Two unbeaten teams set for Platte Cage Classic opener
In the Sixth Annual Platte Cage Classic high school division Scotus visits Schuyler with 3-0 and 4-0 records respectively. Lakeview meets Stromsburg in the following game while Platte and Kearney JV, Central Tech and Barton also play. Coaches highlight strong defenses and balanced offenses as title contenders prepare for the tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler
Scotus
Lakeview
Stromsburg
Platte
Kearney
Central Tech
Barton
Becky Moore
Shamrocks
Boys Town
Steve Heimann
Heimann
John Heimann
Chris Hoffman
Hoffman
Jim Feehan
Omaha Paul VI
Frank Spencers
Spencers
Warriors
Krejci
Virgil King
Schuyler Club
Nets
King
Jeff Krejer
Dennis Dolliver
Jett Wachal
Bill Hagar
Mike Agant Schuyler
Vikings
Viking Cieb
Dennis Geraghty
Kip Watkins
Terry Schaf
Geraghty
Mike Iverson
Viking
Iverson
Tim Mueller
Bruce Engel
Alan Johnson
Steve Nordberg
Peterson
Johnson
Platte Fieldhouse
Holiday tourneys feature across multiple colleges
The Holiday tournaments schedule lists events at Pope John Genoe Norte Eatmoe and other campuses. Matchups include Fullerton Murdock Amherst Brainera East Buller and Wed/Thu games across cities like Rapias Greeey Spaling and Shetoy Svereek with various Tuesday and Monday sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope John
Genoe
Norte
Neon
Weanesaays
Ciartson
Gavid
Boage
Santa Anita Opens Season With Palos Verdes Handicap
Arcadia Calif. UPI Santa Anita kicks off its 40th thoroughbred season Tuesday with a six furlong Palos Verdes Handicap valued at 60 000. Ancient Title carries 126 pounds with Angel Cordero aboard Messenger Of Song has 124 pounds Jerry Lambert rides Stardust Mel 121 pounds. Other runners include American Trader Sure Fire Ben S Uniformity Happy Randy Crafty Native Money Lender Ezequiel II Maberas and Tiltin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Calif
UPI
Santa Anita
Angel Cordero
Messenger
Ben S
Uniformity
Happy Randy
Crafty
Ezequiel II
Maberas
Tiltin
Vikings Reach Fourth Super Bowl With NFC Title Win
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Rams 24 to 13 to earn a fourth Super Bowl bid. Fran Tarkenton led a balanced attack as special teams and a staunch defense blocked two Rams kicks and preserved the lead. Oakland defeated Pittsburgh 24 to 7 to reach their first Super Bowl, with the game set for Pasadena on January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Minn
UPI
Don Quixote
Minnesota Vikings
Los Angeles Rams
Vikings
Oakland Raiders
Pittsburgh Steelers
Raiders
Green Bay
Oakland
Minnesota
Pasadena
Califran
Fran Tarkenton
Rams
Chuck Foreman
Vikes
Foreman
Los Angeles
Bobby Bryant
Tom Dempsey
Fred Cox
Matt Blair
Rusty Jackson
Rod Perry
Touchddowns
Tarkenon
Sammy Johnson
Fred Dryer
Viking
Wally Hilgenberg
Pat Haden
Dempsey
Nate Allen
Bryant
Haden
Jackson
Blair
Allen
Lawrence McCutcheon
Tarkenton
Harold Jackson
Dryer
Jack Youngblood
Ram
Ron Jessie
Boston writers to honor Munson at annual dinner
Thurman Munson, 1976 American League MVP, to be honored by the Boston Baseball Writers Association at their next year dinner for World Series achievement. The Yankees star batted 17 times in the 1976 World Series, with nine hits, two runs and one RBI as the Yankees were swept by the Cincinnati Reds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
UPI
Thurman Munson
Boston Baseball Writers Association
Yankees
Cincinnati Reds
Munson
Notre Dame and Penn State Set For Gator Bowl Clash
Notre Dame and Penn State meet in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville with 84 and 74 ranked teams slated as a sellout crowd watches. Notre Dame favored by four, star players include Al Hunter and Rick Slager, while Penn State leans on Chuck Fusina and Ken MacAfee as they aim to upset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
George Olsen
Olsen
Knute Rockne
Fighting Irish
Notre Dame
Penn State
Joe Paterno
Pittsburgh
Southern California
Georgia Tech
Lions
Dan Devine
al Hunter
Steve Geise
Matt Subey
Mike Guman
Paterno
Alabama
John ‘Andress
Switzerland Tops Japan in Spengler Cup Opener
Switzerland defeated Japan 6 3 in the Spengler Cup opener in Davos Switzerland as play began on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davos
Switzerland
UPI
Japan
Raiders reach NFL title game with hard fought win
Oakland defeats Pittsburgh to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in nine years. Coach John Madden praises the team's resilience after a strong defensive effort and two touchdown passes from Ken Stabler. The Raiders await a Minnesota challenge after beating Cincinnati and Steelers in a tense playoff run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
UPI
Minnesota Vikings
Raider
Pittsburgh Steelers
Raiders
John Madden
Tve Red
Vikings
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seodar
Ge Ron Reilly
Rolly Brandl
FoJeff Wachal
Grelt Krejel &U
Tom Bock
Larry Wetgen
Jes
Sophor Mike Iverson
J Kip Watkins
Dean Groteluschen
Lee Pet
Greg Peterson
Scott Dahlin
Pivot
Jeff Krejci
Sou
Sen. Huber
T Chuck Fore
Los Angel
Hhrey
Boston Writers
Mark van Eeghen
Steelers
Ernie Holmes
Gos Tae
Madden
Ken Stabler
Cincinnati
Andre Champagne
Mattingly
Qvert
Schlitz
Liquor Mart al
Rust Colt
Media Sey
Border Cole
Gibson Pharmacy
23Rd Street
Columbus
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!