CHS to close season with Benson clash Saturday
CHS ends its 1971-72 regular season with a Saturday home game against Benson. The Discoverers, bolstered by senior leadership and a portly injury list, will rely on starter changes and key seniors like Larry Catan and Tom Heiser as district play looms.
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Calumbis High
Boa
Jack Johnson
Caitin
Gawt
Paul Palioy
Elton
Ehia
Larry Catan
Deadaye
Wil
Tom Heiser
Keith Davy
Dan Lanian
Frank Brower
Boxing inquiry opened into claimed bout fix in Winnipeg
Detroit heavyweight Sim Christopher alleged a threat before facing George Chuvalo in a Manitoba Boxing Commission inquiry. Christopher said a unidentified fan warned him to throw the match to stay alive, while Chuvalo knocked him out in the second round.
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Winnipeg
Canada
UPS
Detroit
Sim Christopher
George
Christopher
Larry Desjardins
Manitoba Boxing and Wrestling
Chuyalo
Christoper
Ebelaluphee
Thornton Joins Cardinals Coaching Staff as Backfield Coach
Thornton, a former Nebraska star and St. Louis running back from Toledo Ohio, was hired by the Cardinals to coach the offensive backfield. At 31 he previously coached defensive ends and played for the 1962 Nebraska team under Bob Devaney.
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Lous
Thunder
Thurnton
Nebraska
Cornhusker
St. Louis
Cardinal
Boh Zohay
Thornton
Toledo
Ohio
Caplaiy
Bob Devaney
Cardinals
Feam
Philadelphia
Hollyay
Tiefias
Rom
Kallenbach tops keglers at 644 Columbus Bevch and more bowling scores
Kallenbach led with a 644 series as a B44 set the pace at Columbus Bevch with games 245 189 and 210. Numerous bowlers posted notable scores across the Molto and Duthoran Leagues including Miller Osler and Baje. The Columbus Bowl quintet led team scoring with 208 and 2595, while the Polkas posted a 746 team game and 2022 aggregate. The NBA set March 30 as a deadline for college players to declare eligibility for the 92 draft.
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Thenn Kallenbach
Columbus Bevch
Lary Yychee
Uonemy Sioners
Chris Kamenske
Mel Kelberlau
del Triebwasser
Hon Beerbohm
Edie Stahl
Dwayne Harms
Watry Mielak
Leon_ Miller
JarPae Tones
Dean Spike
Ken Pope
Spike
Yori Irwin
Walt Sebrid
Erry Miller
Columbus Bowl
Harry Rosche
DeVere Wolfe
Gary Baje
Howard Muth
Carl Schmit
Ed Wordeman
Vern Osten
Roy Griepentrog
Paul Loseke
Art Bakenhus
Larry Osler
Viergule Lumber
New York
UPI
National Basketball Association
Littler leads Gleason event with course record
Gene Littler shot a course record 65 to lead the Jackie Gleason Invitational at Inverrary as Bruce Crampton trailed by one stroke and Mack McLendon and Parrett Wealey were two behind after the morning round. Bob Smith also carded 68 in the afternoon wave.
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Fort Ubl
Dale
Was
UPI
Gene
Littler
Liter
Bruce
Crampton
Jackie Gleason
South Florida
Robert Trent Jones
Inverrary
Toormings Galfers
Mack McLendon
Parrett Wealey
Bob & Smith
Nebraska dove hunting bill falls one vote short
A Nebraska measure to legalize mourning dove hunting failed by one vote in the legislature to clear the first round. Sponsored by Sen. J. James Waldron of Callaway, the bill needed 25 votes but received 24 in the initial tally. Waldron argued that permitting dove hunting aligns with rules for other birds and should pass.
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Lincoln
UPI
Nebraska
J. James Waldron
Callaway
LRG
Waldron
Tennis team selected to defend Federation Cup
New York United States Tennis Association named Samb Tuero Sharon Walsh and Valeria Iegenfuse to compete in the Federation Cup in Johannesburg South Africa on March 2026.
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New York
UPI
Samb Tuero
Sharon Walsh
Valeria “Iegenfuse
United States Lawn’ Tennis Association
Johannesburg
South Africa
Rozelle cannot escape in Thomas case by Milton Richman
Rozelle faces a no-win choice over Duane Thomas after his drug case. Critics argue for a harsh ban, while others urge caution, citing past NFL disciplinary gaps. Landry backs rehabilitation, hoping to guide the player through probation toward potential redemption.
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Milton Richman
UPI
Pete Rozelle
Deaney Thomas
NPL
Thomas
Dallas Cowboys
Beck
Rozelle
Ike
Adn
Aowie Ridin
Erin
Dave Begin
Neeady
Fran
University of Texas
NFL
Poppy” Bount
Habby Layne
Texas
Duane Thomas
Blount
Tod
Péte Rozelle
Tom Landry
Duane
Landry
Cowboys
Thormas
Ross
Pete Rozette
Nebaskoigh Sekoot Whishétall International ULABS Scores
Local race results list dense with numerous place names and scores across many towns including Elgin, Wakefield, Ponca, Lincoln, Lincoln area tracks. Highlights include Wakefield 6, Ponca 83, Elgin 6, Tilden 65, Cedar Rapids 1, Dubious track notes, and scattered team tallies with varied numbers, naming multiple schools and districts in a sweeping results page.
