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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1976

Page

9

Scotus Shamrocks Face Omaha Paul VI In Nebraska Debut

Scotus Shamrocks seek their third straight win as they travel to Omaha Paul VI in the first Nebraska Centennial Conference game of the year. Wally Smolinski 55 guards the Hawks and Joe Cherek 63 adds post presence as Paul VI uses a mixed zone and man defense.

Columbus Scotus Shamrocks Omaha Paul VI Lincoln Northeast CHS Grand Island Columbus High Cagers Lakeview Basketball Lakeview Wrestlers Scotus Paul VI Omaha Frank Spencers Shamrocks Nebraska

Columbus and Grand Island wrestle in East Big 10 showdown

Columbus prepares for a home dual with Grand Island as both teams seek key wins in a tight East Big 10 race. Columbus sits second in Class A while Grand Island, 4th, has been without Rick Hotz with a pulled sternum. Top Columbus wrestlers include Sackett McAndrew Glur Florendo and Person, plus Haivala for Grand Island.

Columbus Grand Island Lanny Neese Matmen Fremont Ralston Islanders Lincoln High North Platte Rick Hotz Neese Mike Sackett Kirk McAndrew Rudy Glur Collyn Florendo Craig Person al Haivala Kearney Discoverers Apollo Beatrice Millard Columbus High Lincoln Northwest Barry Johnson McCook South Sioux City Cardinals Papillion Sioux City Heelan Wayne Ken Major Jeff Lischke Steve Menney Kurt Dean Panthers Letterman Scott Gesell Kttt-Fm

Geraghty adjusts Lakeview lineup for Howells game

Lakeview coach Dennis Geraghty reshuffles for a taller lineup to boost scoring and guard play. Mike Iverson moves to guard with Larry Wetgen and Tim Mueller at the baselines, Tom Bock at post, while Dean Groteluschen or Kip Watkins fill the other guard role. Watkins returns from injury and Terry Schaf is nearing action. The Vikings aim to slow Howells star Dick Jakubowski with a zone defense after foul trouble impacted Wayne game. The wrestling note mentions coach Darrel Fenton at Lakeview and Elgin Pope John’s unbeaten season, with two seniors leaving the team. The Vikings host Columbus JV tonight and then go to the Pender Invitational Saturday.

Lakeview Dennis Geraghty Howells Geraghty Mike Iverson Larry Wetgen Tim Mueller Tom Bock Dean Groteluschen Kip Watkins Watkins York Wayne Terry Schaf Vikings Vikes Dick Jakubowski Bobcat Darrel Fenton Elgin Pope John Fenton Bill Howe Gary Egger Columbus Pender

Platte College Shifts Schedule For McCook Game

Platte College announces a rebroadcast of tonight’s basketball with McCook moved to Saturday. Friday’s matchup versus Nebraska Western Tech in Sidney remains on the schedule.

Platte College McCook Nebraska Western Tech Sidney

Platte College Opens Basketball Season at Nebraska Western

Platte College women start year with a young squad as they travel to Nebraska Western for Friday action. Key returnees include Melva Gertsch and Nancy Skinner, with three freshmen in the starting five. Coach Marge Burkett emphasizes defense and a zone defense as the Raiders prepare for NCE and a first Region tournament at their Raider Fieldhouse.

Becky Moore Platte College Nebraska Western Rai Julie Reichmuth Marge Burkett Northern Colorado Melva Gertsch Monore Burkett Gertsch Columbus High Nancy Skinner Scottsbluff Skinner Tekamah- Herman Ann Hamling Scotus Central Catholic Marilyn Houdek Schuyler Sue Beiermann Kathy Gerber Raiders Omaha NCE Towa Platte Raider

Nebraska Frosh Rambour Shuts Down Drake in Clutch Pin

George Rambour a freshman for Nebraska pinned a Drake junior with eight seconds left in a pivotal wrestling bout. Nebraska led 81-17 entering the final match as John Dutton and other Huskers capped a strong dual meet performance.

George Rambour Columbus High Huskers George Nebraska Drake Rambour Young

Lakeview freshmen prevail 73 63 over Scouts in high school game

Lakeview 73 Lakeview 63 over David City as Ryan Went posts 29 points 16 rebounds Dale Jaixen adds 19 points 11 boards Keith Kallwell contributes in win Lakeview shoots 67 percent to 60 for the Scouts Lakeview 2 0 set to play Lindsay Holdy Family tonight American football notes NFL playoff picture Dutton discusses salary issues in NFL rounds up with SCOREBOARD basketball volleyball outlines

Ryan Went Lakeview David City Dale Jaixen Keith Kallwell Lindsay Holdy

Yoder Leads Cincinnati Past Miami of Ohio in Key Victory

Cincinnati guard Gary Yoder scored 26 and shot 9 of 12 as ninth ranked Cincinnati beat Miami of Ohio 79 to 68. Brian Williams 16, Bob Miller 13, Steve Collier 12. Catlett praised Yoder while Hedric called his team worthy of its ranking. Other scores include Ball State over Ohio State 57-55 and Detroit topping Michigan State 99-94.

United Press International Gale Catlett Gary Yoder Darrell Hedric Yoder Cincinnati Miami Ohio Catlett Redskins Hedric Brian Williams Bob Miller Steve Collier Ohio State Ball State Dave Welmer Robert Sims Cardinals Detroit John Long Michigan State Bob Falk Wisconsin Loyola of Chicago Emmet Lewis Colorado Long Beach State

Akers Named Texas Football Coach in Surprise Move

Fred Akers, 38, accepted a five year contract at the University of Texas to replace Darrell Royal. Wyoming President William D Carlson lamented the loss, saying Akers turned Cowboy football around in two seasons. Akers previously coached at Wyoming after leaving Texas where he was an assistant under Royal.

Austin, Tex UPI Fred Akers University of Texas Mike Campbell Longhorn Wyoming Akers Texas Darrell Royal Austin William D. Carlson Arkansas Frank Broyles Royal

Dual wins for Columbus junior high wrestling

Columbus swept both eighth and ninth grade wrestling duals at Kearney Tuesday. Freshmen won 40 17, while the eighth grade team prevailed 50 26. Collated list of Freshmen winners includes Thalken Jackson Sackett Rice Arment Rambour Porter and Mark. Eighth grade stockman winners list Carstensen Hellbush Fulton Kay Person Hammons Podraza Settlemyer Christiansen. Freshmen duel in Norfolk next Tuesday. Eighth graders idle until Jan 5 at Grand Island Walnut.

Columbus Kearney Brian Thalken Scott Jackson Tom Sackett Doug Rice Ken Arment Mike Rambour Roger Porter Mark Stockman Roger Carstensen Joel Hellbush Scott Fulton Todd Kay Kelly Person Jim Hammons Gary Podraza Tom Settlemyer Gene Christiansen Norfolk Grand Island Walnut

Weekend area sports schedule with multiple matchups

Tonight and Saturday wrestling and basketball lines feature Stromsburg at Osceola Leigh at Hooper Loganview David City Aquinas at Grand Island cc St Edward at Leigh Columbus reserves at Lakeview Leigh at Madison Central City at Albion Clarks at Polk Fullerton at Genoa McCool Junction at Rising City Norfolk at Columbus sophs Platte College at McCook College etc. Includes Platte College at Nebraska Western in Scottsbluff and many more across multiple cities and schools.

Stromsburg Osceola Leigh Hooper Loganview David City Aquinas Grand Island Columbus Clarks Albion Ore St. Edward and Fullerton Greeley Lakeview

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