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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1971

Page

4

CHS Maintains No 1 Spot With Islanders Win

Columbus Opened with a slim 16-15 lead and surged in front to finish 65-53 over the Islanders. Dick Jansen led with 24 points and nine rebounds, Neil Kiutmar added 24 points, while Abegglen and McLaughlin anchored the defense as CHS stayed atop the Glass A poll and prepared for upcoming divisional games.

Rich Gaver Colubyis Aansense Inc Gene Island We Ten Omaha Worldlovald Jack Johnson Hastings Thes Mayoons Norfolk Homselves Tigers Blas Grant Island Dick Jansen Joluamen Columbus Commayut Neil Kiutmar Dick Holh Jon Abegglen Thin McLaughlin Raidy Evans McLaughlin Dan Miller George Kyroy Norman Belring Tom York Cash Tex Harvey Biscoverers

Palmer wins Hope Desert Classic in sudden death

Arnold Palmer, 41, ends 14 months of frustration by beating Ray Lloyd 25 feet for a birdie on the first playoff hole at La Quinta to capture the Hope Desert Classic in Palm Springs. Palmer collects $28,000, heads to the press area to explain the victory, and plans future appearances after a six-event stretch since January.

Palm Springs Cali Arnold Palmer Arnie Sespumile Poli Ray Lloyd Palmec Palmer la Quinta Tamarisk Indian Wells Bermuda Dunes Naily Les Falmer Hie

Gresham Beats Monroe 72 53 in Conference Clash

Gresham Mustangs turned a 39 40 half time gap into a 72 53 Crossroads Conference win Saturday led by Roger Rucker with 25 points. Monroe's Dennis Edmison scored 25 as their foul shooting stayed strong at 24 of 33. Monroe travels to Cedar Rapids Friday after the clash.

Gresham Monroe Bill Mimick Mustangs Fi Viat Roger Rucker Dennis Edmison Dave Schmidt Red Jaixon Virg Crurly Boyd Gerisch Cedar Rapids Quadera

Lone Columbus wrestler qualifies for state meet in Lincoln

North Platte district meet results crown Jack Speicher the Discoverers sole state hopeful as Kearney racks up seven qualifiers and Scottsbluff adds seven. Coach Lanny Neege’s squad finishes seventh after strong opening day, Speicher advances at 119 pounds with multiple district placers, while other Discoverers earn top eight spots and fall short of state bids.

North Platte Jack Speicher Columbus Lincoln Kearney Scottsbluff Lanny Neege Young Grapplers Spelcher Toore McCook

Aquinas splits weekend games with Monarchs in two tight losses

Aquinas defeated by Monarchs 78 72 in Omaha after a 40 27 halftime edge at Centennial. Pan Dutiek led with 15 points, Randy Hiemer 14 rebounds and late free throws. Centennial’s Jack Eberspacher had 20, Brat Ehlers 12 as Paul VI edged Aquinas 89 80 behind Kevin Juley 20 and Mark Hieschl 14.

David City David City Auton Monarchs Utica Omaha Parl Ties Aquinas Dale Kerkman Pan Dutiek Din Hain Les Hotovy Randy Hiemer Jack Eberspacher Centennial Brat Ehlers Ormahans Kevin Juley Mark Hieschl Miemer Paul VI Dutteks Nowy Seward Concordia

Nebraska board lifts probation on Omaha Tech High

The Nebraska School Activities Association Board lifted the probation on Omaha Tech High School for a fight during a Tech versus Thomas Jefferson basketball game. The action was reduced to a reprimand for Tech after reviewing the incident last Saturday.

Mixed League leaders shine at Boulevard Lanes

Dan Buger led men with a 21L gate and Del Nelson posted a 583 series in Sunday action. Charlotte Weisser led women with a 200 game as Tern Joners achieved a 612 series in Four Splits, while an 1,852 total marked the outing.

Dan Buger del Nelson Boulevard Lanes Charlotte Weisser Tern Joners Intel

Schuyler Seven-Place Finish Leads Wahoo State Qualifiers

Schuyler High wrestlers capped the Class B-2 District title at Wahoo with seven state qualifiers. Seeding and results include Roger Paltya at 112 pounds first, Ralph Pilasterer at 113 first, Charles Saks 126 second, Steve Coufal 132 second, Tom Costella 188 first, John Rees 145 third, Larry Coufal 185 second, and Kinney 105 third among others. Lakeview finished 15th in the team race with six points as Lynd Dirks of Lakeview contributed to the lineup.

Wahoo Schuyler High Tuo Sever Grapplers Schuyler Roger Paltya Ralph Pilasterer III Charles Saks Steve Coufal Tom Costella John Rees Larry Coufal Aldon G. Fisher Kinney M. Borer T. Lichtenberg Re Christo Columbus Lakeview Lynd Dirks Lakeview Davis

Huskers Beat Missouri Behind Jura 25 Points

Nebraska surged to an 8 point win as Jura scored 25 and led the Huskers in a night game. Wendy Smith contributed 6 7 with 27 points in a steady series run. The team posted a strong late effort, drawing 7 700 fans as conference play continued.

Lincoln Nebraska Missouri Wendy Smith Gine Hlad

Vikings defeat St Edward 86 56 in double header rout

Lakeview Vikings topple St Edward Beavers 86 to 56 as Vikings hit a strong shooting night while Beavers struggled from the floor. A late scoring surge extended Lakeview's lead to 46-28 by halftime amid a game marred by fouls and scorekeeping confusion.

