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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1972

Page

4

CHS wallops Benson 73-46 for 14-4 mark

Columbus High routed Omaha Benson 73 to 46 to move to 14 wins and 4 losses. Senior Dan Lannan scored 19 points while guard Roger Brown added 16 as the Discoverers, returning full lineup for the first time in weeks, set the tone with pressing defense and fast breaks before a key Class A District opener with Grand Island at Hastings College.

Rich Gaver Columbus High Omaha Benson Discoverers Jack Johnson Maroons Wayers Danny Miller Tes Cattan Paul Poller Grand Island Hastings College Dan Lannan Jack Roger Brown

Lolich seeks six figure salary after 1971 wins

Detroit pitcher Mickey Lolich and agent proposed about $135,000 after his 26 victories in 1971, prompting GM Jim Campbell to dismiss the demand as uncroplaitic. Other Tigers talk includes Cash seeking a raise, and various MLB players negotiating moves, with Sonny Siebert and Frank Howard among notable signings and talks across several teams.

United Press International Mickey Lolich Detroit ‘Tigers Lolich Bob Fenton Detroit Jim Campbell Aka Cash Tigers Lakelarl Fla Cash Dave McNally Baltimore Orioles Mike Cuvilar Temain Baltimore Jim Fanning Montreal Rixpos Rusty Staub Carl Morlon Morton Sonny Siebert Boston Red Sox Jim Owens Houston Astros Don Wilson Larry Klerker Ken Worsch Dave Roberts Seb Valentine Jim Lefebvre

Progressive eell high scores highlighted at Columbus bowling

Muth ary Muth rolled a 613 series paced by a 217 game in Columbus. Gary's Badgers led team scoring with 754 in a four man set of 2 193. Grace Porce earned an all spare 181 and WIBG patch. Notable marks include Addie Drum 218 high game and 406 series, Barb Barlie 588, Fran Carlson 203 and 337, and Sheila Stone 538. Oasis Bar led teams B26 with 2526. Bantam League saw Pat Force 179 and Denise Engquist 130 games plus Denise Ht series 130. Dodgers 352 and 81.

Ary Muth Progressive Eell Columbus Gary Badgers C.B. Bar Mel Peterson Larry Warrington Rich Pensick al Dolezal Leonhard Gary Dadje Norm Settie Grace Porce Pat Force Mary Anson Denise Engquist Denise Dodgers

Platte College Tops Seed in Junior College Sub-regional

Platte College cagers receive a first round bye in the Junior College Sub-regional tourney at the Norfolk City Auditorium. Coach Gene Torezon's team faces the York vs Northeastern winner on Tuesday at 9 p.m. Fairbury and Central Nebraska Tech meet Tuesday before the Platte game, with the winners meeting Wednesday in the finals. Platte is the defending champ and the Wednesday winner advances to the Northern Regional in Montana or Wyoming.

Platte College Norfolk City Auditorium Gene Torezon York Northeastern Fairbury Nebraska Tech Hastings Platte Montana Wyoming

Nebraska prep basketball tourney results by class

Tournament scores list games from Humboldt Stella SE defeating DeWitt Tri-Ce 82 to 7 at Crete and Doane Louisville at Wilford St. plus David City Aquinas over Cedar Stupids 81 to 40. Hastings College beat St Cec 38, Keesaw 35. Minden Bertrand 59 over Wilcox 54. Scottsbluff Miteball 70 over Minature 69. Superior Byron 34 over Nelson 2 in OT. Columbus Plage Mead 55 over Yutan 52. North Platte Waxton Maswell 47 Yankee Mill. State Recreation Area includes a 938 acre area with a 210 acre lake.

United Press International Nébraska Humboldt Stella SE DeWitt Tri-Ce Crete, Doane Louisville Wilford St David City Aquinas David City Cedar Stupids Hastings College Hastings St. Cec Keesaw Minden Bertrand Wilcox Scottsbluff Miteball Minature Superior Byron Nelson Columbus, Plage

Oklahoma State Cops Loop Mat Title

Stillwater Oklahoma State wrestlers surged to win the Big Eight Conference title led by Oklahoma freshman Gallard who upset NCAA champion Carl Adams 12 7 at 158 pounds and Doug Campbell’s win at 167 clinching the crown. Oklahoma finished third with 145 points.

Stillwater Okla UPI Oklahoma Jeff Callard Oklahoma State Cowboys Thenals Towa State OSU Gallard Lows State Carl Adams Doug Campbell Calfard

Montana State basketball coach resigns after third season

POCATELLO Idaho UPI Gary Huls head coach of Montana State University basketball submits resignation after completing his third season. His teams compiled an overall record of 2 wins and 5 losses.

Pocatello, Idaho UPI Gary Huls Montana State University

Discoverers Place 13th in State Led by Smith Brothers

Omaha Westside captured the state swimming and diving title at Omaha Burke Wool with five golds from the Smith brothers. Fremont runner up, Columbus set a school record with 14 points, while Roy Smith won the 30 and 100 free events and anchored the free relay. Brian Smith claimed the 200 individual medley and 100 breaststroke as Columbus junior Brooke Pierson contributed to CHS totals. Coach Dave McNair becomes the winningest CHS swim coach after a strong showing across events and records set, signaling a bright 1972-23 season.

Benson CHS Omahans Dennis van Fossen Omaha Scott Trofholz Tom Walters Rich Joseph Rex Porter Phil Peppler Dana Hellbusch Vernon Davis Dave Roshune Omana Bexsos Antler Hoy Entan Westside Smith Brothers Burke Wool Fremont Columbus Roy Smith Brian Smith Brooke Pirson Tom Folsom Russ Nylicter Ed Johanset Ivay Evans Roger Hawkins We 1867 Kim Kovanda Aut

Lakeview and Scotus gear for district Class B tourney

Lakeview and Scotus, fresh off strong Friday night wins, prepare for district Class B action on the Lakeview court. Top seed Lakeview 11-7 opens tonight at 6:30 against Ashland while second seed Scotus 12-8 faces Central City at 8 p.m. Semifinals run Wednesday and Thursday with finals Saturday and a state tournament berth at stake.

