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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1972

Page

6

Nebraska U Huskers Shine In Crucial EngI Game

Sport Shorts notes Joe Grishak and Bill Kosch star for Nebraska in a pivotal season game. Grishak saved nine touchdowns, while Kosch nearly intercepted, both key to two national champions' momentum. AP Poll ranks Nebraska, Oklahoma, Colorado 1-2-3 as veteran Huskers eye repeat titles. Ralphie the Colorado mascot wowed at the Axis Bluebanner Bowl with a burst of speed.

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Columbus Sophomores Fall Short After Slow Start

Turnovers early derailed Columbus High as the sophomores trailed 24-3, then rallied to within four, but faltered in the final four minutes. Rex Porter led with 10 points, followed by multiple players in single digits. Columbus ends with a 2-? record and heads to Hastings next Monday. Scoring by quarters shows a rough first period and late comeback attempt.

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Cage Scores College Basketball Results By United Press International

United Press International reports a flood of college basketball scores across conferences. Notable results include Creighton topping St. 94 to 76, Wake Forest edging Georgia 112 to 77, LSU beating UTEP 73 75, and Kansas defeating Ball State 92 to 85.

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Light winter activity boosts Nebraska pheasant and duck hunting

The report notes light snow across Nebraska improves pheasant hunts in the Panhandle and western counties, with duck hunting picking up as winter weather moves in. Anglers report decent fishing in Sandhills and northeastern lakes, while overall hunting pressure remains light in the northeast and southeast regions.

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Chones back in form helps Marquette topple Wisconsin

United Press International reports Marquette, led by a reenergized Jim Chones with 28 points and Marcus Washington's 13 in the second half, defeated Wisconsin 72-60 to stay unbeaten in nine. Ohio State, Southwestern Louisiana, and Virginia also won, with notable scoring from Dwight Lamar, Tarry Tarkullo, and Ran King.

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Coaches named for ABA All Star game in Louisville

Joe Mullaney of the Kentucky Colonels and Ladell Andersen of the Utah Stars were named coaches for the American Basketball Association All Star game in Louisville on Jan 2. Mullaney previously coached at Providence and mentored the 1945 Los Angeles Lakers for 16 years. Andersen is in his first pro coaching season after a long stint at Utah State.

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Buckeyes rally to defeat Creighton in tight late surge

Buckeyes overcome a seven-point hole with 12 minutes left as Alan Hornyak and Jack Wolfe spark the comeback. Hornyak tops scoring with 26 points while Bluejay standout Gene Farong Mo trails with 16 for Creighton.

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Olympic champ Gary Anderson to speak at Armory

Gary Anderson, Olympic rifle champion, will address Columbus Rifle Club members at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Armory. He earned an Olympic Gold Medal and excelled in International Marksmanship events. A county treasurer at Minden will speak at a 7 p.m. meeting, and Anderson will talk to Columbus High School rifle students coached by Roem Beek with Izaak Walton League help.

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Streamliner bowling notes strong high scores and series

Buhl Bomberger led Boulevard Lanes with a 241 single and 02 series as Alls Fe captured team honors with a 284 series. Others posted 200 games including Bomberger 200, Krimlanl 225, Kanim 224, and Virz Kula 257. Norm Adkins 50, Dibson 48 game plus 248 series, Van Winkle 232, Swierczek 201, Moslex 200, and Way 20.

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Browns players to be released after knee operations

Cleveland Browns linebacker Dale Lindsey and running back Walt Sumner are expected to leave Shaker Medical Center later this week after knee cartilage surgeries. Dr. Vic Ippolita, the team physician, said both will wear braces for several weeks and begin a rehabilitation program to strengthen their knees.

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Local teams start 1972 season with Friday games

Local high schools open the 1972 basketball phase with Friday and Saturday matchups. Columbus visits Grand Island and hosts Beatrice, while Lakeview travels to Albion then hosts Madison. Scotus plays at Cathedral. David City and Leigh show in multiple tournaments.

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Knicks Rally Past Bucks In Last Minute Thriller

The Knicks beat the Bucks 101 99 as Walt Frazier hit a 25 foot jumper with three seconds left. Frazier scored 13 straight points late, while Kareem Abdul Jabbar led Milwaukee with 38 points before Lucas guarded him down the stretch. The victory extends New Yorks edge in the series and sets up a rematch tonight in Milwaukee without Willis Reed.

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Shula Receives Phone Call From Nixon After Big Dolphins Win

Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula described a surprise 7 am call from President Nixon after Miami shut out the Hallmore Colts 21-0 in the ABC championship game. Nixon asked about Anish interceptions and Warfield blocks, praising Shula and Dallas coach Tom Landry. The Cowboys beat San Francisco 14-3, setting up Miami vs Dallas in the Jan. 16 Super Bowl.

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Tage to Receive Award at Columbus Dinner

Nebraska quarterback Jerry Tage will receive an Award at Distinction at the Touchdown Club of Columbus dinner on January 28. Tage, 1 10 foot-2, 215 pounds, set a Cominisker single season total offense mark with over 2,000 yards and about 60 percent completions. Other honorees include Alabama’s Johnny Mussa, Notre Dame’s Watt Patulski, Michigan State’s Eric Allen, and Florida’s John Reaves who earns the Rough Trophy as College Passer of the Year. Reaves completed 52.3 percent of his passes for a record NCAA carver Tack with 7,519 yards.

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Minot College Beats Chadron State In Basketball

Minot College defeated Chadron State 98 to 33 in Minot. Kurt Carlson led with 22 points while Ulysses Ployd and Jim Glasser each added 19 in the lopsided action.

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