Discoverers top Papillion in Apollo Championship tilt
Columbus Discoverers beat Papillion 65 to 53 in the Apollo Conference final as Frank Brower and Danny Miller led with 24 and 14 points respectively. Keith Davy and Les Catlan sparked from the guard and post positions while Papillion’s guard Tor Meiser did not play.
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Local Sport Shop Dominates J-119 League Game
Jokn Schlife sparked Sport Shop with strong scoring as John Schlife led the attack, aided by Cotggill's 28 points and Garner 12, Kudron 11, Person 10, Schlife 10, Arnold 8, and Schlife 4. Steiner and Dales were involved in key plays while others added brief contributions.
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Cavaliers win signals shift in NBA standings
United Press reports the Cavaliers edged the 76ers 85 to 98 as Butch Beard drove in a late layup with 24 seconds left. Kareem Abdul Jabbar and several stars piled up points in other NBA games, including Milwaukee’s 123 to 104 win over Portland and Golden State’s 107 to 110 victory over Cincinnati.
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Four bowlers hit 600 series in Cornhusker league play
In Colamybos Box action four keylers reached 600 series in Cornhusker League competition. Jomie Karel scored the first 600 of his career with games of 200 320 and 200. Leonherd Ted led high with 235 and 260 in a 600-plus total. Other top scorers included Bob Kioke 217 and Dorothy Jurd in the mixed Coffee Cup League, with wide gaps in reporting and several names garbled in the OCR.
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Pistons drop pair in roster reshuffle after cuts
Detroit Pistons shuffle roster with two cuts and a veteran release. The team trimmed forward Bob Quiles and substitute player, while rookie Ruy Wilseat remained in contention. Dave Bing returned Tuesday night, adding depth to a five guard rotation.
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Newman Grove Tourney Reset With Evening Finals
Newman Grove basketball tournament opener delayed by good conditions and moved to tonight. Winside faces Silver Creek in the curtain raiser and Walbach plays the host at 8. Fridays finals set for afternoon due to New Year’s Eve with consolation at 2 and title game at 3 39.
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Bowling league scorers shine across mixed meets at Boulevard Lanes
Bob Arnberger led the Centennial League at Boulevard Lanes with a 642 series and 244 and 215 single games, while Gary Muth posted 638 and 238. Other high scores include Leon Miller 225, Larry Kombagur 22, Jerry Kroeker 200, and post office workers posting strong 2.48 total in the foun list. Multiple leagues report top games and season totals as bowlers across divisions rack up wins and prizes.
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Dick Wacheldol
Jur ‘Vopil
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John Tate
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Chuck Eliott
Doe Rurup
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Dean Brose
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Mike Evans
Toad
Becky Stains
Jeff Davidshofer
Marana Girth
Kris Brestel
Monroe Junior High Triumphs In Seventh-Eighth Grade Final
Monroe Mustangs beat Immanuel Lutheran of Columbus 34 6 in the seventh and eighth grade tournament final. Marg Bitter sank 12 of 13 free throws powering a late rally after a 7 7 opening period tie. Alan Wardeman led Immanuel with several scores, while Monroe’s defense held the visitors the rest of the game.
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Doug Whitman
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Tine Paints
Rickie Melcher
Tor Saurce
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Rookie of the Year honors go to Norwalk rookies
In Norwalk Connecticut on Wednesday Galt Digest named Hubert Green a 28 year old Alabama native and Sally Little a 19 year old South African as the 1871 professional poll tour Rookies of the Year.
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Davis Feels Every Hit as Alabama Eyes Nebraska Showdown
Alabama halfback Terry Davis, a standout in the wishbone offense, says he takes big hits on almost every play but keeps moving the ball. The Crimson Tide, 11 0 and chasing a top ranking, prepare for Nebraska in the Orange Bowl after mastering the triple option three weeks into the season. Davis notes the offense thrives on misdirection and pace, while Nebraska’s staff plans adjustments to counter the Tide’s run-heavy attack.
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Jeff Kindey
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Bears seek new coach amid long downturn
Chicago Bears owner George Halas announced a wide open search for a new coach after four unsuccessful years under Jim Dooley. Front runners include Abe Gibran and a former NFL head coach, with Halas keeping options open to outside prospects and college coaches. Dooley remains under contract for one year, but could pursue other opportunities if offered by pro teams.
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Game times set for Dallas and Miami NFL games Sunday
NEW YORK UPI The Dallas San Francisco game in Dallas starts at 1 30 p m EST Sunday and the Miami Hallimere game in Miami begins at 4 39 p m EST, announced Wednesday by Pete Rozelle commissioner of the National Football League.
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Sponsor named for LPG championship in Sutton Mass
The $52,000 Ladies Professional Golf championship will be sponsored by Eve Cleavettes at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton Massachusetts. Defending champion Kath Whitworth was noted by the club in the announcement on Wednesday.
Huskers favored in Orange Bowl clash with Alabama
Sport Shorts previews the Orange Bowl pitting Nebraska against Alabama. Key players discussed include Tagge and Rogers for Nebraska and Terry Davis for Alabama, with emphasis on Husker defense and potential Johnny Rogers impact. Prediction: 34 27 Nebraska.
Gresham champions at Rising City holiday tourney finale
Gresham defeated Shelby 65 to 55 in the RG holiday tourney final as Westnesday highlights. Larry Walford scored 48 for Gresham, with Tenniges 15 and Buresh 14, while Shelby’s Doug Flopwood led with 20 and Ray Tam topped East Butler with 14.
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Crusaders win crown as Scotus tops the field
Grand Island Catholic 84 Hastings St Cecilia 4 Columbus Scotus 47 David City Aquinas 8 Hastings St Cecilia stayed favored early but Scotus pulled away in the second half to clinch the Catholic Conference title. Scotus hit 28 of 53 field goals led by Frank Mielak 19 and Dar Briggs 15 with Jim Browne adding six. Sanley paced Aquinas with 16, while Scotus maintained a steady margin through the final period.
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Chad Dale Keraman
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Tom Mirnovsky
Greg Scholz
Rich Gillespie
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Dietzel May Take Job With Broncos
USC coach Van Dietzel may move to Denver as head coach and general manager of the Broncos. Board chair T Eston Marchant said Dietzel plans to stay at Carolina but will interview in Denver. a decision is expected after talks with several candidates.
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Gillman Coaches Chargers Era and M First Tams Roster
Gillman, famed coach of the San Diego Chargers, once commanded Andy Robustelli on the Tams roster in 1955. His 1955 training camp opened with Robustelli’s son Rick joining the roster, marking a notable family football tie across generations.
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Area club shines at Y table tennis tournament awards
The Wisner Pilger club led by Todd Petersen claimed several titles as the third annual Y table tennis meet concluded after 44 hours of play. Tate College and Clarkson participants also earned top honors in boys, girls, and doubles events with multiple Petersen family members among the winners.
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