Vikings, Scotus, Howells face road games this weekend
Weekend basketball schedule notes Vikings host Howells Lakeview, Scotus Central Catholic travel to Omaha Paul VI Columbus plays Millard Saturday Columbus improved to 2 0 after beating Hastings 68 43 Scotus 2 1 Lakeview similar after wins over Hooper Logan View and losses to Wayne Aquinas 3 0 perfect on the season leads Telegre Sport area with win over Grand Island Catholic plus road trips Aquinas plays Wahoo Neumann and Hastings St Cecilia while Genoa Albion drop season openers to Fullerton and Aurora.
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Hooper Logan View
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Silver Greet
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Polk
Norfolk
Platte Lakeview
Dick Allen tops AL in homers RBI and slugging record
Boston AP reports Dick Allen of the Chicago White Sox captures the 972 AL slugging title, leading in homers 37, RBIs 118, and slugging percentage. He joins Carl Yastrzemski as the last players to lead in homers RBI and slugging since 1967, while Carlton Fisk and others also feature in season records and team marks across the American League.
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Dick Allen
Chicago White Sox
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Win Allen
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Oakland
Texas
Minnesota
Bobby Darwin
Carlton Fisk
Red Sox
New York Yankees
Detroit
Cronin
Brooks Robinson
Baltimore
Ke Brinkman
Luis Aparicio
Texas Rangers
Wilbur Wood
White Sox
Namath stars as Jets suffer loss in Oakland
Jets fall to Raiders as Joe Namath throws for 403 yards, ending New York's playoff hopes. Daryle Lamonica adds 202 yards passing. Don Maynard hauls in seven receptions for 131 yards. Hubbard racks up 118 rushing yards. Jets exit 7-0, open AFC playoff path with Raiders heading toward a possible December 23 playoff spot.
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New York Jets
Joe Namath
Jor
Jets
Weeh Ewbank
Namath
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Raiders
John Madden
Daryle Lamonica
Ian
Mary Hubbard
Don Maynard
Nantsth
Shore
Hubbard
Maynard
Naria
Dell
Fittsburgh
Cleveland
Deg
Drake Defeats Creighton 83 to 70 in Iowa Victory
Drake coach Howard Stacey praised his team as on schedule after their fourth win of the season. Drake led early and withstood a Creighton challenge to win 83-70, with a next road game at Iowa State coached by Maury John.
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Drake
Howard Stacey
Stacey
Creighton
Iowa State
The
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Maury John
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Nes Moines
Penguins promote forward Burns to replace injured Pronovost
The Pittsburgh Penguins called up forward Robin Burns from Hershey in the AHL to fill the spot after Jean Pronovost suffered a broken nose and a severe facial gash from a Gilles Marotte shot with almost two hours of suturing required. The injury occurred Saturday night against the Los Angeles Kings.
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Pittsburgie
Pittsburgh Penmying
National Hockey League
Robin Burns
Hershey
AHL
Jean Pronovost
Pronovost
Gilles Marotte
Los Angele Kings
Cloud County Threats Platte Crown In Midwest Cage Classic
Cloud County Community College from Concordia returns for the Midwest Cage Classic, bringing a 14 player roster led by coach Larry Forsythe. The team opens at Platte College Field House against Highland College of Kansas, featuring sophomores Hari Findley and Vernon Bartley and co-captain Ark Sommer, with freshman Tim Schwermer and Mushack among the risks in the rotation.
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Cloud County Thunderbirds
Dennis Krier
Keith Musheck
Larry Chambers
Tim Schwemker
Ari Semmer
Pat Owen
Scott Stale
Mel Baker
Ron Simon
Brito Durbin
Mark Brows
Vernon Bartly
Earl Findley
Cloud County Community College of Concordia
Secorl
Zeconol
Cloud County
Thunderbird
Hari Findley
Vernon Bartley
Bartley
Newton
Kan
Ark Sommer
Topeka
HA Finchery
Burrion
Sommer
Lacey Chambers
Tremphis
Tenn
Top scorers cited at Columbus Bowl
Grace Force led the Columbus Bowl Women’s Classic League with a 221 pace and top series as Marela Stepanek 535, Marlene Louis 525, Sheila Stone 823, Gretchen Arndt 502, Barb Badie 514, Rita Fehr 500, and others posted solid marks. Boys in Pepsi-Cola Junior League saw Pat Force lead with 528 series, Sue Marshall 444, while Florida’s key deer note end with an odd stat about a very small deer.
