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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1972

Page

8

Howells tops Vikings in 69-54 win at Lakeview

Howells defeated Columbus Lakeview 69 to 54 Friday night as a half court press changed a tight 25-26 game early to a 48-38 lead by the third. Jakubowski led Howells with 27 points guiding the Bobcats past the Vikings, while Westmeyer and Steffel added double figures for Lakeview.

Howells Wess Columbus Lakeview Bobcats Jim Morrison Lakeview Viking Artfall Tom Latyens Fong Jim Pile Vikings Fow Larry Jakubowski Frei Westmeyer Dale Steffel Mark Shon Oehirich Billen Bill Wembhoff Jakubowski Lom Ritzdorf Larry Whiting Suhs Wendall Korte Lutyens Red Kalisek Steffel Korte Westmeyer Weinhoff Pillen

Shelby Defeats Rising City In Crossroads Conference Victory

Shelby Huskies built a 22-13 first quarter lead and held on for a 76-52 win over Rising City Terriers. Brian Hopwood scored 28 to pace Shelby, with Robin Perry 16 Manty Gressnicklaus 13 and Randy Peterson 12. Rising City’s Bod Janek had 23 and Dave Straebing 16 as they shot 32 percent, while Shelby hit 42 percent and made 22 free throws. Shelby hosts McCool next.

Shelby Shelby Huskies Vishling ~ Rising Cly Terriers Brian Hopwood Huskies Robin Perry Manty Gressnicklaus Randy Peterson Rising Bod Janek Dave Straebing

McWhorter Named to NAIA All-America Team

Kansas City AP reports Charlie McWhorter of the University of Nebraska at Omaha earned a first team backfield berth on the NAIA All-America squad. Teammate Bill Kozel made the second defensive team while John Green of Doane, Phil Gustafson of Kearney, and Jim Jeffres of Keaney received honorable mention.

Kansas City Charlie McWhorter University of Nebraska At

Humphrey Beats Elgin In Defense Oriented 39-25 Victory

Humphrey triumphed 39-25 over Elgin in a low scoring game as Bob Stuls led Humphrey with 11 points and Dean Bly added 10 for Elgin. Humphrey's defense disrupted visitors' patterns, and two players reached double figures. Next week Humphrey aims for a 31 season record, hosting Petersburg Tuesday and visiting on Thursday. Scoring by quarters: Humphrey 6 10 12 11. Elgin 4 8 10 3.

Humphrey Elgin Bob Stuls Whiners Dean Bly Edge Petersburg

Clarkson trips Holy Family in Mid-State showdown

Clarkson beat Holy Family 72 to 34 in a Mid-State conference game. Lindsay Clarkson stars with 24 points from Steve Navrkal and Jesse Kucera, while Gary Herschenbach leads Holy Family with 18 and Dean Gronenthal adds 15. Clarkson next plays at Newman Grove and then rests for the December 27-28 Howells tournament.

Lindsay Clarkson Steve Navrkal Jesse Kucera Lindsay Holy Family Gary Herschenbach Dean Gronenthal Holy Family Newman Grove Howells

Randolph matmen edge Lakeview in rugged dual

Randolph High stays competitive as Marlin Mohrman wins at 126 and Dave Loseke takes heavyweight in tentative 45-18 win over Lakeview. Lakeview respond with Zavosky and Piehth falls, Bejermann 8-7 decision, Hilger fall, while several Lakeview losses come by falls toPederson Fuchs Lorens Park.

Lakeview High Randolph Vikings Marlin Mohrman Mike Korth Dave Loseke Mike Maser Derall Zavoksky Dick Jasper Randulph Ryan Rudebusch Eugene Goering Randy Gubels Mitch Eline Greg Rudebusch Merle Alswaeger Paul Laberg Don Luschen Rick Korth Grant Grotelischen Phil Fuchs Doug Enselman Laster Laberg Ita Steve Fish Bob Heiermann Lakeview Zavosky Nave Piehth Paul Lundquist Larry Bejermann Gary Jansen Ted Hilger Warren Oger Scott Ernst Roger Pederson Rick Brock Roger Fuchs Lyle Klug Les Lorens Keith Runge Glen Park

Omaha Paul VI Handles Scotus In Tight Friday Bout

Paul VI built a decisive 93 62 lead over Scotus Central Catholic as six hawks reached double figures. Mack Kenny led with strong scoring support from Roland Yost Gary Cap and Dennis Novacek. Scotus trailed early then fell behind, with Jenny and Brock contributing for Omaha, as the Shamrocks were slowed by early fouls.

