Playoff matchups set as Steelers, Dolphins seek title
The NFL playoffs open with the Dolphins facing the Browns and the Steelers meeting Oakland with a steady mix of running and passing. Miami features Larry Csonka Morris and kick from Jim Kick while Pittsburgh relies on Bradshaw and Franco Harris in a tight AFC showdown. Dallas and Green Bay enter as high powered wild cards against San Francisco and Washington respectively, with notable injuries impacting key backs and linemen.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh Steelers
Miami Dolphins
Steelers
Oakland Raiders
Dolphins
Cleveland Browns
Oulsey
Dallas
Larry Csonka
Aiorcury Morris
Jin Kick
Miami
Cowsboys
Washington
Cowboys
San Francisco
Aloy
Calvin Mill
Bob Lilly
Green Bay
UIC
Larry Brown
Packers
Brockington
MecdArtue Cstao
Family Y table tennis tourney at Columbus area
Tourney organized by Family Y plans for members and non members from Columbus area. Entry is 1 dollar for non members. Singles and doubles divisions cover ages from kindergarten through open. All matches are best two of three with single elimination and trophies awarded for first and second places.
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Mouniy
Columbus Famiy
Terry
Miller
Columbus
Wooden Returns to UCLA Bench for Pitt Game
Johnny Wooden back on the UCLA sidelines after missing 61 games with a mild heart condition Returns say he will rest after games and avoid spicy foods as doctors clear him He aims to lead the Bruins past Pitt in a 10th straight victory and faces Notre Dame next with cautionary advice to his players
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Associated Press
UCLA
Johnny Wooden
Wooden
Bruins Lake
Pitt Panthers
Pitt
Notre Dome
Minnesota Gophers
Corpus Christi
Boulevards bowlers pace high scores in league action
Dan Buggi paced Boulevard scorers with a 238 game and 594 series as Boulevard Lanes posted a 647 team game and 2,585 team series. Craig Brestel and Bigel 213, John Zochell 212, Kobza and Modelski 203. Rita Puhr led Dale Electronics Women with 191 and 560. Pin Pointers led team game at 728, Niners topped with 2024 season total.
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Dan Buggi
Boulevard Lanes
Cuddy Hardware
Craig Brestel
Bigel
John Zochell
Tim Kobza
John Modelski
Dale Electronics
Rita Puhr
Niners
Lakeview wrestlers travel to Loganview Invitational
Lakeview coaches bring a large squad to the Loganview Invitational on Saturday led by senior Dick Jasper and junior Merlin Mohrman who share the team's best records after four duals. Newcomer Jack Sprink joins the lineup. probable starters include Gerald Zavadsky, Dean Luedther, Eugene Goering, Merlin Mahrmian, Merle Alswager, Don Tukehen, Grant Grolelueschen, Dirk Jasper, Fore Bejermann, Inselman, and Nave Tasche.
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Lakeview Ihup
Jerry Wadleigh
Loganview
Oakland-Craig
Scribner
Tekamah- Werman
Valley
Logaiview
Wadleigh
Blowells
Oakland
Vekamah
Dick Jasper
Mirlin Mohrman
Vikings
Jasper
Mohrman
Lakeview
Jack Sprink
Gerald Zavadsky
Dean Luedther
Eugene Goering
Merlin Mahrmian
Merle Alswager
Don Tukehen
Ma. Grant
Humphrey High tops Petersburg for 5-1 state
Humphrey High defeats Petersburg 54 45 to move to 5 1 in state play. Key contributions come from Bol Sjuts and Kevin Brandl with solid scoring, Ron Sjuts adding 10, while Bravell suffers an early injury. Petersburg led by Ken Weis 22 and Steve Hinkle 10 in a taut game.
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Aumphney — Humphrey
Ran Hs
Petersburg
Bol Sjuts
Kevin Brandl
Ron Sjuts
Charles Farber
Bravell
If Peterstuig
Ken Weis
Steve Hinkle
Pelegsburg
Humphey Wi
Devaney Names 59 Nebraska Players for Awards List
Lincoln AP Coach Bob Devaney announced he recommended 69 members of the 1972 Nebraska football squad for sector awards. The group includes 27 seniors, 21 juniors, 21 sophomores, plus senior manager Dick James. Senior players listed include Mike Deran and Rich Glover among others. Ten team members will play in all star games after the Notre Dame Orange Bowl. Devaney to coach North in the Tampa All America game with six Huskers selected. Johnny Rodgers and Bill Olds to play in the Hola Bos. others in Senior Bowl and Senior Bowl-like events noted.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bob Devaney
Nebraska
Dick James
Mike Deran
Don Blabak
Jim Branch
Gary Dixom
Doug Dinnler
Rich Glover
Willie Harper
Doin Hylan
Bil Janssen
Monte Jolson
Joe Kinsel
Jerry List
Dave Major
Bill Olds
John Pills
Sodney Rodgers
Jill Sloey
Dan Anderson
Josty Anderson
AL Austin
John Hell
Raworg
Maury Damkeoger
John Dalton
Pat 'Ischey
Glen Garson
Dave Celler
Brent Langivell
Steve Manstedt
John O'Connell
Ralph Powell
Steve Runty
Rich Sanger
Bob Sehinit
Bob Thorton
Daryl White
Bob Wolfe
Zaven
Notre Dame
Devaney
Bill Jansson
Joe Blahak
Gary Dixon
Monte Johnsen
Johnny Rodgers
Doug Domler
Former student athletes to be honored at NCAA convention
Kansas City AP reports the National Collegiate Athletic Association will honor five former student athletes on the 25th anniversary of their graduation. Ray R. Evans, Stewart J. Udall, John Ver Tare, Donald G. Mulder, and John D. Hopper will receive special awards January 12 in Chicago.
