Three Huskers Named AP All America Team 1972
Nebraska places three on the AP All America squad for 1972 with Greg Pruitt John A Ullnagel Otis Armstrong Woodrow Green Rich Glover Jerry Sisemore Tom Bradyney Wille Harper as among the honorees. Southern Cal claims top representation with Nichaurd Wood Nodgers and John Hicks from Ohio State also noted. other stars include Greg Marx Notre Dame Tandy Gradishar Ohio State and Calvin Jones Washington.
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New York
Southern California
Threeebraska
Tleisman
Johmngis
Associated Press
Oklahoma
Greg Pruitt
John Uufnagel
Penstate
Otis Armstrong
Purdue
Woodrow Green
Arizona State
Rich Glover
Nebraska
Mneman
Jerry Sisemore
Tex
Tom Bradyney
Wille Harper
Southern
Cal
Fight
Charles
Lhebacker
Nichaurd Wood
Harper
John Montiah
Alabama
Robert Popelka
Southern Methodist
Brad van Pelt
Michigan State
John ‘Hicks
Ohio
Ron Rusnak
North
Carolina
Roger Goree
Baylor
Greg Marx
Notre Dame
Derland Moore
Tandy Gradishar
Ohio State
John Skorupan
Penn State
Calvin Jones
Washington
Wood
Trojans
Tony Esposito tallies first 1972 shutout for Hawks win over Los Angeles
Tony Esposito and Chicago win 6-0 over Los Angeles to claim first shutout of the season and move atop the West. Dozens of notes follow on NHL and NCAA records, including Canadi ans East lead, Rangers’ loss to Buffalo, and college achievements by Redgers and Hufnagel.
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Associated Press
Tony Esposito
Chicago Black Hawk
Esposito
Hawks
Chicago
Los Angeles
Montreal
Minnesota
Canadiens
New York
Rangers
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
California
World Hockey Association
New England
Winnipeg
Nebraska defender Joe Blahak earns second team All-American
Joe Blahak of Nebraska is named to the second team All-American defense by both AP and UPI. The senior cornerback from Columbus starred for three seasons, earning third straight Orange Bowl trips. Daryl White also listed on third team. Blahak is the son of Sherman and Mrs. Blahak.
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Associated Press
United Press International
Joe Blahak
Nebraska
Umit
Columbus
Johuny
Rodgers
Scotus Threesport
Miami
Fla
Daryl White
Travelers barter for gas in Nebraska service complex
Roger Freeman operates the Conoco at the I-80 Grand Island interchange. He recalls trips by young travelers who traded or abandoned vehicles when repair costs or gas ran out. A 1963 Rambler from Massachusetts to California was left after a $28 repair bill could not be met, with a plan to send the title later. Freeman notes other abandonments and various trades for fuel, including clothes and stereo decks.
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Roger Freeman
Conoco
Grand Island
Massachusetts
California
Freeman
Platte
Nebraska
Ogallala Strip
Department of Roads
South Platte River
North Platte River
Cozad
Game Commission
Richard Regler
Hampton
Platte College Midwest Cage Classic opens with breakfast event
A Dec 15 7:30 a.m. breakfast at Elks Country Club launches the second annual Platte College Midwest Cage Classic. Tickets are 2 for breakfast via local offices, with no at-door sales. Dec 14 noon deadline. Participating teams include Highland Kan Cloud County Concordia Kat Bismoareh N C Towa Western Clarinda Towa Willmar Nebraska Wesleyan Lincoln and Central Nebraska Tech Hastings. Four games run Dec 18 15 and 16 at Platte Field House.
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Platta College
Tom Deyke Named to Academic All Conference Team
Columbus player Tom Deyke earned first team Academic All Conference honors in both the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains as a junior offensive guard and defensive lineman. He posted a 3.31 grade average for the season.
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Tom. Deyke
Columbus
Rocky Mountain
Great Plains
Augustana names Bryce Rosche co captain of wrestling
Bryce Rosche of Columbus has been named co captain for Augustana College wrestling. A Seward Concordian High School graduate, he is a junior at the Sioux Falls school and competes in the 80 pound class.
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Columbus
Augustana College
Rosche
Seward Concordian High School
Sioux Falls
Fle
Kings stumble as 78ers climb in NBA divisional play
The Apalla 1ers head for the moon while the Philadelphia ers eye third in the Atlantic Division. The Jbers trail the Buffalo Braves by 27 games, following Wednesday’s 122127 win over the Kings, their third win in 27 starts. Baltimore crushed Portland 195-102 as Phil Chenier set a club scoring mark with 59 points. Seattle beat Milwaukee 15-91 and Detroit defeated Phoenix 114-305.
