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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1972

Page

4

District D6 Class D basketball tournament advances top seeds

In a cluttered district playoff report Mead and Yutan moved toward the semifinals behind strong showings. Yutan, 19-1 and ranked, routed Weston 55-29 as Rick Helit led with 17 and Ross Harrison added 13. Silver Creek from the Tigers rolled Shelby 110-? while Larry Valasch and Scott Van Winkle led with 19 and 12 respectively. Mead topped Monroe 84-47 with five players in double figures including Mike Couch and Corky Charles. The field braces for semi final Thursday with Mead and Yutan set to meet, and Silver Creek and Cedar Bulls also advancing.

Lewis Pratte College Mead Silver Cross Yutan Cedar Bulls Bill Davis Chiefs Weston Rick Helit Chiefs Ross Harrison Utirdean Robert Malousek Gayle Miller Top Cline Bobcats Silver Creek Tigers Shelby Larry Valasch Scott van Winkle Acorn Kevin Eyed Doug Mietzner Cagers Nets Stewart Huskies Jim Heller Raiders Monroe John Erickson Mike Couch Corky Charles Don Anderson Larry Rasmussen Couch

Platte College Clinches Second in JUCO Race

Platte College held off York College 79 to 10 to secure second place in the Nebraska JUCO standings. The Raiders improved to 8-1 in league play and 10-3 overall, with standout scoring from Mike Wozny 24 and Jack Wesoleski 19.

Platte College Cinches Juco York College Platte Etic Ssa Ie York Raldees Mike Wozny Jack Wesoleski Dave Kincaid Hawley Geoppenger Plaster Vom

Carlson Becher top Classic League at Columbus Bowl

Harry Carlson pounded 665 in high series with 211 223 225 while Jim Becher notched 253 in the Classic League at Columbus Bowl. Other leaders included George Engel 423, Gary Muth 613, Ed Kloke 613, Stan Gottschall 233, and team honors went to First National Bank and Trust with 380 and 2,880.

Harry Carlson Jim Becher Columbus Bowl Carlson George Engel Becher Gary Muth Ed Kloke Ant Jim Struebing Aill Oe Isrwin Wits Dick Var Dyke Val Sohl Ernia Christensen Gary Badje Art Juracek Vern Hajar Tom Hastings Mel Kelberlau Bill Rozanek Harold Stebler Leon Miller Bad’ Evert Jack Bryanti Joe Fischer Joe Karnik Andean Stone Stan Gottschall del Engquist Martin Cattan Allen Henke Rich Stone Ken Smith Bill Saalfeld First National Bank and ‘Trust Bud Ewwert Dick Huegel Elks Huegel Herry Carlson Gerry Frieze Orval Cooley Flks Janet Novak Econ Billie's Cafe Fran National Press Charlotté Weisser Innamens Barb Rehlen Randy Kurlenbach Larry Labens Steelers

Baruth Resigns After 22 Years At McCook Junior College

Baruth announces resignation as head coach at McCook Junior College effective year end after 22 years. He will stay within the system as a fe?cher. Previously coached at Genoa and Columbus. Also notes Creighton Athletes in Action basketball in Omaha with Tom Raabe, nephew of Melvin and Mrs. Grotelueschen, and 2,016 career points at Concordia. Norfolk Golden Gloves results feature Sackett and Herrington. John Selaer's rehabilitation progress noted at Kenny Center in Minneapolis.

Baruth Wack McCook Junior College Fescher St Genoa Columbus Melvin Grotelueschen Creighton Omaha Tom Raabe J Tom Bernard Raabe Milwaukee Seward Concordia College Concordia Bill Herrington Tissell John Selaer Johny Chicago Avenue Minneapolis Les Cleots Ron Pilfold

Wrestling clinic in Oakland hosted by Gill Morrison

Free-style wrestling clinic for those aiming for the Nebraska AAU Junior Olympic team will start at 6 pm Friday in the Oakland-Craig High School gym. Michiol Tomino, 1967 national AAU Breco-Roman champion, will instruct. district eliminations set for March 4 with classes for midgets to seniors.

Oakland Oakland-Craig High School Gill Morrison Nebraska Michiol Tomino Lincoln America

Double T 5s Win Streak Keeps Going Against Behlens

Double T extended its winning streak to 11 with a tough win over Behlens as Ralph Moellenhoff scored for both teams and led the TT attack. Ken Balor paced the TT with 2 points, while Batar and Legenza joined Moellenhoff in scoring as the TT defense sparked a late run to seal the win.

Double T Behlens Ralph Moellenhoff Ken Balor Jiehlens Howwever T Boys Batar Moellenhoff Jim Legenza Bator Tracy Grubaugh Competiton Osceola Lawrence Torezon Naime Sornhusker David City Columbus Family

Local bowlers lead WNAX tournament standings at Boulevard Lanes

Two Dale Electronics employees top the singles in the 23rd annual WNAX meet as Kolbush leads with 6 percent and 2nd place holder Willets at 682 scratch. Ernst of Clarkson third with 664 and West fourth at 653. Doubles leaders are Walden and Nelson from Concordia, with other top pairs and teams named from Fremont, Beatrice, York, and Lincoln. The event runs over four more weekends.

Dale Electronics Dale Boulevard Lanes Kolbush Chuck Willets Kolbash Wittels LeRoy Ernst Clarkson Doug West Concordia Kan Shirley Walden Eldon Nelson Ernie McMillan Bud Rublee Seward Dar Paul Hartung Fremont Lia Mary Wegener

Boxer dies after head injuries in title bout

Boxer Stewart Gray died in Winnipeg after a Monday night light heavyweight match with Canadian champion Al Sparks. Gray, 27, was knocked unconscious in the seventh round and, after surgery to relieve brain pressure, never regained consciousness. His promoter announced the Chuvalo Muhammed Ali bout in Vancouver would be postponed indefinitely.

Winnipeg Canada UPI Stewart Gray al Sparks Gray Iry Ungerman George Chuvvalo Vancouver

Semi finals loom as Aquinas hosts Class C-9 tourney

David City faces Genoa after Stromsburg and Cedar Rapids win to advance. Stromsburg, led by Bill Parminter 26 Randy Keehn 14, beat St Edward 88 59 as Cedar Rapids upset Osceola 62 53 with Brad Farmer 29. David City, 16 2, meets Genoa at 7:30 p.m. for a finals ticket.

Osconla Bulldogs Cedar Rapids David City Aquinas Colin McKeag Dan Dobson Brad Farmer Telegram Stromsburg David City Aquinas Gymnasium St. Edward Bill Parminter Bob Parminter Brad Stallings Vikings Kurth DeLand Beavers al Henkel Rod Jasa Randy Keehn Osceola Greg Ahlers Din Baitenhorst Larry Johnson Jit Carlson Colin McKerg Stromsku

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