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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1977

Page

5

Clarks Blue Bombers high in Class D wrestling polls

Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association releases first Class D ratings with Norm Manstedt’s Blue Bombers at sixth in small schools. Ken Bleken and Kevin Miller top at 145 and heavyweight. Tir Beck leads at 132 and Paul Kinney tops Class D at 105. Other area wrestlers from Tekamah Herman, Franklin, defy with multiple placers across weights.

Clarks Blue Bombers Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association Norm Manstedt Blue Bombers Ken Bleken Kevin Miller Tir Beck Paul Kinney Amherst Steve Sheen Broncos Kinney Rollie Trampe Joe Slagter Lonnie Bauer Telegram Area Dan Lonowski Stromsburg Doug Nielsen Harvard Franklin Guy Mutty Tekamah-Herman Flyers Stacey Burke Steve Fetger Dan Marka Howard Shannon John James Scott Minnick Patl Walton Bob James Mytty Tigers Mark Lydick Dan Bazata Howells Brian Ulch Centennial Randy Saxton Tekamah Dan Kresha David City Greg Stensnes Newton Grove Nielsen State Association Roger Barry Schuyler Tus Ove Andy Windom Axion David Saltter Bertrand Stramsourg Jerry Senmidt Brava Hubbard Elm Greeks Randy Joe Meridien Ron Prettler Aranohor Ken Woodman Shalton Gonmack Harrison Gary Brenig Oxted For Dozier Elping Kipp Erickson Dave Yaunoy Hyannis Lorne Bauer Kevin Tarote Charles Ruther Wolbach Bill Gitford Harrisburg Mike Hendrickton Steve Johnson Shark Oliver Shelton Wt Tim Dover Elgins Kevin Gravse Malmer Shelton Snd Neal Withersham Atyrgan Meier Elm Creeks May Harriaburg Marvin Logatre Bigin Vie Bradley Mullen Robie Tearape Amnerst Skip Dunn Tom Warthan Mingtere J. P Petersory Bertrand Joe Stagie Dan Dichmayer Arapahne Mike With Brian Wacker Hemingfard HWT Clarks John Krave Mulfen Bil Gumb Sargent Dale Weeder Gertrand Terry Heithoff Elgin

Joel Bender Earns All Metro Honors and Starting Role

Joel Bender, a 1977 Eve High School graduate, earned honorable mention on the All Metro Conference team during high school and state defensive feats while in Alaska. At Platte, he seeks to aid coach McGill with a strong starting effort, and his off court passions include cars, hiking, and fishing.

Eve High School Froshman Tion Alaska Platte McGill

Novak blocks shot to seal Nebraska win over Leathernecks

In Lincoln Nebraska Terry Novak blocked a driving layup with six seconds left to stop Western Illinois comeback and preserve a 73 72 Nebraska victory over the Leathernecks

Novak Huskers Lincoln, Neb UPI Terry Novak Nebraska Leathernecks

Huskers fall to leathernecks in tight finish

Nebraska loses lead as Western Illinois rallies to a 72 73 victory. Carl McPipe and Novak combine for late free throws to put Nebraska ahead briefly before Dwayne Banks' late basket narrows the gap. Nebraska keeps an eight game unbeaten stretch and suffers turnovers in the final seconds.

Cornhuskers Nebraska Leathernecks Carl McPipe Novak Huskers Dwayne Banks Misdenurt Banks David Morgan Western Illinois

76ers rally past Suns for third straight win

Philadelphia the Sixers came from behind to beat Phoenix 121 119 as Joe Bryant scored 24 points including 14 in the final quarter. George McCinnis contributed 27 while Walter Davis led Phoenix with 39 in a high scoring matchup. Other results: Pacers over Hawks 109 94 Rockets over Nets 103 93 Bucks over Spurs 116 92 Warriors over Celtics 111 106.

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Maryland Faces Minnesota In Hall of Fame Classic

Maryland and Minnesota each hold 7-4 records as they meet in the Hall of Fame Classic in Birmingham. Maryland seeks a win to boost its outside-ACC image and finish with a strong 8-4 or 6-4 record, while Minnesota adapts to Marylands wide open offense for a 7 p.m. CST kickoff.

Birmingham Ala Chip Garber Maryland Atlantic ACC Minnesota Garber Terrapins Mike Yeates Cal Stoll Jerry Claiborne Stoll Steve Stewart Stewart UCLA

Arkansas suspends starters before Orange Bowl against Oklahoma

Three Arkansas offensive starters including running back Ben Cowins, wide receiver Danny Bobo, and running back Micheal Forrest were suspended by Coach Lou Holtz and will not play in the January 2 Orange Bowl. The decision leaves quarterback Ron Calcagni as the lone starter in the Razorbacks backfield.

Holtz Razorbacks Cowins Forrest Bobd Ron Calcagni Razorback Sooners Oklahoma Barry Switzer Johnny Keith Switzer

Mathews Hall of Fame bid backed by Al Rosen

New York UPI reports Hall of Fame voting focuses on Eddie Mathews. Al Rosen argues Mathews has unmatched third baseman credentials, citing 512 career homers and 1,453 RBIs. Rosen notes Banks’s recent election heightens Mathews’ case, while Mathews, brewer scout, reflects on a career cut short by injuries.

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