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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1971

Page

4

Seven Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame

Canton Ohio reports seven new inductees to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Vince Jontairdi and Jin Brown join a class including Andy Robustelli and Y. A. Tittle among others, marking the largest selection since 1998 with 70 enshrined in total.

Pro Grid Hall of Fame Canton Ohio Vince Jontairdi Green Bay Jin Brown Cleveland Canbardd Brownie Andy Robussi Tithe Norm Vat Broghiln

Discoverers to test top quintet Friday

Columbus High faces top ranked Lincoln Husk Spartans in a Friday clash. Beckeney Kiutman and Ogden headline the East Columbus scoring push while Beckeney averages over 24 points per game. Lincoln's Rob Ogden provides a strong one two punch with 16 per game.

Columbus High Lincoln East High Paul Fardh Jnst Platte County East CHS Allstater Kent Beckeney Columbus Neil Kiutman Beckeney Rob Ogden Sparrens Scott Copple Rick Samuelson Steve North Plate Lincoln High Kliniman Maroonman Dick Hansen Dick Hoth Jan Abegglen Tom Zimmerman Frank Brawer Tiny McLaughlin Nan Miller Tom Teiser Dave Swartz Fem Brooke Brad Pierson Kearney Grad Dave McNair Grand Island Telegram

Men's City Bowling Meet Schedule Readout

Schedule notes for a city bowling event listing multiple teams and venues. The fragmented OCR shows entries for various clubs, players, lanes, and times, including dates around February 4 and Sunday sessions. Names such as Guenther, Mangos, Lombard, and Wis appear, with many venue tags and lane allocations.

Flying Feathers Triumph in Archery League Meet

The Flying Feathers shut out Is Misses 40 and blanked the Forerunners 44 in Pawnes Bowmen League action. Scoring leaders included Bunk Kinner and Karen Saunders with 27 each, Kinzer 270, Still 265, Milenburg 263. Junior division tops: Long 270, Kraycki 266, Medinger 266. Most improved: Bull, Kinzer, Long. Standings: Flying Feathers 44, Forerunners 4, Rejects 34, Jills & Misses 0.

Flying Feathers Is & Misses Forerunners Seading Bunk Kinner Karen Saunders Jeanellé Kinzer Om Still Steve Milenburg Bob Long Walt Kraycki Raraly Medinger Don Bull Jeanelle Kinzer Capie Flynn Feathers Jills & Misses

Celtics Routed by Royals as Van Arsdales Spark

Boston fell 114 to 113 as Norm Van Lier died and Walter Van Arsdale scored 34 points for Cincinnati, boosting the Royals toward an NBA playoff berth. A separate note reports Chicago beating Baltimore 124-102, Seattle defeating Cleveland, and Milwaukee topping San Diego.

United Press International Vals Gear Celtics Yom van Arsdale Norm van Lier Cincinnati Royals Boston Chicago Baltimore Seattle Clevelal Milwaukee San Diego

Stan Gottschall Dominates Centennial Action at Boulevard Lanes

Stan Gottschall rolled a 693 series and a 699 series in Boulevard Lanes Centennial League play. He had games of 258, 212, and 226. Del Triebwasser added a 614 with a 224, Don Semis a 613 with a 224, and others up top included Chuck Elliott and Jerry Krocker. Shirley Gottschall led the women with 199, La Osantowski topped series with 407, and Holiday Service paced team scoring with 2,872. Junior League saw Mike Ryans lead boys with 487 and Cheryl Eisele top girls with 389.

Stan Gottschall Boulevard Lanes del Triebwasser Chuck Elliott Jerry Krocker Elgin Tenniges Bernie Moran Harold Krurland Harold Siebler la Osantowski Mike Ryans Singleton Cheryl Eisele Steve Poewierz Hays" Foch Randy Moore Julie Tisele

Columbus Bowl Leaders Reported in Cornhusker League

In Columbus news from the Cornhusker League at Manors, bowlers posted notable scores. Gary Janssen 219, Vic Just 69 series with 21 and 203. Ken Bolton 212. Fannie Karel 203. Key Lackinger 214. Ton Ernst 201. Bud Rhea 215. Papsi Cote 92 game and 175 series. Corrine Hatar 192 game and 98 total paced Coffee Cup League. Ann Brandt 619 series. Flying Saucers beat Tist 1,472 threesome. Frances Carls ey 210 game and 545 series led League of Levels. Dorothy Kurd fits. Agales 643 campaine 1,823 gerfea.

