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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1977

Page

9

Scotus tops Aquinas 55 43 in Centennial clash

Scotus outscored Aquinas 24-12 in the second half to secure a 55-43 win in Davis City. Chris Hoffman sparked the rally with a critical follow shot and Jim Feehan led Scotus with 14 points while John Heimann added 11 and Steve Heimann contributed. Aquinas drops to 4-5 and hosts West Point Central Catholic next.

David City Columbus Scotus Aquinas Chris Hoffman Shamrocks Frank Spencers Omaha Cathedral Scotus Gym Quinas West Point Central Catholic Jim Feehan Scotts John Heimann Heimann Steve Skoda Bill Gillespie John Steve Heimann Feehan

Albion Vikings snag first win of year over Albion Cardinals

Lakeview Albion improve to 1 0 after a 68 57 victory over Albion Cardinals. Tom Back led with 46 points and Kip Watkins added 15 as five Vikings reached double figures. Dean Groteluschen sparked the third quarter surge with 11 points as Lakeview rallied from a 19 18 third quarter deficit.

Albion Lakeview Albion Cardinals Viking Dennis Geraghty Lieving Geraghty Tom Back Kip Watkins Dean Groteluschen Vikings Cardinals John Krivohlavek Madison Vikes Cairo Centura Bock Ewer Enne Iverson Cee Mueller Ewee Watkins

Platte College volleyball star Julie Reichmuth earns All American honors

Julie Reichmuth a Platte College sophomore and two year starter earned All American second team honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association. The Leigh area standout played for coach Marge Burkett and earned all conference and all Region X honors in both years. Rita Sunderman of Madison from Northeastern Tech Norfolk received honorable mention.

Julie Reichmuth Platte National Junior College Athletic Association Leigh Marge Burkett Rita Sunderman Madison Northeastern Tech Norfolk

Stromsburg Leads Clarks Field in Tight Invitational

Stromsburg holds a 52-50 edge over Grand Island reserves after the first round of the Clarks Invitational Wrestling Tournament in Clarks. Osceola sits third with 45 points, Columbus mid pack, and top seeds advanced to the quarterfinals as wrestlers like Scott Chastain and Jim Brandt reach the semifinals.

Terry Anderson Clarks Stromsburg Grand Island Osceola Columbus Wood River Rick Johnson Ray Johnson Lester Hullinger Dale Runquist Scott Pickrel

Terriers Edge Bradshaw In Narrow 26 25 Victory

Rising City defense clamps down in final 40 seconds to regain the lead and beat Bradshaw 26 25. Vicki Miller scores eight, Roxanne Laird adds seven and grabs 12 rebounds, while three Bradshaw players hit six points apiece in the Crossroads Conference game. Rising City, 23 on season, heads to Gresham Tuesday at 7 pm.

Rising City Bradshaw Terriers Vicki Miller Roxanne Laird Laird Anita Warner Dee Rasmussen Sharon Kaiser Gresham McCool

Neumann tops Osceola Bulldogs 67 52 in Friday clash

Wahoo Neumann used four players in double figures to beat the visiting Osceola Bulldogs 67 to 52. Kevin Ohnoutka led with 18 points followed by Al Medina 14 Jim Bartak 11 and Dave Spicka 10. Mark Schott 17 and Reggie Mentink 10 topped Osceola. Sutton visits Osceola Saturday.

Wahoo Wahoo Neumann Osceola Bulldogs Kevin Ohnoutka al Medina Jim Bartak Dave Spicka Osceola Mark Schott Reggie Mentink Sutton

Butler County JCs Rally Beats Platte College 78 74

Butler County JCs from Concordia Kansas overcame a late Platte College lead to win 78 74 in the Cloud County round robin. Three Butler players reached double figures led by David Tontious and Robert Cox with 19 points and Bill Brooks 17. Platte’s Jerry Davis scored 28 as he shot 11 of 19 but Platte could not hold on.

Concordia Kan Butler County Platte College of Columbus Cloud County College Platte Raiders Grizzlies Butler Curt Shipley David Tontious Robert Cox Bill Brooks Jerry Davis Wahoo Cox Peete I Morgan Ee Holms Eee Eee Billings Province

Lindsay Holy Family tops Spalding 64 57 on the road

Lindsay Holy Family wins 64 to 57 at Spalding Academy behind 21 points from Lyle Pfeifer and 11 points from Dean Pfeister Allen Korth and Ken Korus each add 11 points Korth grabs 13 rebounds Pfeifer 10 boards Bill Bauer scores 28 for Spalding and Dan Pritchard adds 13 rebounds Holy Family improves to 5 3 and visits Spalding High next Friday

Lindsay Lindsay Holy Family Spalding Academy Lyle Pfeifer Dean Pfeister Allen Korth Ken Korus Korth Pfeifer Bill Bauer Bill Thome Dan Pritchard Holy Family Spalding High Holy F Family

Leigh Girls Edge Stanton In Narrow Hoops Victory

Leigh high school girls rallied from a slow start to hold a three point halftime edge and beat Stanton 35 32. Judy Barr led with 15 points while Sally Spandake added 12 points and 14 rebounds, and Pam Olson pulled down 15 rebounds. Leigh advances to a three day event.

Leigh Leigh Girls Stanton Judy Barr Sally Spandake Acces Ada Pam Olson

Stromsburg girls trip Henderson 45 34 in basketball

Stromsburg's Stromburgers girls defeated Henderson 45 to 34 on Thursday. Henderson led early but Stromsburg built a 26 to 14 halftime margin and held on to win by 11 as Nancy Asche led Henderson with 22 points.

Henderson Stromsburg Lady Vikings Nancy Asche Pam Roundballers

Howells routs St Francis to stay unbeaten

Howells opened a quick lead and rolled past Humphrey St Francis 65 to 28 on Friday night. Dick Jakubowski led with 16 points, Jeff Kersten added 12, and Howells improved to a 7-1 season mark while Humphrey St Francis struggled with balanced scoring.

Howells Humphrey St. Francis Dick Jakubowski Jeff Kersten Joe Eisenmenger Dave Kosch Humph.s.f

Genoa routs Clarks girls in Goldenrod Conference game

Genoa dominated Clarks 49 15 with Kris Cromwell scoring 12 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Pam Harmer added 11 rebounds while Lori Beck scored eight for Clarks. Genoa (2 2) travels to Osceola Tuesday to face the Bulldogs.

Genoa Goldenrod Kris Cromwell Pam Harmer Cromwell Lori Beck Clarks Osceola Bulldogs Ae Ae

Palmer tops Clarks 61 58 in West Division showdown

Palmer defeated Clarks 61 to 58 to halt a late surge by Clarks. Palmer's Terry Gee scored 18, Steve Meyer 15, and Larry McClellan 13 as Palmer moved to 4-3 while Clarks fell to 1-5 in Goldenrod Conference action.

Palmer Clarks Goldenrod Terry Gee Steve Meyer Larry McClellan Wolbach Palmer

Bowling Boulevard Lanes Scores From Senior Citizens and Pins

Readable scores show Lucille Sayers and Wana Cate tied with others as Elsie Faulkner Vera Cuddeford and Pin Pointers posted team totals. Major players include Larry Pokorny Gary Howser and Green Music with scores ranging from under 200 to mid 800s. Local Bellwood and Dole Electronics contributed varied totals.

Lucille Wana Caterie Sayers C. Sayer Dole Electronics Elsie Faulkner Vera Cuddeford Larry Pokorny Gary Howser Green Music Bellwood Bor

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