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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1971

Page

5

Bucks Triumph Over Knicks In Heated NBA Rivalry

Oscar Robertson sparked a late rally as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New York Knicks 116-106. Kareem Abdul Jabbar scored 24 for Milwaukee while Walt Frazier led New York with 33 points and Dave DeBusschere added 22. Other games saw Baltimore top Atlanta 110-102 and the Lakers beat Cleveland 110-105.

United Press International Milwaukee Bucks Bucks Oscar Roberston Spoint Perfor Fremarkee New* York Knicks National Basketball Association NBA Ffs Milwaukee Kidleks Ducks Nur Ricks Robertson Law Alcindor Walt Krazier Dave DeBusschere Knicks Wilis Reed Baltimore Atlanta Los Angeles Cleveland Earl Monroe Hawks Perford Fore Monroe Wes Unselil Bullets Happy Hairston Jerry West Lakers

Rick Joseph leads Maroons to 80 64 win over Kearney

Rick Joseph scores 24 as Columbus overcomes Kearney 80 to 64 in Great Plains Conference action at home. Trofholz 18 and Ernst 7 bolster Columbus while Kearney’s Swanson Lafeyie Shaha each reach 10. Walters 7 and Gilmore 3 chart Columbus's scoring balance as the Maroons break a skid.

Coluaichs ” Union Kearney Great Plains Mic Bear Cubs Sheane John Fass Sethe Ee Kearney E— Seysa Scott Trofiolz Tek Joseph Maroons Sid Ren Ernist Jeloseph Giard Columbus Attac Trofholz Ernst Bob Corn Ito Walters Hon Strickler Keith Gilmore Prank Hostal Walters Moeals Scalt- Grone Tom Swanson John Lafeyie Mark Shaha Columbus Cash Nastings Brad Rodgers Columbus Sth Columbus Aly

Forty-Niners Brodie and Raiders Blanda Named Players of the Year

OBS OF YEAR NEW YORK UPI John Brodie of the San Francisco Forty-Niners and George Blanda of the Oakland Raiders were named players of the year Thursday in the National and American football conferences by the New York chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America.

New York UPI John Brodie San Francisco George Blanda Oakland Raiders Pro Football Writers of America

Maroon tankers split duals at Grand Island

Columbus High swim team split a double dual at Grand Island Thursday. The Islanders topped CHS 661 while the Discoverers defeated Kearney. The 40 yard freestyle relay team of Brooke Pierson Steve Swansart Russ Nyfteler and Brad Pierson won in 9.66 seconds. Brooke Pierson capped the 100 yard freestyle in 28.65 seconds. Ed Johansen tied in 1.84 for best of year in butterfly. Larry Diekhoff 1 12.64 for second in 100 yard breaststroke. Jeff Degn 1.12.2 for third in best clocking. Brooke Pierson second in 200 yard freestyle 25.5. Tom Folsom second in diving 75.30 points Maynard won with 178.75. Third place Swanson 20 yard I M Kon 200 yard freestyle 5.26 Bill Fulton 200 yard backstroke 32 16.8. Results of Kearney Columbus dual to be in later issue. Junior High Coach Chon Morgan handled Thursday. Next meets for Coach Dave McNan set for Thursday at Norfolk and Friday at Hastings with Lincoln East.

Columbus High Grand Island Islanders Kearney Brooke Pierson Steve Swansart Russ ,Nyfteler Brad Pierson Brooke Ed Johansen Larry Diekhoff Jeff Degn Brooke Pirson Tont Folsom Maynard Swanson Kon “Told Bill Fulton Chon Morgan Dave McNan Norfolk Flutie Lincoln East

Seven NFL players vie for Man of the Year award

The field includes Len Dawson Bart Starr John Unitas and Roman Gabriel with others such as Gale Sayers Bob Lilly Gene Washington and more. Fans vote on the award guided by Ferrara Football Hall of Fame with the winner receiving a $25,000 scholarship for their city and a bronze Gladiator trophy along with a 1971 winning salary.

NEW York NBA Len Dawson Kansas City Roman Gabriel Los Angeles Bart Starr Green Bay John Unitas Bathmore Bob Lilly Dallas Gale Sayers Chicago Wile Gene Washington Minnesota Fierra Football Mall of

Is this the year for Nebraska basketball

Nebraska faces a tough Big Eight schedule as Kansas and Kansas State loom. The Cornhuskers, led by Joe Cipriano, aim to prove they can compete for a conference title after 1950. Openers include a trip to Manhattan to meet Kansas State, a defending champ with a 6-6 record, followed by home games vs Oklahoma State and Oklahoma.

Unload Press International Nebraska Cornhukers Joe Cipriaio Willy Kanesag Kansas State Nebraska Tion Kouisas State Cornhuskers Kansas Vietors Manhattan Hon State Wildcats Jack Hartman Chives Leroy Chalk Steve Mitewell David Wall An- AW Zim Jayhawks Ames Town State Oklahoma State Oklahoma Missouri Oslahoma Arkansas Bobby Jack Sooners Colorado Iowa State

Platte Raiders overpower Hesston in Cloud County tourney

Platte College Raiders defeated Hesston Junior College 100 to 80 in the Cloud County Invitational first round. York edged Central of McPherson 64 to 58, Garden City downed Fairbury 74 to 69, and Cloud County beat Winfield 99 to 51. Semifinals set tonight with Platte vs Cloud County and York vs Garden City.

