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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1976
Page
10
Columbus and rivals compete in the Class A Nebraska State Wrestling Tournament. Rudy Glur at 105 and George Rambour at heavyweight push Columbus toward three-peat as Westside leads finals push with three champions.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks said they will begin selecting their new teams after the NFLPA pledged not to challenge the expansion draft. Ed Garvey filed an affidavit promising no interference, and a judge dismissed the teams’ suit seeking to block action. The NFL will reschedule drafts and announce dates soon.
In Lincoln Nebraska finals the Class A wrestling finals feature 98 pounds Terry Conyers Omaha Central versus Phil Pisasale Omaha Northwest 105 Vince Dunbar Omaha Benson versus Randy Glur Columbus 112 Dave Walton Omaha Westside versus Rick Hotz Grand Island 119 Kent Bellville Norfolk versus Ryan Kaufman Omaha Burke 126 Mike Renne Beatrice versus Kirby Clark Omaha Westside 132 Randy Schlen sik Ralston versus Bob McCaw Bellevue 138 John Bradley Bellevue versus Roger Schwenke 145 Sidney Richard Omaha Tech versus Ted Husar Fremont 155 Rex LeGrande Ralston versus Ton Strashein Lincoln East 167 John Newell Omaha Bryan versus Scott Mauch Omaha Burke 185 Jay Shanti Omaha Burke versus Tim Cahill Millard Heavyweight Kirby Monahan Lincoln Northeast versus George Rembour Columbus
Lincoln UPI reports Sen. Donald Dworak touted LB61 as a voluntary program to acquire and develop wildlife habitat funded by a $7.50 habitat stamp and higher licenses, costing about 2.7 million annually. Opponent Sen. Frank Lewis urged long range planning. 850 residents were polled with shifting attitudes after details. The plan excludes eminent domain and partners with natural resources districts.
Don Fleming, prominent Nebraska Iowa football coach, will be inducted into Creighton University Athletic Hall of Fame. He starred at Creighton Prep in 1947 winning the state title, coached in Milwaukee and Sioux City, led Heelan to a top five national prep ranking in 1961, and worked at Marquette, Washington, the Omaha Mustangs, and as a Vikings scout in 1971.
Seattle signs defensive end Stan Lewis formerly with the Cleveland Browns. The 6 foot 4, 240 pound player was Cleveland's 10th round pick last year after starring at Wayne College Nebraska.
Rising City defeated McCool Junction 70 to 43 to finish 14-5, tied for second at 7-2 while McCool ends 8-1 in conference play. Kirk Selden led Rising City with 15 points, Dave Stuhr 13, Rodney Crook 11, Gary Novak 10, and McCool’s Greg Bolte had 16. The Terriers led 42-21 at halftime and meet Hardville Monday at Central City in district action.
Amy Alcott shot a four under par 68 to take a one stroke lead in the Bent Tree Ladies Golf Classic first round in Sarasota. She returns to form from 1975 Rookie of the Year as seven players tied at 69 and veterans Mann and Rankin unbeaten in chase. Alcott turns 20 Sunday before the final round.
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