Discoverers face league foes in key weekend clash
Ninth ranked Discoverers chase a fourth straight win as they travel to Grand Island to meet Apollo Concord opponents. CNS would drop to fifth with a loss, while a win keeps title hopes alive. Team features guard York and center Behring supported by Thauras and Sawyer as they aim to rebound from recent losses.
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Grand Island
CNS
North Platte
Here
Leatrice
Millard
Islanders
Fremont
Dee
Slarling Flye
Diport
Krapp
York
Mike Thauras
Bill Swayer
Rocke Scakbeil
Nori Behring
Sawyer
Sonkheil
Platte County
Apolto Foe
Beatrice
Orangemen
Omaha Northwest
Tralston
Fairbury
Norfolk
Junior High Tops Hastings in First Conference Win
Columbus hosts Hastings format win as junior high boys top Hastings in Great Plains Conference action. CJHS eighth graders claim first period pin with Vim Torezon earning a 145 pound fall, while freshmen and other weight classes spark the victory.
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Junior High
Hastings
Columbus
Whiting
JBL
Kearney Sovngsters
Great Plains
Aclion
Vim ‘Torezon
CJHS
Senaa Lip
Lake Wau Fit
Selah Ati
Mor Nelson
Winard
Waller
Wat Bourfelt
Lakeview Hosts Albion Friday In Holiday Tilt
Lakeview faces Albion Friday in a holiday tournament setup at the Lakeview field house with Coach Ron Greenwall guiding the Vikings. The program, aiming to rebound from recent losses to Wisner Pilger and Wisner Pilger, seeks balance against a taller Albion lineup and solid rebounding from senior center Mike Sharp with a 6:30 start for the varsity doubleheader.
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Lakeview Airh
Indy
Fey
Albion
Madison
Vikings
Wisner-Pilger High School
Gary Krusse
Aurora
York
Neligh
Mbwn
Schuyler
Fullerton
Grubaugh's 25 Help Scotus Freshman Victory
Scotus freshmen boost record to 240 after a tight win over Fremont Bergan. Grubaugh led with 25 points as Conrad Slusinski added 17 and teammates Taicke Gdotin Tootti and Meven Molfraun contributed 3s. Bergan's Varton had one point. coach Vern Younper guided the Bergan squad.
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Scotus
Fremont Bergan
Greg Grubaugh
Conrad Slusinski
Jay
Taicke G.dotin Tootti
Meven Molfraun
Varton
Bergin
Vern Younper
Ireks
West Point Catholic
Raterday
Sahara Lounge Dominates In 122-90 Victory
Sahara Lounge rolled to a 122-90 win in Pioneer Basketball League action. Ron Bartels led with 24 points, Gary Haraness and Je Qvaltrocchi each added 22, Ken Seholz scored 21, Gary Naviki 19 as David City top scorers included Galen Bock 19, Ken Miller and Ron Hilger 12, Larry Sloup 10.
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Sahara Lounge
David City
Daveros
Ron Bartels
Gary Haraness
Je Qvaltrocchi
Ken Seholz
Gary Naviki
Galen Bock
Ken Miller
Ron Hilger
Larry Sloup
Nebraska plans high school football playoffs proposal
Sport Shorts reports the Nebraska Coaches Association favors a four eight unit Class A playoff system with four eight team districts. If approved by the NSAA executives January 18, it would advance to the April policy meeting and potentially start the season earlier to avoid snow with a championship likely on Thanksgiving. District Three would include Fremont and Sioux City area teams among others.
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Paul Ernst
Nebraska Coaches Association
Big Ten
Nebraska
Apollo
Lepuble
Columbus Discoverers
Big
Fen
NSAA
Fremont
Soul Sioux City
Norfolk
Beatrice
Lincoln
Papillion-Miard-Ralston
Sone
Thirsty Sooners drink gallons of tea and lemonade daily
Varis practice sessions at the University of Oklahoma Sooners feature players consuming large amounts of tea and lemonade during training. The odd ritual highlights team routines at their home field, reflecting unusual endurance habits.
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Sooners Varis
University of Oklahoma
Fnatball Sooners
Tennis greats slated to appear at Omaha event
Midlands International Indoor Tennis Championships organizers announced 12 top players will attend the January 26 20 event at the Civic Auditorium. Names include Nastase from Romania and others from France Chile Brazil and the United States plus an Omaha native Bill Brown. Total prize money reaches 15000.
