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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1977

Page

10

Cowens back in form fuels Celtics overtime win

Dave Cowens returned from a back injury to score a season high 33 and grab 22 as Boston edged Kansas City 126-125 in overtime. Havlicek added 22 for the Celtics while Ron Boone and Brian Taylor each had 22 for the Kings. Other scores included Buffalo over Cleveland 112-103 and Milwaukee over Golden State 99-97.

Greg Aiello UPI Dave Cowens Boston Celtics Kansas City Kings Kansas City Cowens Celtics Boston Tom Heinsohn Sam Lacey Kansas City Center Kings Phil Johnson Jim Eakins Bill Robinzine Lacey Scott Wedman Wedman John Havlicek Ron Boone Brian Taylor Buffalo Cleveland Houston San Antonio Milwaukee Golden State Braves Cavaliers Adrian Dantley Bucks Warriors Swen Nater Phil Smith Brian Winters Bob Dandridge Wanes Press International Wit Petroe Philadelphia NY Knicks NY Nets Washington New Orleans Atlanta Denver Detroit Chicago Pacific Wit Pet Los Angeles Portland Seattle Phoenix

District and Regional Girls Prep Basketball Scores

Readable scoreboard item lists district semifinals and finals across multiple sites including Humboldt Wymore South, Johnson Brock Pawnee City, Centennial Malcolm, Valley Omaha Holy Name, Fremont Bergan Yutan, Crofton Laurel, Broomfield Niobrara, Spencer Rock County, and more with scores and overtime details where shown. Contains numerous abbreviations and OCR quirks.

Southeast Consolidated Humboldt Wymore Southern Johnson Brock Pawnee City Milford Centennial Malcolm Gretna Valley Omaha Holy Name Fremont Bergan Yutan Lyons West Point Tekamah Herman Wavusa Crofton Laurel Battle Creek Broomfield Niobrara O'Neill Spencer Rock County Columbus Leigh Stanton Howells Polk Cedar Rapids Stromsburg

Kansas State and Missouri Clash in Big Eight Showdown

Kansas State travels to Missouri for a regional telecast with first place on the line. The Wildcats, tied with Missouri at 9-3, seek revenge after a Jan. 26 loss. Nebraska and Kansas battle for fourth, while Oklahoma hosts Iowa State and Oklahoma State visits Colorado.

Kansas City UPI Kansas State Missouri Manhattan Kan Wildcats Curtis Redding Cats Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Iowa State Oklahoma State Colorado

Morgan issues ultimatum over contract with Reds

Cincinnati star Joe Morgan warns he will not attend spring training on March 2 if contract terms are not renewed by March 10. He vows to join camp only to prepare for a better season, signaling he may play out his option after two MVP years.

Cincinnati UPI Joe Morgan Cincinnati Reds Morgan Reds

TV blackout hits Nebraska high school finals televised

The Big Eight meet finals and Nebraska prep basketball faces a TV loss as KOLN-TV will not air the state finals. The NSAA rejected a $4,000 three year bid, drawing criticism while Iowa stations keep extensive coverage and large crowds at Des Moines venues.

Koln-Tv Channel 10 Nebraska NSAA Iowa

Michigan Battles Minnesota In Key Big Ten Showdown

The fourth ranked Michigan Wolverines host Minnesota as both chase top Big Ten standing. Michigan sits 12-2 in league play after an 86-80 win at Minneapolis, while Minnesota stands 11-2 after routing Michigan State 99-77. Mike Thompson leads the conference with 23.5 ppg and Ray Williams adds 28 as Rickey Green and Phil Hubbard pace Michigan's six double figure scorers. Other scores include UCLA over Oregon State and Arizona over Brigham Young.

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Braves Sign Top NL Reliever Wayne Granger as Free Agent

The Atlanta Braves announced on Thursday that Wayne Granger, once rated the top NL relief pitcher in 1969 70, signed with the team as a free agent.

Atlanta UPI Atlanta Braves Wayne Granger

Parilli Joins Denver Broncos Coaching Staff as Quarterback

Vito Babe Parilli with 21 years in pro football as player and coach named by the Denver Broncos to serve as quarterback coach. The veteran brings extensive experience to the staff ahead of the upcoming season.

Denver UPI Denver Broncos Vito Babe"’ Parilli

Massengale heats up again at Los Angeles Open

Rik Massengale rocketed to a one stroke lead after a six under par 65 at Riviera. He followed a tour record 337 at Palm Springs with a hot start, edging Lanny Wadkins by one and Bob Gilder by two as he pursues a fourth PGA victory.

Los Angeles UPI Rik Massengale Palm Springs Massengale Lanny Wadkins U.S Bob Gilder Riviera

Wadkins struggles as golf field battles slow start

Wadkins, recovering from December 1974 gas bladder surgery, shoots 32 34 after a weak start. A six way tie at 68 includes Brian Gaddy, Greg Powers, Roger Maltbie, Grier Jones, Dor January, and Tom Purtzer. Bruce Lietzke and Tom Watson lag behind. Arnold Palmer posts 76 while Hak Irwin scores 75. Defending champ Irwin grapples with form this season.

Wadkins Brian Gaddy Arcadia Calif Greg Powers Nashville Tenn Dave Hill Roger Maltbie Grier Jones Dor January Tom Purtzer Bruce Lietzke Massengal Tom Watson Arnold Palmer Hak Irwin Jack Nicklaus Ber Crenshaw

Colorado ski resorts report fair to good conditions

UPI reports Colorado Ski Country USA says most resorts show fair to good conditions. Bases range from 13 to 42 inches with surfaces described as packed powder and hard packed, at venues including Breckenridge Crested Butte Vail Winter Park Aspen areas and Loveland.

Denver UPI Colorado U.S.A A-Basin Aspen Highlands Aspen Mountain Breckenridge Broadmoor Copper Mountain Crested Butte Eldora Pridlewild Keystone Loveland Vail Winter Park Mary Jane Coeushigonians

St Edward junior high team wins tourney defeating Genoa

St Edward Scott Central Catholic won the junior high basketball tournament by beating Genoa 57 to 37. Bret Kumpf and Doug Becher led with 20 points each, Tim Cieloch 15, Glen Kucera 12, Genoa suffered its first loss of the season, Scotus remains undefeated in nine games and will meet Immanuel at 7 p.m. on Feb 24.

ST. Edward Scott Central Catholic Genoa Bret Kumpf Immanue Lutheran Doug Becher Pace Tim Cieloch Glen Kucera Scotus Immanuel

San Jose State Lands Prep Star J J Johnson

San Jose State received a letter of intent from tailback J J Johnson a 200 pound standout who rushed for over 1200 yards from scrimmage and totaled 1736 yards in the season as a prep star in San Jose Calif.

San Jose State San Jose Calif UPI J.J. Johnson

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