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Apalla
Philadelphia
Ers
National Basketal Association
Jbers
Buffalo Braves
Marit
Kansas City-Omaha Kings
Baltimore
Portland
Phil Chenier
Seattle
Milwaukee
Detroit
Phoenix
Oilers coach rules out Rodgers first pick
Houston Oilers coach Bill Peterson says Nebraska's Johnny Rodgers and Heisman nominees Greg Pruitt and Rich Glover won t be first round picks in the 1973 NFL draft. Peterson notes Rodgers size and fit for early impact, with Oilers focused on immediate contributors for a struggling 1 11 club.
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Houston
Nebraska
Johnny Rodgers
Houston Oilers
Greg Pruitt
Oklahoma
Rich Glover
Bill Peterson
Rodgers
Peterson
Sshose Oilers
Oilers
Persons
Glover
Cornhuskers
College Basketball Scores From Wednesday Night Action
East pairings saw LaSalle edge Bicayne 69 67 Amherst beat Trinity 83 73 and Massachusetts prevailed 80 59. Oregon State down Temple 56 50 Villanova slimly defeated Niagara 62 07 Chad Cross basketball from across the nation includes Navy over Baltimore 45 Lafayette 72 Gettysburg 54 Virginia 85 Lehigh 69 SW Louisiana 111 Pan American 77 and Louisiana Tech 8. Wisconsin state results headline a flurry of games with Drake 83 Butler 68 Purdue 73, Oral Roberts 95, Akron 68. Southwest Illinois State 81 Arkansas 67 and Oklahoma State Northern Arizona 75 provide late details with many mismatched names and numbers across the board.
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Associated Press
LaSalle
Bicayne
Amherst
Trinity
Peon
Tite Chatel
Massachusetts
St Ate
Slem's
Oregon State
Temple
Agiolente
Renssalear Moly
Villanova
Niagara
Moly Cross
Connecticut
South Navy
Baltimore
Lafayette
Gettysburg
Virginia
Virginia Military
Top scores at Columbus Bowl and local leagues
Verona Schoepf rolled 219 and LaVonne Vettor 243 while Coffee Cup League pace set by 41 series by Mary Taylor. Verona Schoepf finished 605 total. Perks posted 1,433 team score. In League of Jewels Sharoneesacker and Dorothy Hurd led with 576 and 530 totals. Ben Pensick 525, Fran Carlson 510. Zircons posted 675 high game and 1,833 series. Rich Korte 29 game and 575 three-game set. Ray Mickek and others posted 200s to 219. Lark Bar 44 game high, Micek Construction 2,623 series. Royal Motel and Grand Ole Auction tied early. Royal won final game by pins.
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Verona Schoepf Bedwick
Mary Taylor
LaVonne Vettor
Verona Schoep
Perks
Baeant Flying Saucers
League of Jewels
Sharoneesacker
Il Singleton
Dorothy Hurd
Jean Amower
Ann Puckettt
Ben Pensick
Sharon Heesacker
Dorothy Simpson
Fran Carlson
Zircons
Gerncis
Gilbert
Jim Lange
Creighton Anderson
Jim Irvin
Lonnie Karel
Lark Bar
Anl Micek Construction
Royal Motel
Grand Ole Auction
Royal
Schultz barred from Nebraska Cup Matches in Lincoln
The Nebraska Amateur Golf Association board will not invite Rick Schultz to participate in the second annual Nebraska Cup Matches at Lincoln Country Club on May 23. Schultz, a University of Nebraska golfer, is cited for temperamental behavior. he may join other journeys. The Cup matches feature seeded state amateurs against professionals from the Nebraska PGA.
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Omaha
Neh
Nebraska Amateur Galf Association
Rick Schultz
Galf
Schultz
Lincoln Country Club
University of Nebraska
Nebraska Professional Golfers’ Association
Arnberger Cashes 280 in Centennial Bowling Strikes
Bob Arnberger rolled a 280 game and 714 series at Boulevard Lanes in the Centennial League. His 240 was season high in the Columbus Men’s Bowling Association as he pursued a 279 and a $100 prize on the final ball. Multiple teammates and rivals posted solid scores across leagues with Boulevard Pro Shop and Deana’s Diner noted in team honors.
