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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1971

Page

3

Columbus Upsets East In Overtime Thriller

A drenched 4,000 crowd watched Columbus edge East 66-62 in overtime. Klutman led CHS with 25 points and nine assists, while Heckeney added 20 points for the Discoverers, who overcame a late East rally to claim the nonconference win. Big finish by Hansen and Hoth helped East force OT, but Columbus prevailed.

Rich Gayer Columbus Jack Johnson S . Discoverers Lincoln East Favs Albtino East Itigh Maples Sixltvetert Columbus Loval Funs Jon Abegghén Ban Miller Spartans Berkewey Klutman Zimmerman Gillows Hansen CHS Klotman Nets Kintman Moth Heckeney Klufman Mansen Klulman Beckewey Vange Hoth Johnson Hastings Millard

Raiders edge North Platte in MCC clash 101 85

Platte College Raiders gained a new bite as they defeated North Platte 101 to 85. Leading scorers include Trader with 28 and Kincaid 26 for Platte while Derick Gray led North Platte with 26. the win keeps Platte in title contention with two road games ahead.

North Plate Gene Torezon Reiders Elkhorn Mike ‘Rader Dave Kincaid Louisville Halive Derick Gray Knights LA. Gray Omshan Karl Webb Raiders Torezonmen Nebraska Western Scottsbiiff Fairbury Cougars Platte Sterling Cola North Platte York Columbus Crew Western Cougar Maples Trader Kincaid Bailey McArdle Tinius Preister Seidel Tiansen Wouly DP. Gray L. Gray Webb Puls McLaughlin McKain Kelay Hidnour Poli

Platte College Raiders cruise with 93.1 scoring average

Athletic Director Gene Torezon releases stats for Platte College Raiders after 20 games. The team averages 93.1 points per game, margins of victory exceed six points, and they hold opponents to 46.7. Individual leaders include Leonard Brad McArdle and Dave Jacard with notable scoring and rebounds, while free throw shooting leads by McArdle and Trader among others.

Gene Torezon Raiders We Charity Threealders Leonard Brad McArile CHS Dave Jacard Raldats Jt White

Discoverers in Big 10 wrestling eye title dethroning Scottsbluff

In Fremont opening day action at the Big Ten wrestling meet, Kearney and Grand Island push hard as Scottsbluff seeks a sixth consecutive title. Fremont leads with seven qualifiers, Columbus claims five, and key wrestlers Kim Ball Speicher Mohrman advance in weight classes.

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Dan Schneiss Wins Club Award in Columbus Ohio Roster

Dan Schneiss accepted the Touchdown Club of Columbus award during the 11th annual all sports gala. Stanford star Kim Plunkett, recipient of the Harley Trophy, received standing ovation after thanks to the club. Other honorees included Archie Manning Rex Kern John Teaves Pat Sullivan and winners from USC UCLA Notre Dame and Nebraska.

Columbus Oho Stanford Kim Phinkett Ohio State Buckeyes Touchdown Club of Plunkett Nu Lpirk Chi Harley Chuck Jixson Southern Methodist Rex Kern Archie Manning Mississippi Don Moorhead Michigan John Teaves Florida Dennis Dummit UCLA Joe ‘Theismann Notre Dame Pat Sullivan Aubur Sammy Baugh Oakland Staiders George Blanda Vince Lombardi NII Hia Blanda Darrell Royal University of Texas

We York Giants Pass Record Reported In 1962 Game

UPI reports The We York Football Giants allegedly set a team record with 42 consecutive passes completed against the Washington Hedsking in 1962. Yu A. Title held the prior mark, and Pittle albu supposedly threw seven touchdowns in that game to tie an NFL record.

NEW York UPI We York Football Giants Yu A Washington Hedsking Pittle Albu

Humphrey High tops Bluejays in loop affair

Humphrey High used a final surge to beat Newman Grove BMS in a MidState Conference game. David Sjuts led with 18 points, Mike Barmgach 11, while Terry Johnson led the Bluejays with 15 points. The Bulldogs improved to 53 on the season, Newman Grove dropped to 11. The teams meet again Monday in the Mid State tournament opener at Battle Creek.

Newman Grove Humphrey High Bulldogs David Sjuts Mike Barmgach Bob Moose Bluejays Terry Johnson Craig Jacobson Humphrey Batlle Creek Kein Pope Juin Lindsay Holy Family Doige - Clarkson Humphry Newman Civeye Lesa Tilo Neimbarg Jon Larry Giral Hse Hou Brock Ra Fonnnat Pune Helimany Mike Shanahan Dan Briggs Gary Musilek Shanahan Cavaliers Neumann Zane Ping Scorus Newman Serlad Scatus Jayvees Neumanin Lad Dave Korger Ton Zabawa Randy Fricke Shamrock Jayvees Malinsitom Wiety Sackett Honke Heinsahn Varsity Mastek Sllanahan Cikat Uaw Storine Ie Neumann Broa

Aquinas Falls In Close 60 56 Setback At Seward

In a hard fought game Aquinas trailed Seward 60 56 as Randy Hiemer led with 13 rebounds and 15 points while Neil Schulz scored 14 for Seward. Aquinas shot 24 of 68 from the field and Seward made 23 of 68 as the Bluejays earned the win with balanced scoring.

