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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1977
Page
10
The fragment shows scattered basketball results and conference mentions across multiple teams and schools including Lincoln, Aurora, and Nebraska city. It reads as a busy sports brief with many misread names, numbers, and locations, lacking coherent narrative.
Readable fragments describe Colorado ski areas reporting powder conditions and packed snow. Mentions include powder levels and expected improvements with light new snow and variable tramline conditions.
Beatrice native Dave Maurstad, formerly assistant pro at Lincoln Country Club, is hired as golf pro at Westward Ho Country Club in Sioux Falls. He played for Platte College, competed in junior college golf in Florida, and placed third in the Nebraska PGA section event last year. He and his wife Karen, with their eight month old son David, reside in Columbus.
Lakeview defeats Schuyler 51 to 4 with Van Went scoring 30 and Dale Jaixen adding 10. Lakeview then beats Howells 57 to 39 as Went nets 32 and Jaixen adds 21. Russ Cech scores 21 for Howells. Lakeview hosts Columbus 9B next Tuesday.
Los Angeles Rams coach Chuck Knox announced he will remain with the Rams, ending weeks of talk he might move to Detroit. Knox, under a five year contract with four years left, praised the organization and fans for their support and said leaving would be difficult due to the players and coaches.
Western Athletic Conference Commissioner Stan Bates says the league will accept bids from schools interested in joining to replace Arizona and Arizona State, which left to join the Pacific Conference.
Bruce Lietzke and Tom Watson share the lead at Waialae despite traded trades winds. Lietzke shot 67 after winning Tucson Open, while Watson opened with a 68 after a 32 on the back nine and a 60 foot eagle on 13. Charles Coody Steve Melnyk and Larry Ziegler also circulate near the top.
Bernie Parent recorded his fifth shutout of the season and 44th of his NHL career as the Philadelphia Flyers rolled over the Chicago Black Hawks 60. Rick MacLeish added his 29th and 30th goals, while defense and goaltending stifled Chicago.
The CRC girls tournament starts Monday with seedings: second seed CRC, third Gresham, fourth Marquette. Opening games: City versus Bradshaw at 5 30 p m Shelby versus Benedict at 7 p m and Gresham against McCool at 8 30 p m. Wednesday features Hardville versus Rising Hampton Shelby versus Benedict winner at 7 p m and Marquette versus Monroe at 8 p m. Semifinals are Thursday Feb 10 at 7 and 8 30 with consolation and championship finals Saturday.
New Mexico State University seeks approval from the Board of Regents to apply for formal WAC membership. If approved, President Gerald Thomas will proceed with the formal application, said Eddie Groth NMSU information director.
State Game and Parks officials report a brisk decline in fishing and hunting across Nebraska as cold weather curbs outdoor pursuit. Limited catches include northern pike to two pounds, walleyes after dark, and scattered bluegill and crappie with beaver and muskrat seasons closing later in February. Wildlife officers cite Panhandle, Sand Hills, Northeast and Southeast hotspots with sporadic success and note trapping seasons for raccoon and opossum run to February 15.
Reading shows first weekend results from the Women s City Bowling Tournament at Boulevard Lanes with class A teams, high scratch totals led by Gloria Osten and Theresa Sergent, multiple players listed including Rita Pubs, Dorothy Hurd, Gioia Owen, Lana Sie, and more across singles, doubles, and team events. The report also notes a televised hockey game on NBCs national schedule with Flyers at Flames due to weather in Buffalo.
George Steinbrenner declares egotist label fits his drive to win with the Yankees. He cites leadership from Billy Martin and Reggie Jackson as essential, disputes critics like Joe Iglehart about the Jackson deal, and recalls past clashes with Dock Ellis and Oscar Gamble as part of the team’s tough but successful culture.
The Cubs lead with Shelby 93 Humphrey 114 and Rising City 114 as top seeds. Opening round has Clarks 24 vs Monroe 0-9 Monday at 7:30 followed by Humphrey Lindsay Holy Family 66 and 8:30 Silver Creek and Shelby. Polk meets Clarks Monroe winner Tuesday at 7 with Hardville 105 and Rising City next. Semis Thursday 7 and 8:30 finals Friday 7:30. Gary Rath is tournament director.
Creighton University surged to an 89-71 win over California Irvine after a poor second half for the invert Cal Irvine. Cornell Smith led Creighton with 23 points while Louis Stephens had 2 for California Irvine as the Anteaters slipped to 9 11. Creighton led 43 35 at halftime and never trailed in the second half.
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