Central Garden City Fairbury Platte Hesston &0 Cloud Co St. John SF York MCC Cloud County Commounity College Joh College Winfield Dental Hesston Torezon Raiders Dave Kincaid Brad Mc+ Andre Mike Worty Mike Trader Ron Filipowicz Meardie Grant Nebel Tarceon Thunderbivils Bobby Patterson Tom Miler Charles Oliver Dwight Porter Heed Johnson Panthers Wlatts Collegt Peate Collet Ct Narrar Misti Mrukarher Clemens Sn Piller Sommerfelibai

Street’s goal lifts Genoa to MEN finals for title run

Genoa’s Orioles earned a 260 point win over Leigh as Street’s late bucket sealed the victory. Elkhorn Valley scored 100 in the first three quarters to topple Gl Edward’s Beavers. Berlin led the Orioles with 21 and Jay Fisher added 17. Tah Urban Dan Uollat and Rich Larson kept Leigh close until the final second. Tonight Faigh and St. Kilward meet in consolation. Craga and Elkhorn Valley face off in the final.

Alblon Genoa Alkfioen Valley Madison Boyne Watce Leigh St. Uaware Behin Street Orioles Elkhorn Valley Edward Beavers BHI Berlin Jay Fisher Tah Urban Dan Uollat Rich Larson Leigh Aliva Tonighy Faigh St. Kilward

Cubs Night World Series Prospects Highlight Sport Shorts

Night game scenarios dominate Cubs World Series talk as Chicago parks lack lights. Len Durocher’s club draws crowd interest while TV sports schedule slows with Hula Bowl Senior Bowl American Bowl and NBA All Star festivities on tap. Weather may dampen Sunday viewing.

Chicago Cubs Cubs Chicago Len Durocher Nebraska Bevaney

Boulevard lanes bowling results feature Myra Olk high score

Myra Olk posted 234 as the top individual in a Boulevard Lanes women’s league event with strong series honors shared with Rita Fuhr and Marlene Becher. Harold Krumland led the Major Tangus with 574 in a 24 singleton, while Ernie Fiala 213, Everett Houzh 211, Earl Gerken 26, and Joe Schuele 200 added solid scores. Larry’s Clinic Pharmacy rolled 910 and Ski Lounge totaled 2402 in team play.

Myra Olk Hgh Dame Sighient Dale G Acta Lowlevard Lanes Myra Rita Fuhr Marlene Becher Harold Krumland Ernie Fiala Everett Houzh Earl Gerken Joe Schuele Larry's Clinic Pharmacy

World Series game set under lights in 1971

Baseball Commissioner Bowie Munn announced that the fourth game of the 1971 World Series will be played at night in the park of the Nations League champion on Wednesday Oct 3 marking the first nighttime classic in history. The decision follows years of talk about staging the showcase event at night.

New York Thirly Larry MacPhail Bowie Munn Rubin Stiawcase Nalenal Tetevihin

Super Bowl Pantywaist Described In Fiery Opinion Piece

A provocative column ridicules the Super Bowl as a pantywaist event held in warm southern climes each January. It contrasts icy conditions, historic football lore, and the sport’s resilience with the sun filled environment and cheerfully brutal depictions of players and crowds.

York NBA Eccompanies Ie Paul Revere Lees Miami Pla Ita Fhesare

Millard Edges CHS Grapplers in Snow Delayed Dual

In a snow-delayed wrestling dual Millard edged Columbus 27 to 21. Columbus led 21 to 6 after five matches but Millard won three pins and two decisions to seize the team win. Steve Boruch, Kim Ball, and Randy DeFreece earned pins for Millard while Jack Speicher and Gerry Volack added decisive wins for Columbus.

Trinypis Millard Hig Te Columbus Millard Tioians Steve Boruch Discoverers Kim Ball Randy DeFreece Jack Speicher Doug Strah Gerry Volack Bill Miller Maroons Qian Tuma Ed Daniels Laney Neese Varsity Acapplers Kteamlet Beatrice Bellone Henson Bryan Hastings Lincoln East Lincoln High Northeast Southeast Norfolk Papiliton Ralston Ryan Westside Jed Rood Bulsatt Millard Jayvees Todd Vater Stroh Randy DeBreese Wick Heimann Biel Dager Heine Gerry Anite Er Avai Luteus Sishtevan Tete Aces Hann

Security Mutual keeps 5-0 in cage loop

Security Mutual of Columbus extended its win streak to 5-0 in the Pioneer Semi Pro Basketball League. On Wednesday night the SAV cagers beat Double Bar of Columbus 127 to 1 as Mon Suggs led with 26 points, followed by Seggren 21 and Schofield 19.

Security Mutual of Columbus Merce SAV Cagers Double 'S Bar of Columbus Mon Suggs Tale Fon Seggren Dave Schofield Dennis van Mosson Jack Jouneah Joe Fenringer

Devaney Eyes Breakin Weather for American Bowl Prep

Tampa Florida weather disrupts American Bowl practice as Devaney Curci seek clear skies. All star players arrive late hampering drills with 15 000 fans expected for Saturday kickoff at 2 0 pm EST. Spagnola Montgomery Aiverhead Harris named quarterbacks and backs for South and North squads.

Tampa Fla USPS Nebraska Bob Devaney Frank Curci Usy-long Devaney Chirei Joe Spagnola Arizona Lige North Carolina South Dit Montgomery Arkansas

Rerun of 1971 Orange Bowl on KMTY TV Sunday

Omaha station KMTY will re-telecast the entire 1971 Orange Bowl from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Sunday with play by play. Halftime ceremonies and other features will be cut from the rerun as per station officials.

Omaha UPD KMTY

Lions Paul Naumoff Named Pro Bowl Alternate

Detroit Lions middle linebacker Paul Naumoff was chosen on Thursday to replace Pave Wilcox on the National Conference All Stars for the Pro Bowl. He will join the American Conference stars in the January game.

Los Angeles UPI Paul Naumoff Detroit’ Lions Lnebacker Pave Wilcox Stac Fear Dan

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