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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1970

Page

4

Placekickers May Decide Sugar Bowl Clash

Vikings, led by Bud Grant, face the Kansas City Chiefs in a close Sugar Bowl. Star kickers Fred Cox and Jan Stenerud loom large as both teams rely on precise field goals and strategic formations. Grant studies Chiefs film to find a moment of indecision, expecting a lower scoring defensive battle.

John Griffin UPI New Orleans Joe Raomath Fred Cox Dan Stenerud Minnesota Vikings Kansas City Ghics CSP Bud Grant Vikings Grant Hroveh Slenerud Chiefs Fred Cos Monongahela Jan Stenerud Oslo Norway Namath Stenerud Booler Hank Stram NFL

Bruins Open Pacifc Eight Play At Oregon

UCLA led by Coach John Wooden starts its bid for a fourth straight NCAA bid with Pac Eight action hosting Oregon tonight. The Bruins, unbeaten with five titles in six years, seek the crown to reach the tournament. Oregon State visits Saturday as part of a busy early schedule with top-ranked teams in play.

United Press International UCLA Law Alcindor Bruins John Wooden Oregon Oregon State Teak

Marlene Becher Leads Tight Bowlers Night at Boulevard

Becher posted a 192 opening pace for the Dale Electronics Women league while Angela Woitaszewski added a 516 three-game set. Barn Losers led with an 802 game and 2266 series as Rich Helmantic and Bill Cox posted notable singles and series in separate leagues. Harold Kromland topped Major League with 249 and 622 in pins, among a tally of 200+ games by several bowlers.

Marlene Becher Dale Electronics Boulevard Janes Angela Woitaszewski Barn Nettleton Technical Institute Rich Helmantic Bill Cox RBC Harold Kromland Krumland Bill Schuele Frank Rockey Adolf Stastny Larry Trofwtz Dave Paprocki Doe Nurup June ‘Sopil Ron Nelson Ski

MBN Tourney Finalists Set After Semifinal Wins

Leigh Alston and Elkhorn Valley reach the MBN Tournament final at Gem. Albion clinched its spot with a statistical triumph over Leigh, led by Bob Urban and Don Hollatz scoring 17 and 14 respectively. Elkhorn Valley defeated host Genoa in the other semifinal.

LEIGH Alston Elkhorn Valley Gem Albion Bob Urban Don Hollatz Genoa

Grace Bible Institute Royals rout Kansans in conference clash

Grace Bible Institute Royals beat Manhattan Bible Crusaders 87 to 43 in the Midwest Christian College Conference. Loren Ansz led with 7s and 19, Wayne Wiebe added 17, Don Wilson and Ed Schaeffer contributed, while Manhattan’s Van Van Duesen scored 43 in a one- sided game. The Royals rose to first in the conference with a 36-? overall record.

Omaha UPI Loren Ansz Grace Bible Institute Royal S Midwest Christian College Conference Manhattan Bible Grusaders Kansas Eusz Traits Dave Reimer Wayne Wiebe Don Wilson Ed Schaeffer Manhattan van van Duesen Manhatan Royals Gravelsawin

Platte College tops Dana Junior Varsity in Blair clash

Platte College surprised Dana Junior Varsity 84 to 78 at Blair , overcoming a 45 35 halftime deficit with aggressive defense and rebounding. Lynn Anderson 18, Randy Peterson 17, Lonnie Larsen 16 led Platte. Dana's Mike Triptow 20 and Gary Kratina 16 paced the visitors. Staub suffered a knee injury in the second half. next up Milford tourney vs Nebraska Wesleyan freshmen.

Platte College Dana College Blair Gene Torezop Raiders Platte Dana Lynn Anderson Randy Peterson Lonnie Larsen Anderson Peterson Ralph Erwin Larsen Mike Triptow Danadayrees Gary Kratina Humphrey Jim’ Weblman Torczon Doug Bullington John Staub Milford Nebraska Wesleyan

Elgin pins down Leigh in wrestling meet

The Leigh Panthers suffered a 31 to 20 defeat at the hands of Elgin on Thursday. Pins secured by Gary Schneider, Daryl Blake, Bon Sveboda, and Allen Long highlighted Coach Ron Stigge's team's victory.