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Grace Force
Columbus Bowl
Marela Stepanek
Marlene Louis
Sheila Stone
Gretchen Arndt
Barb Badie
Lorelia Gay
Rita Fehr
Bea Pensick
Dart Simpson
Hadley - Craithwait
Gary Muth
Len Smith
Rich Stone
Fred Leonhaw
Oscar Ewerkl
Arlen Sietken
Teen Cox
Darrell Jenssen
Barry Reimers
Jim Becher
Horacek
Pat Force
Sue Marshall
Dodgers
Western Bismarck clash opens Midwest Cage Classic tourney
Iowa Western and Bismarck Junior Colleges meet in the Midwest Cage Classic opener at Platte College Field House Columbus. Iowa Western aims for better shooting after a 100 106 loss to Platte while Bismarck eyes consistency. Key players include Ted Thompson Fred Lovenson Steve Bruning Kenny Berthel Mike Millenberger and coach Walter Slanton guiding the Clarinda Towa squad into a 2 4 record.
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Bismarck
Platte College
Columbus
Clarinda
North Dakota
Iowa Western
Piatte
Grandview
Ted Thompson
Fred Lovenson
Sward
Towa
Steve Bruning
Stanton
Kenny Berthel
Delvar
Inwa
Mike Millenberger
Burlington
Iowe
Walter Slanton
Bruning
Berthel
Blue Jays
Bismarck Q
Cager
Greg Lervin
Paul Bauman
Platte College advances to 4-0 in JUCO loop
Platte College improved to 4-0 in the Nebraska Junior College Athletic Conference with back to back wins over the weekend. The Hsiders defeated Nebraska Western 83 to 74 and followed with a 7-1 dominant win over McCook as the Green and Gold held the league lead at 7-1 while Fairbury and North Platte trailed. The Bombers and Raiders clash soon as Platte hosts Fairbury in a big league game. Rial earlier beat Fairbury 72-68 in the preseason.
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Nebraska Western
Gene Torezan
Fairbury
Rial
Husker gridsters back to work
Nebraska's Cornhuskers began preparations for the Orange Bowl against Notre Dame on New Year's Day despite cold weather. Coach Bob Devaney considers indoor practice, with about 100 players present. Heisman winner Johnny Rodgers and Rich Glover will miss practice as they travel to New York for awards.
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Johnny Rodgers
Rich Glover
New York
Rodgers
Devaney
Jets out of playoffs. Chiefs, Browns eye NFL bids
Jets eliminated by Oakland 24 18, leaving Pittsburgh Cleveland and Oakland active in AFC. Steelers likely central champions with Browns as wild card. NFC still unsettled with Dallas Green Bay leading, West title undecided among San Francisco Atlanta Los Angeles. Dallas hosts West winner. Green Bay meets Washington. Cowboys and Packers secure playoff paths.
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Bruce Lowitt
Associated Press
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Cleveland
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Browns
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San Diego
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Duke
Dallas
Green Bay
Cowboys
Packers
Minnesota
Washington
San Francisco
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Mets
Falcons
Rens
Platte Valley Bowling Leaders Rise At Columbus Bank
The Platte Valley Tournament at Columbus Bowl crowned new leaders in singles and doubles. Don Stewart of Lincoln posted a 661 scratch series including 278, 237 and 166 with 48 handicap pins for a 72 percent total, earning the ABC Century award for a 278. Kurt Bechter of Columbus dropped to second with 706, followed by Werner Siemsglusz of Norfolk with 704 and Ron Broz of Crete at 609. In doubles, Rich Pensick and Orin Stepanek led with 1,372, aided by Pensick’s 219, 236 and 202 and Orin’s 201, 192 and 223. Next were Ron Miller and Tony Dingille at 1,355, with leaders Bill Laschaszky and Denny Phillips, and Hedy Wiese and Gary Cenny also high. First National Bank of Fairbury remains atop standings with 3,078. Kentucky Ketinels Columbus 3,06. Meade-Gold Shenandoah 4,044. Tony Davis of Wakino leads all events with 1,827 scratch. Action continues Saturday and Sunday. journey secretary Wary Carlson notes remaining Saturday times.