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Towrudiment Beaudis Fy Ualled
Peas International Ulabs
SeWard Concordia
Ab Rikhate Grrinn
Fart Cathe
Alley
Wahoo Neumum Os
Wakefleht
Tinerail
Wakefield Jo" Pamler
Whinebago AN
Wagan
Ponca Us
Eae
Elgin
Tilden
B & Spencer Nethas City Aguloas
Columbus High nets fourth at indoor meet in week
Columbus Discoverers placed fourth in the Kearney State Invitational Indoor meet held Thursday. Grand Island won the combined A B title. Columbus seniors Ken Robert and Don Soulliere led with two strong events, including Soulliere’s 75 yard dash win and a 3:38 mile relay clocking by Robert Olson Cole Stavas. Team standings list Grand Island Hastings North Platte Columbus Scottsbluff and others.
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Kearney
Grand Island
Columbus Discoverers
ILA
Don Soulliere
CHS
Soulliere
Columbus
Ken Robert
Tian Newman
Robert
Tom Olson
Joe Stavas
Jan Cole
Cole
Olson
Kevin Christiansen
Cate
Eugene Hokelman
Ed Collins
Mark Boettcher
Mike Miller
Brad Bustler
Robin Oberg
Christiansen
Gough Callin
Bowling honors and high scores at Boulevard Lanes
Harold Krumland led Major League with a 220 game and 615 series as Ski Lounge topped the team list with an 892 game and 2,570 total. Fran Staroscik posted 714, while Harold Krumland and Ron Tame had 202s. Senior League featured Les Korte with 198 in games, Charles Kaipust and Fd Hammer 510 in series, Lee Savage 163 women, Tueius Ehlers 418, and Hot Shots 603 game with 1,401 trio. Dale Electronics Women’s Teague Five-0 posted 728 and 2,007.
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Harold Krumland
Boulevard Lanes
Fran Staroscik
Ron ‘Tame
Ski Lounge
Les Korte
Charles Kaipust
Fd Hammer
Lee Savage
Tueius Ehlers
Hot Shots
Hila Vuler
Dale Electronics
Oregon names assistant coach to Ducks staff
Eugene Oregon Joe Wide 3 a head football coach at Compton California Junior College for the past two seasons was named Thursday as assistant to Head Coach Dick Enright at the University of Oregon.
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Eugene, Ore
UPI
Joe Wide
Compton
Calif
Thursdi
Dick Enright
University of Oregon
Yutan Mead in finals as Silver Creek bid falls short
In a semifinal at Platte College Wield House Mead beats Cedar Bluffs 76 to 48 to earn a spot in the Class D-6 District final against Yutan, while Yutan tops Silver Creek 51 to 48 to advance. Mead and Yutan carry 20 win seasons, with Mead 20-1 and Yutan 23-2.
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Antchell
Tiartson
Cody
ME McCook
Vairkey
Trenton
Mead
Yutan
Cedar Rhetta
Yuta
Silver Creek
Rich Gaver
Secor
Platte College
Scribner halts Clarkson bid in District basketball
Scribner ousted Clarkson 432-49 in the district tournament at Midland College Fremont. Howells topped Oakland 67-52 to reach the finals at 7 30 p m. The Red Devils led 38-37 late before Clarkson fouls and turnovers swung momentum, with key scoring by Valasek Seult Winkle and Laslovica shaping the late stretch. Silver Creek, Mead and Howells progressed with strong performances and notable stat lines from Egger Scott Van Winkle Beyers Thiesen and Nelson.
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Silver Creek
Doug’ Mietzner
Tigers
Ron Cuba
Yulanin
Silver Greck
Scott van Winkle
Kevin Egger
Te Seer Canto
Neal
van Winkle
Bill Davis
Chiefs
Rick Heldt
Ross Harrison
Mike Lastovica
Paul Prochaska
Larry Valeisck
Fremont
Scribner
Clarkson
Midland College
Howells
Oakland
Red Devils
Jesse Kucerac
YHS
Mieiamermen
Yutan
Silvay “Creek
Ager
Valasek
Bill Laslovica
Campaien
Egger
Scott
Harrison
Heldt
Mike Lasleviva
Mead
Cedar Bluffs
Raiders
Chach Jiny Heller
Funners
Weekend TV Sports Lineup With Proposals and Birthdays
TV guide preview highlights Saturday basketball games Kansas State at Oklahoma at 1 p.m. and Indiana vs Purdue, then Missouri at Kansas at 3 p.m. Big Eight standings show Kansas State and Missouri tied for first with 82 points. Nebraska third, Oklahoma fourth. Also golf bowling and weekend specials on channel 3. Sunday features NHL Pittsburgh vs Montreal, Knicks vs Bullets, Bucks, Celtics and Suns chatter. Birthday notices for Tom Brock and Monte Kiffin with career notes and a February 28 celebration.
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Kansas State
Oklahoma
Indiana
Purdue
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Tuskers
Colorado
Jackie
Absence at A's spring camp as Vida Blue stalls on deal
Vida Blue did not sign with the Oakland Athletics by United Press International. The Cy Young winner remained the sport’s top absentee as he and owner Charles O. Finley clashed over salary terms. As 15 pitchers and six caterers arrived in Mesa Arizona for the A's camp, Blue reportedly sought over 20000 while Finley allegedly offered zero.
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International Vida Blue
Oakland Athletics
Charles O
Finley
Mesa
Ariz
Cy Young
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Channel 3
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