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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1976

Page

10

St Edward Genoa win district openers in Class C basketball

St Edward Beavers beat Cedar Rapids 79 to 49 and Genoa Orioles down Fullerton 57 to 41 in opening Class C-7 district games at Platte College Field Columbus. Newman Grove vs Lindsay Holy Family and Madison vs Humphrey St Francis set for tonight.

St Edward Cedar Rapids Genoa Ron Jurecke Fullerton Platte College Field Columbus Newman Grove Lindsay Holy Family Madison Humphrey St. Francis St. Edward Rich Mumm Beavers Brett Rosano Brad Williams Kent Cruise Bob Nicklasson Mumm Williams Nicklasson Cruise Todd Meridith Tigers Terry Ahlers Orioles Doug Brown Cagers Warrior Hrad Irvin

Lakeview dominates Wahoo Neumann to start Midland invitational

Lakeview girls beat Wahoo Neumann 55 23 in the Midland College Basketball Invitational opening night. Brenda Janssen 13 and Sue Marshall 10 lead the Viqueens with Tammy Runge adding 8 as Lakeview improves to 4 6.

Fremont Lakeview Wahoo Neumann Viqueens John Miyoshi Omaha Cathedral Club Midland Brenda Janssen Sue Marshall Tammy Runge Are Wardemonds Klseer Eeeee Janssenseneee Gehring Eee Marshall Seafield Sere Bokenhus Eeeee lLanaan Steeeee Dedrickson Lley Eeevaes Furocek Schmidt Seteee Moon Roach Nelson

Two Class C favorites fall in Nebraska district play

In Crete Geneva upset Milford 69 54 as Wilber edged Friend 60 59 in two overtimes after Loy hit a last second shot. Southeast Consolidated improved to 19 0 with 91 99 over Pawnee City while Omaha Holy Name beat Fort Calhoun 55 47. Other results include Howells 29 14 over Clarkson Wood River over Clay Center 74 462, Battle Creek 29 9 over Elgin Pope John, Mitchell 61 35 over Chadron Job Corps, and North Platte St Pat's 97 37 over Hyannis.

Crete Geneva Milford Wilber Greg Loy Friend Southeast Consolidated Pawnee City Omaha Holy Name Fort Calhoun Howells Clarkson Wood River Clay Center Battle Creek Elgin Pope John Mitchell Chadron Job Corps North Platte St. Pat’s Hyannis Loy Doane College Fuhrer Auburn Palmyra Tecumseh Hastings St. Cecilia Henderson Hastings Sean Sandburg Nelson Diller Shickley Ohiowa Cedar Bluffs Douglas Waterloo Elmwood al Lyons Beemer Newcastle Macy Winnebago Homer Coleridge Neligh Chambers Naper Butte Bartlett Clearwater Lynch Genoa Palmer Elba Spalding Academy Monroe Silver Creek Spalding Central City Benedict Nebraska Christian Hampton Marquette Hordville Rising City Oniona Dorchester Milligan Superior Davenport Chester Hubbell Fairfield Kenesaw Guide Rock Roseland Trumbull Bladen Campbell al Holdrege Elwood Elm Creek Beaver City Republican City Stamford Overton al Anstey Nebraska United Press International Elkhorn Omaha Holy Name Yutan Bennington Wisner al Hastings Broken Bow

Nebraska Class C District Basketball Scores Summary

Nebraska Class C district games reported by United Press International. Teams like Lincoln, Columbus, Genoa, Lexington, and Auburn reach key postseason matchups with high scores and notable proveouts. Specific results include St. Edward over Cedar Rapids 79 49 and North Platte St. Pat's 97 Hyannis 37.

Nebraska United Press International

76ers Star Harvey Catchings Sidelined With Shoulder Injury

Philadelphia 76ers starting center Harvey Catchings will not play in the game at Portland due to a left shoulder injury. The setback, a slight separation from Friday night, ends his run as the only starter in all 58 games and may sideline him longer after pain limited a Sunday attempt against Golden State.

Philadelphia UPI Philadelphia 76Ers Harvey Catchings Portland Trailblazers Catchings 76Ers Seattle Supersonics Golden State Sixers

Idzik to stay with Eagles

Dick Vermeil announced that John Idzik will remain as offensive backfield coach for the Philadelphia Eagles. Idzik, 47, is the second Vermeil hire to be retained from the old staff. He joined the Eagles in 1973 and previously shared duties with John Mazur, who was rehired as defensive backfield coach.

Philadelphia UPI Dick Vermeil Philadelphia Eagles John Idzik Idzik Vermeil John Mazur Eagles

Dailey suspended two games for shoving official

Vancouver defenseman Bob Dailey was suspended for two games by NHL President Clarence Campbell after shoving referee Bruce Hood during last week's game against Philadelphia. Campbell said players must refrain from interfering with officials.

Montreal UPI Vancouver Bob Dailey NHL Clarence Campbell Bruce Hood Philadelphia Campbell

Maple Leafs Rout Flames in 7-1 Blowout

Toronto hammered Atlanta 7-1 as Darryl Sittler notched his third hat trick of the season lifting his totals to 32 goals 43 assists 75 points. Errol Thompson added two goals while Lanny McDonald and Stan Wier scored for the Maple Leafs. Ed Kea spoiled Wayne Thomas shutout with Flames lone goal at 2:42 of the final period.

Toronto UPI Atlanta Fred Creighton Flames Toronto Maple Leafs Darryl Sittler Leafs Errol Thompson Lanny McDonald Stan Wier Ed Kea Wayne Thomas

IRS targets Finley over three years of missing tax returns

The Internal Revenue Service announced that Charles O. Finley and Co. failed to file corporate income tax returns for 1972 1973 and 1974. The omitted returns cover revenues from the Oakland Athletics and the Finley owned insurance company. Finley filed his personal taxes for the period.

Chicago UPI Internal Revenue Service Charles O. Finley and Co Oakland Athletics IRS Charles O. Finley and Co., Inc. Insurance Company Finley

Lovitto to Have Shoulder Surgery Soon

New York Mets out fielder Joe Lovitto will undergo surgery on his right shoulder very soon, GM Joe McDonald said. Lovitto was acquired by the Mets during the winter meeting for out fielder Gene Clines.

NEW York UPI Joe Lovitto New York Mets Joe McDonald Lovitto Mets Gene Clines

Rockets edge Cavaliers in tight 117 114 win

Houston coach John Egan cites fundamentals and strategic guard Meriweather usage as decisive. Meriweather, a 6 11 rookie from Southern Illinois, blocked a shot and limited Campy Russell in the final minutes guiding the Rockets past Cleveland 117 114.

United Press International National Basketball Association Houston Rockets Cleveland Cavaliers Joe Meriweather Houston John Egan Meriweather Campy Russell Russell Southern Illinois

Family Y Net and Platte College Volleyball Results

Men's Mixed League saw Big Red 3 Zap Brothers 0, Oasis 3 Wunderlichs 0, Johansen 3 Slammers 0. Women's Monday League results: Sarges 3 Godfathers 0, First National 2 General Telephone 1, Middle State 2 Us 1.

Family Y and Platte College Big Red Zap Brothers Oasis Wunderlichs Johansen’s Slammers Sarges Godfathers First National General Telephone Middle State

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