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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1972

Page

6

Raiders overpower Wesleyan in Midwest Cage Classic rout

Platte College Raiders crushed Nebraska Wesleyan University Freshmen 140 to 40 in the Midwest Cage Classic. Greg West led scoring with 18 points. Willmar, Cloud County, Highland, and Central Tech results noted as Thursday setup for Friday’s games.

Jawa Western Cloud County Setdher Tech Wesleyan Marck Highland iMmar Platte Bismarck Willmar Central Tech Wesleyan Frosh Plate College Raiders Nebraska Wesleyan University Raiders Wesleyan Plainsmen Wesleyan Finth Mack Bill Bliefernich Geneva Torczon Bllefernich Greg West Omaha Joe Sindelar Howells Fiuider Gene Torezon West Jack Wesolawski Elghorn Frank Urower Willmar i Wesley Masia Bineker Lotlman Ke Enhoue Adress Whatle

Something old and new in ABA competition

Veterans Ron Boone 26 points and Zelmo Beaty 23 led Utah to a 1497 victory over the Memphis Tams. Rookie Do Busse scored a career high 18 points with six assists as Indiana Pacers beat San Diego 111-104. Julius Keye set an ABA block record with 12 in Denver 103-98 over Virginia Squires. James Silas Jr. led Dallas in a 121-103 win over Kentucky Colonels. Bob Scheinfeld named Mets GM after Detroit Tigers stint.

Bysthe Associated Press American Basketball Association Ron Boone Zelmo Iy Utah Memphis Tams Do Buse Indiana Pacers San Diego Corrquistadors Julius Keye Denver Rockets Virginia Squires Sylis Erving James Silas Iiip Dallas Chanarrasso Kentucky Colonels

Brown wins Bert Bell Award as top NFL player

Larry Brown, Washington Redskins running back, is named Thursday’s Bert Bell Award winner by the Maxwell Club of Philadelphia. He becomes the third NFL back to surpass 4,000 total yards in four seasons, with other finalists listed as Harris Kilmer and Morrall. Brown praises his boyhood idols and vows to push for more in coming years.

Philadelphia Larry Brown National Football League Brown Washington Stedskins Bert Bell Maxwell Club John Unitas Norm ¥ van Vrocklin Paul Lorming Brad van Pelt Michigan State van Pelk Maxwell Serectiog van Pelt Johnnny Rendgers Nebraska Oklahoma Greg Pruitt Alabama Terry Davis Rich Glover Penn State John Hulnagel Maxswell NFL Jim Brown Cookie Gilchrist Green Bay John Francas Harris Washington Billy Kilmer Earl Morrall Miami Dolphins Kelly

Junior High grapplers open with wins over Hastings

The Columbus iniot High wrestling team opened Great Plains Conference action with two wins over Hastings. The eighth grade squad defeated Hastings 31 to 21, while the freshmen team posted six falls in a 54 to 18 win.

Columbus Iniot High Hastings Great Plains Hastings Frosh Graig Marsl Shane Bade Rudy Gur Rusty Poppe Dave Cernstein Jay Weeealer Tim Nye Jenny Richman Dennis Grape Ric Wilder Dave Hughes Dave Pellerson Phil Muller Larry Johnson Greg Carr Don Henke Jim Miller Jim Sackett Byron Taylor Jim Ferguson Les Bryd Dave Myers Roger Meisler Mike’ Glur Doug Rasmussen Mike Quinn Ken Foster Tim Torczon Hic Poppe Darcy Wil Dennis Generet Perink Wayne Wong George Rambour Rich Golus Tim Channer Dennis Zarek Colman Bieber Beatrice

Bowling sets high scores across multiple leagues

Darrell Janssen rolled 255 244 213 for a 712 series at Columbus Bowl the second 700 this season Monroe Grain led with 932 game and 2613 series Other 200 games listed incl Mike Mueller Aglen Lahrs Darrall Mohlman Ted Saalfeld Yogi Oten Frank Toufar led Pawnee with 244 and 622 Joe Karnick 225 610 Beerbohm 222 John Larrington 222 Rudy Gallo 224 Chris Kamenske 201 Milt Baumgart 200 Dan Boss 202 Bernie Moran 218 Leon Miller 200 Jim Wieser in Thursday Matinee League Jo Gorsett 211 Charlotte Weisser 549 high series Bunny Haps 689 team high Polkas 1961 series Jenny Anderson 200 Sal series Gorsett Ali Sherry Thomsen 210 511 Jeanette Ryba 504 Lilyan Martensen 28 Jeanine Larsen 522