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OMANA
UPI
Midlands
Civic Auditorium
Nastese
Bucharest
Rumania
Huamantit
Jon Thine
Rubia
Nastase
Crank Froehling
Coral Gables
Fla
United States
Clift Richey
San Angelo
Tex
Aimeys
U.S
Chang Pleships
Anitia
Erik Vari Dillen
San Mateo
Calif
Unitees
Forest Uilis
Charlito Pasarell
John ‘Newcombe
Tony Roche
Jaime Fillol
Santiago
Chile
Georges Goven
Paris
Rranece
France
Dick Stockton
Garden City
Bill Brown
Omaha
Notre Dame University
Midlands International Tennis, Te
Omaha Playeves
Leaders Reported At Columbus Bowl
Kurt Behlen rolled a 227 and Rich Brekken posted a high series with a 2, paced Cornhusker League action at Columbus Lowl. Ai Kouta 218 and Gary Soulliere 21 led the field. Tom Hunter 241 and Cary Janssen 200 highlighted a busy bowling card across leagues.
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Kurt Behlen
Rich Brekken
Columbus Lowl
Ai Kouta
Gary Soulliere
Tom Hunter
Cary Janssen
Gary Bock
Thich Korte
Harold Dey
Carol Becher
Barb Averett
Sherry Thomson
Dorothy Murd
Frain
Carlson
Ben Pensick
Zircons
Phylis Peterson
Corrine Haiar
How to Win The NBA: Easy Baskets and Defense
A modern summary notes that teams securing the most high quality easy baskets tend to win games, with defense often driving transition opportunities and limiting opponent scoring. It emphasizes efficient scoring, pressure, and disciplined rotations as keys to victory.
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Wew Eward
Detroit Pishxis
Earl Lae
Betsavinta
NBA
Chamberlain guards Cavaliers as Lakers extend win streak
Wilt Chamberlain anchored L A defense and blocked four shots, while Jerry West Gail Goodrich and Jim McMillian contributed as the Lakers defeated Cleveland 113 93 for their 32nd straight win. Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Oscar Robertson starred for Milwaukee in a 115 100 win over Cincinnati.
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United Press International
Chamberlai
Clayland Cavaliers
National Basketball Association
Chamberlan
Los Angeles
Cleveland
Chamberlain
Cavaliers
Jim Die Millian
Gail Goodrich
Jerry West
Lakers
Pule
Boby Smith
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Boston
Louston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Seattle
Atlanta
Baltimore
Detroit
Kareeny Abdul-Jabbar
Oscar Robertson
Milwauker
Royals
Abdul-Jabbar
Robertson
Bucks
John Havlicek
Jo Jo White
Billy Cunningham
76Ers
Lee Winfield
Platte to face Fairbury in Cloud County Invite action
Platte meets Fairbury in the Cloud County Invitational tournament opening night game. The event, held in Concordia Kansas, features York Junior College versus Hesston, Garden City against St Johns, with Cloud County hosting Central College in the day’s final.
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Heastan
York
Garden City
Johns — Platte
Fairbury
Cloud County
Central College
Concordia
Kan
Platters
Fairbury College
Gene Torczon
Craw
Raiders
NU Wrash
Torezon
Battle Creek Flyers Win 84 80 In Mid-State Clash
Humphrey St Praneis led with 18 points for Den Waile and Jim Noonan for Battle Creek contributed as the Flyers edged Battle Creek 84 80. Coach Marney Williams group opened with a 10 8 first quarter surge and maintained the lead through intermission while Calvin Stall scored 17 for Battle Creek St Francis faces Howells Saturday January 8. Scoring by quarter shows Jump hens 22 23 20 19 84 for Battle Creek 8 19 27 21 75
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Humphrey
Huskers could tussle with pro clubs on Sundays
Milton Richman surveys football and baseball musings from the era, noting Nebraska’s Orange Bowl win over Alabama fuels talk they could challenge NFL and NBA teams. He quotes Bear Bryant’s self-blame after defeat and reflects on players and owners like Jerry West, George Staller, Nek Mileti, Ron Swoboda, and Loh Lilly, highlighting competitive optimism and practical views on teams, profits, and logistics.
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Nebraska
Alabama
Cornhuskers
Bob Tevaney
Miller League leads and high scores at Boulevard Lanes
Leon Miller topped the league with a 837 series including 237 and 216 at Centennial League action at Boulevard Lanes. Tony Hansen followed with 645 total, while Don Sheriff and Ardean Stone posted notable scores. Deane's Diner earned team honors with 2,805. The Night Owls and Junior Leagues also featured standout scores from Carrall Enzminger, Randy Krumland, Becky Rains, and Mike Evans, among others.
