Huskers Named No 1 National Champs by UPI Board
Nebraska lived up to pre season billing by finishing the season undefeated at 12 0 and claiming the UPI national championship. Alabama finished second with two first place votes while Oklahoma Michigan Auburn and Arizona followed in the top ten. The rankings reflect regular season performance and exclude post season play.
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Students cheer Nebraska national regular season title
Lincoln students praise Nebraska for winning United Press International national regular season championship. Crowds on campus noted the team’s underdog rise, with quotes from Cindy Walker Debi Arney Rich Glover Willie Warmer and Jeff Kinney praising the season, effort, and gearing up for the Orange Bowl.
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Big Eight fans compare future teams to NU and OU legacy
Nebraska and Oklahoma left a lasting mark in 1971 with 12 0 Nebraska dominance and 10 1 Oklahoma campaigns. Oklahoma offense set NCAA records with 5180 rushing yards and 6212 total yards while Greg Pruitt and Johnny Odgers starred. Jerry Tagge connected for three TD passes as Nebraska thumped Hawaii.
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Majors Sees Sun Bowl Win As Greatest Victory For ISU
Kansas City dispatch reports Johnny Majors, Big Light Coach of the Year, says a Sun Bowl win would be the biggest in Iowa State's history. Majors notes ISU's 8-3 season, first-ever bowl berth, and confidence ahead of facing LSU in Ed Vasquez, Texas. He cites key tests for offense and the turning point in a 24-14 loss to Colorado as fans anticipate postseason play.
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Aquinas Falls to Crusaders in Season Opener
David City Central Catholic defeated Aquinas 60-45 in the season opener. DC led 9-8 after one, 28-21 at half, with Randy Santey scoring 14 and Greg Scholz eight. Wetzell led with 21 for Central Catholic, Dan Bockhahn 10. Aquinas managed 42 rebounds to 34 for DC. Aquinas hosts Columbus Scofus Friday and aids remont Horgan Saturday. Score by quarters omitted due to incomplete data.
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Columbus Scofus
Horgan
Central Catholic
Fred Leonhard leads in singles and team events at Platte Valley Tourney
Fred Leonhard tops the singles division with a 713 score at Columbus Bowl as John Madsen posts 247, 228 and 230 in the teams event to pace Snooker Bowl Team in third week action. Pepsi Cola of Lincoln leads the team race at 3 195 with Leonhard Conoco of Columbus close behind at 3 102. Doubles leaders are Dwight Schuman and Roger DeCreest of Milford with 1 405 pins. The tournament runs for two more weekends with openings still available.
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Deane’s Diner
Teen Cox tops Columbus alley scores with 586 series
Teen Cox led Ue Pialle Valley League action in Columbus with games of 202 208 and 224 for a 634 series. Gene Labens Duane Mortensen Pat Warden and others posted 200s while Road Runners claimed high game and team honors. The 16th Columbus Bowl Christmas Tournament for Barta and Junior Keglers is set for Monday December 27 with AGRC sponsor Harry Carlson announcing details.
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Gary Muth
Bill Anson
Tor Riley
Marein Stepanek
Sahara 5 tops Dales in Columbus League opener
Sahara beat Dales 103 to 64 in the first Columbus Basketball League game. Bee Winters led Sahara with 45 points at the halftime bell. Gary Harkness scored 27, Ron Bartels 24, Kenny Johnson 22. Rich Aern had 2 for Dales, Bennett Little 17. Sahara next meets Security Mutual.
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Husker Tide winner to get MacArthur Bowl in Miami
The National Football Foundation suspended a ballot award for the MacArthur Bowl until after the Orange Bowl between No 1 Nebraska and No 2 Alabama in Miami. The decision, by Vincent De Paul Draddy and the awards committee, will allow the game to decide the national championship on the field. If tied, Nebraska and Alabama are proclaimed co-champions. Coaches Bob Devaney and Bear Bryant invited to the Hall of Fame awards banquet along with eight players and two coaches newly added to the Hall.
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Hall of Fame
Nebraska mixed bag hunting report by county
State Game Commission notes mixed bag opportunities across Nebraska. Southeast reports pheasants quail ducks and small game. Madison County ducks mallards on Lewis and Clark Lake. Sandhills geese and ducks and frozen waters. Panhandle ducks on Lake Minature and trout in creeks. Archery deer hunting strong. Southwest pheasants ducks and geese at Enders Swanson and surrounding areas.
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Local high school hoops face busy week across area
Your article outlines busy week for local teams with Scotus Central Catholic hosting Aquinas and Grand Island Catholic Lakeview, Vikings at Hooper Logan View then Wayne, plus Columbus Hastings series and other Saturday tests. Overtime games noted as the 1971-72 season opens with scattered matchups and regionals in play.
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Scotus Central Catholic
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Grand Island Catholic
Vikings
Hooper Logan
Albion
Chiefs defeat Forty-Niners in Monday night clash
Kansas City Jets edged the San Francisco 49ers 26 17 as Len Dawson a veteran Purdue Boilermaker out dueled John Brodie. Dawson connected on 16 of 25 passes for 263 yards guiding KC to 422 total yards and a firm grip on the AFC West lead with two games left.
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Columbus High Sophs Edge Scotus 64 57 In Shamrock Gym
Columbus High sophomores overturn Scotus in a near tie game until late, led by J J Brock and John Shade with strong rebounding and scoring. Tom Walters tallies 13. Mike Krumland 11. Peppler and Cor 10 each. Brock leads Scotus with 18. Shadle 16. next game at Norfolk on Dec 14.
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Creighton Bluejays Start Season With Tough Tests
Creighton Bluejays at 20 for the year face early challenges as coach Eddie Sutton oversees a young squad. They open with wins but will test themselves against a tough schedule starting with Brigham Young in Provo, Utah. Nebraska Huskers struggle in non conference play with a 1-3 start after beating Wyoming. guard depth and firepower cited as concerns. Neil Krutmian from Augustana Sioux Falls will contend for guard duties as Nebraska meets stiff competition.
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World Series Attendance Record Set in 1959
Big crowds mark a six game 1959 World Series as 420 784 fans attend Dodgers versus White Sox, setting the all time Series attendance record.
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