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Bob Armberger
Centennial League
Boulevard Lanes
Bob
Columbus Men’s Bowling Association
Arnberger
Deano
Rob
Harold Krumland
John Jacobitz
Joe Kartik
Russ Burmond
Dennis Kudron
Larcey Harrington
Loren Weljon
Jon Swanson
Floyd Arnsmith
Paul Krattschall
Denny van Winkle
Jerry Krocker
Stan Golfschall
Harold Siebler
Harold Brockman
Doug Kromland
Jerry Haogge
Wrank Bock
Boulevard Pro Shop
Aml Deana's
Arlen Lahrs
Singleton
Randy Krumland
Leon Miller
Bill Schuele
Steve Reichmuth
Verona Schoept
Pin Butchers
George Davidshofer
Keglers
Sue Fag
Vinny Lasche
Jim Sackett
Ellywice
Barb Kuta
Newman Grove FFA teams take second and fourth in crops judging
Newman Grove FFA members took second and fourth in the district crops judging contest held in Grand Island. The second place team scored 1,255 points with Terry Stone Kevin Lundeen and Ted Kaufman. the fourth place team included Greg Johnson Phillip Olson and Robert Steensnes. Individual results saw Newman Grove’s Lee Hanson finish fourth and Terry Stone fifth. Henderson led with 1,398 points and Eugene Fhleszen of Ten was top individual judge.
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Newman Grove
Future Farmers of America
Grand Island
Terry Stone
Kevin Lundeen
Ted Kaufman
Greg Johnson
Phillip Olson
Robert Steensnes
Dean Wissenburg
Henderson
Eugene Fhleszen
Lee Hanson
Lakeview Vikings face bigger foes on two road games
Lakeview travels to Logan View on Friday and Wayne on Saturday for back to back games. Jed Wessmeyer led last week's 69 59 win over Osceple with 26 points while Tom Lutyens and Bill Wermhoff provided key support. Coach Whiting cautions size will challenge the squad as they seek a stronger season start.
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Lakeview Vikings
Logan View
Wayne
Lakeview
Osceple
Larry Whiting
Whiting
Jed Wessmeyer
Waimeyer
Tom Lutyens
Bill Wermhoff
Viking
Mocties Ee
Nb Wachal
Westmeyer
Tim Pillen
Roper Goedeken
Legal View
Humphrey Wins Second Cage Game In Season
Humphrey High Bulldogs beat Battle Creek 67 to 54 Tuesday night to secure a second early season victory. Coach Charles Farber’s team broke a 16-all first quarter tie, led 25-16 at halftime, with Bob Siuts contributing 10 points and Kevin Brand 17. Ron Slutsi also scored. Battle Creek was led by Calvin Stolle with 17, Bob Kropp four, and Bill Hughes 10. Humphrey aims for a third win at Snyder Friday.
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Humphrey—Humphey
Battle Creek
Charles Farber
Bulldogs
Seau
Bob Siuts
Kevin Brand
Ron Slutsi
Calvin Stolle
Bob Kropp
Bill Hughes
Humphrey
Snyder
Mimphrey
Fit
Sahara Lounge dominates opening Pioneer League game
Sahara Lounge stunned Behlens with a 71 point second half to win 1069 in a Columbus Junior High matchup. The game was tied 48 all at halftime as Gary Harkness scored 25 and Don Culebra added 12 for Sahara. Behlens' Randy Peterson and Tony Zabana each poured in 17. Sahara faces David City next Wednesday at 0:15 PM.
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Sahara Lounge
Dows Hehlens
Columbus Junior High Schow
A UP
Double T Bar
Sahara
Gary Harkness
Don Culebra
Randy Peterson
Tony Zabana
Behrens
David City
Pao
Columbus Highs Opens East Big Ten Battle at Hastings
Columbus High caps off a strong opener with an 84 to 7 victory over Ralston as they head to Hastings for the East Big Ten opener. Coach Jack Johnson relies on depth with Potter and McWilliams leading a young Discoverers squad in a tough road test.
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Columbus High Cagsrs
Ralston
Discoverers
Jack Johnson
Battie
Hastings
Maroons
Johnson
Columbus
Cage
Paul Potter
Steve McWilliams
Potter
McWillias As
Jon Wagner
Wagner
Larry Catlau
Atde
Dana Hellbusch
Scott Trathalz
McWilliams
Alve
Tigers
Double overtime opens Prep basketball season with win
Prep league opener ends in double overtime as Ronnie Sutton nets 12 for the victors. Jayhawker scoring features Luke Lemkehilt 9 and Ken Dikenson 7, while other league results include Saints 19 and Raiders 14 with multiple players contributing.
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Jayhawkers
Columbus Family
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