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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1971
Page
5
CHS eyes pivotal home game against Norfolk at 8 p m with Columbus ranked in the CHASS A standings. Coach Denis Edwards leads a 7 10 season and 3 4 league mark as top scorer Dick Johnson paces the Panthers with 221 points.
Lakeview faces top Class B team Arlington in a Friday home game. Arlington, 17-4, has lost one of 34 with 64 center Tom Anderson and sharpshooters Hay Burgess Bild Menking Randy Hokamp. Lakeview, 6 11, relies on Tom Vandenberg Larry Soulliere for outside points and aims to neutralize Anderson while Steve McWilliams and Cele Pilon contribute. The clash closes Lakeview’s regular season as Lakeview heads to York for district play Utica Cuntenaiel Match 1.
Bohaty posted 179 223 212 for a 614 series to lead the Columbus Comfusker league. George Engel had a 233 best game while Ken Botton, Maurice Staisky, Roy Fram, Dave Wiebold, Rich Korte and others posted notable scores. Other leagues saw Micek Construction top in totals and Kalte Moriarty's 206 high game in Coffee Cup. Historical note mentions Nebrazka fish in 1957.
In Oman New York the Bonnies jumped to a 12 point lead and held Creighton scoreless early. Cyril Baptiste led Creighton with 24 points while Greg Gary and Paul Hoffinay scored 20 each for the Brow fudlins as Bona dominated the second half to win 104-84.
The 25th annual American Legion State Bowling Tournament kicks off in Columbus across three weekends February 20 21 February 27 28 and March 6 7 Team bowling at Boulevard Lanes while doubles and singles take place at Columbus Bowl Open to all Legionnaires entries close at 9 p m March 7 Don Dion of Columbus is tournament director Nariman Post host and Harry Carlson Harald Kruimlans assist Dion Hartman Post plans weekend entertainment Legion Club serves dinners Saturdays and Sundays with dancing and activities
Security Mutual remained unbeaten as it beat Sahara Lounge 107 to 92. Steve Krutmat scored 25 points, Jack Johnson added 21, Dave Schofield 16, Parker Pike 40, Tale Von Sepgren 40, and Ron Suggs 10 for the winners. Ken Scholz led Sahara with 24, Ron Bartels 18, Gary Navikal 13, and Gary Harkness 10. The item also notes a claim of over 40 million gun owners in the U.S. per the National Shooling Sports Foundation.
Platte College hosts North Platte Junior College on Friday and Southwestern College of Creston Iowa on Saturday in a double header weekend. The Raiders, 12-14, chase a decisive win to boost a shaky conference standing as they square off against a short but strong NPJC squad and a high scoring Southwestern Creston lineup led by Fisher and Bradshaw.
Osceola leads the field as top seed in the Class C-11 district at Platte College with Genoa Greeley Cedar Rapids Nebraska Christian St Edward Stromsburg and Fullerton among contenders. Schedule runs Monday through Saturday with two games per night and finals Saturday at 8 p.m.
Colorabis Family Y announces a wrestling program starting February 22 for third through ninth graders. Participants compete by school, with junior level teams and a yearly Outstanding Wrestler trophy. Columbus High coach Tanny Nerse leads, with a six week non-member option and early registration urged.
Monroe Jr High led 14-0 by halftime and sank 14 free throws to Platte Center's six. Slusarski led Monron with 12 points while Jenkinson added eight. Platte Center’s Thomas scored six and Schroeder five as the Mustangs won the first basketball division game.
The visual Vpack Cayales centers on a single family highlighted by a bullying pair. The elder sibling acts as the oppressor, while the nearly grown offspring mirrors the bully's behavior, forming a troubling dynamic within the household.
The Shamrocks await a big test as they face No. 18 Omaha Cathedral (18-1) in a high profile home game. Cathedral, led by coach Roger Higgins and star Hilary Howard, is riding momentum after a tight overtime win at Aurora and features strong guard and frontcourt depth. Cozad provides a tough Saturday foe as the Haymakers rely on senior starters and inside length to counter the Shamrocks’ defense.
A columnist previews a Friday night of basketball with picks and scores for four games including Columbus vs Norfolk and Cathedral vs Scotus. Weather hints spring lines up with Nebraska horse racing post times and race-film rights catering. Mentions AP cage ratings, players Basch Rogers White and Kosch with notes on kicking duties and potential baseball plans for spring.
The Dodge County Baseball league invites new squads to enter the Joop. The first spring meeting is set for 2:80 p.m. February 28 in the city auditorium. Representatives may contact Marty Raabe of Wisner, Yeague president, or Lyla Nannen of West Point, secretary. Largemouth bass tolerate a wide water temperature range from near freezing to above 14 degrees.
Aquinas defeated Concordia 99 to 53 on Tuesday in a game marked by a rough first quarter and poor shooting overall. Bob Bierkower led the winners with 18 points, Dan Duffek added 11 and 14 rebounds, Namly Hiemer grabbed 32 rebounds, while Joln Beevers Jed Soward and Mark Glaess scored in double figures as Concordia struggled from the field.
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