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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1973
Page
7
Johnny Rodgers stars with eight and five yard runs, a reception and a pass for a touchdown as Nebraska overwhelms Notre Dame 50? to 0. Coach Parseghian lauds Nebraska’s execution and defense, while Rodgers touts his preparedness for the NFL.
Police raided the Orange Bowl press box during the game and confiscated alcohol provided to sports writers under a long ignored city ordinance. The move prompted strong reactions from Miami officials and headlines the night as a sobering moment in the bowl’s history.
Howells captured their holiday basketball tournament title by routing Clarkson 62 to 26 after a prior win over Snyder. Clarkson beat Dodge 62 to 38 in the opener, while Snyder took third place with a 44 36 win over Dodge. Steve Baumert Larry Fakubowski Dave Prenzlow and others were named to the all tournament first team.
Lynn Nitz rolled a 245 game and 812 series to lead the Thunderbolt League at How Boulevard Lanes. Other top scores include Denis Kuen with 932, Agnen Varsun 209 and Gary Jones 912. Duncan Service and Bob Champlin posted 912 while Duncan totaled 2,348 pins for the top series. In Speed Queen League Pat Jarecki had a 92 singleton, Elaine Mossman a 37 threesome, and Chris Sahara Lounge a 2M series.
Dolphins secure a spot in the Super Bowl by defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 21 to 17 to claim the American Conference title. Coach Don Shula praised his team’s perseverance as Miami eyes Los Angeles or Dallas in the championship game.
Detroit assigns rookie wings player after two games, returning him to the Virginia Wings of the American Hockey League. The move caps a sparse 11 game season for Venus Hangers, whose major league action was limited. Nebraska fishing permits allow game fish with row and arrow from April through November 8.
The sixth annual kids bowling tourney at Janes Friday afternoon crowned winners in bantam and junior leagues. In the girls junior division Sue Marshall and Muridean Badje led with a high pin count while Vicki Wilcox and Dusky Anson trailed. Bantam bays saw Jeff Abegglen and Scott S atop with Wilcox and Robbie tires close behind. Denise Thomsen and Jo Sehacher claimed first in a separate pairing with 975 pins. many others followed with varied scores as trophies were awarded.
Ralph Jordan of Auburn and Jedd Crowder of Colorado say they will not discuss national rankings for 1973. They emphasize focusing on improvement after a disappointing season and aim to return as a superb program with full potential.
Boston AP report says Umpire Luciano, formerly Syracuse football star, will receive the annual Japires award at the Boston Baseball Writers' dinner on January 25. Luciano began umpiring in the Florida State League and joined the American League in 1988. Alva Philip Cudoe of Myrtle Beach Calif has won the senior women's gall championship last year.
Tony Hansen rolled a 243 game pacing the Progressive League at Cohtonbus Bowl as Loule's Restaurant won team honors with a 2,125 pinfall aided by Alwurtee Stousky 200 SiN Anson 201 Gary Muth 205 Iva Weber 202 Val Sob 203 Jim Trivin 204.
Silver Creek captures the championship 62 to 37 over Elkhorn Valley at Newman Grove Holiday, with Yowney Cuba leading 13 points and Larry Valasek 11. St Edward outlasted Newman Grove in OT for third, 7 6, as marquee players and a late surge decided the titles.
Washington defeats Dallas 26-3 to capture the National Conference title and earn a trip to the NFL championship. George Allen’s defense and Kilmer to Taylor connection highlighted a dominant performance as Miami advanced by defeating Pittsburgh 21-17 to win the American Conference.
Legendary Roberto Clemente dies when his plane crashes off Puerto Rico while delivering relief supplies to Nicaragua earthquake survivors. The Pirates icon and humanitarian, known for 3000 hits, 318 lifetime average, and 1971 World Series win, was not only a Hall of Fame hitter but a tireless charity advocate.
USC routed Ohio State 42 17 in Pasadena to seal an undefeated season and claim the national title as Sam Cunningham set a Rose Bowl scoring record with four touchdowns. Trojan coach John McKay lauded the win as the strongest of his era while the AP voters would decide this week.
Puerto Rico mourns as governor cancels inauguration festivities and the island joins the U.S. sports world in mourning for Roberto Clemente. The 38 year old Pirates outfielder died in a plane crash en route to aid quake victims in Nicaragua, four others perished, and mourning was declared with three days of official observances.
Texas Coach Warrell Royal praises a trick play by Langhorn quarterback Alin Lowry that produced the winning score against Alabama as the Longhorns prevail late in the Cotton Bowl. Lowry's bootleg set up the key drive, with Lowry totaling 17 yards on 16 carries and scoring again on a 3-yard run. Randy Brahand earned defensive MVP honors with a crucial stop on Alabama’s final drive.
Missouri coach Nott Stewart predicted a tight Big Eight title chase after a 82-72 win over Kansas State capped by Missouri’s championship game triumph. Iowa State took third with 87-84 over Oklahoma, Oklahoma State beat Nebraska, and Colorado fell to Kansas 71-68.
The Mami Dolphins plan to sell 1,000 season tickets this year as part of their football program. Details indicate a focus on expanding attendance and revenue through bundled season access for fans.
Oklahoma coach Chuck Fairbanks praised the win and hard play after the Sooners rolled to a 44-0 Sugar Bowl victory over Penn State. He noted missed scoring chances at the two yard line and stressed the team’s effort against a strong opponent.
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