Gimaks Pal VE Hawks Scotus Central Catholic Mack Kenny Trump Roland Yost Gary Cap Dennis Novacek Pete Negrete Gary Hall Jay Locke Jim Brock Frank Spencers Shamrocks Brock Uke Malmstrom Greg Grubaugh Scotus Jenny Novacek Omahans Paul VE

CHS swimmers set milestone with Northeast win

Columbus High swimmers score 62 33 victory at Uincoit Northeast and sweep the Isyo Rocket duals. Medley relay 1 27 06 for 160 yards led by Taha Wright Jeff Degn Ed Johansen and Brooke Pierson. Freestyle relay won in 42 35 6 with Doug Degn Randy Schaefer Doug Harsh and Jonn Walters. Pierson won the 50 and 10 free. Wright the backstroke. Tom Kluever won diving in first attempt.

Columbus High Uincoit Northeast Isyo Kerestyle Medayy Gauphis Doug Bren Mivaiy Chaefer Nous Wate Pugin Waleorsy

David City edges Schuyler in overtime thriller

David City rallied to force overtime with Schuyler and then won 72 to 49. Dave Moeller scored 20 points to lead David City, with Mark Gruenewald at 19 and Mel Aldrich II adding 12. Schuyler’s John Dufek had 20, Dan Kracl 18, and Jason Trofholz and Gerald McNally 12 each. David City improves to 3-1. Schuyler falls to 1-2.

Schuyler David City Dan Kracl Jason Trofholz Gerald McNally McNally Warriors St. Paul

Lincoln High tops Columbus in close wrestling dual

Lincoln High defeated Columbus Columbus 21 to 33 on Friday in a high school wrestling dual. Notable results include Lindsay Ball securing a sixth straight win with a 4 pin, Dan Halstead defeating Bruce Jones, and Doug Wardinger earning a win by fall. Reserve wins by Fraser, Pahart, and Hull contributed to the Columbus tally.

Columbus Lincoln High Links Lown Dan Halstead Bruce Jones Lindsay Ball Jerry Peterson Doug Wardinger Wert Gary Speicher Dave McNair AL Foltz Lanny Neese Nadrchal Jeff Fraser Kevin Pahhert Fortes Doug Hull Rick Fyfe Varsity Mks Williams Gerry Peterson Gary Spelcher Steve Jans SieNaie al. Folte Dennis Parker Bruce Tame Dern Doug Wurdinger Michant Tate Tian Molstead Ain Tee Alan Lyons Mruce Dénen John Weddle Vetautt Randy Sadeehal Robert Sutcher Mike Janssen

St Edward Beavers Dedicate Gym With Polk Victory

St Edward cagers dedicated their new gym by beating Polk 68-63 in Goldenrod Conference play. The Beavers led 26-16 after one period and 45-29 at halftime, then withstood a second half rally. Doug Baker led St Edward with 18 points, Randy Keehn and Kim Channel each had 14, while Mark Anderson scored 18 for Polk and Layne Hanquist added 12.

ST. Edward St. Edward Cagers Polk Beavers Doug Baker Goldenrod Randy Keehn Kim Channel Mark Anderson Layne Hanquist

Platte Highland meet in Midwest Cage Classic title game

In a night of bracket play at Platte Field House Platte College of Columbus and Highland Kan. won impressively to set up a 9 p.m. championship against each other. Highland beat Bismarck 94 74 while Platte defeated Willmar 102 76. Gilbert led Highland with 20 points before injury.

Platte’ College of Columbus Iighland Kan Platte Field House Willmar Minn Bealtie Platte Highland Gilbert Gene Torezon Fort Osage Roger Williamson Dale Ehwett Joe Sindélar Raiders Roger Brown Terry Nigh Pete Loven Warriors Nebraska Wesleyan Frogh Central Tech John Gerrard Schuyler Mark Ziegenbein Mike Andrews Scott Thompson Rams

Monarchs defeat Aquinas in a close 59 44 setback

The Wahoo Neumann Monarchs beat Aquinas 59 to 44 after leading 14-8 in the first quarter. Lou Mary scored 20 and Bruce Kabza 15 for Neumann while Rich Gillespie 20 and Rick Bellins 10 led Aquinas. Neumann remains on track with upcoming games against Hastings St Cecilia and Howells.

Bavid Daviz Aquinas Wahoo Neumann Monarchs Cavaliers Newman Lou Mary Bruce Kabza Rich Gillespie Rick Bellins Hastings St, Cecilia Howells Aquinas Weo

Nebraska Western tops McCook 90 74 in college basketball

Nebraska Western built a 33 point lead in the West half and coasted to a 90 to 74 victory over McCook. The Cougars rallied late but could not close the gap as Nebraska Western dominated with 58 points before intermission and strong rebounding throughout.

McCook Neb Nebraska Western

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