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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1969
Page
5
Obituary and reminiscence for W. A. Odum highlighting his coaching at Clarks and Schuyler, years as Schuyler Sun sports editor, later junior high principal, piano chats with friends, and his impact on local sports and education. Conference bowl results and NU and Colorado coverage weave into a sports notes column.
Reed led the New York Knicks with 32 points as they defeated the Phoenix Suns 135-116 in Vancouver. The Suns trailed 57-52 at halftime before New York pulled away in the third period behind a strong 72 percent team shooting. The game capped a three game road swing that also featured losses and wins elsewhere in the league.
Columbus report says quarterbacks Raman Gabriel of the Rams and Dar Lamonica of the Raiders will receive top honors at the All Stars Banquet on January 23. Calvin Will and Sonny Jurgenson finished second and third in the NFL voting, while Greg Conk and Len Dewson trailed in the AFL balloting. A Nebraska deer permit rule is noted for hunters.
Cliff Richey of San Angelo Texas captured the Sugar Bowl tennis championship in New Orleans with a 6 4 6 4 win over Jim Osborne. He earned 2000 first prize and teamed with Roy Barth to win the doubles title 6 2 1 4 over Steve Faulk and Tommy Moar. Osborne took 1000 as runner up and semifinalists earned 400 each.
Pawnee Bowmen Archery Club plans a manly meeting tonight at the Indoor range 1260 2th Avenue with a 6 pm board of directors session at Winderlichs Bar and Kitchen. Free shooting follows for members. In Sunday league action Saco Team upset Fedrsinne Foursome. Broadheads won three of four Hunters. Charles Seeger top archer with 275 series. Ralph Merry led juniors with 241. Beloit Kinzer named most improved senior archer. Phyllis Saunders most improved woman archer. Merry most improved junior archer.
In Arborfield England Henry Sanderson proposed a family soccer challenge after friends urged him to form a team. With his wife six sons and three daughters the family could start a league. Oldest son Jon 16 will captain the Sanderson Hotspurs to avoid spats over tactics.
Florida and Tennessee faces tangled coaching rumors as Doug Dickey weighs leave Tennessee for Florida amid statements from University of Tennessee President Charles Weaver. Weaver hinted Dickey might stay, then wavered, amid Florida’s overtures after Florida upset Tennessee 14 43 in the Gator Bowl.
Lakeview High School’s Vikings face East Butler Tigers at 7 p.m. to open the David City Holiday Tournament in the David City Auditorium. Stouts of David City meet Raymond Central in the nightcap. Vikings coached by Terry Bydalek stand at 24 wins while East Butler is led by Paul Heller’s Tigers. Dave Hoseh of Central Ten anchors David City with a 22–record. Championship and consolation games set. Tuesday’s drills and awards follow.
Rich and Ben Pensick captured the scotch doubles title at Columbus How. They posted games 192 228 224 for a 639 scratch and added 33 handicap pins. Second place went to Gary and Barb Badie with 52 232 179 at 202 plus spots. Other results included Walt and Twila Pohman and multiple teams with varying scores and special awards.
New York reports Frazier and Ellis expected to sign today for a long awaited heavyweight bout. Frazier is undefeated in 24 fights and recently knocked out Buster Mathis. Ellis, once Cassius Clay’s sparring partner, earned WBA recognition after defeating Jerry Quarry. The Garden plans a $150,000 guarantee plus 3 percent of net revenue, with TV on the closed circuit.
Nebraska coach Joe Cipriano suspended Leroy Chalk, Nebraska's leading rebounder and third scorer, for four one game suspensions after a curfew violation. Chalk, a 0-7 junior from Big Sandy Texas, did not dress for the Big Eight tournament first round loss to Colorado in Kansas City. Chalk had averaged 10.9 rebounds and 11.8 points in eight games and was expected to be available to play later in the tournament.
Texas meets Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day as a slate of bowls and special games unfolds. Arkansas battles Mississippi while Michigan faces Southern California in the Rose Bowl frame. Injuries loom for Texas with Fred Steinmark’s leg amputation diagnosis, and Penny State defends atop the rankings against Missouri as other bowls unfold across Pasadena and Montgomery.
In a steady downpour at Dallas, the Cleveland Browns overwhelmed the Dallas Cowboys 314 with a dominant running game and solid defense. Bill Nelson threw for 219 yards, Milt Morin and Bo Scott scored, and rookie Walt Summer sealed the win with an interception as Cleveland advanced toward the NFL championship.
New Mexico State beat Creighton 91 71 to win the Roadrunners Tournament with Jimmy Collins earning most outstanding player honors after scoring 29 points. Cyril Baptiste led Creighton with 18 points as the Aggies dominated on the boards, 58 55, and claimed the title. Idaho State finished third by routing La Jose Site 80 79.
Omaha Knights win 3 1 as Teague Teal scores and Tom Miller adds late goal to seal the Central Pro Hockey League victory over Tulsa. Teams exchange chances in a tight contest as Omaha improves their record.
South squad coach Charles Shira says he would likely choose a field goal rather than a touchdown if the fourth down play were repeated. The 65 65 tie ended after a late stop by Kirkland of Oklahoma State on Larry Slegent of Texas A&M, with lone TD by Air Force Charles Longnecker from a Mike Cilek pass. Grays added 30 and 36 yard field goals by Jerry Don Sanders of Texas Tech.
ARCADIA CALIF. UP I reports labor trouble may force California to end the decade without racing. Santa Anita’s 75 day meet and Bay Meadows meet under a strike by parimutuel clerks and other workers. No entries were taken Tuesday at Santa Anita as talks between labor and the Federation of California Racing Associations remain at an impasse.
A Britannica entry states the ancestor of the modern horse, existing by at least 3000 B.C., was about the size of a small dog. The note places early equine evolution in a compact, diminutive form.
Steve Owens the Heisman winner from Oklahoma and Purdue’s Mike Phipps head Time magazine All-America Team chosen by American and National Football League scouts. Running backs include Charlie Pittman and Owens, with quarterbacks Terry Bradshaw and options. Receivers Gillette Mandich Burroughs, linemen Smith McKay, guards Saul Hutchinson, center Mendenhall, and defense featuring Cowlings Olsen McCoy Red.
Joe Kapp powered the Minnesota Vikings to a 23-2 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Bloomington. Kapp set up every score with sharp passing, then scampered for the clinching TD after a late Viking surge. Gene Washington and Pave Ostoma found the end zone early as Fred Cox added all extra points.
San Diego State quarterback Dennis Shaw and Oklahoma back Steve Owens led a West group that also included Colorado’s Bob Anderson and Ohio State’s Jim Olis. In front of 73 000 at Stanford Stadium, the West defeated the East 16 0. Shaw earned the Coffman Award, while Brock of UCLA multiple tackles stood out on defense. The event drew scouts awaiting pro-draft decisions and marked the game’s second move from San Francisco to Stanford.
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