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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1973

Page

4

Apollo swim crown slips from Millard in final

Millard led early as Columbus hosted the Apollo Conference swimming championships at the ATH lard Pool. Millard fought back with strong showings in freestyle relays and individual events but Colum​bus edged ahead to claim the crown. Doug Smith set a conference record in the 100 freestyle as Millard rose with several top finishes, while Kyster and colleagues anchored the Indians’ comeback before the host school sealed the title.

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Blanton Tests New Car Wins Race and Prize Money

Charlie Blanton tests a new car and wins a race, earning $5,400 as the top prize. Roy Seok and Gates are also noted in the report, with a $400 payment mentioned alongside event details.

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Leaders noted at Boulevard Lanes in mixed league

Report from Boulevard Lanes covers mixed league action led by Jerry Brocker with 202 high, women's leaders Sandy with 152 and Tee Kats with 15. Team game total 1 797 noted. other names cited include Aria Whe and LeRoy Ernst. A reader recounts a 40 mile per hour water tap incident affecting a race car, with Blanton age 37 describing the situation.

Pam Nu Kalpte Boulevaru Jerry Brocker Sandy Tee Kats Ings Aria Sing LeRoy Ernst Ligne Newmeyer Biittnig Noleck Nean Ugyers Wilt Cmastiviclion Clacksan Boor Seinty Iria Rex Uulenerson Keokubs Blanton Sweden

Grand Island Tops Columbus Despite Injuries

Calunus Tigs suffered multiple injuries that slowed them as Grand Island pulled away late for a 75-33 Big Ten Conference win. Norman Belwing led GL with five players in double figures, Potter scored 12 while battling injuries, and Columbus shot 22 of 60 as Grand Island improved to 4-3 in the league and 8-2 overall.

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Raiders Triumph Over Nationals In WHA Action

The Raiders won 32 to 0 as Pete Donnelly’s key play and Gavin Kirk’s third period breakaway sealed the WHA victory. Other Sunday games saw Philadelphia top Cleveland, Quebec stun Minnesota, and Winnipeg quiet Los Angeles. Saturday results included Cleveland beating the Raiders and Chicago shutting out Houston.

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UNO mat team falls to Oregon in wrestling meet

In Omaha Nebraska Oregon built a 0 0 lead and then swept the rest of the matches for a 39 victory. The Ducks earned four pins including a 4:24 pins Dave Luke ver for the 118 pound match. UNO struggled with losses at 121 pounds and other weights as Oregon dominated to remain unbeaten.

Omaha Neb Oregon University of Nebraska Dave Luke UNO Curt Thimdy Iul Iowa State Ken Toetteher Phil Ben Capfany

Palmer Wins Holitape Tysert Classic In Wet Conditions

Arnold Palmer ends an 18 month drought with a two stroke win at the Holitape Tysert Classic in California. Jack Nicklaus misses a potential playoff on the 18th as Palmer sinks a seven footer for birdie to seal the victory. Johnny Miller finish strong, with Palmer crediting a return to his trusted wrist-breaking putting routine for the comeback. Palmer earns $92,000 while Nicklaus and Miller collect $14,490 each.

Cali Palmer Nicklaus Johnny Miller Avatiion Miller Falmer Nick Jas Ani Jack Arnie Bob Hope Py Gee Aloke

Bowling report highlights scorable feats across leagues

Dolezal rolled 245 and 233 games leading Progressive League. Weber 233 and 202, Badie 212, Wunderlich 213, Peterson 201, Hansen 208, Pabon 312 and 201, Pedany 204, Pensick 233 and 223. Louie’s Restaurant posted a 5 game 2242 in Rollette League with Williams 312 and 599. Denise Engruist had 179 and 263 in AJLC action. Duck's Shoes posted 1,978 total as One Mero League notes Timers 695 team game. Yogi Bears achieved 886 team game and 2,587 trio.

AL Dollas Ivan Weber Gli Weries Gary Badie Lallied Jerry Wunderlich Melt Peterson Tony Hansen St Ervin Pabon Mike Slackhulm Denny Pedany Rich Pensick Gary Muth Louie Rayella Williams Fran Carlson Burb Budie Sheila Stone Grace Force Jacobson Walt Jungbaene Dubbie Gates Bea Pensick Bill Anson Alien Mooller Duck Dennis Kauna Jack Jones Terry Hutchison Ed Cavlik Donn Krumland Will Argon Yogi Bears

Celtics Rout Bucks in high-scoring win

Celtics shattered the Milwaukee Bucks 120 to 82 as John Havlicek Dave Cowens and Paul Silas led a fast-breaking attack. Milwaukee played its fifth game in six days and third in 48 hours, tiring late in the win for Boston.

