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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1970

Page

6

Lakeview hosts unbeaten Howells in Friday showdown

Lakeview High School’s basketball Vikings face 3-0 Howells Friday as Coach Larry Whiting’s team aims to halt a foe riding a three game win streak after decisive openings. The Howells squad, led by Cary Baumert and Frank Petricek, relies on size and outside shooting to challenge Lakeview’s guards and forwards in a careful balance of offense and defense.

Jim Havelka Nyo Sassy Glass C Lakeview Ellen Vikings Mls Larry Whiting Sharp Ronning Howells Stanton West Point Nodge Tom Schlaulman Slade Seve Baumert Viktngs Steve McWillians Darwin Sieh Geng Iversond Larry Sauller Tom Vandenburg Clete Pilten Gary Mueller Gore Logan View Humphrey St. Francis Humphey Lakeview Viking Cats Elgin Pope John Ron Vanourney Crusaders

Gottschall Leads in Centennial League Bowling Night

Stan Gottschall posted a 635 series with 224 and 212 at Boulevard Lanes as Centennial League action unfolded. Leon Miller added 223 and 214, Harald Siebler rolled 243 high, with other scores including Krocker 225 200 and Brase 236. Holiday Station led Taugers with a 1016, while Myron Bridges 220 and Topil 80 in the Mixed League highlighted the night.

Stan Gottschall Boulevard Lanes Leon Miller Harald Siebler Jerry Krocker Marlin Kresha Don Brase Joe Rurup Kenny Zulkoski Don Adamy Rank Rackey Frink Bock E] Trickwasser Jerry Hapee Holiday Station Leaim Taugers Gare Myron Bridges Joe Topil LaJean Morgen Singleton Lee Thomas

Columbus Bowl Leaders Reported In Event Wraps

At Columbus Bowl events, Franees Carlson led with top marks in aral events. Durell Murd and Anita Huellader posted notable scores as teams amassed totals including 1,798 and 632 in the meet. Ann Ferearselt Veal achieved a 106 home mark in the Coffer Cup, while Jayex Aeron and Wing Korte shared high finishes in the feeding arena. Geary cof Bebra led intollens with a 692 paree.

Franees Carlson League of Dewels Durell Murd Enea Fay Bhinet Vein Teaders Susie Anita Huellader Boon Yee Kidg Larne Ann Ferearselt Veal Enn Saern Donning Jayex Aeron Crrnhicker

Razorback Hire Chooses Cal Coach From USC

Razorback program announced a new hire from the University of Southern California. The Cin. 30 coach, formerly at Cal, joins Arkansas as part of the football program restructuring. The announcement names the incoming coach and notes their USC roots.

Payiteville Ark Hat University of Arkansas University of Souther Cal Holminy Astenaive Ting

South Carolina Maryland game halted after campus brawl

South Carolina, ranked No. 2, held a 96-70 lead over Maryland when players coaches fans and police clashed on the court. Police escorted Maryland coach Lefty Driesell from the arena as officials ruled the game over. Driesell warned McGuire of a rematch in College Park.

Joe Carnicelli South Carolina Maryland Lefty Drivsell Marylandeam Driesell Carolina Ganerock Frank McGuire College Park Davidson McGuire Drisell Terrapins

Good Start for Columbus Discoverers in Conference Play

Sport Shorts notes Columbus Discoverers opened with a win over the Massing Tigers under Coach Jack Johnson. The piece highlights strong play, notes qualities of rival teams, and previews upcoming games vs Millard and Apollo Conference meet at 28. It mentions Shamrocks, Vikings, Lakeview, Senius, and Platte College in context of season progress.

Paul Ernst Columbus Discoverers Discoverers CHS Maroon and White Millard Columbus MiNard Shamrocks Vikings Lakeview Senius Platte College Traiders Dené Torezon

Memphis Pros seek buyer as ABA troubles mount

The Memphis Pros, suffering a $20,000 loss this season, announced by owner P. J. Blake that financial control is slipping to the ABA and a buyer is sought. In Salt Lake, Utah defeated Memphis 145-101. Indiana beat Kentucky 125-140 to snap a three game streak.

