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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1977

Page

9

Wants New Pact Foreman Hints He May Sit Out Next Season

Bud Grant says the Minnesota Vikings defense is aging and slower than in past seasons. John Madden dismisses it as a ploy to fool the Raiders, insisting the veteran line led by Jim Marshall Alan Page and Carl Eller remains formidable. Grant laments the unit's pace while Madden calls it a psychological tactic.

Foreman LOS Angeles UPI Bud Grant Minnesota Vikings John Madden Oakland Raiders Madden Jim Marshall Carl Eller Alan Page Grant Ken Stabler Fran Tarkenton Stabler Raiders George Atkinson

Husker Cagers Open Conference Play Versus Kansas State

Nebraska hosts Kansas State in the conference opener at the NU Sports Center attracting a likely season high crowd. The Huskers boast an 8 6 record with a 4 0 home mark and split last season's two games with Kansas State, winning at Manhattan 65 59 and losing at Lincoln 65 53.

Husker Cagers Kansas State Wildcats NU Sports Center Iowa Hawks Wildcats Huskers Nebraska Manhattan Lincoln

Banks and Evans Set for Big 8 Showdown Saturday

Nebraska guard Brian Banks and Kansas State star Mike Evans, two of the Big 8's top guards, prepare for a key Saturday clash. Banks leads the Huskers in scoring at times while Evans is among conference standouts. The game, part of a tight league race, features home court advantage and high pace.

Banks

Bowling tournament results across multiple leagues and players

Summary of Bowling Boulevard Lanes, WNAX Tournament and SKYBOWL results listing numerous bowlers and teams such as Dales Men, Wallflowers, Nite Owls, Puckups, and Collegiate squads with extensive scores and standings. Mention notes Minnesota football coach Cal Stoll announcing Mike Wynn joining staff pending board approval.

Pam Essink Mel Bottger Wallflowers Dales Jim Brand Gerry Czarnick Wirewound Ste Gene Hageman Larry Guenther WNAX Stan Gottschall Doug Wallick LaVern K Centennial John Jacobitz Wunderlich Mike Evans Dec Hack Cliff Langon Joe Karnik Craig Brestel Keith Gottschall Marlin Rick Jim Kolas Lynn Nitz Kurt Behlen S. Gottschall Floyd Arnsmith Janzen Judy Krumland D. Janzen Darrell Mueller Rich Morgan

Flyers tie Rangers 4 4 with disputed stick call

Flyers and Rangers fought to a 4-4 draw as New York goaltender Gilles Gratton faced a late penalty for an eighth inch overage in his stick. Shero argued the edge helped Philadelphia gain the tie as Ross Lonsberry scored to level at 15 33 of the third.

Gregaiello UPI Fred Shero Philadelphia Flyers New York Rangers New York Gilles Gratton Flyers Shero John Moment Rangers Ron Greschner Joe Watson Don Murdoch Gratton Dan Newman Ross Lonsberry Philadelphia Pat Hickey Jack McKhargey Bill Goldsworthy Mike McEwen Atlanta Vancouver Minnesota Los Angeles Chicago Buffalo Toronto Colorado

Lambert and Chambers named defensive players of the year

UPI voters pick Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert AFC top honor and Chicago Bears defensive tackle Wally Chambers NFC winner. Lambert led a stingy unit after a rough start, contributing sacks and key plays. Chambers credited team focus after a strong Bears season finishing 7-7 in the NFC Central.

NEW York UPI Jack Lambert Pittsburgh Steelers Wally Chambers Chicago Bears United Press International Lambert Coy Bacon Cincinnati Mike Haynes New England Chambers Tommy Hart San Francisco Pittsburgh Steelers Jack Bears

Cowgill Named Head Tennis Coach at Southern Alabama

Scott Cowgill of Silver Creek and former Columbus high school tennis coach accepts the head coaching post at the University of Southern Alabama in Mobile. The program competes in a busy SEC schedule with teams like Georgia Tech and Mississippi State.

Scott Cowgill Silver Creek Columbus High School University of Southern Alabama Mobile Complex Mobile Tennis Club Southern Alabama Georgia Tech Mississippi State

Notre Dame Drops in National Basketball Ratings

Notre Dame falls in the national rankings after a sharp drop this week and is warned fans will see further movement in upcoming ratings. United Press International notes the tumble and hints at more volatility in next rankings.

United Press International Notre Dame

Wrestling program starts in Schuyler

Schuyler hosts the first Little Kid Wrestlers practice Sunday at 1 p.m. for children from pre school through age 14. Coach Tom Spale leads the program with Waban oe Winner De Gel as staff. parents urged to attend and discuss future tournaments. Donations to Schuyler State Bank fund uniforms and direct program expenses.

Schuyler de Gel Tom Spale Tom Schuyler State Bank Little Kid

Mets sign six players for 1977 contracts

New York Mets announce receipt of signed 1977 contracts from six players including Bud Harrelson and John Milner. Other signees Randy Tate, Craig Swan, and an additional two-year deal for the third baseman highlight a busy offseason.

NEW York UPI New York Mets Bud Harrelson John Milner Randy Tate Craig Swan

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