Ray’s Corner Shamrocks Host Cathedral In Senior Night Clash
Scotus Central Catholic Shamrocks honor six seniors in a home game against Class AB ranked Omaha Cathedral. The feature matchup centers on Cathedral star Hilary Howard as Scotus targets a strong crowd and a potential state run. Also highlighted are promising underclassmen Duane Heimann and Tom Yabawa, plus upcoming track plans for 24 candidates and late-season indoor meets at Kearney and UNO.
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Scotus Central
Shamrocks
Omtota Cathedral
Terry Maugbach
Bob Taeke
Dave Schaeder
Larry Hoake
Larry Kas
al Niedbalski
Cardinals
Scolus
Uam
Talsa
Nebraska
Hilary Howard
Cathedral
Harper Howard
Howard
Cozad
Scarus
Tal Oyder
Good shooting night at Boulevard lanes bowling
Marlene Becher rolled 200 200 207 in the Women’s Dale Electronics League. Rita Fuhr finished with a 305 three-game set. Rough Cats posted a high team game of 397, Bore Losers led singles with 3,241 in series. In the Major League Ful Seneule 630 and Harold Krumland 629 highlighted. Sky Lounge won with a 9237 game and 2825 total.
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Marlene Becher
UOT
Dale Electronics
Boulevard Lanes
Marlene
Rita Fuhr
Rough Cats
Ful
Schuele
Krumland
Giller
Frank Trockey
Ouvard Cuddeford
Warren Lund
Earl Gerken
Ren Tama
Sky Lounge
Feam
Tough Weekend for Discoverers in Norfolk and Papillion Showdowns
Columbus Discoverees face a tough weekend with Norfolk tonight and Papillion Saturday. The Norfolk game is crucial for the top CHS club to secure a Big Ten playoff berth, while Papillion aims to dethrone the leaders. Conde Sargent predicts a Discoverers win tonight but Papillion wins Saturday. Trandall Lambert, Columbus native, is named assistant coach for the US Olympic track team.
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Columbus
Norfolk
Papillion
Maroon and White
AluCook
Discoverers
Millard
Papin
Papillon
Conde Sargent
Conde
I'apshion
Trandall Lambert
Carroll Devlin
Randy
Nebraska
Lambert
Galt
Ranily
NBA delays realignment as board forms study committee
The NBA board of governors on Thursday delayed realignment of its 17 team setup for the 1972-73 season and named a four man committee to study the issue. A Midwest division debate centers on Milwaukee Detroit Chicago and Phoenix with strong records. The text also notes Nebraska paddie fish limits with a daily bag and possession cap.
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New York
UPI
National Basketball Association
Board of Governors
NBA
Midwest
Milwaukee
Detroit
Chicago
Phoenix
CHS swimmers vie for Big Ten title at Kearney State
Fremont defends with two undefeated relay units as seven schools including Hastings Columbus Grand Island and Norfolk gather for the Big Ten Conference meet at Kearney State College. Action starts 4:30 p m Saturday with the 60 yard freestyle. Columbus features strong medley and freestyle squads led by Nyffeler Pierson and Fickhoff with multiple school records noted.
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Schemmng Wind
Kearney State College
Fremont
Barry Johnson
Hastings
Grand Island
Columbus
Scottshlult
Norfolk
Keatutey
Bill Ullon
Breky Larey Bickuoff
Eddie Doliansen
Bintterfly
Tuhss Nykfeler
Brad Pierson
Steve Swanson
Nylfeler
Brooke Lee
Brooke Pierson
CUS
Brooke
Wykteler
Fillon
Ron Lola
Mike Christensen
Bill Waney
Swanson
Mike Nyffeler
Fickhoff
Eddie Johansen
Ted Kyster
Alarkc Wolf
Jeff Degn
Fulton
John Wright
Jeff Evans
Tom Folsom
Kyster
Tom Kilnaver
Wolf
Sikh
Jutterfly
Nyifeer
Zinja
Wright
Evans
Kluever
Dave McNair
Will Vonghule
Geason
Omaha Westside
Sonics and Ramblers win in Midget League play
In Columbus Family Midget League action the Sonics defeated the Blackshirts 134 led by Pal Ooley 6, Brian James 3, and Jeff Moore 4 while Scott Souters and Mike Manguea each had two for the losers. Ramblers beat Rockets 13-6 with David Sternphil 6, Steve Mancuso 4, John Walker 3. Danny Milburn and Luke Lemke had two for Rockets. Prep results show Warriors, Celtics, Pistols, Knicks, Hawks, Suns, Stars, 7Bers, and Bucks with varied scorers acknowledged.
