Neumann St. Cecilia weekend Scotus foes
Scotus and Neumann clash with St. Cecilia in a tough weekend pair, after Geneva upset, as Brams’ Shamrocks aim to rebound in Centennial Conference play. Key players Slusarski 40 points in a prior high scoring arena, Grubaugh limited by an ankle, Marble leads Hastings St. Cecilia with 33.
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Liz Thomazin sets women's high game at 237 in league action
Liz Thomazin fired a 237 in Columbus Bowl League of Jewels, hitting 128 pins above her 129 average to qualify for the Century award. Charlotte Weisser led Coffee Cup League action with 184 and 500, while Del Engquist posted the high 246 in the Cornhusker Teague, part of a 636 series. Team scores show Micek Construction topping team shodling with 935 and 2,608.
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League of Jewels
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Fran Carlson
Jades
del Engquist
Dick Sansoni
Morrison to coach North in Nebraska All-Star Game
Wayne State College graduates Jim Morrison and Don Kelley named head coaches for the seventh All-Star Basketball Game August 15 at Pershing Auditorium Lincoln. Morrison leads the North with Coleran and Johnette aiding Kelley, marking first-time four-class coaching staffs. The North trails the South 4-3 in the series and the game showcases 24 top high school players from across Nebraska.
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Spalding Academy
John Johnette
Omaha
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Johnette
Steve Baumert
Tom Ritzdort
Norfolk Catholic
Lincoln Plus
Scotty Orcutt
Benson High School
Tie
Omaha Burke
Omaha Benson
Roger Woltkamap
Jotinette
Calleran
Discoverers and Papillion clash in Apollo Conference showdown
The Discoverers seek rebound after a 32-37 upset by Fremont while Papillion, once ranked No. 2, faces Omaha North after a 67-91 loss. Coach Bargen reshapes Columbus with lineup tweaks and a focus on fewer turnovers, free throws, and better defense ahead of Friday’s road test that could seal district seedings. Radio KTTILL will air the game at 7:25 pm with JV and varsity following.
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Barr Nips CJHS in tight junior high basketball clash
Barr defeated Columbus 41 40 on a late jumper by Jerry Mancuso as the game expired. Barr's Steve Toner answered with a 2 foot jumper with two seconds left in a 54 02 win, while Jilek and Braithwaite sparked Barr's late lead. Columbus finished league play 34 in the Great Plains Conference standings with Barr at 1 7.
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Jilek
CCHS
Braithwail
John Peterson
Mancust
Travis Jackson
Alan Siemek
Ted Barr
Craig Luckenga
Kim Willman
Dick Babst
Norfolk
Centennial League high scores spark bowling night at Boulevard
Keith Gottschall led with 256, Ardean Stone 633 series, and Harold Kramland 682 as Centennial League bowlers posted strong scores at Boulevard Lanes. Team honors went to Deano's Diner with 1,000 and 2,993, while women leaders were Marlene Neumann 170 and Judy Kramland 481.
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Ardean Stone
Boulevard Lanes
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Daryl Uhiele
Craig Brestel
Bob Amberger
Randy Krumland
Ted Poowherz
Gary Muth
Gary Gakeson
Jim Kerat
Virg Papstein
Edgar Krumland
Joe Rorup
Cliff Langan
Paul Gottschall
Deano
Joe Rurup
Stan Gottschall
Fred Neemeyer
Randy Kramland
Gary Apes
Jim Bernt
Marlene Neumann
Judy Kramland
Krants
Denny van Winkle
Vern Bartholomew
Ed Zimmer
Dede Cuddeford
John Bierman
Rams running back McCutcheon named team MVP
Lawrence McCutcheon, who rushed for 1,103 yards to lead the NFC last season and helped the Los Angeles Rams win the NFC West, is voted the club’s MVP by the Southern California Football Writers Association. He will receive the Daniel F Reeves Memorial Award at the SC Sports Broadcasters meeting February 12.
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CHS grapplers eye first Big 10 title
Columbus High's wrestling squad travels to Alliance for the 1975 Big Ten Conference meet hoping to secure CHS first Big Ten championship. The Discoverers and rival teams like Grand Island Hastings North Platte and Scottsbluff loom as key competitors with weight classes shuffled and several wrestlers dropping weight to reach optimal start weights.
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Kim Sackett
Lindsay Ball
Jamie Ferguson
Ferguson
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Miller leads Classic Desert Classic opener at Palm Springs
Arnold Palmer and a pack of challengers trail Johnny Miller after the opening round of the Bob Hope Desert Classic in Palm Springs. Miller shot eight under par for lead while Palmer carded 68 to sit four behind, with George Knudsen at 69 among a nine-player group. Palmer, 45, seeks his first title since 1970s wins and plans a light schedule before San Diego.
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Lakeview Wrestlers Set For Husker Conference Tourney at West Point
Lakeview High wrestlers travel to West Point for the Husker Conference Wrestling Championship with Teecatiah Hetma finishing first in duals and claiming three tournament titles. West Point dominates duals under coach Hershel Nuzum while Wisner-Pilger, North Bend, Scheigner, and Loganview are noted contenders. Top seeds include Braun, Hynek, Schroeder, and Havekost among others, with rounds today and finals Saturday.
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