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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1977
Page
5
Nebraska coach and UNC coach discuss key matchup details as Famous Amos Lawrence nears 1,000 yard season and Matt Kupec leads an improving offense. Dooley notes defensive challenge while Osborne emphasizes a run heavy plan though expects some passing.
Nebraska coach Jue Cipriano praised his Huskers after six straight home wins, hailing an unselfish team and consistent improvement. He noted strong rebounding and defense from Carl McPipe, and predicted a tough road test at Minnesota while stressing one-game-at-a-time focus.
Nebraska beat Mississippi 70 to 66 as Carl McPipe scored 22 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. McPipe dominated early with 12 points and nine boards in the first half, helping Nebraska build a 43 27 advantage at the break. Mississippi was led by John Stroud with 21 points while Scot Fields added 15. The Cornhuskers improved to six straight wins, their best start in years.
Florida State players arrive in Orlando as Texas Tech Red Raiders settle in for the Tangerine Bowl. Coach Steve Sloan says morning practices for three days followed by afternoon sightseeing. A night session is planned for Thursday, the eve of the game.
Los Angeles Lakers beat Boston 109-97 led by Kareem Abdul Jabbar's 32 points and 15 rebounds for Cowens 32 points matched Jabbar’s, as Celtics win sparked a rough road trip. Other NBA results include Hawks 134 Suns 129 in double OT and Cavaliers 101 Warriors 95 with Chones at 31. Monroe basketball drops two decisions over weekend, 93-62 to Bradshaw and 74-44 at McCool Junction.
Walden, former Washington State offensive backfield coach, is appointed the Cougars fourth head coach in four years. A three year contract with a possible extension, likely around 32000 dollars, will be drawn up by Athletic Director Sam Jankovich. Walden, 39, from Aberdeen Mississippi, played quarterback at Wyoming and coached at Nebraska Miami and Amory High School before this role.
Howells defeats Mid-State foe Pirates 3 1 for the season as two Pirates reach double digits Randy Elkmeier 10 and Roger Marts 12. Bobcats win tight fourth quarter after close start with free throws by Kongel and Schlautman. Clarkson edges Plainview to move to 4 1 behind late free throws and strong shooting in final period. Elgin Bulldogs crush Hi 70 38 as Robb Aldarson Retchmuth and Jerry Kynes contribute scoring.
Tim Beck of Clarks captured the 38 pound division at the Wahoo Invitational wrestling tournament, defeating Marty Harrington of Ashland in the finals. Clarks finished sixth with 69 points while host Wahoo won the meet. Beck earlier pinned Allan Pohl and defeated Hoppe of Wahoo in the action-packed day.
St Edward wrestling team defeated Fullerton 42 24 and Greeley 30 24 in a double dual at St Edward. Two Beavers Jim Plebanek and Mike Johnson won both their matches with Plebanek beating Fullerton’s Jeff Supencheck and Greeley’s Lee Ryan.
Schuyler girls basketball beat Grand Island Northwest 47 to 9 in the opening game. Coach Roger Hammond noted early nerves, then defensive adjustments boosted the shooting to 78 percent by the fourth quarter. Laurie Buechner led Northwest with eight points. Jule Flynn and Kim Egr led Schuyler with four points each. Dori Van Arsdel grabbed 12 rebounds. Schuyler next hosts David City Thursday.
Los Alamitos California Cash For Cash the prominent quarter horse will retire to stud at Prisco Texas after earning 905000 in career prize money and likely becoming the world champion for the second straight year He won the 100000 Champion of Champions Invitational for the second year in a row by a length and a quarter earning 50000 for owner B Phillips and being syndicated at 425 million dollars
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