Platte College Raiders Face Central Tech in Postseason Bid
Platte College Raiders meet Central Tech Rams at York College in a 7:30 p.m. contest as part of Region IX play. Platte seeks an upset to advance toward a possible showdown with top seed Southeastern and a shot at the national tournament.
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Barons receive financial help from NHL in season finish
The Cleveland Barons secured $1.3 million in support from the NHL league, the players association and owner Mel Swig to finish the season amid previous financial troubles. Team officials expressed optimism about a return next year as players and management publicized the aid.
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CHS swimmers seek best state finish ever at Lincoln
Columbus aims for top 10 state finish as prelims start Friday at 9 a.m. in the University of Nebraska pool. Finals Saturday at 1 p.m. Omaha Westside is the favorite with five defending champions returning, while Columbus features Randy Eihausen Wade Bartlett Bill Lange Scott Harsh and Wertz in multiple events.
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Porter signs with Augustana gridiron program
Dave Porter of Columbus High School signed a national letter of intent to play football at Augustana College in Sioux Falls. Porter, a 6-3 220 pound tackle, earned all state honors his senior year under Jed Rood. Coach Ralph Starenko noted Porter among 13 new grid ders. another Nebraskan listed was 165 pound halfback William Dannehl of Lexington.
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Huskers Eye Big Eight Indoor Track Crown Challenge
Nebraska hopes to contend for the Big Eight Indoor Track title led by Neville Murray with a 49 training mark in the triple jump and Jeff Lee in the 60 yard hurdles. Missouri Kansas State and Nebraska loom as top rivals as the Huskers prep for the two day event with strong hopes in the 60 yard low and high hurdles the 600 800 and 1000 yard runs and the mile relay.
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Columbus To Host First Golden Gloves Tourney
The Regional Junior Golden Gloves set for March 5 at the Columbus Family Y will run two sessions with finals at 7 30. Tickets cost 2 in advance for all sessions and 2 50 at the door. children 1 50 at the door. Entries include fighters from Fullerton Hastings Central City Chapman Grand Island and Columbus. Winners advance to district competition at Central City March 11 12. Tom Sackett leads Columbus boxers led by 106 pound entrant and 13 4 career mark. other entries include Determan Neumann Sipple Graus and Sipple. Tickets go on sale today via Fritz Wozny and several local outlets.
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