Platte Cage Classic set to crown champions in Columbus
Terry Anderson notes the seventh Platte Cage Classic opens Tuesday at Elks Country Club with eight games to decide two divisions. Returning teams include seven of last year’s eight, with Madison replacing Schuyler. Barton County Community College brings a large Great Bend crowd as they defend their title.
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Platte College hosts open Classic tilt in bid for title
Strong field eyeing the Platte College Classic crown opens Tuesday with Barton County Kansas facing Kearney State and Platte taking Central Tech of Hastings. Platte coach Rich McGill says the teams are improved and Barton, Kearney, and Central Tech are strong. Junior guard John McPhail led Central Tech against Platte with 15 points, while Barton’s Jim Graham paced the Cougars in their 92 63 win over Platte in the Thanksgiving tourney. The event blends college and high school games with a final set for Wednesday and a luncheon at Elks Country Club.
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Platte Track Club opens 1978 indoor season at UNO
The Platte Track Club launches the 1978 indoor season Monday with an open meet at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Coach Jim McMahon leads seven men and four women as they prepare for indoor and outdoor meets, focusing on sprints and jumps with high potential in records for the 440 and 880 relays.
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Nebraska Cagers Cruise Past Montana State to 9-0 Start
Nebraska rolled to a 1040 win over Montana State as Carl McPipe scored 2 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. The unbeaten Cornhuskers matched a school record with nine straight victories, with five players in double figures and 36 team assists while shooting 55 percent. Montana State led briefly in the first half but Nebraska built a 45-24 halftime edge and stretched the margin beyond 40 in the second period.
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Jockey Drops Damages Suit After Accord
Eddie Salazar, a jockey injured in a 1972 State Fairgrounds race, dropped a $2 million suit against the State Board of Agriculture and Racing Commission after all parties agreed. He claimed Armstrong fouled him in the Aug 23, 1972 race and that a back brace hindered Armstrong’s control, leaving Salazar paralyzed and wheelchair bound. The suit also alleged negligence in maintenance of the track.
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Columbus Frosh Girls Rally For 83 68 Win At Norfolk
Columbus frosh girls beat Norfolk 83 68 on the Panthers’ floor to gain their first win of the year. Sonja Mueller led with 12 points, Karkie Reeshan added 10, and a balanced Columbus attack helped secure the victory. They travel to Kearney on January 3 with Cindy Bredehoft scoring in overtime for the Columbus boys' win.
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CHL Nails
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Manure Bowl returns to Palatka on New Year’s Day
The 15th annual Manure Bowl will be held in Palatka Florida six miles southeast of town in a cow pasture. Local athletes sell T shirts as a radio station plans play-by-play and a jeweler donates a trophy plated in gold. A community feast and beer blast accompany the event with a playful snow ball fight among players after the game.
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Nebraska Huskers Baseball Schedule Preview
Lincoln Neb ill highpoints of the 178 University of Nebraska baseball schedule shows a two week Texas trip in March two lakes April in Boulder May and March 12 opening in Dallas. NU to face Kent State St Cloud Minnesota UNO Creighton and Canaca games in April and Lincoln. Coach Sanders says the schedule is challenging but must be met to prepare for the season and playoffs.
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