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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1976

Page

14

Columbus High Eyes Apollo Title Showdown With Millard

Columbus High hosts Millard in a key Apollo Conference game as the Discoverers chase a third league title. Millard, 7-4, features guard Gary Nolting and forward Bill Stark with Routings by Jeff Morris and John Anderson offering support. Grand Island looms Saturday as the Islanders, led by Jeff Finn and Paul Treischman, seek to remain undefeated.

Grand Island Roger Iwansky Mark Ekeland Denny Bargen John Anderson Gary Sansoni Bill Beckenhauer Todd Lyon Terry Anderson Rich Gaver Columbus High Apollo Discoverers Millard Indians Ralston Millard Indians Lyle Buell Bellevue Lincoln East Steve Olson Chuck Leichner Troy King Giants Bill Stark Larry Janis Dave Stromath Bargen Todd Trofholz Jeff Morris Mark Redrow Greg Scribner Allen Korte Dan Pensick Columbus Hastings Mark McVicker Bill Kropp Lincoln Kropp Jeff Finn Paul Treischman Finn Treischman Craig Keller Steve Frei Jay Lenstrom Islanders CHS GI Crew

Shue Praises 76ers Win Over Blazers In NBA Clash

Philadelphia coach Gene Shue praised a 118-106 victory over Portland that gave the 76ers a third straight win and a second place tie in the Atlantic Division. Doug Collins and Fred Carter each scored 24 as Philadelphia hit 63.8 percent in the first half, while Portland’s Sidney Wicks had a standout performance.

United Press International Philadelphia Gene Shue Gers Portland Rail Blazers Oool Portland Shue Portand Affaio Braves NBA Perth Sidney Wicks Steve Anes Lazers 76Ers Doug Collins Fred Carter Collins

Kupchak leads Tar Heels past Maryland despite eye injury

North Carolina center Mitch Kupchak scored in double figures and grabbed 13 rebounds to lift third-ranked UNC to an 81-69 win over fourth-ranked Maryland on the Terps home court. Phil Ford and Walter Davis added 20 and 19 points as UNC improved to 19-2.

Rockets Boston Dave Cowens Murphy Cowens JoJo White Celtics Bucks Knicks Brian Winters Junior Bridgeman Milwaukee New York Spencer Haywood Suns Pistons Alvan Adams Phoenix Detroit Curtis Perry Paul Westphal Eric Money Sonics Jazz Herm Gilliam Seattle New Orleans Fred Brown Leonard Gray Ron Boone The Spirits Andrew Nibley United Press International North Carolina Mitch Kupchak Tar Heels Maryland Kupchak Terps Dean Smith Mitch Phil Ford Walter Davis

Discoverers Seek Third District Mat Championship

District A meet at Grand Island features Columbus seeking a third straight district title and state qualification. Coach Lanny Neese cites a tougher field with 12 possible qualifiers, listing CHS wrestlers and opponents, Friday preliminaries and Saturday semi finals and consolation rounds.

Discoverers

Owners ask court for new ruling

Major league baseball owners asked the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a decision allowing pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally to become free agents. They fear the ruling could bring disorganization to baseball and noted spring training for 1976 starts soon.

ST. Louis UPI Major League Baseball Owners Andy Messersmith Dave McNally

Wrestling stars loom at Albion loaded district event

Five perfect records lead a tough Class B-3 slate at Albion with top seeds including Wisner Pilger’s Kevin Kindschuh 25 0 at 98 Randy Von Seggeran 25 0 at 112 Grant Brockemeier 23-1 at 138 and Bob McGuire 22-3 at 126. Central City unbeatens Dave Siegl and Dan Schneiderheinz 23 0 at 145 and 167. Albion Pete Borer 21 4 132 top seed and Dennis Michael 21-1 lead 155 while other seeds include 105 Bryce Ritz Ord 19-2 119 Darrell Meese Ord 16-3-2 185 Dean Orsborn O Neill 20-1-1 and Hwt Ed Granger North Bend 22-1. Friday rounds start 10 a.m. with finals Saturday at 10 a.m. Top four finishers advance to state.

Lanny Neese Grand Island Columbus Discoverers Kearney Fremont Norfolk Neese Rudy Mike Glur Collyn Florendo Mike Bartholomew CHS Kirk McAndrew Rudy Glur Tim Arlt Jim Sackett Jamie Ferguson Florendo Craig Person Mike Quinn Tim Torezon Bartholomew Hwt George Rambour Hastings Bearcat Jed Dobberstein Dan Clement Brian Stubbs Dave Nickel Art Ryan Dan Moomy Stubbs Jim Miller Jerry Eichman Shane Bode Mike Spilinek Doug Rasmussen Rick Poppe Dennis Zarek Rambour North Platte Rick Hotz Kerry Weinmaster Albion Tekamah-Herman Wisner-Pilger Kevin Kindschuh Randy von Seggeran Grant Brockemeier Bob McGuire Central City Dave Siegl Dan Schneiderheinz Siegl Pete Borer Dennis Michael Bryce Ritz Ord Darrell Meese Dean Orsborn O'Neill Ed Granger North Bend Lakeview Tekamah- Herman Creighton David City Aquinas Loup City Iph St. Paul Schuyler Wayne Jerry Wadleigh Jeff Fadschild Mike Sander Oren Randy Wacha Herman Janssen Bill Howe Dan Inselman Bill Shanle Jim Klug Gary Egger Unior Inselman

Area cage schedule for Class D and C districts nears

Weekly schedule lists Feb 13 games across Central City Albion Benedict Bradshaw Elgin Cedar Rapids St Edward Clarks Grand Island Northwest David City Osceola Genoa McCool Gresham Humphrey Wheeler Central Monroe Shelby Polk Palmer Rising City Prague Silver Creek Hordville Friend Stromsburg Feb 14 matchups include Albion GI Northwest Aquinas Ord Clarks Stromsburg Gresham Monroe Madison Pierce Henderson Osceola Polk Marquette Arlington Schuyler Benedict Silver Creek St Edward Fullerton Feb 17 Shelby Clarks Humphrey St Francis Elba Palmer Howells Battle Creek eye Mid-State Conference semifinals at Newman Grove Aquinas rises to Class B No 10.

Central City Albion Centennial David City Aquinas Benedict Bradshaw Elgin Cedar Rapids St. Edward Clarks Grand Island Northwest Osceola GI Northwest Paul VI Ord Stromsburg Gresham Monroe Madison Pierce Henderson Polk Marquette Arlington Schuyler Silver Creek Fullerton Shelby Humphrey St. Francis Brainard Butler Elba

Columbus Tops Seed as A4 District Opens in SSC

Columbus, the top seed in District A4, faces South Sioux City in the opening game at South Sioux City on Tuesday March 2 at 7 30 PM. Fremont meets Norfolk in the other semifinal, with the finals set for Saturday March 6.

South Sioux City Columbus SSC Fremont Norfolk Marche

Twins sign seven players including Pazik in 1976

The Minnesota Twins announced the signing of seven players for 1976. Pitchers Mike Pazik Lew Lerner and Bob Maneely signed contracts along with infielders Dave McKay Rob Wilfong catcher Larry Cox and outfielder Al Woods.

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