Lakeview Scotus Ashland the & O David Olly Aquinas Wahoo Central City Jursday Tursday Schuyler Logan View West Point Catholic Harlington Cedar Catholic

Mead nips Yutan to win Class D-6 title at Platte

Mead High School edged Yutan 55-52 before about 2,400 at Platte College Field House to claim the Class D-6 championship. The Raiders overcame a third-quarter drought, with Mike Couch and Steve Carrill keying a late fourth-quarter run to hold the lead and seal the victory.

Mead Platte Yutan Buszer Chiefs Banlor Snes Harrison Raiders Mike Couch Mead Fastoresk Mead Crew Harrison Yulan Couch John Erickson Rick Heldt Heldt Possessinn Steve Carrill Mike Lasloyien Yuta Hrgins Laslaykca

Weiskopf wins Gleason meet in Inverrary classic

Tommy Weiskopf, at age 24, won the Jackie Gleason Inverrary golf classic in Lauderdale Florida with a 274 total after a final round 63. Jack Nicklaus finished second at 279, Mae McClendon tied for third at 280, and Chi Chi Rodriguez, Bob Smith, Buddy Allin, and Tony Jacklin tied for fourth at 282. Gary Player ended six behind at 284, while Lee Trevino and Arnold Palmer also competed with Palmer taking a week off after a rough Saturday.

Lauderdale Fla Tommy Weiskopf Jack Nicklaus Weiskopf Nicklaus Jackie Gleason Guiler Tommy “Thunder” Bell Florida Mae McClendon Chi Chi Rodriguez Bob ©. Smith Buddy Allin Tony Jacklin Gary Player Robert ‘Trent Jones Inverrary Lee Trevino Arnold Palmer Palmer

Petty Slams Rookies For Racing On Damaged Cars

Richmond Va UPI Richard Petty winner of Sundays Hichttomi 300 stock car race says racing is for racers and blasts drivers who stay in races with damaged cars to gain final standings He criticizes the current method of scoring adding points for laps finished and urges a better system while condemning engines blown to stay out there.

Richmond UPI Richard Petty Petty

Fred Speck Doubles Tournament at Columbus Bowl

The 141st Fred Speck Doubles Tournament opens March 4 and runs through March 26 at Columbus Bowl. A four-frame doubles event for men and women, it is handicap and allows partner changes. contact Merry Carlson at the Bowl for details.

Columbus Bowl Fred Speck Columbus

David City cagers win District title and head to playoffs

David City High Scopls defeated Cedar Rapids 82 to 40 to clinch the District title as Bob Martin led with 24 points supported by Rich Slonucker 12 and Jim Eberly 15. The Scouts improve to 7-2, while the Tigers slip to 17-5 and advance to a Thursday bout with Henderson at Platte College Field House in a 8,500 to 4,000 crowd setting.

Janice Bohaty David City David City High Cedar Rapids Aquinas Bob Martin Rich Slonucker Jim Eberly Eberly Boone County Crdar Hapdis Dave Dobson Dan Dobson Kay Tigers Ois Henderson Platte College Field Trouse Tourliament Greg Sebata Rich Stonecker Jim Eharty Bob Marth Cedar Rapides Jim Batanhorat Telegram

Stallworth scores 50 as Jayhawks stun Missouri

In Allen Fieldhouse 6-Sv senior Stallworth from Mari selle Alabama scored a Big Eight record 50 points with his mother present guiding Kansas to a 93-80 win over Missouri. Coach Norm Stewart admitted poor defense but praised Stallworth's scoring feat.

Charlie Smith Hud Stallworth Kansas Allen Fieldhouse Mariselle Ala Jayhawks Missouri Tiger Norm Stewart Stallworth Mike Griffin Mike Jeffries Ted Owens Stallsworth Owens Colorado Curt Meeley Oklahoma

Weekend sports roundup amid district tourneys and skate with Ducks

A springlike weekend draws crowds to Lake North for waterfowl watching while prep basketball fills the week. Scotus and Lakeview duel in a B meet at Lakeview with Scotus tipped to win. Discoverers face Grand Island as Hastings battles Beatrice. Kansas stars surge as Stallworth sets scoring marks in a win over Missouri with high school and college action noted for Lincoln and Omaha areas.

Dianne Helu Wins Medals in Sting Event Sprint

In Eskilstuna Sweden Dianne Helu placed second in the overall title at the world sprint speed skating championships after winning gold and silver at Sapporo Winter Olympics. Monika Pflug of West Germany captured the overall crown for the four races.

Eskilstuna UPI Dianne Helu Sapporo Japan Monika Pflug West Germany

Anglers Named for Master Award List in Lincoln

Lincoln figures led the Master Angler awards as eight anglers were named by the State Game Commission. Recipients include Robe rt Ayel Vie and Russell McAdams of Lincoln for northern pike, Len Rehite and others, Leonard Sroerex of North Platte for rainbow trout, Dean Malley of St. Paul notes. Michael Bednarz of Omaha earned a flathead catfish recognition. Lloyd Riddle of Bridgeport rounds out the trout acknowledgment.

Lincoln UPI State Game Commission Robert Ayel Vie Russell McAdams WP. Sonerhiser Hal Pederson Qinab Len Rehite Robert. Olive Dean Malley St. Paul Leonard Sroerex North Platte Lloyd Riddle Bridgeport Michael Bednarz Omaha

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