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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1973

Page

5

Four CHS matmen win first state round matches

Lincoln report says four CHS wrestlers won first-round bouts at the state championships held at Pershing Auditorium. Junior Abe Nair and Doug Wurdinger advanced at 119 and 149, with sophomores Lansay Ball and Don Koreck winning at 105 and 138, while coach Lanny Neese noted nerves among the early competitors and several other CHS entries had solid performances.

CHS Matmen Lincoln Stan High — School Pershing Auditoriuia Lanny Neese Bie AbeNair Doug Werdinger Lansay Ball Don Karcek McNair

David City Monarchs top Aquinas 62 45 in rough scoreline

David City Lamili Fins A used the yyetyo scoring notch of int Rost and John Magsamen to defeat David City Aquinas. Magsamen tallied 12 of his points in the final quarter to quell any Aquinas rally as Aquinas seniors fought back with Rich Gillespie returning. Greg Scio also back in Monarch lineup as they pursue top tournament form. Aquinas, 168 record, hosts Seward tonight. Score by quarters incomplete.

David City Lamili Fins Yyetyo Int Rost John Magsamen Aquinas Hust Thunderbolts Magsamen Rich Gillespie Rick Bebrns Yaghi Greg Scio Monarch Gillespie Seward

St Francis Triumph Over Arkhorn Valley In Close Bout

St Francis defeats Arkhorn Valley 47 to 41 in a loud Friday night clash. Jed Flyer and Don Waite led with double figures as Elkhorn Valley pressed late, while a 12 point third quarter gave the victors control.

Vamparey Alan Francis Tilden Arkhorn Valley Tae Flyer Jed Tiady Haif Bikiori Valley Owas Matte College Don Waite

CHS divers place in top seven at Big Ten meet

Wayne Wayne College hosts the Big Ten diving meet with Columbus High divers finishing among the top seven. Tom Buey leads with 324.3 points before finals, Ted Kysler second, Tom Krueger sixth, Mandy Schaeler seventh, and May of Fremont third. Other top scorers include Kallerton Norfolk fourth, Yost Grand Island fifth, Shimping action. Competition begins at 12 40 p.m.

Wayne Columbus Wayne College Ivol Vremont Tom Buey Ted Kysler Tom Krueger Mandy Schaeler May of Fremont Kallerton Norfolk Yost Grand Island Wil

Silver Creek Triumphs in Night Victory Over Shelby Tigers

Silver Creek secured its 12th win in a night game against the Shelby Tigers, with Perry scoring shots and Hay contributing. Silver Creek banked 0120 from charity throws and hit 40 field goals as Shelby opened tournament play against Albion with Spalding as the opener.

Silo Creek JMO Shelby Tigers Silver Creek Tine Albion wHh Spalding

Holy Family Dominates Cedar Rapids For 72 46 Win

Holy Family built an 18 7 first quarter lead and stayed ahead to beat Cedar Rapids 72 46. Lary Vlerchenbach scored 28 for Lindsay Family, Dan Korth assisted, while Cedar Rapids saw Matya lead with double figures but could not close the gap. Roy Dobson sparked visitors with a late burst and a long court shot at the first quarter buzzer.

Pixnesay Lary Vlerchenbach Lindsay Family Cedar Rapids Jie Dan Korth Matya Roy Dobson Holy Family Fie Bulldogs Plate College Holy Mamily St. Edward

Loup City tops Warriors in Mil lerton district clash

Loup City used an eight point surge late in the first half to pull away from Warriors for a 63 50 win at Millerton. Mroczek led Loup City with 28 points while Mazankow added 16 and Barbura 1 Kramer paced Fullerton with 16. Fullerton stands 0 1 before Tuesday district tournament against Newman Grove at Platte College.

Fullerton - Lonp Ciy Millerton Mroczek Mazankow Barbura Fullerton Jim Kramer Newman Grove Platte College Loup City Mylertoy

Three inducted into NAIA Football Hall of Fame

In Kansas City NAIA announces three players and officials to be honored at a March banquet. Franklin College's Red Faight and Ottawa University's Richard Peters, plus former Kansas State College Pittsburgh letterman Don Danenhaver, join the hall.

Kansas City Football Hall of Fame AO. Duer NAIA Geach Stewart Red” Faight Franklin College Ind Richard Peters Ottawa University Kansas Don Danenhaver Kansas State College Pittsburgh

Basketball scores and results from many games

Associated Press roundup lists numerous high school and college basketball scores across Nebraska and surrounding states. Notable outputs include Central 51 over Ravenna Silver Creek 100, Madison 38 over Petersburg 42, Lincoln area and ONeill St Mary Invitational results, plus pro scores from ABA and NBA totals.

THE Associated Press Bryan Campbell Ainsworth Valentine Adams Central Ravenna Clearwater Chambers Minden Broken Bow Sargent Arnold Murdock Omaha Browner Talbot Decatur Winnebago Wilbur-Clatonia Lexeter Milford Stromsburg Hartington Central Catholic Norfolk Catholic Walthill Rosalie Pender Bancroft Columbus Norfolk Bloomfield Madison Petersburg Elgin Howells Snyder Albion David City Verdigre Wasua BI Clarkson Humphrey Crofton Plainview Papillion Nebraska City Iumphrey St. Francis Pilen Falls Cills Sacred Heart Stella Southeast Hennington Weeping Water Ali Fairbury Falls City Curtis Medicine Valley Grant Hassett O'Neill Algin Pope

Osceola Edges St Edward In Late Rally

Osceola overcame a tight third quarter to beat St Edward Friday in a Goldenrod Conference game. The Beavers led 40 38 after three but were outscored 63 17 in the final period. Jim Carlson scored 19 for Osceola with 13 by Steve Carlson and 4 by Jeff Johnston. Randy Reeshan had 21 for the losers and Nick Lasson added 12. Osceola advances to district tournament action at Milford as the next step.