Milwaukee Larry Cosio John Havlicek Dave Cowens Paul Silas Boston Bucks Celtics Atlanta Cleveland Golden Stave Warriors Chicago Seattle Buffalo Braves Los Angeles Lakers Philadelphia Baltimore

Scotus Fresh in Semis of Nebraska Freshmen Tourney

Scotus Central Catholic edged Omaha Paul VI 50 46 to advance to the semifinals of the Nebraska Centennial Conference freshmen basketball tournament Coach Vern Younger s Shamrock will play Omaha Cathedral at 8 p m in the Scotus gym West Point Central Catholic meets Omaha Holy Name at 6 30 p m Saturday results include West Point Catholic 45 Froment Bergan 46 Omaha Holy Name 65 David City Aquinas 43 and Omaha Cathedral 65 Final rounds set for Thursday with a 6 30 p m consolation and 8 p m championship games at Scotus gym.

West Point Catholic Omaha Holy Name Columbus Scatus Omaha Cathedral Froment Bergan David City Aquinas Walaa Neumann Columbus Scotus Paul Scotus Central Catholic Omaha Paul V1 Vern Younger Shamrock Frost Omar Cathedral Scotus West Point Central Catholic Omaha Holy Name West Yame Fremont Bergan David City Aquilas Les Nosas Kevin Zoyetos Frank Spencers Larry Whiting Lakeview Scotus Central Shamrock Greg Grubaugt Waite Tony Kroenke Wayne Ralph Tinius Hastings St. Cecelia Grubaugh Krock Pillen Bol Wachal Pellet Korte Rane Seolus Grabaugh Tourdabawa Steel Wachal Vikings Shamrocks West Paine Catholic Arlington Arlingtoh Wotperl Laweviti Us

Krumland and Bomberger Sweep Sunday Bowling Action

Randy Kriland and Ana Homberger led a strong Sunday showing at Columbus Bowl with a 683 handicap series and high games across four lanes. Fred and Didne Neemeyer and John with Sherry Rongish tied for second, followed by Gary and Carla Oakeson and several other pairs in the standings. Jim and Pat Williams won the jackpot roll-off to qualify for the February Bowling at Leisure event in Omak.

Randy Kriland Ana Homberger Columbus Bowl Fred Didne Neemeyer John Sherry Rongish Gary Carla Oakeson Gr. Lary Ys Bomberger Judy Kramiland Bol Hob Bernice Beck Rick Harral Ann Puckett Teo Thiete Enola Luchsinger Jim Pat Williams Charlie Lottie Hook Omak

Gilmore leads Colonels to ABA win over Pacers

Artis Gilmore dominated the game for Kentucky with 24 points and 26 rebounds including four blocks as the Colonels built a late lead after a third quarter Indiana surge. Billy Keller and George McGinnis sparked the Pacers rally, but Kentucky pulled away in the final period for the victory. Other ABA results: Memphis Tams routed New York. Rockets beat Cougars. Chaparrals edged the Comets in overtime.

Associated Press Indiana Artis Gilmore Kentucky Caloniels Pacers San Diego Colcuistadars

Shamrocks win in overtime thriller over Lakeview

Scotus Central top Lakeview 64 63 in overtime after Mike Malstrom’s late free throw, with Greg Grubaugh leading Shamrocks scoring 34 and Jim Pilon pacing Lakeview with 19. The game featured 12 lead changes and four ties as both teams traded blows to force OT.

Ray Guttermeyer Mike Malstrom Scolus Centre Catholic Lakeview Scotus Central Jim Brack Malstroma Vikings Wendall Karte Scotus Yailing Jim Pilon Jead Med Westmeyer Sheamrees Brock Vogeeonds

David City Qualifiers Dominate Wrestling District

At the district meet in Wahoo, David City High produced two champions Ken Svoboda at 145 and John Yal at 112. Aquinas sent two qualifiers Kelly Longnecker at 145 and Alfred Uilger Jr. at 145, with other placers including Russ Dave third at 126 and Chuck McLaughlin third at 167. Hale led with 964% points, Tecumseh 8412, with Wahno, Arlington, and David City Aquinas among top teams.

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Red Wings Back in Contention After Win

Detroit rises to fourth in the division with a 5-2 victory over Buffalo as Dionne and Bourla lead with goals. Hertty Bourla and AL Karlander tallied key markers in the third period while Crozer praised the team’s hunger. Other NHL results: Rangers 2-2, Minnesota 6-3 Vancouver, Chicago 2-2 Philadelphia, Montreal 4-1 Buffalo, Boston 6-0 NY Islanders, L A 4-2 Toronto, Minnesota over Detroit, St Louis 5-2 California.

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Batten wins three events as NU tops Kansas State in meet

Nebraska's Sally Batten dominated with three titles in the meet, scoring five points in three events to lead the Cornhuskers past Kansas State in Lincoln. Batten captured top honors on the floor exercise, parallel bars, and pommel horse as Nebraska totaled 163.8 points to 165.5 for Kansas State.

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