Millard Edges Apollo In Apollo Conference Final
Millard roared to a 21-9 lead, then overcame CHS in a tight fourth to win the Apollo Conference Basketball Championship at Ralston High. Millard’s Tom Sieckmann led with 20 points, Bruce Benedict 14, Dill Watson 13, Merle Blum 12 as Columbus-Columbus and CHS battled through a game filled with early leads, late surges, and clutch free throws.
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Devaney Seeks Final Win In Grange Bowl Showdown
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney faces retirement after the Grange Bowl against Notre Dame. He vows to go out a winner despite a season with setbacks including losses to UCLA and Oklahoma. Notre Dame brings a strong ground game and defense as Devaney eyes a career finale in the Orange Bowl.
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Happy Hairston to Have Surgery For Knee Injury
Los Angeles Lakers announce Happy Hairston will undergo surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee. He is expected to miss about two weeks for sprinting, followed by 8 to 10 weeks of rehab, with hopes to rejoin the team for the playoffs. Hairston, a key rebounder and scorer in the 1974-75 championship season, was injured December 12 in Chicago and has not played since.
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Jenkinson's 31 Leads Monroe Past Elgin for Tourney Title
Dave Jenkinson exploded for 31 points to lift the Monroe Mustangs past Elgin 51 36 in the Petersburg Holiday Tourney final. Monroe trailed early 12 7 but used a 21 3 second quarter surge to seize control and claim their fifth win in seven games. Dennis Edison added 4, Steve Urkoski 7, Lloyd Jenkinson 2, and Randy Ditler 1. Prague won the consolation 65 45.
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Steelers say they are fit and ready for Dolphins title clash
Pittsburgh stood confident ahead of the AFC final against undefeated Miami as star quarterback Terry Bradshaw and four teammates recovered from a flu outbreak. Bradshaw and Larry Brown were briefly hospitalized but released to rejoin drills, while coach Chuck Noll stressed getting through practice and hoping for full health by game time.
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Former Husker grid star Link Lyman killed in crash
SARSTOW Calif AP Hoy Link Lyman 74 former University of Nebraska and Chicago Bears tackle and Hall of Fame member died Thursday when his car rear ended a moving semitrailer. He died at Barstow hospital after the collision on Interstate 15 near Las Vegas. The truck driver escaped injury. Lyman was a 1921 Nebraska Missouri Valley title team member and later served as a Nebraska line coach.
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Allen eyes Redskins clash with Cowboys for title
Washington faces Dallas at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium in a NFC championship bid. The Redskins advance with a 16 3 win over Green Bay while Dallas edged San Francisco 30 28.
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Redskins and Steelers Set for Existential Championship Clash
Bruce Lowitt reports the Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers, top seeds, will vie for a shot at Los Angeles. The Redskins seek their first title game since 1945 while the Steelers aim to outpace Miami, with predictions favoring Washington’s defense and Pittsburgh’s improved quarterback play as key factors.
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Winners claim trophies at Columbus Family Yo Table Tennis
Dave Hallman defeated Mike Menecusp for the boys six and under title at the fourth annual Columbus Family Yo Table Tennis Championships held Friday. Scores were 21-13 and 21-14.
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Fairbanks says Sooners are ready for Sugar Bowl
Oklahoma coach Chuck Fairbanks praised his second ranked team after a 76 minute Tulane Stadium workout. He said the Sooners are better prepared than any bowl squad he's coached, despite an injury to senior end John Carroll and a tweak moving Wiley to split end work.
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Silver Creek tops Beavers in overtime thriller
In Newman Grove Worlday Cage Tournament opener Silver Creek beat St Edward 57 55 in overtime. Mike Cave and Neal Van Winkle scored late and Chuck Micak tied it with a 15 foot shot at the buzzer. Van Winkle 17 Valasek 16 Cuba 13 led Silver Creek. Keelin 23 for St Edward. Elkorn Valley next beat Newman Grove Bryan Balenhorst 12 Wes Christensen 15 Johnson 11 led Newman Grove.
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Ak-Sar-Ben Names Maluvius Racing Secretary and Handicapper
Ton Breck announced John R. Ma luvius BC named 3 Ak-Sar-Ben racing secretary and handicapper at Omaha. Ma luvius, ex Hollywood Park chairman and 27 year racing official, replaces Kravitz who moved to Golden Gate. He will also remain a Spokane steward while continuing work at Ak-Sar-Ben. Dell Bethel named baseball coach at City College of New York.
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Nebraska Huskers vs Notre Dame in Orange Bowl clash
A preview of the Orange Bowl notes Huskers favored by two touchdowns over Notre Dame with Johnny Rodgers likely to shine. Foresees high scoring, open attack, and a third straight Huskers triumph in Miami. Telegram readers wished a Happy New Year.
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Sackett Glur box in Norfolk bouts with trophies
Boxers Jim Sackett and Rudy Glay aged 87 and 92 fought in Norfolk where both bouts ended in decision wins due to under 15 limits. Teammates Pat Sackett Tom Sackett Mike Sackett and Mike Glur sought opponents. Kim Sackett lost to Ron Pelster of Petersburg. Rudy Glue dated Mark Schragge.
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