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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1974

Page

5

Notre Dame Tops AP Poll After Sugar Bowl Win

Notre Dame defeated Alabama 24-23 in the Sugar Bowl to claim the national college football title, rising from third to first in the final Associated Press rankings. Ohio State moved to second after routing Southern California 42-21, while Oklahoma remained ineligible.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Notre Dame Alabama Trish Ohio State Southern California Oklakoma

Nebraska Fans Rally Behind Osborne After 9 2 1 Start

A Columbus Neb column praises Tom Osborne's first Nebraska season, notes fan grumbles over an 8 2 1 mark, and defends Osborne as a good coach. It recalls Notre Dame and Ohio State rankings, highlights Oklahoma and Alabama positions, and mentions the AP Top Twenty standings and national titles.

Columbus Neb Tom Osborne The Cornhuskers Tom Bob Devaney Catone Osborne Texas Huskers Nebraska Oxborne

Stan Gottschall Leads Boulevard League With 657 Series

Stan Gottschall rolled a 657 series at Boulevard Lanes in the Wednesday Night Mix League, aided by a 220 and 197. Judy Krumland posted 193 and 476, with Lynn Nite at 210 and 603, plus Bud Rhea 224. Several bowlers hit 200s and 600s including Blahak 297, 634 and Jacobitz 633, 240. Other high scores include Cave 256 and Crick 219 as the league showcased a string of notable games.

Stan Gottschall Boulevard Lanes Judy Krumland Lynn Nite Bud Rhea Kim Bernt Rich Morgan Gary Oakeson Leon Miller Wayne Neubusch Nite Owls Bob Blahak John Jacobitz Ragdolls Marold Krumlant Bats Birkel Denny van Winkle Blahak Centennial League Gil Cave Craig Brestel Jne Karnik Deano Randy “Krumland John Zochall Hob Amberger Erry Krocker Doug West Cruck Elliot Mardld Krumi Keith Gottschall Scot Nelson Mike. Tivans Leon Miller Ker Zulko Russ Barmood

Scotus and Aquinas face Catholic tourney action

Scotus Central Catholic of Columbus and Aquinas of David City meet in Grand Island in the Catholic Conference tournament with Aquinas favored after a 47-41 regular season win over St Cecilia and Scotus after an early 664 victory over Grand Island Catholic. Both tonight's openers and Friday's title games air on KJSK.

Scotus Central Catholic of Columbus Aquinas of David City Grand Island Agu Hastings St. Cecilia Scotus East Grand Island Grand Island Catholic KJSK Aquinas Heriday

Ecclestone Returns to Haunt Former Mates in 4-3 Win

Tim Ecclestone scored his third and fourth goals of the NHL season as Toronto rallied to beat Detroit 4-3. Chicago defeated New York Islanders 6-1, Minnesota topped Pittsburgh 4-3, St. Louis upset Montreal 4-? and California beat Los Angeles.

Associated Press Tim Ecclestone Detroit Toronto Rone Ecclestone Red Wings Chicago New York Islanders Minnesota Pittsburgh St. Louis Metréal California Los Angeles

WHA All Star Game Tonight in St Paul Center

The World Hockey Association stages its second All Star Game tonight at St Paul Civic Center. A league reveal notes the Jersey Knights will relocate to Baltimore next season while Dennis Murphy keeps details until season end. Bear Bryant noted for 24 victories in 23 seasons of coaching college football.

ST. Paul, Minn World Hockey Association St. Paul Cliic Center Jersey Knights Baltimore Dennis Murphy Paul (Bear) Bryant

Sahara Lounge Edges Double T In Pioneer League Clash

Sahara Lounge edged Double T Bar 9488 in a Pioneer League basketball game on Wednesday night. Don Catshall scored 27 to lead Sahara Lounge, with Marlin Loseke 2, Dale Von Seggren 16, and Ken Johnson 13 adding support. Rich Jablonski 18 and Steve Anderson 15 led Double T, as Sahara Lounge improves to 1 in the standings and Double T to 3-2.

Sahara Lounge Don Catshall Marlin Loseke Dale von Seggren Ken Johnson Rich Jablonski Steve Anderson

Two coaching legends stay with college game

NEW ORLEANS AP Two dominant coaches, Ara Parseghian of Notre Dame and Bear Bryant of Alabama, remain at college level for modest salaries despite many bids from professional leagues. Parseghian led Notre Dame to a Sugar Bowl win. Bryant, the winningest active college coach, mixes coaching with directing university affairs. Both cite comfort and satisfaction in developing young players over pro stardom.