Seward David City Aquinas Seward Prndiy Monsehhsett Omaha Xante Randy Hiemer Goh Bierkower Les Hlolovy Hiemer Neil Schulz Bluejays Bian Tittmann Bruce Keller Agid Ken Maca Dale Kerkman

Chadron Beats Peru 78 65 in NCC Clash

Chadron State College defeated Peru State 78 to 65 in Nebraska College Conference play. Chadron led 40 33 at halftime with Rick Brown scoring 25 and Rex Brown 23 while Harry Green topped Peru in scoring. The Eagles move to 14 6 overall and 3 0 in NCC. the Bobcats drop to 13 5 overall and 0 3 in conference.

Chadron UPI Chadron State College Peru State Nebraska College Conference Rick Brown Rex Brown Harry Green Eagles Bobcats

Scotus Central Catholic Edges Neumann 46 44 In OT Battle

Scotus Central Catholic outlasted Neumann 46 to 44 in a tight conference clash with late free throws and a late rally. The Cavaliers and Shamrocks traded leads as Mausbach and Brock led Scotus while Neumann’s Giral hit key threes.

Scotus Central Catholic Neumann St. Cecilia

Chamberlain Lakers top Bucks in late rally

Wilt Chamberlain anchored a decisive third quarter run for the Los Angeles Lakers to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 126-93. Kareem Lew Alcindor outscored Chamberlain 27-24 but could not prevent the Lakers from sealing the win as Oscar Robertson and Jerry West contributed 46 and 23 points respectively. Other NBA results across the league included Portland defeating San Francisco 123-117 and Detroit beating New York 108-99.

United Press International Wilt Chamberlain Wriday Lew Alcindor Imay Sill Chamberlain Los Angeles Soxers Milwaukee Bucks Alcindor Baker Center Mt Dai Lretroit New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati Atlanta Seatlre Baltimore Tuffalo San Diego Clare Jane Geott Petrie Portland San Francisco Nate Thurmond Dave bin Jimmy Walker Detroit Knicks Bing Walker Vistana Wills Reed Walt Wrazier Bob Love Chet Walker Bulls Archie Clai White Jode White Celtics Don Nelson Royals Pete Maravich Hawks Sonics

Cronin Sets Pinch Hit Record With Five In One Season

Boston Red Sox president and player manager Joe Cronin hit five pinch home runs in the 193 season, a major league record. The feat came during a doubleheader against Philadelphia, where Cronin homered in each game.

Boston UPI Joe Cronin Sox Philadelphia Cronin

Brown sets Canadian open high jump record at maple indoor meet

Reynaldo Brown of Los Angeles cleared 5 feet 2 inches to break his own Canadian open mark at the Telegram Maple Leaf Indoor Games in Toronto before a crowd of 14,089. Other highlights included Dick Kallschak and Kjell Isskisson tying for vault at 17 feet and Labenz edging Szardykowski in a photo finish race. Debbie Brill of Vancouver won the women’s high jump with 5 feet 10 inches, defeating Inkpen of England.

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Columbus frosh upset Walnut cagers 78 70

Columbus freshmen upset Walnut 78 to 70 in Grand Island action. Columbus rose from a 48 25 halftime deficit to win as Scott Trofiolz led with 16 points and teammates contributed in a balanced scoring effort. Walnut’s Doug Welzel and Mike Dowd each posted 19 in a losing effort.

Wwtmpus Great Plains Grand Island Walnut Columbus Kearney Grand Island Hat Rare Maples Scott Trofiolz Marcon Bob Corn Tom Walters Jek Joseph Mike Krumland Phil Peppler Ron Ernst Doug Welzel Mike Dowd Framont Walnut

Bowlers shine in Pawnee and other league action at Columbus Bowl

Christensen tops with 225 and Léon Miller posts 394 series including a 209 as Pawnee League leaders at Columbus Bowl. Ryha Body Shop leads team with 933 and 2 676. Fatheran League honors go to Eno Johnson 220 and Darrell Mueller 581 with 211 in the mix. Seiperswreet tops Teats with 462 and 2 733. Sherry Thomsen 193 and Jenn Ruseby 516 lead Marines League. Square Dancers post 733 and 1 905 to take action.

Nane Christensens Léon Miller Columbus Bowl Don Gredhtee Stick Iarral Bob Aerni J. Jarrington del Triebwasser Dick Brekken Low Driggs Keith Kallenbach Leo Janicek John Sprachley Jin Wieser Pete Wieser Ryha Body Shop Eno Johnson Darrell Mueller Gene Krumland Ed Borchers Carl Schmidt Almer Kapelg Gene Johannes Roy Johnson Gary Badje Ark Bokenjusy Seiperswreet Sherry, Thomsen Jenn Ruseby Marines League Dora Tiago Tak

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