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Kansas City
Shufenl
National Colleviate Athletic Association
Collee
Ray R. Evans
Stewart J. Udall
Washington, D.C
John Ver Tare
Los Angeles
Donald G. Mulder
Santa Monica
Calif
John D. Hopper
Harrisburg
NCAA
Chicago
Kivans
Kansas
Tow
Udall
Arizona
Ile
Ferraro
University of Southern California
Mulder
UCLA
Cape College
Flapper
Dickinson College
Morris reaches 1000 yard club after overturned call
Miami running back Mercury Morris earned 1000 rushing yards after NFL Commissioner Rozelle overturned a fumble ruling on Oct 22 against Buffalo. The reversal made Morris the Dolphins second 1000 yard rusher that season, joining Larry Csonka, and pushed the team to an all time rushing record.
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Miame
Miami Balla
Mercury Morris
National Football League
Revelle
Dolphins
Buffalo
Dolphin
Enel Morras
Morris Hat
Csanka
Morrall
Morris
Dave Washigton
Dut Croft
Rozelle
Batt
Mort
Detroit Lions
Local bowling scores highlight multiple leagues and players
Cattan's 268 and 64 lead in Caltec Tires two game format with 4 sevens for individual laurels amid Lutheran League action at Columbus. Emil Mueller Ved Saalfeld Irvin Wennekanp Avion Ladys Norman Behrens Ray Jahrson Vern Oster and others posted notable scores as Columbus Feed Mill 4 917 and 2 704 totaled. Bill Kurtenback and Rich Stone led Pawnee League with 237 and 84. Wunderliel topped with 045 team game. Columbus Door Window 2 799. Matinee League saw Gloria Hoy 203 and Sherry Thomson 528 series. Gloria 504 total and 517 for Charlotte Weisser. Square Dancers reached 645 team game and 1 906 aggregate. Metro League featured Joe Nicolas 213 and 573 series on Route 9. Dave Henke 204 Fitch Preister 203 Jerry Hutchison 200. Yogi's Sears added strong team game with 2 540.
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Caltec
Columbus Boyz
Emil Mueller
Ved Saalfeld
Irvin Wennekanp
Avion Ladys
Norman Behrens
Ray Jahrson
Vern Oster
Wayne Schroeder
Jiev
Moschke
Ray Callan
Jim Wunderlich
Columbus Feed Mill
Bill Kurtenback
Singleton
Rich Stone
Eldie Stah
Leon Miller
Study Gala
Chris Kanienske
Danl Matthews
Joe Karnickaw
Larry Deecboum
Dick Yrekken
Ded Trichwasser
Leon Floke
Verona Schoepf
Sue Geis
Square Dancers
Metro League
Joe Nicolas Tally
Dave Henke
Fitch Preister
Erry Hutchison
Charlie Jasper
Dlatevin
Yogi
Sears Noggen
Iria
Braves Lose Two Braves To Injuries In Auto Crash
Atlanta reports pitcher Mike McQueen likely out for the 1973 season after a severe dislocation in a car crash near Uvalde Texas. Jim Breazeale suffers a fractured right ankle and a cracked wrist and is expected to be out until mid season.
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Atlanta
Ihe
Methodist Hospital
Oyster
McQueen
Breazeale
Braves
Sale McQueen
Wayne State Rolls Past Doane In NCAA Hoops Clash
Wayne State used a second half pressure defense to hold Doane scoreless for six minutes and win 86 53. Ron Jones and Jon Harvey led with 18 points each as Wayne State pulled away Thursday night at home. North Platte JC advanced to the finals of its holiday tournament with an 80 77 win over Colby. Waldorf JC beat Rangely 85 75 in the opener. Colby tied North Platte late before five straight Knights points sealed the victory.
