Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Columbus Telegram in Columbus, Nebraska

We have 2,691,858 pages in Nebraska

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1977

Page

6

Lacewell denies OSU head coach rumors for Oklahoma job

Oklahoma defensive coordinator Lacewell says he has no plans to leave. He denies reports OSU Regents purchased coach Stanley’s contract and that Lacewell is in line for the OSU post. He notes he has not been contacted by any OSU officials or alumni and is not considering other jobs.

MIAMI Larry Lacewell University Oklahoma Lacewell Oklahoma State University OSU Oklahoma Arkansas Hal O'Halloran Tulsa Okla KWEN Oklahoma State Regents Oklahoma State Jit Stanley Tacewell Stanley Stillwater

Shearer Prefers Focus On Texas Notre Dame Showdown

Outland Trophy winner Brad Shearer says Texas will take care of business against Notre Dame in the January 2 Cotton Bowl to claim the national title. He notes Texas has faced tougher schedules and emphasizes respect for the Irish without fear. Teammate Earl Campbell also defers on the outcome, pledging to perform their best regardless of result.

Dallas Brad Shearer Texas Notre Dame Longhorn Rish Shearer Arkansas USC Clemson Earl Campbell

Broncos Inspired by Cinderella Metaphor for AFC Title

Oakland coach Jala Madden questions the fit of the Cinderella image as the Broncos surged to 12-2 under new coach Teed Miller and host the Raiders in the AFC title game. Madden notes past Denver eras, quarterback stability with Morton, and parallels to the Raiders’ rise under Al Davis.

Oakland Denver Broncos Oakland Raiders Raiders Broncos Teed Miller Denver Jala Madden der John Ralston Charley Johnson Johnson Madden Craig Morton Davis

Sooners Have Strong Defense Heading to Orange Bowl

Miami AP Oklahoma’s football team brings one of the nation’s best defenses to the Orange Bowl showdown with Arkansas. Coachs praise unsung players who filled holes in spring drills, highlighting linebackers Cumby and Tatom, defensive backs Babb, and star tackle Hudgens as keys to a unit returning seven of 11 starters.

MIAMI University of Oklahoma Arkansas Larry Lacewell Lacewell Reggie Mathis Barry Burger George Cumby Burget Bruce Tatom Tatom I Bruce David Hudgens Hudgens Achance Cumby Sevon Kenny King James Culbreath Mike Babb Sooner Insing Hudgens Richard Murray Terry Peters Zac Henderson

Peach Bowl features Brown and Green in NC State vs Iowa State

Ted Brown and Dexter Green, explosive backs, meet in the Peach Bowl as NC State and Iowa State prepare for Saturday noon kickoff at Atlanta’s Fulton County Stadium. Brown, 5-10, 186, set NC State rushing and scoring records while Green, 5-9, 174, posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.

Atlanta Ted Brown Dexter Green Bo Hein North Carolina State Tom Rein Wolfpack Brown Iowa State Fulton County Cyclones Ted High Point Derter Green Green

Evansville freshman Furr dies in high school tourney crash

AP reports Newton Indiana and Orthez France fatal crashes. David Furr, 18, Evansville freshman basketball player, died returning from Fram 2 high school tournament. Ayron Furr also dead. Dave Russell, a noted European pro and Shepherd College alum, perished in a separate auto wreck.

Associated Press Newton David Furr University of Evansville Ayron Furr Evansville Bobby Watson Indiana Orthez France Dave Russell Europe West Virginia Shepherd College Russell

Metal plate placed in Rooker's broken arm

In Pittsburgh AP report, Pirates pitcher Jim Rooker had a metal plate inserted in his broken right arm after an October auto accident. Doctors expect the operation to speed healing and enable a likely return by opening day of next season.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Jim Rooker Rooker Jeffhander

Bowling Scoreboard Totals From Columbus and Local Leagues

The page catalogs scores and totals from multiple bowling leagues and events. Names such as Mant Malar Don Grelsen Roy Schmist and many others appear alongside team names like Pile Drivers and BO Longshots, with cumulative scores and individual marks across venues including MOULEVART LANES and COLUMBUS BOWL.

Mant Malar Don Grelsen Roy Schmist Tom Selmids de Siebler Arlyn Borchers

Unclear high school basketball tourney results across many teams

A garbled compilation of basketball scores and team names from various high school and college tournaments. It lists numerous matchups such as Wayne versus Norfolk CaMolir, Lincoln High, Gibbon, Kearney Catholic, Milligan, and others with scattered scores and outcomes, plus mentions of provincial and invitational events. The text is fragmentary with multiple OCR errors and mixed place names, suggesting a consolidated scoreboard page rather than a single story.

