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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1973

Page

5

Scotus Central Catholic opens season with 54 43 win over Leigh

Scotus forwards Greg Grubaugh and Kevin Wiel powered a 54 43 season opener victory over Leigh. Grubaugh scored 16 points and Wiel added 12 as Scotus built early leads and held off Leigh in the fourth quarter. Leigh fought back late but could not overcome the turnover plagued third period.

Rich Gaver Greg Grubaugh Kevin Wicin Scotus Central Catholic Leigts Grubaugh Wiehn Parapet Leigh Humphrey Wiel Scotus Eigh Red Schrachet Joe Hoppes Panthers Wich Ken Urban Schroeder

Silver Creek Triumph on Wilcox 89 Point Buzzer Beater

Silver Creek edged Gresham 61 89 as Jerry Wilcox drilled a 20 foot buzzer shot to seal the win. Led by Jones with 28 and Lyndon Van Winkle 12, Gresham was paced by Diers, Pklind with 14 each and Haberman 10. Scoring by quarters shows a tight finish and Silver Creek faces Dev next Friday.

Silver Creek Jerry Wilcox Silver Crees Caperiumph Gresham Jones Ron Cuba Lyndon van Winkle Diers Pklind Haberman Dev Gresham Hiddys Svar Creek Polk

Area footballers feller at NWU

Three Columbus area athletes joined 40 football letter winners for Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. Greg Kluck and Mike Struching along with fresh man Terry Coufal earned letters as NWU finished 43 1. The Panthers faced early rough play while Scotus struggled against Grand Island Central Catholic in a Catholic Conference matchup.

Athleles Columbus Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln Greg Kluck Mike Struching Rising City Ingingxram Tarry Coufal Schuyler

Bowl listings for postseason college games and bowls

The Associated Press lists postseason college football bowl pairings and dates. Key games include the Sugar, Rose, Cotton, Orange, Cotton, Fiesta, Peach, Liberty, Tangerine, Sun, Astro-Bluebonnet, and others with matchups such as Notre Dame vs Alabama in the Sugar Bowl and LSU vs Penn State in the Orange Bowl, plus national semifinals and all-star events scheduled across December and January in venues like New Orleans, Pasadena, Dallas, and Miami.

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Sheila Stone Leads in Columbus Bowl Fix Series

Sheila Stone becomes second woman this season to notch a 606 series at Columbus Bowl in the Robotic League with 173, 180, 213. Karen Pollock top score 225 for the trio. other notable totals include Carolyn Griffith 220 and Dewna Ryba 306. In Progressive League, Gary Muth posts 245 and 203 for a 637, Pizza Hut team totals 2,077, and Vierguix Lumber posts 911 game and 2,595 total. Columbus Donor & Window leads with 931 and 2,659.

Shella Stone Columbus Bowl Karen Pollock Carolyn Griffith Hid Barb Radje Dorothy Hurde Debbin Gates Dewna Ryba Wrances Carlson Lois Conrad Aml Gary Muth Pizza Hut Mel Peterson Gary Badjell Mark Boelicher Les Schul Dave Henke Norris Helthusch Singleton Allen Henke Darrell Mueller Harry Rusche Car Ruba Gordon Essink Bernie Moran Howard Weiser Bunny Hops

Broncos Raiders tilt sparks showdown showdown tilt

The Denver Broncos eye a showdown with the Oakland Raiders after a 42 28 win over San Diego. Washington defeated Dallas as the Cowboys chase a second straight NFC East title with multiple teams squeezing into playoff contention. OJ Simpson led Buffalo past New England 37 13 to boost his yardage record pursuit while Cincinnati beat Cleveland 31 17 and Pittsburgh topped Houston 33 7.

Bruce Lowitt Associated Press Denver Broncos Oakland Washington Redskins Dalla O.J. Simpson John Ralston Denver Raiders Arul San Diego Kansas C Chiefs Charley Johnson Galland Broncos Walls Washington Buffelo Cincnnati Cleveland Pittsburgh New Orleans San Francisco Hiladelphia New York Jets Cowboys Allen Ipm Min Bills Patriots Buffalo Simpson New England Jim Brown Uills Hooukie Joe Ferguson Bob Chandler Tin Poing

Osceola Beats Lakeview In Dual Wrestling Clash

Osceola topped Lakeview 45 to 40 in a Saturday dual as Lakeview’s Dan Inselman set a school record with a 21 3 win over Duane Mengelson. Freshman Caselman impressed for Lakeview with a 21 3 win, while Ted Hilger added a first period victory for Osceola. Local action next hosts Brainard East Butler Tuesday at 7 30.