LEIGH Elgin Leigh Panthers Ron Stigge Gary Schneider Daryl Blake Bon Sveboda Allen Long

Colts coach eyes future quarterback in Senior Bowl talk

Baltimore coach Don Shula said he is anxious to see young quarterbacks under game conditions while preparing for the Senior Bowl. He noted the need to have a capable replacement for aging Unitas and Morrell within a few years, praising Terry Bradshaw Cappelleman Dennis Shaw and Chuck Burkhaul as promising prospects. The North and South teams held final workouts ahead of the Saturday game and anticipated a wide open passing duel.

Mobile Ala Baltimore Colts Don Shula Froony Dolimny Unitas Tard Morrel Shula Unitas Morrell Lou Lahan Genver Brancus Terry Bradshaw Louisiana Teach Bill Cappieman Florida State Dennis Shaw San Diego State AM Unree Chuck Burkhaul Penn State Burkhaut Terry McMillan Missouri Wath

Canadian official to attend Omaha banquet honors Gordie Howe

The Honorable John C. Munro Minister of National Health and Welfare of Canada will attend the Omaha Sportscasters banquet at Penny Park next Thursday. He comes with his wife and two aides to honor Gordie Howe named Sportsman of the Year and will represent Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau in the international salute to Mister Hockey.

Omaia UPT John C. Munro National, Health and Welfare Dominion of Canada Omaha Penny Park Gordie Howe Pierre Eliott Trudeau John Vis

Fremont wrestlers top Columbus in dual

Fremont defeated Columbus 33 to 4 in a boys wrestling dual at CHS Gym. Standout performances came from sophomores Boruch Mohrman Nyffeler and 58 pounder, with multiple pins and decision wins highlighting Fremont's strongest showings as Columbus matmen prepare to host Grand Island next Tuesday.

Fouth Lanny Neese Columbus Fremont CHS Gyonasium Neese Steve Boruch Dave Mahrman Qounder Dave Nyffeler Boruch Mohrman Nyffeler Tiger Kin Ball Natch Jerry Wilcox Jack Spelcher Tigers Jeff Kuller Speicher Greg Larson Borveh Dave Mohrman Jed Ror Tim Siemek Larry Mohrman Fremonters Tom Lemmes Pat Orr Jambus Dave Wurdinger Divight Debults Gerry Volyek Doug Tillman Columbus Matmen Grand Island

Three golfers tie 66 in Los Angeles Open first round

Ton Cerrudi two others post 66s as first day leads in the Triple $100,000 Los Angeles Open. Dave Hill and Bob Law also shoot 66 to tie for the lead. Arnold Palmer sits four back with a 67 amid cool conditions.

Los Angeles Ton Cerrudi Jie Calfornia Dave Hill Jackson Mich Bob Law Cernido Iran Sacramento Calif Arnold Palmer Palmer Fred Marti Don Massengale Marti Massengale Gay Brewer Billy Casper Ken Still al Geiberger Dave Stockton Mac Hutter Jim Weight Jim Jamieson Bruce Crampton Larry Ginson Orville Moody PGA Tony Jacklin

Quebec Aces Rally To Tie Providence For Third

The Quebec Aces defeated Providence 3 2 in an American Hockey League game on Thursday, lifting Quebec from last place into a third place tie with Providence in the Hastem Division.

United Press International Quebec Aces Quebec Providence Reds Aces

Grand Island swimmers sweep Columbus in big dual win

Grand Island swim team won seven events and posted a 264 to 39 victory over host Columbus. Tom Folsom and Brad Pierson led the winners with diving and 00 yard freestyle titles as the Islanders set marks and jammed the meet with standout performances. Columbus claimed three firsts and four seconds under coach Dave McNair.

