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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1972

Page

4

Columbus Junior High pins Fremont 33-24 in tough dual

Columbus Junior High defeated Fremont 33 to 24 as Gottschall toppled Mike Best in a dramatic final seconds and heavyweight Mike Janssen sealed the win with a 4 18 fall. Freshmen Lindsay Ball and Mike Rice closed undefeated, while Bruce Nansen and Don Koreek added key pins as Columbus built a 21 9 lead before Janssen finished the match.

Gottschall Mike Best Arly Mike Janssen Ici Columbus Junior High Iremont Mremont Great Plains Tiger Slive Gotschall CIS Janssen Mike Columbus Bruce Nansen Roger Bowling Don Koreek Phil Redwing Maroons Gary Oldham Tam Berntie Hewes Mancéa Hick Xades

Gehring family nets 25 awards for Seabees

The Gehring family Karen Nancy Kathy Craig and Teresa teamed to win 25 ribbons at a Seabees meet at the Family Y Pool. Rich O'Donnell and Joey Schaefer led boys 14 14 events with multiple firsts. Sherri Schmidt led 9 10 girls with a win and relay participation. Coach Don Janssen's Seabees return to Hastings on Feb 19.

Columbus Family Y Aau Kearney Hie Family Y Pool Gehring Karen Nancy Kathy Craig Teresa Rich O'Donnell Joey Schaefer O'Donnell Schaefer Sherri Schmidt Kristina Weber Bruce Schmidt Don Janssen Seabees Hastings Columbus

Scotus freshmen reach Cent Conn semi finals in Omaha

Scotus Central Catholic freshmen advance to the Centennial Conference semifinals in Omaha Holy Name after edging David City Aquinas 44 38. Dan Steiner fuels the rally with rebounding and points, while Greg Grubaugh leads Scotus with 13 and Jay Luvko adds 13.

Scotus Central Catholic Omaha Holy Name Shamrocks David City Aquinas Scotus Aquinas Younger Monarchs Hall Dan Steiner Steve Roffman Joh Toof Greg Grubaugh Conrad Slusarski Jay Luvko Randy Wieser Ciahl Fremont Bergan Paul VI Grubaugs Luke Hoffman Toof Delt Schumacher Slusurski Wiener Gocken Osers

Utility infielder signs Royal pact

Kansas City Royals announce the signing of utility infielder Bobby Foyt formerly of Omaha to a 1972 contract. The move brings Royals signings to 20 with 17 unsigned on the roster. Also reported is relief pitcher Chuck Murray a right-hander who played at Elmira and Omaha last season and was added to the major league roster. Murray posted a 2 2 record at Elmira and 7 4 at Omaha.

Kansas City, Mo UPI Bobby Foyt Omaha Kansas City Royals Royals Chuck Murray Elmira Murray

Olympic stars Henning Holum visit Northbrook rink

Anne Henning and Dianne Holum brought their Olympic gold medals home to Meadow Hill Park in Northbrook, drawing thousands of well wishers and solidifying the suburb as a speed skating hub. They endured a 30 hour travel delay from Sapporo, Japan, and celebrated medals won in sprint, 1500 meters, and 3000 meter events with fellow Northbrook teammates.

Northbrook UPI Anne Henning Dianne Holum Chicago Meadow Hill Park Syorld Henning Holum Saporro Japan Miss Holum United States Miss Henning Corer U.S

Nebraska Missouri Big Eight thriller set for March 4

Nebraska and Missouri lead the Big Eight race as both teams split home wins this season. The clash at Columbia March 4 will test a tight race with Nebraska aiming to stay atop the standings. A Dallas obituary notes J Curtis Sanford, Cotton Bowl founder, dies at 69 after a Boca Raton meal. Sanford built the Texas football tradition and founded the Bowl, survived by a widow, a daughter, a son, and three grandchildren. Gene Harmon Day honors Schuyler’s Creighton scorer and Creighton’s matchup with Notre Dame prompts potential bus plans for fans.

Missouri Nebraska Yuskers Tigers Colmbia Lincoln Dallas J. Curtis Sanford The Cotton Bowl Boca Raton, Fla Sanford Sanford Real Estate Co Boca Raton W. W. Coyle Curtis Sanford Jr Gene Harmon Schuyler Jaycees Creighton Bluejays Notre Dame Charles Heavken Bernie Valish Gene Hev Milo Harmon Schuyler Creighton Schuyler High

Mike Quarry signs for 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden

New York based Mike Quarry undefeated light heavyweight signs to meet Tommy Nicks of Ithaca in a 10 round bout on March 10 at Madison Square Garden. Quarry is unbeaten. Hicks holds an 18-53 record.

New York UPI Mike Quarry Jerry Quarry Tommy Nicks Ithaca N.Y Madison Square Garden Quarry Hicks

Brundage questions skiers’ qualifications at Sapporo

TOKYO UP I reports Avery Brundage, head of the International Olympic Committee, saying none of the skiers in Sapporo 1972 were fully qualified. He notes only Karl Schranz was disqualified for commercialism, while others competed, calling athletes living bill boards and urging elimination of the Wider Olympics.