Manors Columbus Lew Gary Janssen Vic Just Ieluding Ken Bolton Fannie Karel Don Gablenz Key Lackinger Gerry Caamick Ton Ernst Bud Rhea Pots Hawke Horn van Dyke Papsi Cote Corrine Hatar Ann Brandt Flying Saucers Frances Carlsey Dorothy Kurd Agales Campaine Gerfea

UNO cagers on road Saturday

Omaha says Nebraska at Omaha Capers travel Saturday for a Plains division game against Fort Hays State in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The Indians, now 3-3 in AMAC play after a 20-49 loss to Emporia State, chase a share of the league race led by Fort Hays at 5-2. Northern Colorado sits 4-2, one game back, while Omaha has defeated both Fort Hays and Northern Colorado and could still contend if those clubs stumble.

Omaha UPI University of Nebraska At Omaha Worl Hays State Jeader Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference USAC Indians Emporia State Fort Hays Mare Northern Colorado Colorado

Doane Baseball Prepares as Spring Drills Open

Doane College Crete expects about 50 players to report March 1 for the start of formal workouts under coach Jerry Kroeger. The Tigers aim to improve on a 17 win total last season, with a 20 game schedule and an open April 30 date created by Shsing College closing. Key players include pitchers Lowell Moore and Brnie Chrystal and outfielder Terry Egger along with shortstop Al Du Bois as infield leader.

Grand Island Terry Egger al du Bois

Winter Sports Meet Draws European Water Competitors

About 169 European water sports athletes traveled from Sapporo to Munich for the Olympic Winter Games events. The field includes teams from Germany and other European nations as they vie for medals.

Munich Germany Europe Sapporo

Lakeview Vikings host Loup City Saturday clash

Lakeview of coach Larry Whiting hosts Loup City Saturday trying to rebound after a string of cold shooting. Dan Arnold returns to Nebraska with the Raiders and a strong Lan Platte Conference showing as his young roster pushes past teams like Cozad and Ord. The Vikings must score, improve shooting, and rely on guards Saulliere and Vandenburg with forwards Lieh Ivergon and McWilliams while Greanwall’s reserve five hope to fuel a late surge.

Larry Whiting Cap City Raiders Dan Arnold Nebraska Astoria Ore Cozad Xinghon Ord St. Creilia Cozaidi Boners Loup City Tae Raiders Don Mroevek Tot Leonard Wardyn Arnold Vikings Whiting Larcy Saulliere Tom Vandenburg Darwin Lieh Gene Ivergon Steve McWilliams

Pioneer Basketball League standings and top scorers update

Security Mutual of Columbus leads Northern Conference with a 2.0 record while Dayit City heads the Southern Conference. Sahara Lounge sits second in the South with a 0-3 mark. Top scorers include Mike Lindburg 257 and Don Augustine 232, followed by Dean Heins 225. Upcoming games span Feb 7 to Feb 10 featuring Geecul versus Dales and Sahara Lounge versus David City Jaycues among others.

Security Mutual Columbus Dayit City Double T Bar Security Sahara Lounge David City Mike Lindburg Don Augustine Oscedra Dean Heins David Cuy Hank Lanley Rising City Ralph Moellenhoft Behlens Aldais Geecul Dales Pi Behlens Schuyler Crestan

Discoverers Seek Breakthrough Against East Spartans

Coach Jack Johnsons Discoverers face East Spartans atop polls as Columbus team seeks impact on the prep cage ratings. Rebounding and road form are concerns ahead of Friday night clash with Nebraska club Janeain East. Baseball note follows with opening month start and April 5 schedule.

Jack Johnson Columbus Nebraska Janeain Johson

Pairings Set for Class C6 District Tourney at Platte College

Tournament Director Gene Torcwon announced pairings for the Class C6 district tourney at Platte College Fair February 22 to 27. Top seeds Ostela Genoa Greetey and Cedar Rapids lead, with Osceola Central Olly Christian and Cedar Rapids Fullerton among opening matches. Lower bracket features Genoa Stromsburg and Greeley Sldwar, plus Platts College York, with semifinals February 25 and finals February 27. officials Jim Barth and Jim Theds of Palmner appointed.

Gene Torcwon Platte College Fair Ostela Genoa Greetey Cedar Rapids Osceola Central Olly Christian Fullerton Stromsburg Greeley Sldwar Platts College York Pan Jim Barth Jim Theds Palmner

Driver nabbed with mass of dead birds in truck incident

In Southampton New York a 29 year old driver Augustin was stopped for a traffic check. A trooper found 296 dead ducks and 121 dead pheasants in the vehicle. He claimed the birds were for delivery to the Suffolk County work farm at Yaphank for a charitable donation deduction. He was released on recognizance pending trial on illegal shooting and transporting game charges.

Southampton UPI Augustin Suffolk County Yaphonk

CJHS matmen take third at Fremont invitational

Fremont Junior High hosts a wrestling invitational with Premont scoring 116, Blair 110, Columbus 100 as CJHS wrestlers reach five finals. Doug Wurdinger earns a first in 145, with Al Foltz 119 and Mike Godel 132 also placing. Columbus results include several thirds and seconds across weight classes amid a strong team showing.