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Platte’ Valley
Columbus Bowl
Don Stewart
Lincoln
ABC Century
Kurt Bechter
Columbus
Werner Siemsglusz
Norfolk
Ron Broz
Crete
Ron Miller
Tony Dingille
Bill Laschaszky
Denny
Phillips
Hedy ‘Wiese
Gary Cenny
Lincolln
Jack Valentine
Dick“ Patterson
First National’ Bank of Fairbury
Kentucky
Ketinels
Gerhold Concrete Products
Calummbus
Meade -Gold
Shenandoah
Beaklee
Tony Davis
Otal
Shorty Schroeder
Grand Island
Harald
Harris and Beckewey Lead Huskers Past TCU
In Lincoln Nebraska 62 sophomore guard Harris and sophomore Beckewey started and led Nebraska to a 72 58 win over Texas Christian Harris scored a career high 38 points on 18 field goals while Kent Recheney added 12 points in the Huskers third win against two losses Coach Cipriano praised Harris consistent defense and excellent overall play noting his role as starter and standout in a game where Nebraska faced taller opponents at home
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Neb
APIA
Nebraska
Cornhuskers
Texas Christian
Inior -Lee
Harris
Ine
Cipriano
Herschal Pormer
Detroit
Harold
Cobrun
Marvin
Stewart
Cluck
Ted
Kent Recheney
Tony Tehi
Kansas State Wildcats Rally Past North Texas State in Big Eight Action
Kansas State rebounded from an earlier loss to Tulsa to rout North Texas State 76 to 62. Elsewhere in the Big Eight, Nebraska beat Texas Christian 72 to 59, Colorado defeated Long Beach State 51 to 69, and Oklahoma State edged Baylor 47 to ?.
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Tulsa
Wildcats
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Hagles
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Xavier
Colorado
Long Beach State
Okla
Roma State
Baylor
Carlton Leads National Pitchers In Eight Categories
San Francisco AP Steve Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies topped the National League in eight pitching categories despite the team’s weak record. He posted a 1.98 ERA, 41 starts, 0 complete games, 345 innings, 1,351 batters faced, 310 strikeouts, and led in losses as he finished 15 games unbeaten from June 7 to Aug 17. Tom Seaver was runner up in wins and strikeouts, while Ferguson Jenkins and Bob Gibson shared fast-closing marks in multiple categories.
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San Francisco
Steve Carlton
Philadelphia Phillies
Pope
Inal
Carlton
Cincinnati
Gary Nolan
Thon Sutton
Los Angeles Dodgers
Sutton
Bob Gibson
St. Leuis
Tom Seaver
New York Mets
Seaver
Ferguson Jenking
Chicago Cubs
Jenkins
Gibson
Tlay Carrell
Waste Granger
Wark
Reds
Carroll
Mike Marshall
Montreal
Steve Arlin
San’ Diego
Atul Bave
Clay Kirby
Arjin
Reg Xis
Cleveland
St. Louis
Hekeanders Bart
Hooton
Chicago
Philadelphia
Milt Pappas
Atlanta. Braves
Columbus meets South Sioux in Apollo tourney clash
Columbus edged to top seed by one vote in Apollo Conference tourney standings. Defending champ Millard leads Discoverers third, Beatrice fourth. Three Indians get a first round bye. Coach Jack Johnson’s team opens against South Sioux City on Dec 28 at 9 pm, with Norfolk and Papio/Norfolk victor games following.
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Lorte
Halston
Maroons
Millard
Discoverers
Beatrice
Jack Johnson
South Sioux City
Vapillian Mweets Norfol
Bealiage
Talston
Cihs-Ssc Wines
Norfolk
Milird
Beatrice and Ralston
Gillespie's 31 sparks Aquinas past Bergan
David City Aquinas High School upset Bergan 50 to 46 at Fremont Nergan led by Rich Gillespie with 31 points and 10 rebounds. Bertie Kotera and a sophomore added 19 total as Aquinas used man to man pressure and 51 percent shooting to overcome an early deficit. Dan Munger topped Bergan with 10 points.
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David City
Aquinas High School
Rich Gillespie
Fremont Nergan
Monarch
Ehd
David City Crew
Bertie Kotera
Dale Kerkman
Dan Munger
Bergan
Aquinas
Fafe Retgan
Lenders Shine At Boulevard Lanes In League Bowling
In a Boulevard Lanes meet Craig Brestel paced with 208 and 574 series for the High School League while Sue Paprocki led the girls with Vid and 403. Mary Ann Lehr topped streams with 195 and 583, Alene Thomas 521. First National Bank and Trust posted 2783 team games and 2255 threesomes. Top 20th Century League scores featured 212 by Dneayne and 200 by 1z. Columbus Sign Co followed with 2995.
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Boulevard Lanes
Sue Paprocki
Mary Ann Lehr
Alene Thomas
First National Bank and Trust
Dneayne
Iean
Columbus
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