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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1972

Page

4

Lakeview edges Hartington Cedar Catholic in rally win

Lakeview overcame a six point deficit to beat Hartington Cedar Catholic 54 to 51 on the Viking maples. Jim Pillen sparked the comeback with early baskets as Lakeview advances to Chiss U District play Monday. Cedar Catholic led 48-42 after Tim Dwyer’s layups, but Pillen and Ubing key plays sealed the victory.

Jim Pillen Qualiy Lakeview Hartington Cedar Catholic Viking Maples Friay Lary Whiling Chiss U District Ashland Cedar Catholic Tim Dwyer Im Pillen Larry Ubing Steve McWilliams Dave

Unclear Nebraska basketball score summary from early game

The article fragment records a Nebraska basketball game with Cedar Catholic key players Steve McWilliams and Jim Pillen contributing points and rebounds. Cedar Catholic leads and late free throws help close the score, with Lakeview and Pillen strong on rebounds and free throws as the Cedar Catholic squad attempts to close the game.

Golf writers plan to honor Gary Player in March dinner

New York UPI Gary Player will be honored by the Metropolitan Golf Writers at a March 6 dinner for his contributions to golf. The South African star helped lift inclusion for black golfers in his country and once donated a $20,000 U.S. Open prize to charity.

New York UPI Metropolitan Golf Writers Gary Player Hig Player

Walnut cagers run past Columbus in conference clash

Walnut defeated Columbus Junior High freshmen 74 46 in a Great Plains Conference game. Walnut hit 26 and 92 percent from the field and line, missed only seven shots in the opening half to lead 37 28. Reid Ind led Columbus with 23 points, Arnold 16, Johnson 41, while Kyster 14 and Greenwall 10 paced Walnut. Wiseman grabbed 13 rebounds, with Wall and Greenwall each adding seven.

Columbus Junior High Grand Island Walnut Walnut Reid Arnold Johnson

Perles Named Steelers Defensive Line Coach

George Perles, former MSU assistant to Duffy Daugherty, was appointed Friday as the defensive line coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He succeeds Dan Radakovich, who took a coaching post at the University of Colorado.

Pittsburgh UPI George Perles Duffy Daugherty Michigan State Pittsburgh — Steelers Perles Dan Radakovich University of Colorado

Visitors top Platte by Western in high-scoring clash

Platte College trailed 63-44 at halftime and fought back to within five, but Nebraska Western held on for a 110-101 victory. Dave Renfro led Western with 22 points, while Jack Wesolowski scored 24 for Platte. Nelson and Kincaid added 17 each for Platte as the Raiders’ comeback bid fell short.

Dave Condreay Platte College Nebraska Nebraska Western Cougar's Western Dave Renfro Raiders Mike James Mike Trader Renfro Cougars Gene Torezon Thhey Batlers Dave Kincaid Trader Bill Blistermich Jack Wesolowski Vines Bob Osberry James Platte Cougar Lure Bliefernich Tracer Kincale Scott Nelson Wesolowski Yan Syere Platters Wesolawski Nelson Dave Cashman Kincaid Wesolowskis Bitternieh Wesplowski Cashman Randy Miller Scottsbluff Jack Weselowski EF Kincaid Thompson Sturates

Trade reshapes camps as Wise joins Cardinals for Carlton

Rick Wise, a 16 game winner last year, is traded from Philadelphia to St. Louis for Steve Carlton. Both teams seek raises. Carlton targets 25k more, Wise about 10 higher. San Francisco signs Jo Johnson and Kim Willoughby while Juan Marichal remains unsigned. Orioles miss ace starters as Camp opens. Spikes homers at Fort Lauderdale after Mantle guidance. Williams weighs infield options, considering Tom McCraw Don Mincher and Ted Kubiak.

United Press International St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Rick Wise Philadelphia St. Couia Steve Carlton Carlton Wise San Francisco Jo Johnson Kim Willoughby Juan Marichal Earl Weaver Baltimore Orioles Dave McNally Mike Cuellar New York Yankees Charlie Spikes Fort Lauderdale Fla Spikes Florida State Carolina Mickey Mantle Williams Narseus Tom McCraw Don Mincher Ted Kubiak

Scotus Central Catholic Wins 12th Game In District Play Preview

Scotus Central Catholic beat West Point Catholic 56-38 to finish 12-4, with Tom Jicha scoring 7 in the final quarter including a crucial 3-point play. Scotus heads to district Class B tournament at Lakeview next Tuesday to face Central City while teammates Briggs and Mielak contributed double digits. West Point Catholic's Emanuel led with 14 points.

Ray Gattermeyer Tom Jicha Scotus Central Catholic Scotus Kridly Bluejays West Point Tom McMahon Frank Miclok Dan Hriggs Jicha Pat Emanuel Duane Heimann Briggs Bluejay Scotts Shamrocks Mielak Emanuel West Point Catholic Frank Ridder Bill Wylie Sentus Bluejay Jayvees Kevin Wicin Greg Grubaugh J. Brock Shonka Thomas Wolpert Shadle McMeehin Wibbels Ranttail Jays

Inverrary leads spark big prize golf classic

Four players share the Inverrary lead at the Jackie Gleason Inverrary golf classic as top names Nicklaus Player Trevino and Palmer stay within three shots of the $52,000 first prize after two rounds at the Robert Trent Jones course. Gene Littler and Bruce Crampton highlit a 2 under 73 and 74 respectively while Trevino shot 67 and Player 69.

Fort Lauderdale Fla UPI Jackie Gleason Gary Player Lee Trevino Arnold Palmer Gene Littler John Schlee Buddy Allin Dick Lotz Robert Trent. Jones Playec South Florida Littler Bruce Crampton Crampton Nicklaus Player

Fremont swimmer sparkles as state competition begins

Fremont swimmer Evang stole the show as the Nebraska High School Swimming and Diving Championships opened at Burke High. Westside leads with 18 finalists, while Fremont trails by points. Pierson and the 400-yard freestyle relay reached finals for Columbus amid mixed results.

Omana Fremont Nebraska Burke High Omaha Westside Warriors Columbus Brooke Pierson Pierson Tom Folsom Ed Johansen Russ Nyfield Jeff Degn

Akron and Missouri St Louis receive NCAA bids

Kansas City, Mo. UPI Akron with a 20 4 record and Missouri St Louis at 17 4 were invited to College Division regional basketball tournaments. Akron will play in the Mideast regionals and Missouri St Louis in the Midwest regionals.

Kansas City, Mo UPI National Collegiate Athletic Association Akron University of Missouri-St. Louis Missouri

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