Osceola wins Goldenrod Conference title in strong showing
Osceola Bulldogs claim the Goldenrod Conference championship defeating Stromsburg by more than 50 points. Coach Jon Habben says Elba Invitational score showed stronger competition from Ansley and Sargent, and the team aimed to prove itself with a big night.
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Osceola Wrestlers Place Strong in Regional Meet Title
Osceola clan takes multiple titles led by Ray Johnson Corky Cliffords Dale Runquist and Tracy Day as Greg Cliffords loses disputed match at 155 pounds Habben notes two point rule calls. Scott Pickeral defeats Rick Johnson in heavyweight clash with Clarks earning team lead. Stromsburg coach praises efforts amid tight finals.
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Neumann Tops Seed in C4 Tourney at David City
Neumann rated third in Class C polls earns top seed in the C4 tourney hosted by Aquinas High School in David City. Monday February 21 features Cavs vs David City at 6 pm, Mead vs Scribner at 8 pm, with East Butler meeting Yutan on Tuesday and Bergan facing Aquinas. Semifinals are February 24 at 6 and 8 pm, with finals February 25 at 8 pm.
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Missouri Eyes Big Eight Title Amid Postseason Shift
Missouri coach Norm Stewart says winning the conference remains the priority as the Big Eight introduces a postseason tournament. The top four teams host first-round games in Kansas City, with Missouri facing Oklahoma State next at home in a regionally televised game. Oklahoma and Colorado also play Saturday as league leaders at 6-2.
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Columbus swimmers rout Grand Island 54 29 in turn at home
The Columbus Discoverers undefeated 14 0 swim season beat Grand Island 54 29 in front of a Parent's Night crowd. Senior Brian Wertz set two school records in the 200 IM and 100 butterfly while Scott Harsh and Mike Hoffman led multiple wins as Columbus techually dominated the meet. The reserve team won 54 17 over the Islander Jayvees to finish 13 1.
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Huskers Face Air Force and Drake in Track Meet Attendance Up
Nebraska track fans expect a larger crowd as the Huskers host Air Force and Drake in Lincoln after a 2 844 turnout at Colorado. The piece notes Colorado's new arena plans and compares recent baseball activity of the Yankees Royals and Angels with Joe Rudi Bobby Grich and Don Baylor amid high priced moves.
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Trail Blazers stay atop. Lucas leads 107-98 over Pacers
Maurice Lucas scoring 35 with 22 rebounds drives Portland to a 107-98 win over Indiana as the Trail Blazers pull a first place tie in the Pacific Division. Indiana hits 24.5 percent in the first half and Billy Knight adds 28 points as Pacers rally in the second half.
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Ernst wins slo-break tournament title at Platte College
The Ernst Olds slo-break basketball team defeated Omega 73 to 53 to retain the Platte College Family Slo-Break League crown. Ernst finished the season undefeated at 12 0, with players including Dave Ernst Tom Penney John McPhail Dennis Grennan Don Catshall Larry Olson Mick Flynn Jim Wurdeman Larry Wynna Bangee Tony Divis and Jim Stiveri.
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Sloan takes coaching job at Evansville College
Jerry Sloan signs a four year contract as basketball coach at his alma mater Evansville College and will leave the Chicago Bulls after winding up his affairs. Sloan, a former NBA star guarding for a decade, has been benched since January 1976 after two knee operations and has been Ed Badger's assistant this season.
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Redbirds topple Rebels in upset basketball win
Illinois State Redbirds defeated Nevada-Las Vegas 88 84 to ruin the Rebels 14 game win streak. Coach Gene Smithson praised rebounding and defense as Jeff Wilkins led with 14 rebounds and four blocks while Jones and Mayes added 20 points each.
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Madison and Emerson-Hubbard Vie For West Husker Title
Madison defeats Hartington CC 64 to 39 and Emerson-Hubbard tops Wisner-Pilger 69 to 38 to set a finals matchup at Lakeview High School. Madison's Craig Wehrle 19 points leads three Dragons in double figures. Emerson-Hubbard’s Fuchser scores 15 as the title game at 8 p.m. tonight is previewed.
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Pair voted into Negro Leagues Hall of Fame
NEW YORK UPI former bat boy Roy Campanella praises newly elected Hall of Famer John Henry Lloyd and Martin Dihigo. They join Ernie Banks Al Lopez Joe Sewell and Amos Rusie at Cooperstown on Aug 8 as the Special Committee on Negro Leagues closes.
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Soviet Team Joins World Team Tennis in Historic Exchange
An all-Russian squad named the Soviets joined WTT in Philadelphia with stars Alex Metroveli and Olga Morozova leading the lineup. Other players include Natasha Chmyreva Teimurz Kakulia and Vadim Borisov as the league marks a historic cooperation step.
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Columbus frosh overwhelm Hastings ninth graders 51 to 40
Columbus ninth graders shot a season best 51 percent from the field to beat Hastings 51 to 40. Scott Swartz scored 7 for Columbus, Chris Woermeer 12, while Hastings’ Reiners had 13 and Oatman 10 as the Columbus girls game follows at 2 p.m.
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Scotus Tops Immanuel Lutheran In Unbeaten Showdown
Scotus defeats Immanuel Lutheran 43 to 36 to remain undefeated. Bret Kumpf scores 26 for Scotus while Kevin Arndt lifts Immanuel with 14. Becher sours with early fouls, four in first quarter before exiting. The Shamrocks host David City St Mary Monday at 6 p.m.
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