Osceola Tulllogs Lakeview Viking Dan Inselman Duane Mengelson Caselman Jerry Wanlergh Wadleigh Vikings Ted Hilger Lan Kreis Brainard East Butler Sanmrnaries Dale Runquist Osceola Jeff Padschild Hob Stunquist Hill Howe leRay Augustine Mike McMeekin Merle Runqguist Eugene Goering Dan Ingelman Double Jorrett Dam Krels Dave Watts Don Luschen Chick Lemp Doug Ingelman Jim Gabel Kyle Klug Rich Johnson Kent Frase

Lakers Lose Third Straight After Capitol Bullets Defeat

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their third consecutive game, 110 to 96, as the Capitol Bullets defeated them Sunday night. Elvin Hayes starred with 4 points, 21 rebounds and five blocks while Lakers coach Bayes outlined a plan to attack the basket and draw pressure to create plays for teammates.

Associated Press Los Angeles Lakers Capitol Bullets National Basketball Association Elvin Hayes Mike Riordan Bayes

Cyclones Stand Alone As Only Unbeaten Big Eight Team

Oklahoma State and Colorado sit 2-2 while Iowa State remains the league’s sole undefeated club after a 81-62 win over Bradley. Iowa State faces San Jose State and Drake this week, with standout sophomore Herele Ivy scoring 25. Kansas, Kansas State, and Oklahoma sit at 3-1 amid a slate of Big Eight results and upcoming games.

Kansas City Oklahoma State Colorado Cowboys Texas St. Louis University Towa State Cyclones Bradley San Jose State Drake Kansas Kansas State Oklahoma Arizona State Creighton Omaha Middle Tennessee Nevada Las Vegas Herele Ivy Northern Iowa Jayhawks Dave Taynor Roger Morningstar Hick Suttle Lionel Hollins Arizona Vicory K-State Lary Williams Alvan Adams Sooners Missouri al Gherkard Vero Ye Kevin Fitegerald Nebraska Las Vegas Rod Florence Bulls Scott Wedmart Buffs Missoei Parque San J Jose State Iowa State Iowa Georgia State Shinnens Ab Brigham Young San Diego State Ohio State Mussouri MacMurray

Huskers Struggle in Vanderbilt Invitational Cage Tourney

Nebraska finished last in a four team event in Nashville as Vanderbilt won the tourney by edging Tennessee State 67-66. Nebraska lost to Middle Tennessee State 78-58 after an early 10-4 lead faded, and fouls doomed a late rally.

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Tom Blahak Earns CSU Freshman Letter

Tom Blahak, former Scotus Central Catholic gridder, is awarded a first year letter for the 1973 Colorado State University freshman football team. He stands 6-3 and weighs 200 pounds and played defensive end for the Rainfroste unit, which finished the season with a 226 record.

Tom Blahak Scotus Colorado State University FU. Colina Blahak

Discoverers grapple in season opener at Kearney meet

Columbus High wrestling opened its season with a strong showing at the Kearney Invitational, finishing second behind Grand Island. Three CHS grapplers won matches including Pelcher, Rice, and Wurdinger, with Speicher pinning Lea McDermott of Grand Island in 1 02. Rice won by forfeit over Gary Baldwin, and Wurdinger topped Beatrice’s Bob Guy 7 1. Lindsay Batt and Don Korcek both took second in finals, while Mike Sackell, Dave McNair, and Jim Recek earned third place. Other CHS wrestlers won at least one match, and coach Lanny Neese praised the team’s start. The next meet is at Fremont and then a dual at Ralston.

Columbus High Discoverers Kearney Pelcher Mike Rice Wurdinger Speicher Lea McDermott Grand Island Rice Gary Baldwin Beatrice Bob Guy Jamia Ferguson Bien Manse Hosen Pisorene Jee Hey Ake Fremont Tigers Grapplers I Ralston Pany Chame Kons Kim fieDermott Grand MS Kevin Anderson Mike Lammers Lindsay Bell Ceturvbies Gary Spelchers Columbus Jae Dermott Grand Inland Ion Re Terry Brown Gram Island H Red Holtz Mw Nee Rica Gary Balewie Geatid Inland Doug Wurdigger Colembus Matt Traubough Hastings Don Korcek Doe Mercer Tom Edwards Henry Harmoney

Creighton almost wins cage classic in late rally

Creighton nearly toppled Oklahoma 73 70 in the first annual cage classic as 69 sophomore Alvin Adams led Oklahoma with 13 points and made MVP. Creighton pressed late to cut the gap but could not overcome the early lead. other tourney results include Hastings beating Nebraska Wesleyan 93 76 and Doane placing third with Texas Lutheran 7 70 victory.

Associated Press Creighton Jays Oklahoma Alvin Adams Walt Creighton Mike McCurdy Sooner San Diego Air Force A¢ Allen Bunting Ait University of Nebraska At Omaha Oklahoma State Stillwater Cowboys Kevin Fitzgerald Hastings Seward Nebraska Wesleyan Piainsmen John Strain Doane Texas Lutheran Mario Peart Tigers John Howard

Law bans carrying loaded shotgun in Nebraska on roads

A Nebraska statute makes it unlawful to carry a loaded shotgun in a vehicle on a public road, including shells in the magazine and those in the chamber.

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