NEW Orleans Parseghian Notre Dame Amd Bear Bryant Alabama Fighting Irish Bryant Maryland Kentucky Texas A&m Morey Amos Alonzo Stage Glenn Pop" Warner Stage Warner Frank Leahy Knute Rockie Paiian Sea Stl

Columbus Norfolk cagers clash here Friday night

Columbus faces Norfolk in a Friday Apollo Conference clash as Columbus seeks a third straight win over the rival after a 4-2 start this season. Porter leads Columbus with 76 points in six games, while Norfolk counters with Benish out and Busskohl a steady performer as the Panthers aim to end a recent slide.

Columbus Norfolk Colombass Nefiels Apollo CHS Mumbus Tom Millsap Panthers Millard Papillion Kearney Yankton S.C Rick Benish Ryan Boda Benish Ward Rick Ron Gland Roger Chamberlin Berlin Dave Busskohl Columbus Eile Rex Porter Motty Trofholz Dave McWilliams Rick Joseph Lowell Greenwall Porter McWilliams

Andretti to chase world driving title in Europe

Mario Andretti announces a four year plan to win the Formula One world championship with American backing and top European racing officials leading his Formula 5000 and Grand Prix teams. He aims to race full time in Europe during 1975 76 and 77 and return with wins. He notes his history of success in Indy and Grand Prix events and vows to maximize this chance.

Nazareth Mario Andretti America Waly Sant Phil Hill Italy Ferrari Andretti U.S California Parnelli Jones Vel Melitichantly Canadian Jeriy Andretti Oe. Sport al Sports Car Club of America Jim_ Cook Dianapolis Ald Jim Chapman Lola Graham Hill George Woodward Jackie Stewart Europe

Paben-Weisser Leads Bowler Standings Across Leagues

In the League of Jewels at Columbus Bowl Agates, Paben-Weisser led with a 623 rear gate and a 1 831 team series while Karen Pshen fired a 196 and Charlotte Weisser posted a 500 series. In Coffee Cup Sue Geis had 183 high game and 503 series. Beans posted a 587 game and Dunkers 1 611 series. In Cornhusker League Al Kuta posted a 212 Rich Runken 205 Jim Krin 205 George Engel 207 $8 D and L No 1 had a 98 game Brown Derby totaled a 2 411 series.

Karen Pshen Charlotte Weisser Columbus Bowl Agates Sue Geis Beans Dunkers al Kuta Rich Runken Jim Krin George Engel Brown Derby

Missouri and Kansas win exciting tilts

Missouri edged Austin Peay 88 86 as Eberhard hit the decisive bucket with six seconds left to lift the Tigers to the Senior Bowl final in Mobile Alabama. Kansas rallied to beat Town 72 71 on a Danny Knight shot with one second remaining in a non conference game at Iowa City.

Kansas City Missouri Kansas Austint Peay Eberhard Ako Nort Stewart Mobile Ala Danny Knight Clip Town Towa City Mizzou South Alabama Tigers Governors Ebernard Dames Fly” Williams Austin Peay Sas Knight Jayhawks Neil Fegebank Jona

Moore Kudron pace mixed foep at Boulevard Lanes

Moore and Kudron led the Sunday Night Mix League with a 568 series as Nandy Moore posted 22 percent. Elaine Mossman scored 190 and 518 while Don Kvander added 208. Teal Poewhere 206 Kudron 202 and Join Morinenli 210. Marilyn Labeos led Women's Afternoon Off with a 19 game and 514 series. Hits and Misses won team honors at 634 and 1,681. Speed Queen League leaders were Helen Swartz Neema Behlen and Marlene Becher with 211 games and Becher had a 542.

Nandy Moore Dennis Kudron Boulevard Lanes Elaine Mossman Don Kvander Teal Poewhere Kudron Morinenli Marilyn Labeos Speed Queen Helen Swartz Neema Behlen Marlene Becher Becher Ann Brandt Janet Paprocki

Thunderbolt League leaders crown high scorers at Boulevard Lanes

Thunderbolt leaders name Jack Jones at 231 and 538 as top kegler at Boulevard Lanes. Sahara Lounge captured team honors with 906 and 2,550. Other top scores include Kim Schwartz 20, Ford Guenther 201, Lynn Nitz 22, Derry Paprocki 203, George Horn 291, Rollo Debower 210. Rich Lestak bowled a three strike set and Jim Kresasha had a seven strike set. Two chicken dinners from Deano's Diner awarded. Junior Teague leaders include Scott Souers 24 200 348 and Jeannie Evans 129 373. Art Wiese led Prep League at 146 390. Kris Brestel 163 453.