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Columbus Family
Sonics
Ramblers
Sonice
Pal ‘Ooley
Brian James
Jeff Moore
Blackshirts
Scott Souters
Mike Manguea Wit
Rockets
David Sternphil
Steve Mancuso
John Walker
Danny Milburn
Luke Lemke
Warriors
Craig Marsh
John Heimann
Rick Sharp
Travis Jackson
Peterson
Celtics
Mike Fraka
Randy Brezinski
Pistols
Danny Vrana
Matt Anthony
Craig Person
Mark Dilek
Knicks
Joel Torezon
Jim Whetstone
Paul Athey
John Justice
Don Walker
Hawks
Tim Munson
Ken Stavas
Joz Dahlkootler
Rex Kumpf
Suns
Pat Vannan
Bob Goes
Stars
Scott Wegner
Red Fraser
Scott Munson
Ers
Chris Hoffman
Jerry Manenso
Larry Labens
Ajick Sharp
Bucks
Dave Sinner
Doug Rowland
Raby Shively
Deg Moore
American in Paris parts set for boxing clash in March
Promoters at the Sports Palace announced that world lightweight champion Billy Uuckua of Syracuse will meet freshman Robert Gaflois in a headline match here on March 1.
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Sports Palace
Billy Uuckua
Syracuse
Robert Gaflois
Bills test action on shifting State Game Commission to governor
Lincoln lawmakers heard testimony on bills to transfer control of the State Game Commission to the governor. Separate proposals would strip or abolish the current board, while others would place the director under direct gubernatorial authority or shift functions to the Department of Economic Development. Critics warn of a political lightning rod, while supporters cite unified accountability and potential cost savings. the committee adjourned to an executive session with no money votes taken.
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Lincoln
UPL
Agriculture Mul
State Game Commission
Boll
Luthers
J. James Waldron
Callaway
Bvo
Waldron
Avhila
Waldvay
Gul
Olto
Game Commission
State Department of Economic Development
Game Air Parks Commission
Commission
Willacd Barbee
George Syas
Omaha
Syas
Ould
Hastings Wins Swim Dual Over CJHS at Family Pool
Hastings tankers defeated Columbus Junior High 43 to 30 in a season finale relay and individual event victory showing. Matt Orr led with a 1st in 100 yard freestyle, Steve Graux won diving, Steve Teelgers took 100 yard freestyle, and Rich O Donnell Ned Porter Danny Mearty and Mark McClusky earned other top finishes in a tough away meet.
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Columbus Junior High
Hastings
Clem Morgan
Bernie Moran
Orr
Steve Graus
Steve Teelgers
Rich O'Donnell
Ned Porter
Dave Robertson
Baar
Stoke Ice
Yeeng McCoeky
Bonnett
Ivin Stevo
Graux
Cy Robertson
Whitman
Navemhomoren
Ds Wilko Cy
Whynvil Renaststyakes
Mtearkii
Hineah
Vile Weann
Minnnosun
Ateteennesy Colwivhus
BC Cleve Muilzees
Hed Vetter
Lise Kourrtaen
Mati
Dales Triumph Over Creston In Pioneer League Match
Dales defeated Creston 123 to 100 in Pioneer League action. Rich Acrni led Dales with 43 points, followed by Win Weber 24 and Ward Weber 22. Creston’s Gene Blessen and Terry Went each posted 22 and 16 respectively. Dales will play Schiyler at 3 p.m. Sunday.
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Dales
Creston
Rich Acrni
Win Weber
Ward Weber
Mike Mullen
Ben Little
Gene Blessen
Terry Went
Ron Prtiler
Cliff Kapeis
Merle Johannes I
Crestan
Schiyler
Nebraska anglers reel in varied catches across state waters
State Game Commission cites widespread rainbow trout, northern pike and bass further boosted by rough weather, with anglers including Evan Biddle of Sidney earning a Maser Angler award after a 6 14 pound rainbow at Red Willow Creek. Lakes from Otter Creek Bay to Lincoln County report walleyes, perch, bluegill and crappie. prospects improve with minnows, worms and artificial baits as anglers chase bass and pike across Panhandle, Sandhills, and southeast waters.
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UPI
State Game Commission
Nebraska
Lie Commission
Evan Biddle
Sidney
Red Willow Creek
Panhandle
McCon
Ogallala
Otter Creek Bay
Tox Butte
Hemingford
Nine Mile Creek
Whiting Lake
Pelican Lake
Vale
Tating National Wildlife
Watts Lake
Valentine Refuge
Clear Lake
Merrill Reservoir
Valentine
Grove Lake
Royal
Meely Tops Big Eight Scoring Pace With 31.1 Average
Kansas City, Mo. APL Clif Meely of Colorado raises his Big Eight scoring average to 31.1 after a 47 point game against Oklahoma, threatening Wilt Chamberlain’s 28.3 record from 1956. Other leaders include Henry Smith 23.4, Marvin Stewart 22.1, Dave Foblach 22.0, Gene Mack 21.3. Stewart leads free throws at 73.5 percent.