United Press International Memphis Pros P. J. Blake ABA Salt Lake Tom Silvent Utah Indiana Drasning Kentucky Tafie Leman Bon Mreeran Wiseps Selth Kenkunky Diet Enlisma Virginia

Unlawful Nebraska hunt near inhabited building reported

A report notes a hunter in Nebraska within 200 yards of an inhabited building without owner permission. The incident underscores local wildlife and trespass concerns and prompts possible legal action or fines under state wildlife regulations.

Nebraska

UNO cagers to travel Saturday

The University of Nebraska at Omaha basketball team will open defense of its rocky Mountain Conference title Saturday when they travel to Pittsburg Kansas to meet the Gorillas in the opening conference contest. The Italians bounced back from a defeat at the hands of Kearney State last week to drop Peru State from the unbeaten ranks.

Omaha UPI University of Nebraska At Pittsburg Kan Gorillas Kearney State Peru State Monroe Bobcats

Gale Sayers Still Helped by Brian Piccolo

Gale Sayers remains aided by late Brian Piccolo as he recovers from knee surgery and battles cancer awareness. Sayers lauds Piccolo's courage, accepts the George S. Halas Award on Piccolo’s behalf, and underscores their deep friendship while promoting Piccolo’s fight and the forthcoming book about his life.

Milton Richman UPI New York Gale Sayers Brian Piccolo MLA Gate Sayers Chicago Bears Hich Bronko Nagurski Pecuiar Dave Megeyesy Courage Belan Piccolo The Buars Piccolo Professional Football Writers’ Association Sayers George 5 Valas Brian Picculo Brian Piccalo Couage George Halas Brian Piccola God Bears Pick al Silverman Sport Magazine Viking Jim Poulin

Openers lead in Monroe area tourney near 116 106 win

Airmen and Steakers won their first round games in Monroe High School's M Club town tournament. Genoa's Air Force topped Platte Center 76 by Jim Key 23 by Al Vraizer and Rex’s Haigh Irwin led with 28 factors. Schuyler advances to face Bates Monroe winner Thursday. Final times set for Friday and Saturday.

Monroe Johnnie's Steak House Schuyler Genoa Air Foreseam Eset Minded Rea’g Columbus John Krivohlavek Rex Haigh Irwin Doug Bullington Pave Torezon Othe Air Force Platte Center Jim Key al Vraizer Platte Tom Macken Bob Soutlieve Genos Knight Creston Monroe Zierler Dakumnie

Omaha Knights extend CHL lead with win over Dallas

The Omaha Knights beat Dallas in a Central Hockey League game to extend their unbeaten streak to five and stay five points ahead of Oklahoma City in the standings. Dallas suffered its first home loss of the season.

Dallas Tex UPI Omaha Knights Fort Worth Omaha Knights Oklahoma City

Dent Opens With Three Stroke Lead In Open

Jim Dent of Los Angeles holds a three stroke lead entering the third round of the $15,000 International Association of Professional Golfers open at Sable Palm Country Club in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Herb Hooper Wayne Peddy and Lee McDowell are tied for second at 137.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Jim Dent Los Angeles Sable Palm Country Club Herb Hooper Titchmont Lee McDowell Fort Worth Tex Wayne Peddy

Raiders on road to face Iowa Western at Clarinda

Platte College Raiders 8-2 travel to Iowa Western College of Clarinda for a pre Christmas midweek contest. Coach Gene Foreton eyes a 2-2 road mark as Northeastern of Norfolk recently handed Platte a loss. Jerry Allison led the Western Jays with 45 points, while Tick Jiatcher added 26. Platte relies on Dave Sneath and Mike Craver to counter and expects increased action from the bench including Ralph Tints and Lynn Richardson. The clash closes a stretch before Northeastern returns Jan 5 to Columbus.

Platte College Mathers Lowa Western College Clarinda Raiders Gene Foreton Western Jays Nebraska Platte Northeastern Norfolk Nacinlk Clarinda Crew Jays Jerry Allison Allison Tick Jiatcher Hery Allison Dave Sneath Mastern Wyoming

Cavaliers Fall Short as Knicks Rally To Win

The Cavaliers led 50-56 at halftime but the Knicks surged in the third quarter behind Wait Frazier and Phil Jackson to pull away and win 103-84. Lou Roane Johnson scored 21 for Cleveland as New York improved in the second half.