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Associated Press
Wayne State
Doane
Wayne
Wildcats
Eld Doane
Ron Jones
Jon Harvey
North Platte Junior College
Colby
Ken the Knights
Weidorf Junior College
Fore Uy
Iowa
Waldorf
Cola
North Platte
Knights
Junior High Fresh Swimmers Lose Opener
Ralston Rams beat Columbus junior high 42 to 37 in a tight meet at the AHL pool. Curt Mann powered Ralston with a final 20 yard freestyle relay win, while Mun claimed 100 and 200 freestyles and 50 breaststroke. Columbus leaders included Sany Person and Jory Courtier with multiple firsts and a 2:13.2 200 medley relay victory.
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Curt Mann
Ralston Rams
Columbus Junior High
Leals
Ralston
CJHS
Mun
K. Giaffiglee
Columbus Rankers
Clem Morgan
Berle Moran
Sany Person
Ad Jory Courtier
Rex Allen
Courtier
Brian Wertz
Brian Pierson
Person
Columbus
Greg Degn
Brinn
Werte
Walston
Sam Person
Indees Deelsiann
Norton
Vivian Weele
Pat
Tucker
Parker
Thing Thoherdsan
Meenstoteaker
Mamaith Satay Courtine
Tavs
Keeevigte Welays
Feresiste Nelayz
Kolninhiy
Keon
Hen
Robertson
Ween
Curt Mus
Osceola Falls 103 70 as Kudron and Schlife lead
Dave Kudron scored 20 and John Schlife 24 for the victors while Mike Tindberg led Osceola with 22 points in a school basketball game. The Sport Shop rolled ast Osceola 102-70 in another fixture.
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Person's Sport Shop
Ast Osceola
Dave Kudron
John Schlife
Mike Tindberg
Osceola
Columbus Junior High dominates Beatrice wrestling meet
Columbus Junior High wrestlers routed Beatrice freshman team with eight straight falls and a 98 to 2 margin on Beatrice Maroons mats. CJHS set two new school records noted by Coach Colman Bieber as multiple freshmen and veterans tallied falls, while Wayne Wong and George Rambour each dropped decisions early in the card.
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Columbus
Beatrice
CJHS
Colman Bieber
Jim Sacket
Mike Rinne
Jamie Ferguson
Dan Thomas
Dave Myers
Doyle Scott
Mike Glur
Mike Fletcher
Larry Guenther
Mike Stilwell
Mike Quinn
John Doyle
Tim Tarezon
Ron Bren
Nan
Larry Witz
Carlson
Tom Channer
Brad Olimai
Dave Nangenburg
Scott Wiens
Wayne Wong
Billy Hancnck
George Rambour
Mark Engler
Blerheimeh
Little guys lift CHS past Beatrice in wrestling duel
Columbus high overwhelms Beatrice 25 0 with a reserves surge and pin power led by Doug Wurdinger. Lindsay Ball pinned Mike Peer in 1 51, Cocaplan Gacy Speicher won in 2 40, and Mike Rice stopped Ron Jury in 4 15 to spark the 25 0 start.
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Columbus High
Beatrice
Doug Wardinger
Columbus
Beakles
Lindsay Ball
Nall
Mike Peer
Cocaplan
Gacy Speicher
Dave McNair
Mike Rice
Ron Jury
Dor Koreek
Guy
Korcek
Wat
Koreek
Wurdinger
Greupian
Dan Piegerson
Beaulca
Jetty Pluckneil
Mike Janssen
Lanny Neese
Kevin Nolan
Millard
FARSI
Open Et Wits
Eamal
Tenniz
Pethad
Hostrlee
Torrente
Bonivice
Fortelt
Ealrice
Tai Bintiee
Forte
Kevin
Dankert
Bernt
Hawke
Derisinaedt Fey
Ie Furtell
Huskers complete Lincoln drills for Notre Dame game
Nebraska wrapped up the Lincoln phase of Orange Bowl prep facing Notre Dame. The team will depart for Miami Sunday morning after a week of favorable weather and extended practice sessions. Coach Devaney stressed mounting a strong offense against Notre Dame and pressuring quarterback Tom Clements.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
s_ Cornhuskers
Notre Dame
Miami
Bob Devaney
Evaney
Devaney
Tom Clements
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Wieder
Grolelueschen Usch
Dirk Jasper
Ont Bejermann
Inselman
Nave Tasche
Marlin Mohrman
Dennis O'Brien
Minnesota North Stars
Rick MacLeigh
Philadelphia Fiyers
Manny ‘Looks
Philadelphia 7Ers
Wid Lanar Green
Phoenix Suns
Humphrey High
Cattan
Atlante Braves
Maul Beatrice
Great Plains
Kearney
Allanmant Muller
Lubrfraten General
Firestone
Leonhard Conoco
12Th St
CHS
Hunts
America
National Schooling Sports Foundation
AGB
Oldfather’s
OK Tire CO
23Rd Avenue
Liquor Mart
Viaduet
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