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Leon Miller
Toppul Centennial League
Boulevard Lanes
Tony Hansen
John Kosch
Fot
del Triebwasser
Tgh
Don Sheriff
Abe
Chuck Elliott
Ardean Stone
Duane Stenger
Ken Zulkoaki
Randy Krumland
Dennis Kodron
Lee Hurner
Mike Evans
Becky Rains
Chris Adkins
Hoya
Kris Frestel
Laura Nettland
Billy Martin Undergoes Knee Surgery in Minneapolis
Billy Martin of the Detroit Tigers was listed in good condition after surgery at St Marys on Wednesday to remove calcium deposits on the knee cap and adjoining tendons. The former Minnesota Twins manager underwent the operation performed by Dr Harvey O Phelan.
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Minneapolis
UPI
Detroit Tigers
Billy Martin
St. Mary
Martin
Minnesota Twins
Der
Harvey O'Phelan
Shamrocks Ready for Top Ranked Cathedral In Lincoln Battle
Scotus Central Catholic meets No 1 Cathedral in a Centennial Conference clash as the Cardinals showcase size guards and a full court zone defense. Cathedral, 41 start, features 6-4 Kelly Higgins 6-2 Tony Peatre and Mike, with guards Mike Foutseet Bob Finnigan. Scotus counters with Dan Briggs Dan Brock Duane Heimann Tom Jicha and young bench options Mike Malmstrom Kim Brock.
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Cathedral
Scotus Central Catholic
Cardinals
Cazad
Sl Fl
Jastyear
Frank Spencers
Shamrocks
Scotus
Grand Island Catholic
Omaha Paul VI
Kelly Higgins
Tony Peatre
Mike
Mike Foutseet
Bob Finnigan
Tom Ziesel
Oiumph
Spencers
Dan Briggs
Frank Miclak
Dan Brock
Duane Heimann
Tom Jicha
Spenvers
Mike Malmstrom
Kim Brock
Grade School Cage Program Registration Saturday
Registration for grade school boys in an intermurals basketball program will be held at the Scolus gymnasium Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon. Open to fifth to eighth graders, with an informational meeting and cage clinic featuring Scolus coaches and varsity players. Benner of Scotus faculty directs. plan to start a league Sunday with bays by age group.
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Scolus Gymnasium
Scolus
Agus
St. Bonaventure
Benner
Scotus
ICO
Behlen's 278 Sets Metta League High at Columbus Meet
Karl Behlen rolled a 273 in Metta League action at Columbus while teammates posted 212 180 games. Lee Nicolas 211 Hox Braun 21 John Krumbach 22 Roy Bergeron 20 Bi Syulak 201 Bernie Zoucha 206. Shelby Mill took team laurels with 858 and Columbus Bove with 2480.
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Karl Behlen
Columbus
Bost
Lee Nicolas
Hox Braun
John Krumbach
Roy Bergeron
Bi Syulak
Bernie Zoucha
Laurels
Shelby Mill
Columbus Bove
Clemente wins Babe Ruth Award for 1971 season
New York baseball writers named Roberto Clemente the Babe Ruth Award winner for the standout performer of the season. The Pirates star, 37, led the team to the World Series with a .414 average and produced key hits against the Orioles in the 1971 Fall Classic.
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New York
UPI
Hoberta Clemente
Pirates
Baltimore Orioles
Baseball Writers Association of Ame
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Conde Surgent
Onala World Herald
Kearney
Otha
Westside
Powe
Bill Roach
Columbus High
Quart
Danny Miller
Toni Heiser
Fen Catia
Keith Davy
Teager Brown
Mike Wagar
Dan Lannan
Auté Pinifortes
Rowan
Savi Teole
Wan
Lie
TacReuvin
Alayne
Patel
Lal
Mike Fenner
Jane
Hanser
Lakeview
Grubaugh
Columbus Bowl
OLD Afl
Sonics
Facts
Wall Bellamy Smaal
Rvchie Clark
Dick Marin
Bullets
Deteait
Mari
Vints
Clark
Towo
Platte
Battle Creek
Milton Richman
Wen — Prestoir
Mike Gonzalez
Comez
San Diego Padres
Pye
Lister
Ioan
Bear Bryant
Becaine
Sin
Los Angeles Lakers
Milwaukee Bucks
West
George Staller
Baltimore Grilles
Pennsylvania
Staller
Nek Mileli
Cleveland Cavaliers
Mek Mileti
Colm
Ron Swoboda
Swithh
Yankees
Yankee Stadium
Miller
Omaha Cathedral
Elkhoen
Omaha Paul
Aail Hastings
St- Cecilia
West Pollut Catholic
Fremont Burgan
Ehkhorn
Holy Name
Lexington
Behlen
Clemente
Babe Ruth Award
Bux
Catho
Chaset
Atdeourey Arly Cider
Herron
Tatwic
Cain Diving
Hickean Read
Ate Carte
Melons Pohibead Bf Ira
Nea
Heenifp Nl
Haw
Tele S aTibe
Oni
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