St. Edward Jem Havelka Lakeview St. Edwart Besh Larey Whiting Vikings St. E's Beavers Steve McWilliams Tom. Vandenberg Doug Youcha Stevelaherty Lakevie Vikingt

Shamrocks win fourth straight over Omahans

Scotus Central Catholic edges past Omaha foes as Frank Miclak leads with 13 points and Dan Brock adds 10. Anthony Taylor sparks from long range while Dominica struggles from the line. The Shamrocks secure a 45-20 halftime lead and pull away to a dominant 63-39 margin through three quarters.

Cowell Spencert Nak Uae Gytulplas Hgludtn Nonork Ngulngl Damitnigan Frank Miclak Dan Brock Il Aval Yom Jioha Whit Holiweke Dan Briggs Terry Mausbach Anthony ‘Taylor Dortalenn Hiernia Laws Tick Sorenson Hubert Balter Taylor Lewis Damia Dave Schacher Brock Dieha Briggs Friars Miclak Buzer Marys Randy Fricke Scotus Triay Jayvees Dominica T Ie Shamrocks Pat Sackett Toi Zabawa Dan Heinsohin Th. Korger T. Honke J. Wiel Surnlaler Heller Lewy Sorense Taylee Barendont & Mincoret Jucko Searnatch

Columbus co champion in Apollo Conference swimming

Columbus High tied Ralston for the Apollo Conference swimming title as the 200-yard freestyle relay sealed the co championship. Brooke Pierson led wins in the 60 and 164 yard freestyles, with teammates Brad Pierson Russ Nyffeler and Steve Swanson on the winning relay. Larry Bickhoff set a school record in the 10-yard breaststroke, Tom Folsom won the diving with 342.90, and Brad Pierson Eddie Johansen placed high in the butterfly as Columbus claimed a comeback co title amid a meet filled with record efforts.

Ralston - Norfolk Sandy Columbus Ralston Jeff Dexa Brooke Pierson Brooke Brad Pierson Russ Nyffeler Steve Swanson Larry Bickhoff Degn Mark Wolf Tom Folsom Ted Kyster Tom Klusger Eddie Johansen Pierse Irehomens Ralston Ton Larson Steyn Kott Jala Tertest Mark Thurber Tulston Bra Plerson IT Acker Rolstan Hike Johanson Cotwintus Irgeoy Broakh Pletsum Columbus, Ill Eel Ackersnen Nostale Wein Thomtty Ton Carrer Bruce Ashes Sleoke—T Scotl Hosen Nalsten Hout Man Ackerman Rorolk Knyin Mercies

Columbus Discoverers Face Tough Week In Football Standings

Sport Shorts notes Columbus Discoverers atop the ratings with a 5-0 week by Columbus prep teams as they enter a challenging stretch. Norfolk Friday and Papillion Saturday loom, with McCook likely to decide a Big Ten playoff fate by late February.

Columbus Discoverers Uwo Omaha Nevald Lincoln Pxiscoverers Fice Columbus Discoverers Norfolk Panthers Papillion Paple Mary Papillion McCook Columbus Prep Scotus

Schuyler Rally Beats Blair In Narrow 69 66 Victory

Schuyler rallied from a second half deficit to defeat visiting Blair 69 to 66. Blair led 36 28 at halftime before Schuyler surged with 24 in the third period to take a 52 51 advantage. Disney space led Schuyler with 19 points, Johnson added 16, while Blair’s Rick Plasge scored 19 and Tim Brechbuls 17. The Warriors head to Waleo Friday.

Schuyler Blair Warriors Disney Space Johnson Rick Plasge Tim Brechbuls Thiy Waleo

Saturday Basketball Scores Across Nebraska and Nearby States

United Press International tally lists Neb 81 over Missouri 72 while other college and high school results feature Chadron Concordia Westmar Dana Hastings and Creighton Prep. Notable games include Norfolk Cath 72 Elk MU 58 and Omaha Central 56 Norfolk 74 with multiple local teams and towns such as Lincoln, Grand Island, Falls City, York, Wayne, and Wymar represented across scores.

United ‘Press International Uniy Af Neb Missouri U of Neh-Om Barron Star Chadron Cole College Concordia Westmar Dana Sioux Falls Dowie Hastings Nebestra Powell Wyo Northwestern Midland Bt High Scheu Om No Creighton-Prep Ab Linc--C Aml Om South Norfolk Cath Elk MU Atie York GL. Cen Cath St Cec Lin McCook Scoltshluif Platte Alliance Sidney Lexington Sioux City Wayne A Waverly Miatlamouth Wymar Southern Neb City

Haven of Rest KiSk Morning Tune Mon Fril

The notice advertises a KiSk at Haven of Rest with a 9 AM start on weekdays. It emphasizes a regular weekday morning program.

Leigh Qualifies Three Matmen For State Wrestling

Leigh district action at Howells earns three matmen spots for the state tournament. Darrell Hake takes 107 pounds third, Steve Foye 167 pounds third, and Ronn Svoboda 185 pounds second. Clarkson leads Leigh with 82 points, while Leigh Nace stands seventh. Stigge and Melvin Mowell coach the Panthers. Man-eating tigers in Sundarban forest reported by Khulni forest official Ajmal Hossain have killed at least 24 people and injured several others in four months.

Howells Leigh Darrell Hake Steve Foye Ronn Svoboda Clarkson Leigh Nace Peist Stigge Melvin Mowell Panther Kialna East Pakistan UPI Sundarban Forest Khulni Ajmal Hossain

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