Premont Fremont Junior High Amedge Blair Columbus Doug Wuedinger Cowes al Foltz Ric Godel Mike Shemek Randy Nadrehal Godel Lindsay Ball Robertson Gary Speicher Tierney Dave Behrens Wesson Dave McNair Zyrust Lasher Ale Godel Leste Mike Shamekost Ttoaset Dave Kita Schram Don Wurdinger Ybin Randy Nedrchal Peterson Worfelt Joe Columbus Sirst Mike Janssen Mayer

Pope John wrestlers win MidState Conference title

Howells Elgin Pope John Central Catholic High School dominated the MidState Conference wrestling tournament held here Wednesday. Battle Creek placed second with Mowells Leigh and Newman Grave close behind. Leigh's Steve Feye earned first place with Wayne Schroeder second and Ron Svoboen third in 167 and 185 limits. Howells will host a district meet on February 12 and 13.

Howells Elgin Pope John Central Catholic High School Battle Creck Mowells Leigh Newman Grave Steve Feye Wayne Schroeder Ron Svoboen

Shamrocks Neumann set rematch for Friday showdown

Scotus Central Catholic hosts Wado Neumann in a Friday basketball rematch after a 68 56 Neumann win in the Centennial tournament. Neumann features size with Cita Shanahan Spicka Tennant Musailek and Carroll and ironed recent wins. Scotus aims to improve shooting and close the gap in district play.

Scotus Central Catholic Gymnasium Shamrocks Wado Neumann Cavaliers Scotus Cagers Scotus Gym Neumann Larry Cita Mike Shanahan Jim Spicka Ray Tennant Gary Musailek Pat Carroll Cavaiiers Cihal Scotus Shanahan Cathedral Tennant Fremont Berga Hikhori Mount Michael Ciballz Carroll Seatus Hastings St Cecilia St. Cecilia Greg Ejezcilah Tmuetiawks Jarry Wissing Jerry Schroer

Genoa Cagers Edge Christian 73 71 Tuesday

Genoa Orioles defeated Central City Nebraska Christian 73 to 71 on Tuesday night. Jim Koziol scored 20 and Fred Carnahan 19 for Genoa while Jol Street added 17 and Reg Ewert 25 for the losers. Central City led late before Genoa surged in the fourth quarter to clinch the win.

Genoa Orioles Central City Nebraska Christian Freehawdie Real Five Central Citlans Aweay Jim Koziol Fred Carnaham Jol Street Reg Ewert Ozceola Genoa Tangle Osevola Nebr Christian

Hughes Network to televise USC vs UCLA basketball game nationwide

More than 100 television stations will carry Saturday's top ranked Southern California versus No. 2 UCLA game from Los Angeles starting at 11 p.m. EST, as announced by the Hughes Sports Network on Wednesday.

New York

No-Murtaugh Draft Baffles Nebraska Fans

Bewilderment rose as Nebraska star Jerry Murtaugh failed to be drafted among 34 Big Eight players in last week's 442 picks. Scouts cited age and speed concerns for the 6'3" 242-pound linebacker, with teammates Roll Murtaugh and Gibson also bypassed. Both players are expected to pursue free agency and prove value in summer drills.

Kansas Cecy UPI Nebraska Jerry Murtaugh United Press International Murtaugh Prea Rons High Don Bryant Murlaugh Jerry Dave Waline Ea Perlard Donnie McGhee Mike Kuhn Oscar Gibson Kansas State Tony Washington Walline Perlard Medhee Gibson Sotrea Conchia Rol Murtaugh Tell Worth

Platte College Teams Face Key Road Tests This Weekend

Platte College basketball presents a crucial four day stretch with three away games. The Knights, led by 6-3 guard Devick Gray and sophomore Tom Stidenour, chase a conference lead as Northeastern of Sterling and Western loom. Coach Torezan seeks revenge against Nebraska Western while Northeastern and Platte fight for top standings.

Jim Havelka Cougars Northeaster Norfolk North Platta Knigels York Western Yoreton Knights Louisville Devick Gray Nain Carl Webb Saphomore Tom Stidenour Ohio Naily Tom Schafer T He Knights Nebraska Coulgar Bill Braumeck Ken Russy Taylor Georgetnwn Pirmingham Fra Rob Gsherry Brooklyn N.Y Roger Cox Pryke Mip Happah Willy Northeastern JC Sterlings Cola Torezanmen Waiks Ara No Ab Atake Sul Th Raiders Northeastern Pondant Platle Ita Lestie Oyed Troy Edward Larry Mooka Joe Wallace Raiders Northeastern Pensens Fl Dave Kincaid Rad McArdle Mike Young Ron Filipachen Saphomare Ts Midi Barkiys Ganic Breva Halley Lynn Wicharring Oren Vervebeny Cou Feadpola

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