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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1973

Page

3

Final surge by Pender blocks Viking bid for title

Pender edges Lakeview 63 33 as Keith Berg leads with 22 points and Craig Mery adds tallies. Vikings struggle with turnovers and foul trouble late in the fourth period, while Matt Samuelson and Hicky Tamas contribute key plays. Lakeview closes regular season February 2 at Hartington Cedar Catholic.

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Bowling League Scores and Milestones Highlight Weekend Action

Behlen's 245 Jeads bowlers paced a weekend with 221 by Rurienbach and 210 by Craug. Rusty's Rebels led in team play while Bestel paced the Saturdss Night Mixed League with 375. Vicky Vechterhers posted a 926 series for a QM milestone and men leaders Bill Sixta and Mike Evans posted strong totals. Clarkson Four aided with 434 team game and 1,833 total.

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Adams Maintains Lead In Big Eight Scoring Race

Adams holds a lead over John Brown as Missouri and Oklahoma State players pile up points in the Big Eight scoring chase. Brown limited by a wrist injury after last week’s games, while Iowa State’s Clint Harris and Kansas’ Rick Suttle push the pace. Meanwhile Maun Rhehnbeth’s royal owacht will be renovated at a $14 million cost, with the Defence Ministry confirming the crew of 230 will likely double in life.

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Scotus Falls Short of West Point Catholic Stunner

West Point Catholic edged Scotus 74 46 as a fourth quarter surge sealed the win. Scotus had trailed by 18 after three periods but closed the gap late before the Shamrocks pulled away. McGill led West Point with 27 points, while Grubaugh paced Scotus with 24.

Scotus Central Cathoktc West Point Catholic Frank Spene Sluumrotky Syan Poe Hav Pally Jim Brock Joe Megill Bluejays Invaders Scotus Startling Perind Shannocks Avigton Wey Grubaugh Bluejay Shamrocks McGil T City Orleier Grubaugh Grock Mike Malmstrom Zabana Shamrock Cal Bluejay Jayvees Kurt Kling Don Slusarski Doin Toot Don Determark Tim Thomas Thane Wibbels

Cage scores from Saturday AP results across Nebraska towns

Saturday results list basketball scores from the Associated Press across multiple Nebraska schools and towns including Columbus, Papillion, Crete, Grand Island, Lexington, Gothenburg, Mead, Omaha, Lincoln, and Rummel. Scores vary with several games in the 30s to 70s range, highlighting a crowded weekday slate and miscellaneous team performances.

THE Associated Press Columbus Papillion Crete Centracts West Point CC Colunbus Scotus Spencer David City Aquinas Pender Columbus Take View Mok? Kergan Suhavier Strand Island

Richard Petty Captures 149th Daytona Victory

Richard Petty won his 149th stock car race at Daytona Beach, his fourth Daytona 500 triumph, after rival Bobby Isaac finished runner up and Dick Brooks placed third. Petty’s crew benefited from Baker’s late engine trouble, sealing a 3 hour 10 minute race at 147.208 mph with a crowd of about 103,000 watching.

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Platte College Routs Highland in Regional Contention

Platte College overwhelmed Highland 78 to 50 at Platte Field House as Dan Hollitz led with 21 points and Tim Williams added 16. The 22 6 club rode a 42 26 first half margin, with six players in double figures and solid foul shooting lifting Platte to a dominant win.

Platte College Stakders Highland College of Kansas Platte Ciib Gene ‘Treezan Pune Highland Patte Dan Hollitz Tim Williams W. Hollpta Abie Williams Matte Jack Wesolowski Frank Brower Greg West Herb Swan Brad McArdie Wairbury IMG Terry If

Colorado Faces Kansas State In Big Conference Showdown

AP report notes Colorado travels to Boulder to clash with Kansas State as the Big Conference title race tightens. Kansas leads, Missouri sits 12th, while Nebraska and Oklahoma State chase playoff relevance with limited remaining chances.

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Nebraska Classes C D basketball set for week long tourneys

District action opens this week for Class C and D Nebraska basketball with district meets next week for A and B. Milford leads Class C with 18-0, Exeter to visit Milford while Jefferson and Howells loom as challengers. Adams and Hampton favored in D with Dewitt and Roseland set for first round games.

Milligan Milfard Hampton Mord Exeter Milford Eagles Jenterson Howells Dodge Wiener Sandy Creek Hawks Sigainst — Gauphell Dewipian Seminals Doniphan Roseland

Brock Starkey Duo Wins Sunday Bowling Doubles Title

Brock Starkey captured the doubles title with Linda Starkey at Boulevard Lanes in a 77 Handicap series. Javiy Ulkoski and Awa were runners up with 9 pins, while Gene N Sind and Fem Kiuntke led with 625 for team scores. Individual top games included Brock Starkey 234 and Kiuntke 247. Clink and Mane Dallinen won the TV drawing and will compete next Sunday against the drawn couple for a spot on Bowling at Leisure.

