Scotus Girls Open First Basketball Season Hosting Leigh
Scotus Central Catholic begins girls basketball under coach Jon Wrage in his first year at the school. Thirty three players make the team with ten juniors ten freshmen and twelve others. The junior varsity contest starts at 6 30 p m tonight.
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Phillies sign Hebner to bolster first base for 1970
The Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent Richie Hebner to play first base after shifting him from third. Team officials said the left handed power hitter will fill the vacancy created by Dave Cash’s departure to Montreal. Terms of the multiyear deal were not disclosed.
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Columbus High dominates Kearney High Invitational with seven champions
The Kearney Hub lauds Columbus High for winning the Kearney High Wrestling Invitational for a third straight year. Columbus crowned seven champions, including a correction noting Randy Griffith won at 185 pounds though mislisted as from North Platte. Also mentions sharp sophomores and the “rich get richer” dynamic as Columbus faced Kearney in the finals. Separately, Lincoln reports brisk ticket sales for Nebraska Texas Tech Bluebonnet Bowl with about 7,000 requests for the December 31 game in Houston. Nebraska allotted 8,000 tickets and students receive 20 percent. Hawaii-bound Husker fans return today and Wednesday ahead of the clash.
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Golf Digest Most Improved Honors For Columbus Club Pair
Denise Thomsen and Wayne Barber were named most improved golfers of the year at Elks County Club in Columbus. Pro Bill Fox presented them with personalized certificates from Golf Digest magazine, which originated the awards in 1956 to honor players with the largest handicap improvements.
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Sackett and Oliverius Take Third at UNO Invitational
Former Columbus High wrestler Jim Sackett placed third in the 126 pound class at the University of Nebraska Omaha Invitational. He defeated Jack Harrison 9-3 as UNO finished third behind Central Missouri and South Dakota. Maverick Dan Oliverius, Albion, also took third with an 8-0 win over Lachlan Muir in the 134 pound division.
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Weeklong high school sports schedule highlights
A compact week shows Girls Basketball Leigh at Scotus and Lakeview 9th at Columbus Tuesday. Wrestling Lakeview at East Butler and Barr at Columbus 9th follow with swimming Columbus at Fremont. Friday features Platte at North Platte, Grand Island CC at Scotus, and Ralston pairings. Saturday lists Platte at Nebraska Western, Lakeview at Wayne, Columbus at Hastings and Beatrice. Monday December 13 adds Lakeview at Leigh and Columbus Sophs at Grand Island.
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Scotus IVs Beat Columbus Sophs 57 46 Behind Prososki
Scotus junior varsity defeated Columbus Senior High sophomores 57 to 46 at the Ever Gym as John Prososki scored 24 points on 8 field goals and 8 free throws. Scotus led 41 to 29 on the boards with Tim Tinius grabbing 8 rebounds and 16 offensive rebounds hurting Columbus.
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Lakeview Viqueens Top Bergan 55 37 in Monday Clash
After a tight first quarter the Lakeview Viqueens pulled away to a 55 37 victory over Fremont Bergan Monday night. Susie Dedrickson fouled out early in the game as Brenda Janssen sparked the Viqueens scoring surge in the second quarter.
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Viqueens Hold On In District Showdown With Bergan
Lakeview girls beat Fremont Bergan 54 to 52 as Janssen led with 25 points and 18 rebounds. Bergan's Terri Mahlberry scored 12, Joan Behlen had 32 for Fremont Bergan reserves, while Miyoshi criticized early fouls and defense but praised the bench and offense. The Viqueens improve to 2-0 and next face Columbus.
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Bryan gymnast ruled ineligible for state bid
Nebraska high school officials tentatively barred Renee Reisdorff 15 of Omaha Bryan from winter competition citing an NSAA rule against outside events during the season. Reisdorff competed Nov 13 in Springfield Missouri five days after practice began. Bryan may appeal. parents consider court action. eligibility could affect state title hopes.
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Michigan Leads UPI Coaches Poll And Top Teams
Michigan tops the United Press International coaches poll after games through Saturday December 4 with 22 first place votes and 368 points. Marquette is second with 16 first place votes and 308 points, followed by UCLA, Nevada Las Vegas, Kentucky, and Alabama in the top six.
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Norton Bobick sign to fight at Madison Square Garden
Ken Norton and Duane Bobick signed to meet in a 12 round heavyweight elimination bout at Madison Square Garden early next year. The matchup pits Norton against Bobick in a high level title hopeful clash in New York.
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Palmer Ryan and Fidrych Named AL Pitching Stars of 1976
Jim Palmer of the Baltimore Orioles, rookie Mark Fidrych of the Detroit Tigers, and Nolan Ryan of the California Angels were named the American League pitching stars of 1976 by official statistics.
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Pheasant Shortage Sparks Debate On Crowding Hunters
In a Sunday column Lee Rupp discusses a poor pheasant season and debunks common theories. He argues predators like raccoons and coyotes have little impact, notes no hens open season, and questions whether hunting pressure reduces birds, predicting no quick rebound.
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