year. Vickie Vogel leads inside with support from Hamling Schrowder Retzlaff and freshman, while guards Houdek Schmitt Culwell and Blaser round out a quick, balanced attack.

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Fragmented College Sports and Draft Roundups Across Leagues

A dense OCR listing covers multiple college and pro sports items, including Clarkson, Falls City, Tecumseh, and Marys teams with scattered scores. It notes draft moves for Bobby Bonds and Thad Hostey, trades involving Chicago White Sox, and a retirement announcement by Jackie Smith, plus college signings and coach appointments.

CHS Dominates Scottsbluff in 112-59 Swimming Meet

Columbus High’s boys swim team improved to 2-0 with a 112-59 victory over Scottsbluff. Columbus won eight of 11 events as relay squads swept, led by Mike Hoffman in the 200 IM and 100 butterfly, Randy Wikausen in the 50 free, Mark Peterson in the 100 free, Wade Bartlett in the 200 free, and Jeff Adkisson in the 100 back. The Discoverers head to Lincoln Northeast to face defending state champions Lincoln Southeast at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

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Flames tie Canadiens on Gould’s late dribbler

Atlanta Flames earned a single point in a 2-2 tie at Montreal as Tohn Gould scored a soft shot past Ken Dryden at 6:13 of the final period. Robby Lalonde gave Atlanta a 1-0 lead, while Guy Lafleur answered for the Canadiens before the late equalizer.

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Lincoln Huskers prepare for Liberty Bowl trip to Memphis

Nebraska coach Tom Osborne announced a Dec 13 departure for Memphis to prepare for the Dec 19 Liberty Bowl against North Carolina. He cited cold weather in Lincoln, plans to transport about 120 people, and a four to five day lead time for maximum bowl readiness.

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Security first for baseball players and managers alike

In a profile from Honolulu, Milton Hichman notes players chase multi-year contracts and guaranteed pay, while managers face scant security. The piece recounts cases from Walt Alston to Don Zimmer, detailing how ownership changes and contract limits shape job stability and career moves in Major League Baseball.

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White Sox trade for Bonds boosts Chicago rebound

The Chicago White Sox acquire Bobby Bonds from the California Angels in a six player deal. They also sign free agents Ron Blomberg and Junior Moore and pursue a starting pitcher, offering Ralph Garr and Jorge Orta. Montreal signs Rosy Grimsley for 1.1 million. Chicago sends Chris Knapp Brian Downing and Dave Frost and gains Thad Bosley and Dick Detsen.

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