Osceola Edward Goldenrod Beavers Jim Carlson Bulldogs Jeff Johnston Steve Carlson Randy Reeshan Nick Lasson Milford Sd Edward Usceola

Players push for spring training opening amid ongoing talks

The Major League Baseball Players Association urges early spring training to start while contract negotiations with owners continue. Executive Director Marvin Miller says players are ready to report, with meetings planned to explain negotiations. If camps don’t open by March, further public and legal actions may follow.

New York Major League Hasball Players Association Cwrers Marvin Miller Gaherin Miller Players Association

Genoa Boots Newman Grove 75 40 In District Playoff Bid

Genoa's Orioles overwhelmed the Newman Grove Bluejays 75-40 to cement a 27-4 mark and surge toward the district Class A tournament. Clay Tisher scored 23 with 16 rebounds, Bill Morris added 16, Rick Swanson collected 14 boards, while Genoa dominated 67-37 on the glass and hit 32 of 4 from the field. Newman Grove suffered from Genoa's LeRoy Rinkel's defense.

Genoa Orioles Newman Grove Bluejays Platte College Clay Tisher Bill Morris Rick Swanson Wes Christensen Newman Grove G. Johnson Th. Christensen Jays LeRoy Rinkel Goma

Sport Shorts features upcoming state basketball qualifiers

PAUL ERNST notes two weeks of qualifying tournaments for state meet in Lincoln March 8 to 10. Class C at Trade College, Class A at Fremont, district A at Columbus, with KJSK airings and KTTT channel coverage. Columbus holds Eastern Big Ten lead awaiting opponent. Creighton and Gene Harman highlighted. Pacifica College football 8-3 in 1972 after 3-8 in 1971.

Paul Ernst Lincoln Trade College Fremont KJSK KTTT Channel 10 Greigston Bluejays Houston Bluejays Omaha He Jays Gene Harman Schuyler Gene Creighton

CHS Triumphs In OT Thriller Over Norfolk Panthers

Paul Potter sparked Columbus in the fourth quarter and overtime, pouring seven points to lift CHS to a 59 55 East Big Ten win. Norfolk guard Gary Stobodny and Ryan Podoll provided inside and outside scoring while CHS juniors led by Trofholz and Joseph fueled the rally amid injuries to key seniors. Potter’s late buckets sealed the comeback as Columbus improves to 7-1, with Norfolk falling short despite strong early play.

Norfolk Columbus Paul Potter Panther CHS CHS Gymnasium Potter Larry Callan Bob Corn Dave McWilliams Scott Trofholz Rick Joseph Jack Dohnson Gary Stobodny Ryan Podoll Rick Benish Panthers Trothol Joseph Slobainy Benish Wilk Tom Millsop McWillams Postman Henish Callan Corn Pastor Carn McWilliams Trofholz Slobodny Aml Belish Jed Ita Papilliog Jafer Mike Krumland Phil Peppler Tom Walters Vantage Rex Porter Porter Kruiland Walters Lowell Greenwall Poppler Stan Genobol Sherman ‘Terry Dave Busskoh Mike Yost

Milburn Equaled World Indoor Record at MSG Meet

Olympic champion Rod Milburn tied the 50 meter hurdles world indoor mark of 7.0 seconds in the Olympic Invitational at Madison Square Garden. He first set the time in a heat and repeated it in the final to edge LSU freshman Larry Shipp.

New York Tord Milburn Bine Madison Square Garden Southern University of Baton Rouge Milburn Larry Shipp Louisiana State University Frank Siebeck East Germany Steve Smith Long Beach State Smith Garden Herb Washington Michigan State Delano Meriwether Meriwether Trinidad Ivory Crockett Philadelphia Pioneer Athletic Club Iris Davis Tennessee State

Jones Leads San Diego Open With Six-Under Second Round

Grier Jones surged into a commanding position at the Andy Williams San Diego Open at Torrey Pines, firing a six-under 56 on the North course to post 36 holes at 135 nine under. He held a five-stroke edge over Tom Kite Bruce Cramp ton Hale Irwin and Bob Dickson as final rounds approached.

San Diego Grier Jones Jones Torrey Pines Kansas Tom Kite Bruce Crampton Hale Irvin Bob Dickson Crampton Kite Irwin Dickson Billy Casper Lee Trevino Trevino RS Sat Made & Sera Ett Lenge Dack Wicklaus Arnold Palmer

Baltimore Bullets Relabeled as Capital Bullets in DC Area

Baltimore Bullets owner Abe Pollin announced the NBA team will move to a new home near Washington D C next season and be renamed the Capital Bullets. The change pairs the franchise with a capital city identity in the region.

Baltimore Capital Baltimore Bullets Washington, D.C Capital Bullets Abe Pollin National Basketball Association

Holy Name Routs Scotus Behind Cowger and Hebensheit

Holy Name shocks Columbus Scotus 72 51 as Kurt Cowger and Jeff Heberstreit score 18 and guide the Shamrocks in a rough Friday night win. Scotus struggles from the field and Holy Name builds a 16 11 first quarter lead while Greg Grubaugh tops Scotus with 11 points.

Kurt Cowger Jeff Hebensheit Omaha Holy Name Columbus Scotus Shamrocks Schuyler Lakeview Ramblers Scotus Gimahans Frank Spencers West Point Central Catholic Cowger Heberstreit Holy Name Hebenstreit Mumblers Spencers Greg Grubaugh Scottiss Dim Brock Don Shusarski Jayvees scoTus Gh Eline Shale Singurssi Mrbenetrett Balkoves Puphes Grosley

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