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Clif Meely
Oklahoma
Meely
Colorado
Wilt Chamberlain
Missouri
Henry Smith
Marvin Stewart
Nebraska
Dave Foblach
Kansas
Gene Mack
Iowa State
Clifford May
Roger Brown
Smith
Kansas State
Avid Hollis
Stewart
Teader
John Brown
Missouri on spot in Kansas battle
Missouri clings to a last chance in the Big Eight race as Kansas aims to extend a long winning streak. Missouri trails Kansas in conference play and the Tigers’ hopes hinge on defeating Kansas and boosting their 19-1 season mark. Jayhawks stars Robisch Stallworth Brown and Rose lead KU with strong scoring and rebounding, while Missouri counters with What-Into Jay and Thang hitting from outside.
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United Press -International
Jay Ig
Uteigh
Kansas
Jayhawks
Missouri
Pameshows
Lawrence
Jnyhawks
Tigers
Kanesas
Colorito
Kansas State
Aftornoon
Imately
Nebraska
Okahoma State
Oklahoma
Town State
Oklahoma State
Dave Robisch
Rod
Duck Nest Projet Flanks Walton Explorers Post at Lake Babcock
The 15 member Walton Explorers Post built and installed 15 hay filled duck nests around Lake Babcock with guidance from Conservation Officer JA Wilkinson and Gerald Pearson. Loup Power District donated materials and Saunders Archery Club provided bedding. If successful, nests may expand to Genoa and the Loup Canal.
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Walton Explorers Post
T le Loup Power District
Lake Babcock
Ifis
Genoa
Loup Canal
Explorer Post
JA. Wilkinson
Gerald Pearson
Loup Power District
Saunders Archery Club
Pearson
Columbus marksman Kurt Behlen shines in Las Vegas shoot
Columbus shooter Kurt Behlen excelled at the Mini Guo Club Mid-Winter Trapshoot in Las Vegas, tying for first in Class A with 197 of 200 targets, while missing the shootoff. He fired a 100 straight in the morning but later fell short. The Mint Gun Club event offered $33,000 in purses and added money, with several competitors tallying 97 birds to share $2,000. Behlen, only two years in the sport, has captained 32 championships and uses a Model 12 Winchester. he is bound for the Minden meet Sunday.
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Kut Bellen
Mini Guo Club
Las Vegas
Nev
Behlen
Mint Gun Club
Minden
Three road games remain for Omaha Indians basketball
The University of Nebraska at Omaha Indians travel to Colorado tonight and Saturday to face Northern Colorado and Southern Colorado, then finish the 1970-71 season Tuesday at Washburn in Topeka. They closed their home slate with a 16-16 win over Rockhurst to stand 11-10.
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Indians
Colorado
Washburn University
Topeka
Kan
Rockhurst College
Rocky Mountain Plains
Omaha
Ken Buchanan Wins Edward J. Neil Fighter of the Year
New York boxing writers honor Scotland’s Ken Buchanan as fighter of the year. Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali place second and third in the awards.
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New York
UPI
New York Boxing Writers Association
Maine
Ken Buchanan
Scotland
Edward J. Neil
Joe Frazier
Muhammad Ali
Columbus Baseball Association Announces 1971 Coaches and Bids
The Columbus Baseball Association outlined bids for Junior Legion tournaments and announced coaches for the 1971 season. Larry Lagsch and Gerty Engelbert, who led the Juniors to a Cornhusker League title in 1970, received contracts. Midget Blues and Midget Reds will be managed by Gary Bock, Gordon Spork, Virg Viartsel, and Robert Soulliere in their first or second years. The group plans a bid for a third straight area Junior and Midget meet as they pursue a state meet bid, noting Columbus has never yet held a state tournament.
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Columbus
Peru State opens 16 game baseball schedule March 27
Peru State College announces a 16 game baseball season starting March 27 with seven inning doubleheaders. All away games include a matchup with Kearney State on April 17 and Missouri Western Hastings Wayne State and others. Home games except Chadron State and St Benedicts at Auburn field. Chadron State and St Benedicts at Peru State field. Marc Dufour leads AHL scoring with 61 points for Baltimore Clippers.
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PERU
UPI
Heys State
Kearney State
Missouri Western
Hastings College
Wayne State
John F. Kennedy
Chadron State
St. Benedict’s College
Northwest
Missouri State
St. Benedict's
Auburn American Legion
Chadron
St. Beneid’s
Peru State
Knights Set Two Home Games Against Top Playoff Teams
Qmnaha Knights host Oklahoma City Blazers on Saturday and Dallas Blackhawks on Sunday in Omaha UPL action. The Knights, who have one loss this season to the Blazers, seek wins as the Blackhawks hold a strong recent record against them. The Eplebis note head-to-head results show 3 wins, 4 losses, and three by one goal across nine meetings.
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Omaha
Omahi
Apple
Oklahoma City Blazers
Dallas Blackhawks
Knights
Blazers
Blackhawks
Eplebis
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