Lowell Brxk Linda Starkey TV Scotch Javiy Ulkoski Ine Genen Sind

Nebraska track team triumphs over Wisconsin in Madison

Nebraska handed Wisconsin its first home dual loss in seven years by sweeping 10 events in a 764 to 0 meet. Jim Hugg cleared 6 feet 1 inch in the high jump, Red Bishop won the pole vault at 15-1, and Pat Onvangohe took the triple jump at 49-2. Other UW wins came from Okip Kent in the 880 and the organile relay. No records were set by either squad.

Madison Wis Nebraska Badgers Wisconsin Michigan State Jim Hugg Red Bishop Pat Onvangohe Okip Kent Onganile

Wurdinger Takes Second in 145 Class at State Meet

Lincoln Columbus wrestler Doug Wurdinger finished second in the 145-pound division at the Nebraska State Wrestling Championships in Lincoln. Marshall Oliver of Omaha Terri edged him for the title with a 27-4 season record, while Wurdinger ends at 28-7. Ball narrowly missed third after an overtime loss to Ed Clark, leaving CHS with hopeful state prospects for next season.

Lincoln Columbus Doug Wurdinger Wurdinger Nish Lindsay Ball Uri Grand Island Bellevue Gary Baldwin Neil Boston South Dirk Allgop Southeast Papillion Russ Reincke Omaha Terri Marshall Oliver Wardinger Oliver Ball Ed Clark CHL Dall McNary Lanny Nevse Chuck Mephenson East 1M Pond Roy Oliver Tech den Korecek State Fremont Mike Reasch North Platte Mitch Allen CHS Mike Rice Bruce Manson Solmmbus Natches Gindias Babl el Ion Hick Mitch Alien Allensd Si Wels Aquinas Cplanvhus Lakemow I David City Iigh Dan Ollesrins Milo Kirk Shales Tesmetan Er Koxi Kine Athon Serond Girard AiMance Tat Rick Rolft Athlon Thi Dim Sirmian Wayn Takey Comtal Sedinviey Intercisinned Stove Avhult York Kandy Chii Aion Steve Takers Chadown Gary de Mowetts Cearke Dfrey Pearson Runmuer Alen Church Chorks Isrvard Warrishnre

Creighton Edges Houston on Harmon Shot at End

In Omaha Creighton defeated Houston 73 77 as Iiene Harmon's two foot shot at the buzzer gave the Bluejays the win. Tee Wuebben’s outlet pass with three seconds left set the final play after Houston blocked Dave Brookins. Harmon's late basket capped Creighton's 40 33 halftime lead and 52 43 margin with 6 25 to play as Punbar led Cougar scoring with 23 points.

Omaha Neb Iiene Larmon Creighton Houston Harmon Tee Wuebben Dave Brookins Louis Punbar Cougar Haron Shuy Nebraska Bluejays

Discoverers push Papio in Big Ten playoff Friday

Columbus Wigt School pushed their basketball record to 9 12 6 winding up Apollo Conference action with a 6 47 win at Papillion Saturday. The Discoverers were hampered by injuries and played without seniors Paul Potter and Larry Cattan. Potter was one of the slate's top scorers.

Japillion Columbus Wigt School Apollo Papillion Paul Potter Larry Cattan Potter Johnson Dave McWitffarts Dana Hellbusch Columbus Vomue Papilfion Johnsot Maroons Enther Kearney Nort Plate Omaha Benson Northwest High Gymnasium Scott Trofhole Porter CMS Carn Hick Joseph Joseph Aut Trout Air Delves CHS Stan Gembel Rex Porter Tom Walters Lowell Greemveall Mike Kruniand Phil Pepplet Kirk Kyster Tom O'Donnell Dennis van Fosse

CHS swimmers take third at Big Ten meet in Wayne

Hastings Ri Sman Jeany led CHS with two first places and nine points at the Big Ten Conference swimming and diving championships in Wayne. Columbus posted several school records as Medley relay and Pierson highlighted events. the team faces Kearney and Benson next.

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Dickson Wins San Diego Open After Frustrated Run

Bob Dickson ended years of doubt with a three stroke win at the San Diego Open Golf Tournament. Bruce Crampton faltered late allowing Dickson to seize the cup on the 72nd hole. Dickson described ending a long slump as the jazz returning to the course.

San Diego Bob Dickson Dickson Okla Bruce Crampton

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