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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1977

Page

5

Platte College falls short in season opener against McCook

Platte College women’s basketball led late but McCook pulled off a 46-43 victory at McCook. Platte’s 14 second remaining lead vanished as Julie McBee scored to put the Indians ahead. Raiders failed to convert an ensuing out of bounds play and final pass with :02 left. Coach Burkett praised improvements from Schroeder and freshmen Schmitt and Susan Ratzlaff while noting post movement issues. Next game is Friday at Southeast Community College in Fairbury at 7:30 p.m.

Platte College McCook Udian Gals Raiders Platte McConk Julie McBee Indians Marge Burkett Ann Hamiing Hackett Burkett Nebraska Commounity College Athletic Conference Schroeder Schmitt Susan Ratziaff Indiana Fairbury Southeast Community College

Tar Heels meet Huskers in Liberty Bowl clash

Freshman tailback Famous Amas't Lawrence leads Nebraska as their top ball carrier with 1,211 net yards on 194 carries and six touchdowns. North Carolina, 1 0 in conference, boasted strong defense allowing only 81 points in 21 games, with receivers Brooks Williams and others catching 79 passes for 1 146 yards while opponents totaled 97 for 1 197.

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Scotus Central Catholic hits the road to face Grand Island Central Catholic

Scotus Central Catholic travel to Third City to play Grand Island Central Catholic after a 61 41 loss to Boys Town. Coach Frank Spencers urges better poise and rebounding as ICC relies on a balanced lineup and guard play to challenge the Crusaders.

Scotus Central Catholic Grand Island Central Catholic ICC David City Aquings Timse Scotus Frank Spencers Boys Town Spencer Cowboys Shamrocks Crusaders John Helmann GICC Spencers Hansen Doug Zastrow Aquinas Spencek Fred Northup Central Catholic Tim Hroza Mike Cielocha Jeff Mable Heimann Bill van Lent

Cards and White Sox swap minor league pitchers

In St Louis, the Cardinals and Chicago White Sox completed a swap of minor league right handed pitchers Stan Butkus and Jim Otten on Wednesday.

ST. Louis UPI Stan Butkus Jim Otten St. Louis Cardinals Chicago White Sox

Platte College powers to road win over McCook in NCCAC clash

Platte College routs McCook Community College 99 to 52 on the road. Freshman Steve Heimann sparked the Raiders with 19 points as Platte used a 32-24 first half edge and a late delay game to throttle McCook. Coach Rich McGill praised the performance and noted the win boosts their NCCAC standing as they prepare for a home game with Nebraska Western and a nonconference tilt with Metro State. The Raiders improved to 2-1 in NCCAC play and 24 overall.

Platte College McCook Community College McCook Rich McGill Raiders Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference Platte Steve Heimann Hermann McGill Barton County Jarry Davis Scot Keagle Tony Bolle Joel Bender Indians Din Owens Terry Schofield Nebraska York College Metro State

CHS boys face East Big opponents in weekend road trip

Columbus High basketball led by Larry Rathe travels to Norfolk on Friday and hosts Hastings on Saturday. Norfolk features Sahl and Kruse, while Hastings under new coach Rainforth returns four starters with Lowe and Finley. Rathe praises experience and depth as CHS aims to rebound after a 1-1 start.

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