Grand Island Swim Columbus Columbus Tankers Dave McNair Tom Folsom Brad Pierson Folsom Islanders Hancock Mike Porter Balsant Porter Mark Ivica Pierson

Purdue names Bob Demoss as new football coach

Purdue introduces Bob Demoss as head coach after Mollenkopf retires. Demoss says no major changes to the offense, plans to keep the current staff and offensive coach, aim to maintain continuity while awaiting board approval.

Purdue Lafayette Ind UPD Bob Demoss Boilermakers Temoss Jack Mollenkopf Mollenkopf Guy “Red” Mackey Demoss Purdue Board of Trustees Temess Jen Ith UPI Iowa Hawkeyes Notre Damie

Married nurses and employment status in 1966

The American Nurses Association reports nearly three times as many employed registered nurses are married than single. Married women accounted for 63.5 percent of the 1966 total, while single nurses made up 22.4 percent.

American Nurses’ Association

Elks and Lions Lead Family Y Basketball Leagues

In Columbus the Elks top the Junior League with a 40 record while the Lions lead the Prep League at 39. Sertoma trail both as runners up. Junior League games featured Sertoma 29 over the Optimists 14 led by Tom Lange eight points and Steve Peters eleven. Prep action saw FW beat Rotary 18 17 as Scot Wagner scored nine for the winners.

Columbus Elks Lions Sertoma Family Len Cam Medlar Brad ‘Tank Greg Grubach Tom Lange Dan Schmitt Martin Morris Mark Orr Steve Rodgers Scot Schaefer Steve Peters Fremont Art YMCA Yeading Pitt Makers Jeff Morris Todd Trathol John Anderson Lob Dickey Mitch ‘Evans Scott Waggner Jon Schaefer Steve Helmann Bob Goos I Matt Anthony Optimists Sartoma Mixe Shan dDon Rave Gilmore George Rambaur Rotary Allen Bierman Hi Tac

Canadiens Move Up In Division Race With Penguins Win

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 to gain on Boston and New York in the division standings. Jean Beliveau returned from a broken ankle to score and lead Montreal with Rousseau and Lemaire also scoring. Gary Dornhoefer notched a hat trick for Philadelphia in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings.

Montreal Canadiens National Hockey Boston Newark Gary Dorthoefer Philadelphia Flyers Los Angeles Kings Beliveau Montreal Vine Ae Ince Ferguson Penguins Pittsburgh Bob ‘Oylowleh Rousseau Jacques Lemaire Dean Prentice Dornhoefer Philadelphia Flyers Andre Lacroix Bill White Bernie Parent White Minnesota

Bellwood graders drop two games to Brainard

Bellwood 2A Grade School basketball team lost both games to Brainard. In the seventh grade Brainard won 23 to 9, and in the eighth grade Brainard triumphed 24 to 3. Robert Wilson was listed for Bellwood.

Bellwood Brainard Robert Wilson

Archery Classes Set For Monday At Pawnee Bowmen

Beginning archery classes start Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Pawnee Bowmen indoor range 1250 25th Avenue. Sessions suit adults or juniors with an adult. equipment provided. In the Pawnee Bowmen League, Buckshots and Nockbusters split four games while Featherflippers beat Sandbaggers. Charles Seeger led with a 285 series. Bob Long topped juniors with a 222. Dot SHU contributed with a cumber shot.

Pawnee Bowmen 25Th Avenue Buckshots Nockbusters Featherflippers Charles Seeger Bob Long Dot Shu

Franklin and Marshall football farm from Potts to win

Lancaster notes Franklin and Marshall faces a fall season with key starters from Pottsville and Potts towns. Coach Dave Pooley emphasizes players Al Sykes from Pottstown, Steve Revell from Pottsville, and Roser Wolfsperger from Pottstown as core contributors.

Lancaster UPI Franklin and Marshall Pot Dave Pooley Fottston Pottsville al Sykes Pottstown Steve Revell Roser Wolfsperger

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