Raiders Struggle Then Rally in Week for Platte College
Platte College Raiders showed patience and improved play in losses to North Platte 81 64 and Western 68 65. Glenn Randel led scoring with 18 and 28 points in the tests, Darrel Rickert grabbed 14 boards, and new players Ken Misfeldt and Arlington grad Ken Misfeldt were noted for growing roles.
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NFL Playoff Start Sets Weekend of Tight Contests
The NFL playoffs begin this weekend with two Saturday games Washington at Minnesota and New England at Oakland and two Sunday games Pittsburgh at Baltimore and Dallas at Los Angeles. Favorites hold on home turf with defensive battles and strong offenses shaping the outcomes as the season nears its climactic goals.
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Columbus sophomores beat Norfolk 47 to 36 in opener
Columbus Discoverers 1-2 defeated Norfolk 47 36 Thursday at home. Mark Ekeland praised free throw efficiency as Norfolk sank six of 24. Steve Mancuso and Luke Lemke led with 12 points each, Randy Spalak grabbed 10 rebounds. Turnovers dropped from 38 to 11 after a full-court press, setting up a post Christmas trip to Fremont on January 4.
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Steve Mancuso
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Albion Gals Ride Press To Narrow Win Over Central City
Ruth Hagemann scored 16 points with 11 rebounds as Albion edged Central City 42 34 in a Central 10 contest. Albion used a full court press to grab a 22 11 halftime lead with Laurel Tisthammer adding 10 while E B Folbrecht 12 and Minette McHargue 11 led the Bisons. Albion improves to 24 records and next plays Neligh after the game.
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Slow Break Men's League Lindsay 60 G K Irri 26
In a basketball scoreboard item Lindsay led Slow Break with 60 to 26 over G K Irri as the top score. The report also lists volleyball scores for PC Family Y and other league results.
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Columbus reserves defeat Lakeview 44 to 11 in dual meet
Columbus reserves, led by pins from Jim Brandt and Scott Loseke, overpower Lakeview 44 11 at Viking land. Dan Inselman and others helped with decisive wins as Lakeview’s Oren Goering missed action and the lineup may change for upcoming meets.
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Ron Wilcox
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Scott Ferguson
Pat Bartholomew
Terry Bursh
Ken Robinson
Randy Richards
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Scott Chastain
Grand Island Central Catholic defeats Aquinas in dual meet
Grand Island Central Catholic won six of the first seven weight classes to beat David City Aquinas 38 20. Aquinas winners included Mike Jarvis with a 145 pin and Greg Urbanek at 18, while Jay Vanis drew 2 2 with Steve McKowan.
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Leigh Panthers pull away to beat Madison 41 29 in girls hoops
Leigh girls top Madison 41 29 as Sally Spandake scores 13 and leads with 15 rebounds. Sara Reichmuth adds four steals. Pam Olson chips in part of a balanced scoring effort. Leigh improves to 2-2 and breaks for a Jan 6 home game versus Stanton.
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Michigan State Placed on Three Years Probation
Big Ten Commissioner Wayne Duke announced MSU football is on three years probation for recruiting and financial aid violations. The penalty runs to Sept 1 1979 with a future extension possible to 1981 if further violations occur, affecting television revenue and prompting restructuring of the athletic department.
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Osceola Dominates Stromsburg in 33 17 Wrestling Dual
Osceola improves to 6 1 in duals with a 33 17 win over Stromsburg. Dale Runquist pins at 119 in 48 seconds and Rick Johnson pins at heavyweight in 47 seconds as Corky Cliffords debuts unbeaten at 112 for Osceola. The Bulldogs prep for the Clarks Invitational on Jan 7 8.
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Rick Johnson
Jon Habben
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