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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1977

Page

4

Platte Cage Classic all tournament teams named

Press row selects all tournament teams led by G Alan Clark of Barton County and G Johnson of Platte College. Honorable mentions include Roosevelt Thompson and John Tonahue with multiple players from Central Tech Kearney State and Platte College.

Tim Mimick College Divison Alan Clark Sopa Barton County Lyons al Johnson Platte College Wakefield Dick Wardyn Soph Central Tech Litchfield Jim Graham McPherson Rick Johnson Kearney State Central City Honorable Meadou Roosevelt Thompson John Tonahue Pat Lynch Tony Bolte Bryan Braesch Thivigon Ed Nathan Madison Joe Johnson Stromsburg Tom Bock Lakeview Craig Wehble Madieon Alan Johnson Greg Springer Greg Peterson Strometury Jeff Mulile Scotua

Rising City Holiday Tournament finals set for Friday night

Shelby and Silver Creek reach the Rising City holiday finals after Thursday wins with an 8:30 p.m. championship tilt. Benedict and Rising City play for third at 5:30 p.m. Bologna? Girls see Rising City versus Shelby in the final, with Benedict and Silver Creek meeting in the consolation.

Shelby Silver Creek Rising City Sliver Creek Benedict Pam Terry Bemis Tke Geroe Allan Grossnicklaus Hon Sehmund Scott Moore Dave Lindgren Tigers Hising City Highman Ron Valasck Jon Bryant Benedit Deb O'Brien Ann Huffman Vickey Miller Theresa Otte M. Bryant Arta Shelby Sea Benedict Hsing City Aliver Creek

Big Eight Holiday Tournament finale set as Kansas faces Kansas State

Kansas and Kansas State meet at 8:05 p.m. in Kansas City for the Big Eight Holiday Tournament title after Kansas edged Oklahoma 73 70 in a semifinal thriller and Kansas State defeated Nebraska 69 60. Missouri topped Iowa State 66 82 in another semifinal, while Oklahoma and Colorado played for fifth and Oklahoma State beat Colorado. Kansas, strong in the event’s 32 year history, seeks another title with Darnell Valentine leading the Jayhawks and Curtis Redding pacing the Wildcats.

Kansas City Sunflower State Kansas Kansas State Oklahoma Sooners Nebraska Missouri Iowa State Colorado Toch Town State Colorado Wiser Oklahoma State Ted Owens Okahorne Jayhawks Ray Whitley Finshed Aaron Curry Sooner Dave Bilsa Kansac John Douglas Whitley Darnell Valentine Clint Johnson Kansan Owens Jack Hartman The Wildcats

Albion wrestlers win Randolph quadrangular

Albion swept the Randolph Quadrangular led by L points, with Columbus third and Lakeview fourth. Discoverers claimed three individual titles led by Al Hanay Blaser and Mark Stockman, while Sackett Rambour Weber Rhea and Robinson took seconds and thirds for Lakeview, amid a flawed finish due to a disputed call and penalties. Lakeview family band trip reduced varsity turnout as Columbus JV prep to host Wisser Pilger dual next Tuesday.

Albion Randolph Columbus Lakeview Columbus JV Kevin Nolan Discoverers Nolan al Hanay Scott Blaser Mark Stockman Brian Thalken Ted Sackett Steve Kupperman Mike Rambour Kent Schwartz Lonny Webier Bryan Rhea Kurt Thalken Ken Robinson Sackett Rambour Weber Rhea Robinson Larry Nissen Nissen Fumatour Steve Niewehner Haney Jim Shane Brian Bargstadt Blaser Tony Prothman Racedulph Fuchs Stackman Tom Brezinski Brad Cookson Mile Olivering d+ T Kapperman Oto Deff Ro Ing Teg Stub Dave Stevens Greg Cech Randy Watcha Brezinski

Change to man defense turns to Humphrey win

Humphrey Bulldogs rally from early deficit to rout St. Francis 43 to 5 in the St. Francis Holiday Tournament final. After switching to man to man, Humphrey sparked an 8-0 run and pulled ahead, with Alderson and Krings keying the surge and the defense bottling St. Francis.

Humphrey Tim Mimick St. Francis Humphrey Bulldogs Bulldogs Flyers John Fuchs Araclc Doug Moss Moas Dave Marron Helterskelter Juader

Weekend football picks with many games ahead

The column previews a full weekend of college and NFL bowls and playoff games. Clemson vs Pittsburgh in the Gator Bowl, Las Vegas and Stanford in the Sun Bowl, NC State vs Iowa State in the Peach Bowl, Texas A M vs USC in the Bluebonnet Bowl, and LSU against Stanford noted. NFL action includes Minnesota at Dallas and Oakland at Denver with big college games Monday featuring Ohio State, Alabama, Notre Dame, Texas, Michigan, Washington and Oklahoma. The writer wishes readers a happy new year.

Clemson Pittsburgh Uattle Panthers LAS Stanford North Carolina State Tow Minnesota Dallas Cowboys Vikings Arly Oakland Raiders Dennver Broncos Colorado Raiders Biggies Ohio State Alabama Notre Damee Texas Michigan Washington Oklabote Arizona Notre Dame

Scotus Falls In Opener In North Bend Holiday Tourney

North Bend pressed Scotus throughout the game and outrebounded 43 to 20 as the Shamrocks built a 22 point margin. Juckie Paprocki led Scotus with 10 points off the bench while Jackie Paprocki provided a strong late shift. Scotus shot 15 of 32 from the field and 1 of 8 from three as they struggled to cope with the North Bend press.

Johnson Tiger Cyclones Andrew Parker Bill Blair Colorado Oklahoma State Buffs Mark Tucker Eli Johnson Holder Cowboys Robert Rutledge Dim Killingsworth Bulldogs Flyers Humphrey Terry Stuts Rabo Alderson Dave Krings Mark Albers Kevin Bender Bryan Beldroath St. Francis Mesa Hetter Weir Lindsay Holy Family Leigh Panethers Lindsay al Uganer Gene McPhilips Ker Korus Fick Herchenbach Danny Wilke Keith Gall North Bend Scotus Nath Bend Shivmacks Tekumul Heeman John Petersen North Berd Petersen Dot Shamrocks Juckie Paprocki Trish Jackie

Broncos and Cowboys Vie for Super Bowl Berth In Nfl Showdown

AP Sports wrap predicts Denver’s Cinderella run ends with a homefield edge and a high scoring clash as the Broncos face the Raiders for AFC honors and then Dallas battles Minnesota in the NFC title game with Staubach, Morton and a Doomsday defense ready to claim New Orleans spotlight.

Bruce Lowitt Denver Denver Bronco Cald Dallas Cowboys Oakland Raiders Mile High Minnesota Texas Stadium Cowboys Vikings New Orleans Louisiana Superdome Dallas Roger Staubach Craig Morton Broncos Raiders NFL Oakland Ken Stabler

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