United Prete International Cleveland Cavalers Cavaliers Omaiden National Basketball Association New York Knicks Hellan Wait Frazier Phil Jackson Knicks Cleveland Los Angeles Gineinnali Atlanta San Diego San Francisco Seattle Fraaler Jackson Willis Reed New York Roane Dahn Johnson Walt Chamberlain Jerry West Lakers Chamberlain West Royals Hazzard Walt Flezzard Hawks Hazzard Lad Pete Maravich Stu Lantz Rockets Nate Thurmond Warrior Warriors Thurmond Warriors Jerry Lucas Len Wilkens SuperSonics

Cornhusker Fans of Columbus Rally $580 for float

Cornhusker fans in Columbus report over $580 raised for the Nebraska Orange Bow float with at least $500 collected so far. A spokesman urged further contributions by checks payable to Orange Bow Fund and mailed to Box 515, Columbus. Contributors include Theodore Lowrey Lohi Petroleum Mike Bebten MoorMan Mig Dowd Grain Dr Warren Miller Dale Electronics several Nebraska plants and local businesses.

Cornhusker Columbus Nebraska Orange Bow Orange Bow Box 515 Theodore Lowrey Lohi Petroleum Mike Bebten MoorMan Mig Dowd Grain Warren Miller Dale Electronics Cornhusker Employes Loup Employes Nebraskan Ppd

Phillies Teacher Philadelphia

Curt Simmons and Wally Moses, two longtime baseball stars, have joined the staff of the Philadelphia Tulks as parttime instructors. Their hiring adds veteran expertise to the team’s coaching roster.

Phillies Philadelphia Curt Simmons Wally Moses Philadelphia Tulks

Scotus Cagers Face Omaha Pope Paul VI Friday Night

Scotus Central Catholic travels to Omaha Pope Paul VI in a Class B game that pits the Hawks against a top Nebraska squad. Center Mark Blescht averages 18 points and strong rebounds, while Kevin Riga and Devin Riley help pace the Shamrocks.

Scotus Central Catholic Omaha Pope Paul VI Nebraska Hawk Mark Blescht Hlesehl Paulli Scotus Omahans Rleset Relovanco Kevin Riga Evin Riley Shamrock Frank Spencers Schuyler Colfax County Albion Central City Duane Spale Grand Island Central Gatholic Dan Briggs Crusaders Bob Locke Dan Brook Che Shamrocks

Lyell Bremser Receives Eyes On Nebraska Award

Lyell Bremser, long time voice of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, is honored by the Nebraska Optometric Association with the Eyes On Nebraska award. Richard Macaluso of Fremont cites Bremser for colorful play descriptions that boosted football excitement since 1939. Bremser has been KPAB manager since 1955 and remains a key Husker broadcaster.

Hastings Wedoesday Nebraska Optometric Association Lyell Bremser Corhhuskers University of Nebraska Richard Macaluso Fremont Nebraska Optometrists Toledo Bremser Radio Kita Omaha Bremer KPAB Dot Bremser Slusher Macalise Nebraska

Mikita Powers Hawks Past Blues In Big Win

Stan Mikita controlled the game for the Chicago Black Hawks in an 8-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues. A back ailment and rough weeks preceded his two goals per season, but minor changes in his puck handling sparked a four-goal night. Other NHL results included New York 4 Buffalo 0, Los Angeles 4 Montreal 1, Detroit 4 California 2, Toronto 4 Pittsburgh 2.

Unites Resp International Ian Mikils Mikita Mikila Chicago Black Hawks St. Louis Blues New York Buffalo Rostan Brat Los Angeles Montreal Minnesota California Detroit Toronto Pittsburgh

Peru cagers idle until Jan. 7

The Pan State basketball team winds up 1970 action with a Jan. 7 home game against Northsyest Missouri State. Peru’s only loss this season came at the hands of the University of Nebraska at Omaha last Monday night.

Peru UPI Bobcats Misssouri University of Nebraska At Omaha

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