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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1977

Page

5

Four teams vie in Platte Cage Classic high school action

In the Platte Cage Classic high school division Scotus Central Catholic battles Madison in the opener while Stromsburg and Lakeview also seek early momentum. The field features past champions and balanced rosters as Stromsburg and Lakeview aim to challenge the powerhouses, with key players Johnson, Peterson, and Letheby guiding their teams toward the title game.

Terry Anderson Schuyler Scotus Stromsburg Vikings Lakeview Warriors Scotus Central Spencers Madison Boys Town Dragons Newman Grove Norfolk Catholic Battle Creek Wisner Bob Hopp

Holiday basketball tournaments open across the area this week

Dozens of holiday meets start Tuesday with Platte Cage Classic pairings, Howells and Clarkson events, and Wayne State hosted meets at St. Francis and Wayne. Schools include Howells, Clarkson, David City Aquinas, Genoa, Norfolk Caltsilic, Rising City, Benedict, Silver Creek, Rising City, and more. The schedule runs Tuesday through Friday with boys and girls divisions, cross matchups, and consolation and championship rounds.

Madison Dragon Eam Stromsburg Tigers Peterson Lakeview Vikings David City Aquinas North Bend Jowells Bes Wayne Wisnee- Pilger Laurel Howells Hopp Dwayne Gratulusciu Ad Mile Iverson Clarkson Dodge Hoys Humphrey St. Francis Wayne State College St. Francis Humphrey High Leigh Lindsay Holy Family David City Aquinas Genoa Wayne State Norfolk Caltsilic Beanington Walthill Valley Tekamah-Herman Scotus Shamrocks Rising City Shelby Silver Creek Benedict Fullerton Boys Hastings College Humphrey Lindsay Howell Boys Hawails David Gite Wayne Stare Nays Wranotiay Ayia City Conon Norfolk Caltahers Benninalan Waltelli Tekaman Fullerton Hastings Ceetfas Arampus Sandy Greek Adams Central Championstin Hastings Coltege Qirte Mattings St. Cecille Bullerton Sony Greek

Penn State Wins Fiesta Bowl Over Arizona State 42 to 40

Penn State coach Joe Paterno praised Arizona State’s tough West Coast style after the Nittany Lions edged the Sun Devils 42 40 in Tempe. The game featured early Nittany Lion scores on a blocked punt return and a fumble recovery, a strong Penn State second half, and key plays by Matt Millen and Dennis Sproul.

Penn Eric Cunningham Lothrop Nittany Lion Arizona State Allett ASU Bob Tempe, Ariz UPI Penn State Joe Paterno Nittany Lions Frank Kush Jey Lally Bob Torrey Matt Babr Jimmy Cofalo Paterno Kush Mutt Sahey Pean State John Jefferson Dennis Sproul Sproul Matt Millen

OU sophomore Terry Stotts breaks foot in title game

Norman Oklahoma. University of Oklahoma sophomore forward Terry Stotts, a part time starter, suffered a broken foot in the championship game at the Caroling Clagsie in Columbia South Carolina Friday night, an OU basketball team spokesman said Sunday.

Eastern immigrant turns Husker fan tale

An East Coast reporter arrives in Nebraska and catches football fever amid Red Square culture. He sees packed Memorial Stadium crowds and a dramatic Huskers victory.

Michael J. Bugeja Lincoln Neb UPL Nebraska UPT Cornhusker State Corienee Ievete New Jersey Rutgers Garden State Scottapluff Omaha State Senators Sneath Tia Loy

Huskers set record pace in win over Montana State

Nebraska storms past Montana State 104-40 to extend 9 game stretch, with Carl McPipe and team totaling 656 points. Oklahoma State schedules next, while coach Joe Cipriana’s squad eyes Big Eight tournament after strong start this season. Missouri loses to Florida State, and Kansas edges Arkansas after late foul trouble.

Huskers Kansas City UTI Nebraska Montana State Schcol Wester Minnesota Joe Cipriana Carl McPipe Oklahoma State Missouri Orlando Fla Florsia State Tiger Norm Stewart Tigers Kansaze Kentucky Arkansas Kansas Jayhawks Razorbacks Ted Owens

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