All American honor for Raider Susan Retzlaff in volleyball
Susan Retzlaff of Platte College earns national recognition as an All American honorable mention. Region IX Player of the Year honors follow strong season averages in serving setting spiking and blocking while Eastern Wyoming and Mesa CC figures appear in post season ratings and team selections.
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Durany Retzlaff
Platte College
Bath
Regina Mlinar
Greeley
Julie Reichmuth
Leigh
Torrington
Wyoming
Susan Retzlaff
Burkett
Mesa Community College of
Mesa
St. Philip's College of
San Antonin
Raiders face taller Metro in home opener clash
Platte College Raiders host Metropolitan Community College Minneapolis in a 7:30 p.m. men’s game after the women’s opener. Coach Rich McGill notes Metro’s speed and small size, with Willie Flowers leading the roster. The squad aims for a taller starting five and a stronger defensive surge against a two game Nebraska swing forthcoming.
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Terry Anderson
Platte College Raiders
Metropolitan Community College of Minneapolis
Raider
Rich McGill
Nebraska
Northeast Tech
Willie Flowers
Minneapolis
Huskers hold 90 minute Memphis practice before Liberty bowl
Nebraska practiced 90 minutes in Memphis as part of daily sessions ahead of the Liberty bowl against North Carolina. Coach Tom Osborne cited early arrival to adjust to the city, work on kicking and passing, and give seniors a positive send off while aiming to improve after the Oklahoma defeat.
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Memphis
Tenn
Nebraska
Munday
North Carolina
Tom Osborne
Cornhuskers
Memphis State
Chapel Hill
N.C
Tom Osheme
Osborne
Tom Davis
Oklahoma
Davis
Combhuskers
Tailhack
M. Hipp
Rick Berns
Fom Sarley
Youth wrestlers honored after Columbus Lincoln Southeast dual
Ten grade school youths were recognized Friday at Columbus High for athletic achievement in last spring’s youth program. Winners judged by senior and junior high coaches include Paul Finley, Todd Dreifurst, and others across West Park, St. Anthony, Emerson and North Park. About 350 participated. awards reflect aggressiveness, knowledge, technique, and attitude.
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Columbus High
Paul Finley
West Park
Todd Dreifurst
St. Anthony
Roger Fredrick
Emerson
Marc Finley
Mike Kudron
Doe Justice
North Park
Jeff Podrosa
Brad Schiedegger
Mike Jenny
Lost Creek
Jim Petersen
Millionaire Davis buys Oakland A's to move to Denver
Denver welcomes a new baseball era as Marvin Davis, owner of an oil empire, buys the Oakland A's for about 12.6 million dollars with plans to relocate to Denver and field a pennant contender. Finley sells amid health issues while league officials caution on lease and move logistics.
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Denver
UPI
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Gakland A’s
Davis
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Fitley
Finley
Chicago
Tim
Howie Kyl
Kuhn
New York City
Oakland
Norfolk tops state ratings in 1977 78 wrestling season
Norfolk High School leads the first state wrestling ratings with eight individual placements. Rod Huber is the top 148-pounder, followed by Steve Welsh 126, Todd Kahl 132, and Dan Bonge 145 in second. Heavyweight Mark Schwede sits third, with Mitchell 105, Relville 112, and Fuehrer 129 ranked sixth. Multiple teams and other wrestlers from Omaha Tech, Columbus Discoverers, Albion, David City, and Lincoln area schools appear in the standings.
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Steve Welsh
Todd Kahl
Dan Bonge
Panthers
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Steff Mitchell
Kirk Relville
Tim Fuehrer
Grand Island Senior High
Rod Shada
Omaha Tech
Omaha Somic
Columbus Discoverers
CHS
Scott Laseke
Kearney
Huber
Kirk McAndrew
John Shearer
Quintra Northwest
Mike Sorting
Omaha Westside
Brent Arment
McAndrew
Doug Rice
Randy Griffith
Griffith
Lincoln Southeist
Dan Kilgore
Kilgore
Columbus
Albion Cardinals
Kim Richman
Urapplers
Larry Nissen
Paul Atavoud
Dave Fitadgerald
David City
Nebraska School Activities Association
Vikings Face Howells In Tough Friday Away Test
Lakeview Vikings aim to rebound with a quick start against defending Class C champ Howells on the road after a 74 60 win over Wayne. Coach Bob Hopp notes Howells’ home-court edge and the Cats’ aggressive boards, zone defenses, and outside shooting as key factors.
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Howells
Vikings
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Stanton
West Point
Robcats
Lakeview
Bob Hopp
Medisan
Hopp
Bobcat
Jim Morrison
Mopp
Ryan
Tom Bock
Bock
Larry Wetgen
Buck
Dwayne Groteluschen
Mike Frerson
Tim Mueller
Rowells
Denver Eyes Big League City Status With Baseball Move
The city plans a pro athletic program expansion after acquiring the Oakland A's franchise and attracting strong crowds. Warren Powers returns to the Big Eight as Missouri hires him from Washington State, paying $55,000 to WSU and a $35,000 yearly salary on a three year deal.
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Washington State
WSU
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Warren
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