Tokyo UPI Avery Brundage International Olympic Sapporo Olympic Committee Karl Schranz Austria Brundage

Salute to U.S. Olympic Champions Held in New York

The Sales Executives Club of New York with the New York state committee will stage a 1972 salute to U.S. Olympic champions February 18 at the Hotel Commodore. Honorees include Marty Liquori Buster Crabbe Bill Bradley Bob Beamon Willie Davenport and Dr Delano Meriwether.

New York UPI Sales Executives Club of

Three Local High School Teams Set Twinbill Weekend

Local high schools prepare for doubleheader action as district tournament push nears. Friday features Columbus and Lakeview on the road with Discoverers at Norfolk and Vikings at Arlington. Saturday has Scotus hosting Omaha Holy Name while all three clubs are at home.

Horta Omaha Columbus Lakeview Discoverers Norfolk Vikings Arlington Scotus Omaha Holy Name Papillion Cozad

Discoverers Rating Changes In Regional High School Standings

Omaha Central leads the top 10 with a 15-2 slate as Omaha Westside sits 16-1 and Rummel 13-4 in the latest rankings. Lincoln East moves to fourth while Boys Town drops to fifth after losses. district games loom with many matchups listed for Feb 16 and 19 across Telegram area teams.

Omaha UPI Lincoln East Boys Town Tiniten Press International Fremont Lincoln Southeast Boys Town Cowboys Omaha Central Central Omaha Westside Omaha Rummel Papillon Lincolln Northeast Columbus Lincoln High Lincoln East Rays Town Papillion Telegram Area Shelby Clarks Weat Paint Clarkson Humphrey St. Francis Genoa Newnan Grove Lindsay Grand Island Catholic Central City David City Aquinas Lincoln Pius Newman Grove Howells Snyder Leigh Doig Cedar Rapids Monroe Osceola St. Edward Nebraska Christian Polk McCool Fullerton Loup City Fremont Bergan Schuyler

Scoring Highlights From Columbus Bowl Lights Up League Night

Good scoring noted at Columbus Bowl as Platte Valley led by Gary Muth with 213 199 and 233 while several bowlers posted solid games. Sheila Stone remained hot with a 650 series on 237 222 191, and Vera Kobus, Evelyn Muth and Corrine Cave posted notable scores. Holys Music tallied 853 in a game and the Eagles had a 247 series.

Barb Rehlen Raniy Bede Steelers Seriva Sheila Stone Vera Kobus Evelyn Muth Corrine Cave Marcia Stepanek Eve Lusche Dorothy Hurd Rita Fuhr Lydia Fuehring Lorraine Eager Rayetta Williams Barb Badie Holys Music Eagles

State mat finals to be televised

Lincoln UPI reports the Nebraska Educational Television Network will broadcast the state high school wrestling tournament finals this weekend. The finals air live Saturday at 7 30 p.m. and replay Sunday at 3 30 p.m.

Lincoln UPI Nebraska Educational Television Network

Bennett to coach Lions backfield after Cardinals stint

Lee Bennett, db year old backfield coach with the St. Louis Cardinals for two seasons, agreed Monday to join the Detroit Lions as an offensive backfield coach. Detroit officials granted permission to discuss the opportunity with Bennett.

Detroit UPI Lee Bennett St. Louis Cardinals Detroit Lions Cardinals Bennett

Kudron Leads Mixed League At Boulevard Lanes

Dennis Kudron tops Boulevard Saturday Night Mixed League with a 7a game and 609 series. Sharon Jaudenttlas had a 184, Masty Hanson 455 series to lead women. Dan Buggi 602, Kudron 23 and 208 games, Bugsi 223. Monroe Tavern led teams with 760 series. Streamliner League honors went to Janet Schuels with a 206 game. Nebraska fishing law note follows.

Dennis — Kudron Boulevard Lanes Sharon Jaudenttlas Sted Masty” Hanson Dan Buggi Kudron Bugsi Monroe ‘Tavern Janet’ Schuels Marilyn Buhl Brown Derby Louie

Nebraska Ice Fishing Report Sees Varied Activity

Western NebraskaAnglers report tapering ice fishing with Branched Oak Lake near Malcolm the top spot for bluegill and northern pike. In the southeast Branched Oak Lake yields success with bluegill and pike. coyote hunting noted. Northeast tailwaters below Gavins Point Dam see paddlefish up to 25 pounds, but spillway ice hampers. Palican Lake Valen tine refuge and Long Lake offer occasional pike and small perch. Panhandle West Kimball Reservoir sees rainbow trout to 16 inches and bass to 32 inches. Platte River Division Dam catfish and walleye noted. overall mild weather slows activity.

Lincoln UPH Nebraska Game Commission Salt Valley Commission Branched Oak Lake Malcolm Gavins Point Dam Lewis and Clark Lake Valentine National Wildlife Refuge Palican Lake West Long Lake Panhandle West Kimball White River Chadren Crawford Platte River North Platte

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