All Star Grid Game May Head to Washington Talks
NFL owners plan discussions on moving the All-Star grid game to Washington with proceeds benefiting local attractions. officials say a Washington venue could boost community interest while costs and draft status affect the annual event. The talks will occur at the Seattle Pro Bowl site or at the Phoenix meeting in March.
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Drake names Chuck Shelton new Drake football coach
Drake University hires Chuck Shelton a former University of Cincinnati assistant as head coach to revive a struggling program. Shelton emphasizes recruiting as the top priority adding the team must improve after a 1-10 season in 1976 and a string of poor results.
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Franco Harris Named Man of the Year by Steelers Hall Panel
Antonio L. UPI reports Franco Harris is chosen as Man of the Year by the Steelers Football Hall of Fame committee. Five finalists were voted by fans with selection made from the field renamed by a media and conference officials panel.
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Lucas Malone Rockets Duo Lift Houston Over Bullets
Former Maryland teammates Lucas and Malone joined the Houston Rockets this season and led a 111-90 win over the Washington Bullets. Lucas scored 18 points Malone added 17 with 18 rebounds. Calvin Murphy 18 Tomjanovich 14 Johnson 13 paced Houston. Bullets were topped by Elvin Hayes 22. The Rockets sit 17-10, one game behind the division lead Cavaliers, after routing New Orleans 127-83 and Detroit 107-94 over Atlanta.
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CJH Girls Win Pair In Local Basketball Action
The CJH varsity beat the visitors 30-22 while the B squad edged 23-22. Maureen Lannan led the 34 varsity with 13 points, and Witte had 14 for the reserves. Lisa Jenny added six. Columbus A hosts Kearney on Jan 4.
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Satra Claims Signing Olympic TV Contract
Satra, a Soviet American trade firm, said it signed a cooperation agreement with the USSR for US broadcast rights to the 1980 Olympics after CHS and NBC walked away from a $100 million demand. Longley reported a satisfactory arrangement with no price disclosed, while a Soviet IOC consultation plan was noted.
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Platte Cage Classic Opens With Four Games Planned
The sixth annual Platte Cage Classic begins Tuesday with four games in both the high school and college divisions. Platte College hosts the opener at 1 30 p m against Kearney JV Central Tech battles Barton County junior college at 6 00 p m followed by Lakeview versus Stromsburg in the college bracket Lakeview and Stromsburg are also slated in the high school action Defending champions are Platte College and Fairbury with Fairbury not mentioned in the recap Tickets for the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored luncheon are six dollars and admit to all games. the event also honors Platte’s women’s volleyball team and Barton’s potential challenge to the college title.
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Huskers rest key players ahead of Texas Tech clash
Nebraska coach Tom Osborne noted extra rest for Vince Ferragamo and knee sprained Mike Fultz while Monte Anthony and Dave Gillespie miss Texas Tech trip due to wrist surgery and reinjury. Richard Berns Byron Stewart Dale Zabrocki and Tim Worth to fill I back for the Texas Tech game as Nebraskas final Houston prep continues.
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Bert Jones Wins UPI AFC Player of the Year
New York UPI names Bert Jones AFC Player of the Year for 1970 leading Baltimore to 11 3 record and division title. Quarterback Jones topped ballots ahead of Ken Stabler and Steve Grogan with Roger Carr as top receiving threat.
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Genoa Leads Norfolk Catholic Holiday Tournament Opener
The Norfolk Catholic Holiday Tournament starts Monday in Norfolk City Auditorium with Neligh facing Elgin Pope Toba at 7pm and Genoa taking on Norfolk Catholic at 8 30pm. Consolation and final rounds follow Tuesday at the same times as games. Admission is 1 50 for adults and 75 cents for students.
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Huskers Edge Mankato State In Narrow Free Throw Finish
Nebraska defeated Mankato State 64 to 61 as Bob Siegel made two late free throws and Allen Holder added one with a second left. Mankato outshot Nebraska but the Huskers made 12 of 23 free throws to the Mavericks eight of eight. Carl McPipe led Nebraska with 10 points while Siegel scored 19 and Kurt Clark had 14 for Mankato.
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Columbus JVs Top Norfolk In Tight Contest
Columbus junior varsity edged Norfolk 50 45 after taking a 39 38 lead with 4:25 left. Bob Braithwait led scoring with 15 points, Al Siemek added 13, while Steve Mecham and Steve McConkey each had 12 for Norfolk. Sophomore coach Mark Ekeland led the Discoverers for the ailing Dick Luebbe.
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Hula Bow and Bly Mobile Invite Huskers Stars
Mike Fultz and Bob Lingenfelter join two Hlusker stars in the Bly Mobile event in Bly, Alabama, following years of Tokyo Hula Bow and Japan Bow appearances by Huskers figures.
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Columbus bid for 1977 Junior Legion tourney
The Columbus American Legion bids hard to host the 1977 Junior Legion tournament citing strong facilities and central location. State meets have been held here before, with several held locally, suggesting favorable conditions for the event.
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