Darrel Janssen Columbus Jo Gorsett Charlotte Weisser Bunny Haps Polkas Jenny Anderson Gorsett Ali Sherry Thomsen Jeanette Ryba Lilyan Martensen Jeanine Larsen

Peters Leads Major League Bowling Pace at Boulevard Lanes

Don Peters racked up a HS game and 575 series to pace Major League at Boulevard Lanes. Cuddy Hardware posted a 69 pace and Ski Lounge totaled 2577 for the evening while Joe Schuele, Don Meysenburg, Dale Guddeford, Frank Rockey, Roy From and Dan Sernin posted several 200s. Rita Fuhr led Dales Ladies with 198 and 403 as the Niners won 767 and 2108. Edna Loseke and Edna Ehlers shared games at 165 and Edna Loseke added a 464 series. Lucy Ehlers converted the 6-7-10 twice.

Don Peters Boulevard Lanes Eams Cuddy Hardware Joe Schuele Don Meysenburg Dale Guddeford Frank Rockey Roy Dan Sernin Rita Fuhr Niners Julius Hollman Ed Trofhalz Edna Loseke Eucy Ehlers Edna Laseke Lucy Ehlers

Bruins storm to four goal burst in win over Rangers

Boston Bruins fire 55 shots on Gilles Villemure in a four goal second period, rallying to a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers. Mike Walton Wayne Cashman and Fred O’Donnell produce the scoring surge as Boston moves to second place behind the Rangers in the NHL East. Villemure stops 22 shots in period one but the Bruins take control late in the middle frame.

Boston Boston Bruins New ‘York Rangers New York Gilles Villemure O.K. Corral Bruins Boston Calder Rangers Seaon Tom Johnson Gene Carr A.ag-Footer Hedlie Ed Johnston Villemure Bruing Mike Walton Wayne Cashman Cookie Fred O'Donnell Sistal Philadelpha Flyers Bt. Louis Blues World Hockey Association Minnesota Fighting Saints Chicago Cougars New York Raiders Ottawa Nationals New England Whalers Los Angeles Sharks Bill Clement Philadelphia Clement St. Louis Jacques Caron Bill Flett Mike McMahon Minmasola Chicago McMahon Saints Bob Jowls Ottawa Gran Bardley Raiders Ward New England Los Angeles Sharks

Aaron Aaron Aaron Holds Eight National League Records

National League statistics show Hank Aaron extends eight NL records including most total bases 6172 and most RBIs 2037. Aaron adds 14 seasons with 20 or more homers and 107 sacrifice flies, plus 270 intentional walks. He surpasses Mays on lifetime total bases and ties several long-standing marks across hits and strikeouts.

San Francisco Viks Babe Ruth Aaron Billy Williams Chicago Willie Stargell Pittsburgh Johnny Bench Cincinnati Wille Mays New York Mets Willie McCovey Gil Hodges Brooklyn Mays Tris Speaker Cleveland Gray Eagle Jor Tites Dime Eddie Mathews Milwaukee Stargell Dick Allen Los Angeles Joe Morgai Lee May Louson Ron Hunt Montreal Minnie Minaso Chiscago White Sox Marty Perez Aflana Rick Monday

Clarkson rally secures 1849 victory over Humphrey St. Francis

In a Mid-State Conference game Clarkson overcame an early hole with a strong final quarter. D Waite scored 21 points and D Keseh 16 while Jesse Kucera 17 Cort Siik 16 and Chuck Roggenstein 10 contributed. Clarkson finished 12 18 12 16 to Humphrey St. Francis 16 14 15 4. The Braves opened with Eddie Mathews as manager replacing Lumen Varris.

Columbus Tim Williams Oroaha Steve Wlaherty St. Edward Sindelar Harvey Fantroy Roger Brown Brad McArdie Highep Pink Oman Wesleyan Plainsmen Mike Andrews Millard Platte College Willmar State College Minnesota Tipatt Bismarck N.J Mystics Calvin Redding Pratte Inkster Mich Art Blackwell Soulfivestern Iowa Lackwell Dave Barton Mike Stoy Dave Clark Bruce Meland Kan Weston Fred Lorrensen Mike Miltenberger Clarkson Humphrey St. Francis D. Waite D. Keseh Jesse Kucera Cort Siik Chuck Roggenstein St. Francis

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