Thunderbolt Boulevard Lanes Jack Jones Sahara Lounge Kim Schwartz Ford Guenther Lynn Nitz Derry Paprocki Ceorge Horn Rollo Debower Rich Lestak Jim Kresasha Deano Teague Scott Souers Jeannie Evans Art Wiese Kris Brestel

Foreman and Chambers Top NL Rookies Honors

New York AP reports Chuck Foreman of Miami and Wally Chambers of Chicago led the National League rookies in the NFL honors. Foreman, Offensive Rookie of the Year, helped Minnesota reach a Super Bowl date with a 2,631 rushing yards and 37 receptions. Chambers led Chicago in tackles with 101 and added nine sacks, earning top defensive rookie votes.

New York Vikings Chuck Foreman Chicago Bears Wally Chambers Foreman NFL Chambers Pell Associated Press Miami Sedna Dan Southern California Armstrong Denver Tampa John Matuszak Houston Dave Butz Purdue St. Tals Schol Minnesota Bears Dick Butkun Butkus Agate Poul Sports Writers and Broadcasters Philadelphia Charley ‘Young Isaac Curtis Cincinnati Dick Jauron Delrnil Am

Beibers capture scotch doubles season second win

Coleman and Joyce Heider won the Boulevard Lanes TV Mix Scotch Doubles for the second week in a row with a 643 series built on handicap scores of 196 223 and 234. Weisen Panrocki trailed with 647 while Puckett Krumland and others posted. Vowell and Linda Brock earned a spot in a next week draw for Bowing at Leisure in Omaha. Individual high games included 251 by Wetten Paprocki. 224 by Belbers Bambergers.

Coleman Joyce Heider Boulevard Lanes TV Steve Weisen Sue Panrocki Gary Ron Puckett Randy Judy Krumland Murray Smith Ray Scow Larry Ann Bomberger Lowell Linda Brock Denny Kodad Charlene Hakel Vowell Omaha Steve Wetten Sue Paprocki Cranng Babel Bambergers Belbers

Rudy and Tomjanovich Shine In NBA Clutch Finish

The Rockets beat the 76ers 101-99 as Rudy Tomjanovich scored late baskets. Coach Johnny Egan praised Tomjanovich as a great clutch shooter after the final 1:36 surge. Other NBA results included Phoenix over Atlanta and New York over Capital.

Tomjanovich Rockets Philadelphia 76Ers National Basketball Association Egan Tom VanArsdale 76Ers Phoenix Atlanta New York Capital Milwaukee Kansas City Omaha Boston Buffalo Seattle

Nebraska fishing and hunting notes from a local paper

A dense collage covers lure tips for ice fishing, Nebraska vehicle counts, and statements on women in shooting. It notes a Niobrara sturgeon record, sunlight energy potential, hypothermia risks, bass size limits, ancient Ash Hollow cave lore, and top ice fishing waters and baits across Nebraska with regional lake and species specifics. It also mentions statewide hunting, archery, trapping, and Missouri River activities, all reflecting a broad outdoor interests roundup.

Nebraska Niobrara River Missouri River Ash Hollow Highway Lewellet Quailala Clear Lake Valentine Refuge Willow Lake Ainsworth Test Coly Cody Whitney Lake Whitney Red Willow McCook Hays Stagecoach Lake Hickama High Plains Missouri Raver

Blanda Says Pro Game Needs More Passing

Pebble Beach AP reports quarterback George Blanda criticizes modern pro football as too grounded in running and short passes. He notes college offenses favor the wishbone and passers are scarce, praising Miami’s air attacks and predicting Ken Stabler will rise as a passer with Oakland.

Pebble Beach Calif George Pianta Ali Mn Notre Dame Alabama Panda Bianda Oakland Raiders Miami Dolphins Tae Griese Sn Blanda Miami Ohio Tale Woody Hayes Blanda David Jaynes Kansas NFL Werevere Raiders Ken Stabler

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