Devaney presses for new Nebraska fieldhouse
Nebraska Athletic Director Bob Devaney urged quick, prudent action on a $12 million fieldhouse with two immediate construction options funded by cigarette tax revenue. He spoke to the Legislature committee as Nebraska basketball led the Big Eight, hinting the team may get a new home if they win the title.
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Rosa Luedtke
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State Fair Board
Merle Schloff
Lawrence Sandberg
Schloff
University
Lessmiany
State Patrol
Sporsor Laran Sebumit
David City
Fremont cagers blast CHS sophomores in win
Fremont High defeated Columbus sophomores 60 to 51 as Rex Porter and Phil Peppler led with 11 and 12 points respectively. Jed and the Discoverers dominated the boards, building a 49 to 22 rebounding edge while shooting 11 for 25 from the Tour. Hastings sophomores visit Saturday for a 7 p.m. game.
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Fremont High
Columbus
Flomsa Jed
Tigers
Rex Porter
Phil Peppler
Discoverers
Mike Krumland
Greg Bullington
Tom O'Dormell
Ron Ernst
Bob Corn
Doug Rade
Ron Strickler
Frank Spatal
Dick Babst
Hastings
Bowling meet highlights at Columbus Bowl with strong scores
Badje tops Pawnee League at Columbus Bowl with 244, 626 series and a 28 game. Harris 243, Beerbohm 237 and 214, Stahl 214, Sheriff 224, others like Larrington 201 and Triehwasser 2014 noted. BD Stoppers lead team totals with 2,663 and a 030 game. Supersweet earns team honors with 2,730 total. Glorias Muth Enola Luchsinger top Matinee League marks. Enola 20 in series, Jackie MacDonald 200, Dora Hagge 508, Bonnie Labens 50.
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Columbus Bowl
Diwayne Harris
Don Beerbohm
Eldie Stahl
Ton Sheriff
J. Larrington
der Triehwasser
Erv Wieser
Bih Kurienbach
Jerry Janieck
Bob Hardy
Ed Oppniger
Gary Muth
Ted Saalfeld
Gene Johannes
Emil Mueller
Elgin Tenniges
Walk Henke
Harry Rosche
Marlin Cattan
Carl Schmidt
Les Steenbock
Gloria Muth
Enola Luchsinger
Waltzers
Olympic Games spotlight and weekend sports slate
Sport Shorts reviews weekend TV times for Olympic events and a heavy basketball schedule. Nebraska Huskers face Oklahoma on February 7 after a dramatic comeback win at Kansas State, with remaining road games against Iowa State and Kansas State looming.
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Lawrence
Wildcats
Nebrask
Iowa State
Sutton Happy Over Consideration of CUN Cage Tilt
OMALA UP I Creighton University basketball coach Mdldie Sutton welcomed Nebraska University officials weighing a Creighton Nebraska series. He praised the idea as a revenue-generating winter basketball boost for both schools and the state, noting potential benefits for high school programs.
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Omala
UPI
Creighton University
Mdldie Sutton
Nebraska University
Creighton
Degaury
State ice fishing success across Lincoln area lakes
UPI reports the state Game Commission notes good ice fishing on multiple lakes. Panhandle's Pelican Lake yields Northern Pike around four pounds and bluegill near a pound, while Whitney Lake reports walleye and catfish. North of Chadron and Crawford, northern pike reach 3 to 6 pounds. Red Willow and Branched Oak show perch and pike activity with minnows and jigs. Southeast waters like Maloney and Sutherland offer perch and northern pike with minnows and small spoons.
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CHS swimmers set school marks in 49 45 win over Grand Island
Columbus High swim team set two school marks in a 49-45 victory at Grand Island. The medley relay of Wright Degn Johansen Ziola clocked 1:55.5, lower than last season’s 1:56.2 record. Individual wins by Pierson and Johansen helped CHS overcome a late GI challenge, with reserves also contributing in an eight-event spread.
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Islanders
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Larry Eickhoff
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Russ Nyffeler
Brooke Pieson
Kyster
Haga Wakl
Russ Nyleler
Columbus
Kerr
McGrath
CHS
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Fulsom, Walt
Russ Nytieler
Brian Miller
Steven Dudley
CJHS matmen split duals at Walnut
Columbus Junior High eighth grade wrestling team closed a successful dual campaign in the Great Plains Conference. They pinned Grand Island Walnut 42 to win. Several wrestlers recorded pins and decisions, with Tom Bernt praised for a strong showing despite a 13-9 defeat.
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Larry Guenther
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Dim Sackett
Donn Henke
George Dostal
Darrell Spulak
Tim Torezon
Joop
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Lindsay Ball
Mike Mice
Bruce Vansen
Mike Janssen
Don Korce
Doug Hull
Colman Bieber
Tom Bernt
Junius Matthews
Schenk Aims For Second Gold In 1972 Speed Skate
Schenk the Dutch speed skater eyes a second gold at the Sapporo games targeting the 500 meter with strong form despite swirling winds. His expected double bid includes the 1500 and 10000 meter events as officials report on the opening days.
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UPI
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Columbus High Faces Northwest Omaha In Open Class A Run
Columbus High meets Northwest Omaha’s new rival in a key late season game on the Northwest maples with CHS lifting to 7-6 after wins over Schuyler Plattsmouth and Ralston. Starters include Scanlon Felvera Jacobson Vyas Gearhart with Felvera and Scanlan in double figures. next night Johnson’s seniors topple Norfolk 70 to 9.
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Tom Heiser
Les Catlau
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