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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1975
Page
16
The annual Blue Gray game kicks off at seven in Montgomery Alabama and will be shown on Channel 8. Tony Galbreath of Missouri is expected to lead the Blues' ground game.
Aquinas ri els against SASTUK Neumann Columbus in Apollo Conference action with Scotus facing Centennial in the Cent Colleague. Lakeview travels to Howells while David City Aquinas eyes a 34 point mark vs Wahoo Neumann. Unbeatens Gresham and Battle Creek host conference foes as area schedules unfold across tonight and weekend games and wrestling meets.
Elgin used a 32-21 edge in the middle quarters to beat Humphrey 53-42 Thursday night at Elgin. Humphrey’s Matt Brandl scored 18 points, Steve Heithoff 20, and Bill Michelson 12 for Elgin as Robb Alderson sat out with a knee injury. Humphrey travels to Silver Creek on Tuesday, Dec. 23.
Humphrey St Francis annual holiday basketball tournament set for Friday December 26 and Saturday December 27. Leigh and Lindsay Holy Family open Friday at 6 30 p m followed by host St Francis and Humphrey High at 8 p m. Consolation and championship games scheduled for Saturday. Jim Paetz and Company of Columbus to officiate.
The 14th annual Masters Bowling Tournament qualifying will be at Columbus Bowl on Sunday December 28 at 1 p.m. The 12 game event offers scratch scores with the top four advancing to finals January 4. First 24 entrants compete for spots. finalists and champions receive trophies and cash. Contact Harry Carlson at Columbus Bowl for details.
Pan American guard Marshall Rogers averaging 36.6 points per game to top major college scoring, after a 22 point opener and 161 points across the next four games. Maryland’s Steve Sheppard leads in field goals and Maryland tops team field goals. Clemson’s Wayne Rollins paces rebounds. Team leaders include Texas A&M in offense and Pepperdine in rebound margin.
The Sundowners improved to 4-0 by defeating Creston 111 to 86. Larry Wynna led with 25 points, John Miller 17, Steve Klutman 16, and Gary Harkness 16. For Creston, Mike Johannes, Roger Cattan and Fred Siefken each scored 12.
CHS reserves clip Lakeview grapplers as Lakeview loses 43 to 15 at Columbus. Jeff Fadschild won by forfeit at 105 while Kip Sander pinned Rod Carstensen 3 20 and Dan Inselman defeated Tim Munson 7 4. Lakeview freshmen added early pins as Columbus aims for a Grand Island dual win.
Columbus High and Grand Island renew their dual meet rivalry as both teams arrive off recent losses. Islander lineups shift with Tim Torceron and Mike Bartholomew moving in different weights while GI weighs in with Rick Hotz at 119 and multiple starters across 98 to heavyweight. The GI-ChS series stands 6-3-1 for Columbus as junior action starts at 6 15 p.m. in the GI Gymnasium.
The Goldenrod and Silver Creek volleyball programs earned major recognition as Palmer West and Cedar Rapids East led the All Conference selections for 1975. West division honored players include Susan Forbes Cindy Meyer Susan Retzlaff Palmer Anne Shorsey and more with Honorable Mentions Leanne McLean Peg Vincent Clarks Abbi Harrington Jane Kealihen Delois Van Winkle Nancy Miller Shelly Lock. East division includes Joan VanDeWalle Julie Kennedy Cindy are Cedar Rapids Vick Augustine Vicki Kucera Osceola Lou Ann Baker June Hengelfelt and Betty Pilakowski Genoa with Honorable Mentions Melody Morris Donna Oakley Laurie Santin Carol Bas Mel Rodriguez Jayne Nelson.
Minnesota tolled past Marquette 77-73 in overtime as 6-10 center Mike Thompson scored 29 and grabbed 16 rebounds. Marquette’s Bo Ellis struggled 5-for-17 while Earl Tatum poured 35 for the Warriors. UCLA beat Missouri 83-71 and other top teams won.
Multiple leagues report high scores and individual totals led by Gloria Osten 198 and 34, Sugar 691 and 1,943, Fran Carlson 208 and 518, Rex Adair 245 and 593, Joe & Al's IGA 918 and 2,515, and numerous bowlers across leagues including Thursday Matinee and Pawnee. League tallies list top totals with averages, pins over average, and team names such as Cesh Swine System and Wunderlich's.
Tony Davis of Tecumseh has emerged as Nebraska’s key playmaker, nearing the all time rushing record with 2,385 rushing yards in three years plus 20 touchdowns. The fullback shifted from Iback to fullback to boost the team, earning Sugar Bowl and Cotton Bowl MVP honors and earning praise from coach Tom Osborne and center Rik Bonness.
Lakeview freshmen defeated Lindsay Holy 54 to 39 as Tim Mueller scored 21 points. Dwayne Groteluschen added 15 and teammates Lutjens Bennett and Salaki also contributed. Terry Herchenbach led the Flyers with 18. Lakeview improves to 2-1 under Coach Dennis Butt and visits Clarkson on Jan 6.
The 14th annual Howells tournament runs December 29 and 30 at Bobcats Gym. Howells faces David City High on December 29 at 7 p.m. Clarkson meets Dodge at 8:30 p.m. Finals set for December 30.
Columbus junior high freshmen built a 37 12 lead and won 46 24 as eight Columbus reserves defeated Norfolk. Notable pins and decisions featured Lonnie Wehrer Greg Conrad Scott Foutch Randy Griffiths and Joe Arlt with several strong bouts including Conrad 51 seconds and Griffiths 1 minute pins.
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