Associated Press Wayne Norfolk CaMolir Bennington Aquinas Genoa Valiey Tehamah Holman Wayne St AL Kearney Fecal Rava Wearnay Lincoln High North Platte Ansley Shettar Gibbon Kearney Linggay Muligan Milligan Ruskin Exeter Oniond Alliance Gering Alliance Columbus Wakao Neumann Palmyra Norfolk Cath Uennington Chadron Hensingford Kimball Ty Tichiqy Chaoran Frigemant Ewing Hulett Wye

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harald Chestuy Stansley Gary Muth Muth Larry Harrington Stan Gottacall Jim Borot Bernt Gaiischoll Harrington Sooners Ski Report Geneva Basin D Dept Higgen Valley Toveland Gas Owder Luvri Vaney Monarch Pikes Peak Pawun Tellurstic Vail Nowour Winter Park Mary Jane Aepine Wall Creek Shaw Wemihal Midway Tew Srimy Peach Bowl Penn State Syracuse Slaile State Farle Bruce GOLF Monterey Califi Rod Fanseth Hancho Canada Elast Fansethi Tural George Cadte Indianapolis United States Vic Zimet New York City Atletic Union Sweden Denmark West Germany Norway U.S Amateur, Athletic, Union Tresiadoro Rico Croton-on-Hudson N.Y New York Madison Square Garden Dan Ferris Rico New York State Labor Department AAU Eo Ie Dave Blessen Wes Auto Rome Health Are 35Th Ave Moulevart Wadnendsy Elfiren Mike Muhe Annette Mohinan Earl Hornbeck Nate Tine Wight Owl Don Frase BO Shon Greg Scribner BO Longshots Hall-a-teer Manlam Kent Brestel Linda Neitland Dunlar Clete Arasminh Connie Scholl Rich *Rorgan Jo Hastings Vicki Clentenbera Lehoy Janzen Clem Morgan Randy Krumland Jim Bernt Tom Hastings, Jr del Engquist Fite Furniture Conklin Products Ford Guenther Paul Gottschall Av Karnik Joe Rorup Rommers Jim Irwin Craig Firestel Joe Got Columbus Bowl Cornhusker Don Mose Ken Qeane Micek Construction Joe Ron Brown Shelly Tachantre Sherri Packer Jody Stone Cindy Arndt Tameny S2arks Tracy Blessen Karen Gaushow Shelly Lovell Tracy Rybs Bey Borowiak Blessen Borowiak Stone Ryba Ann Hagelstein Tselankg Todd Moon Sady Schilling Rick Heay Ann Sort Bennis Wilcox Brangon Couls Barry Osten Todd Stotha Mike Ganskow Hack Casey Conrad Schilling Sonl Doug Garretts Ganskowe Joan Leyes Lisa Labens Connie Long Micki Calling Joan Levos Debbie Blahl Aimee Mosely Lise Takens Joe Pensick John Eckholt Jett Thieie Rendy Wennekamp Tony Fyfe Craig Junghaene Almee Mosely Bill Puckel Deff Sobl Dale Kuitenbsen Bill Puckett Dale Kurtenbach Dave Getermad Randy Wentnekamp Anay Martin Veateriod Wesleyan Amalcolm Lounvitte Chadron Bassett Wheatiang Wya Crawford Rack River Morrill Ctvadt Lexinatan Plate Central City Grongialund Macy Dif Liwnell- Talbot Omshi Dominican Waverly Gretna Ad Lingoin Pius We Ashland Elkhorn Woat Point Co Liktor N Clarkson David Gillyan Grant Grant Arnott North Hiaite Oshkosh RY Chanpel Sutherland Chappell Gurley St Chadron West Colorado Rocky Mitz Mont Clywarnen Chadrod Wayne Dickinson N.J Lakehead Ontario Chadron Ewing Ay Helen Omaha Chad Moretti Angelo Merad O'Mus Saa Alliance Alliance Goring al Lierzain Lincoln East Ord Valley Omana Mercy Lincoln Southeast Lincoln Northeast Wange al Rengerson Friend Henderson Milford St Dorchester Pender Bonccott Emeeson al Alijange Sidney Valpatinei Bassett al Covati Champonship Lexington Central City Cansatation Colad Grand Friend Hunderson Mitford Cardiester i AL Livtculli Ova Lincoln Mign Lincoln Lincoln Normuast Warhba Omahs Kincein Furst Ra Liscain East Geet Oriana Mercy Vineutry Lilioast Iincoln Myrtigast Ayanou An al Macy Amehe Dominican Otrue Browne Tatmor Ie AY Noh Wesleyan Palmyra Lincoln Flu JV AY Pender Banceott Emerson Mubhara Rnund Latie Hock Southern Arkansas Nebeyestoven Platte College Barton County Kan Pine Hastings Cent Tech NGC Tourhamant Marrinigaiders NabeaskaQmaha Weanerday Hofstra Cattisius Jersey Gunes South Lake Ruquesne Caroling Sl. A Seph Tenn Chattansogm Jacksonville Vanderbilt Wi Richmand Virginia Brow Midwest Daytona Mempniy Dakota St Dakota Far West Cal Lutheran Pac Gregan Cal Polyslo USTU Portland B& Centenary San Francisco Sein Diego Kaw A&m Bb Galanos Tows Kansas Miysuury Colgate GGNY Cornell Buftaly Oregon Georgia Ohio Louisville Lagaile Broonlyn Binghamtan Mannatanville John Jay ePaul Fenn Yale Rochaster Si Xavier Milleraville Ada Barnare Seaflie Georgia Tech St Joun's Marylana Kenwucky Rutgers Seton Hall Sir Peter's Fairleigh Alabama Bucknall Pepperdine Mid Tenn St Konins Rational Baxkatball Association York i Boston Beaver Viata Seattle Ry Postal Finance Company Postal Finance Iowa, Nebraska South Dakota Antpnt Cai EGO Iivensum Tharvalter Niles Thea Securities Igwi Nebraska Sawin Donota PFC Securities, Inc Postal PFE Sacunhins, Inc Hasta Findnea Company BU Piarce Sioux Ciy St Plungo Levins B
Search Courier

Search the Columbus Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Columbus Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication