Columbus tank team tops Grand Island merrymen
Columbus Discoverers defeat Grand Island 45 36 after a backstroke pole error altered a relay result. Sophomore Greg Degn led with wins in 50 and 100 free, while Mark McClusky set a career backstroke best. Team reads to McCook next, then Norfolk for Parents Night.
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Columbus Tank
Grand Island
Merrymen
Holl
Powe
Merrimen
Greg Dogn
Degn
Mark McClusky
Doug Degn
Brian Wertz
Dale Robertson
Bill Hakentus
Dory Courtier
Robertson
Bria Miller
Grard Tyland
Colmmbia
Shquahifved
Kovar
Dat
Miller
Ob Gotdés
Bell
Columbus
Ging Bean
Bill Lange
A. Ray Bsyea
Randy Schather
Steve Graws
WO Mitertie
Arien Wert
Ory Courter
Greg Bese
Om One Robertson
Maller
Back
Mark McCathy
Rex Alsen
Wesertson
MiHert
Colombur
Seon Harsh
Lande
Allen
Beane
Dolphins Favored Over Vikings In Super Bowl VII
Houston AP reports a clash of titans as Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris anchor the Dolphins run game against Fran Tarkenton and Chuck Foreman of the Vikings. Griese passes to Warfield if healthy, Tarkenton uses scrambling to spark Minnesota, with defenses led by Eller, Larson, Marshall and Page. Analysts expect a wide open title game with strategic surprises from both sides.
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Houston
Larry Csonka
Fran Tarkenton
Isrutal
Csonka
Miami Dolphins
Tarkenton
Minnesota Vikings
Dolphins
Mercur Morris
Jim Kisick
Bulch Cassidy
Sundance Kid
Morris
Kiick
Marlin Briscoe
Paul Warfield
Minnesota
Jeff Siemon
Dalphins
Bob Griese
Don Shula
Warfield
Howard Twilley
Briscoe
Mart
Twilley
Griese
Ken Stabler
Oakland Raiders
Roger Staubach
Dallas Cowboys
Vikings
Darling
Oakland
Chuck Foreman
University of Miami
Csonka-Morris
Foreman
Oscar Reed
Ed Marinara
Dave Osborn
Bil Brown
Shula
Fra
Bud Grant
Titans
Grant
Miami
Carl Eller
Gary Larson
Jim Marshall
Alan Page
Purple Gang
Manny Fernandex
Bob Heinz
Bill Stanfill
Vern den Werder
Quail Feed Aid Urged By Izaak Walton League
The Nebraskaland Gulfdoor Chapter of the Izaak Walton League urged Nebraska sportsmen to suspend quail hunting for the season and use available funds to feed quail in habitat areas. The call emphasizes carrying quail feed to coveying sites and continuing through spring storms under President John C. Kurtz.
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Nebraskaland
Quail
Guidoorsman
John C. Kurtz
Guyana Drops Plan to Send Team to Commonwealth Games
In Georgetown Guyana the Olympic Association announced on Thursday it would not send a team to the Commonwealth Games in New Zealand later this month due to insufficient funds. Earlier officials had said a three on team would be sent but money did not materialize.
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Georgetown
Guyana
Cap
Olympic Association
New Zealand
Mit
Junior Varsity Clash Looms At Islander Gym Saturday
Columbus and Grand Island junior varsity teams prepare for a 5 PM Friday showdown in Islander Gym. GI reserves have beaten Millard North Platte Beatrice and Fremont, while GI players Dick Placzek Brett Reed Tick Hiatt Scott Madison and Gregg Franz lead a youthful roster.
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Columbus
Grand Island
Islander
Dick Luebbe
Ralston
Hastings
South Sioux City
Norfolk
Millard
North Platte
Beatrice
Fremont
Gregg Franz
Tick Hiatt
Scott Madison
Viking mat squad handles Aquinas 33-28
Lakeview wrestlers edge Davit ily Aquinas 33-28 as Aerts pins and forfeits shape early lead. Freshman Howe opens with a first period fall, followed by pins from Goering, Harl inecent, and Brock. Luscheon adds a 1-0 decision, with Klug and Inselman also winning choices for Lakeview. Coach Wadleigh plans return to Schuyler on Jan. 19. reserves won 12-10.
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Lakeview
Davit Ily
Aquinas
Viking
Don Luscheon
Wisner-Pilger
Logan Views
Monarchs
Bernard Codr
Lyle Klug
Wiener-Pilger
Joe Proskoyce
Doug Inselman
Jerry Wadleigh
Vikings
Schuyler
Variitys
Mike’ Aerts
Bill Howe
Paul Woila
Dave Keenk
Tom Hilger
Pineal Mie Ebel
Maria Moksman
Bill Lex
Les Kohra
Dan Imaimam
Ben Swickeon Il
Bernard Code Ee Otied
Jim Bree
Dietn Kallembach
Peried
Wtes Imelman
Decivane
Kent Longnacker
Sceneria
Proskowec
Tom Beeseh
Ab Piamd
Kent Frese
Heenan Degen
Perton
Ted Hilger
Brent Ancisier
Jim Gander
Teft Vandenburg
Gree Aerts
Keir Runge
Miller Leads Pawnee League With 857 Series At Columbus Bay
Leon Miller rolled a 857 series in the Pawnee League at Columbus Bay tied to a 300 first frame run and 11 straight strikes. Wunderlich Bar hit a 990 game, BC Plungers 2,687 in progress, with other top keglers including Essink, Oppliger, and Toujar among several standout scores across multiple leagues.
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Leon Miller
Columbus Bay
Miller
ABC
Wunderlich Bar
BC Plungers
Kegiers
Bob Hardy
Gordon Essink
Ed Oppliger
Harry Oppliger
Don Dion
Pete Wieser
Lee Morgan
Joe Karnik
John Sprachey
Ricie Stahl
Frank Toujar
Gary Badie
Harry Rosthe
Carroll Becher
Darrell Janssen
Bade
Columbus Feed Mill
Metro
Jim Irwin
Yogi Bears
Jack Jones
Gary Muth
Don Ernst
Bill Anson
Leon Kuta
Charlotte Weizser
Oliveras Baker Middleweight Bout Rescheduled in Portland
The middleweight bout between Mike Baker of Portland and Renaldo Oliveras was postponed from Thursday to January 19, promoter Sam Silverman announced.
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Portland
Made
Trish Mike Baker
Renaldo Oliveras
Sam Silverman
Mercer Upsets Manhattan As Roaring Mercer Shocks Jaspers
Mercer College stunned Manhattan 71 69 in a dramatic upset highlighted by Leonard Hardin and Billy Smith. Mercer rode 25 points from Nardin and 27 rebounds combined as the Tigers toppled a marquee New York program. Bill Campion led Manhattan with 28 points and 15 rebounds before Mercer pulled away after a 42 42 tie late. Other top 25 teams suffered upsets across the college basketball slate including Drake over Memphis State and Missouri over Hawaii.
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Manhattan
Rouithern Comets
Mercer College
Mercer
Joe Dan Gold
Macon
Madison Square Garden
Gold
Tus
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Hawaii
Drake
Alissour
Hayyan
Long Beach State
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Billy Smith
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Smith
Jasper
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New York City
Barry Haralson
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Tigers
Dexter Reed
Gary Link
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Missouri
Leonard Grayall
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Pacific
49Ers
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Roscoe Pondexter
Florida State
Virginia Tech
Connecticut
Syracuse
Houston
Baylor
Boston College
Villanova
Idaho State
Weber State
Denver
Wyoming
Boise State
Arizona
Bradity
St. Louis
Wichita State
Tulsa
McNickle and Hayes share lead at Phoenix Open
In Phoenix Arizona AP reports McNickle tied for the lead at four under 67 on the Phoenix Country Club layout. Also in contention were Miller Barber Marti Paul Purtzer Bob Wynn Wood and Johnny Jailer with Trevino Palmer and Nicklaus distant contenders as the event opened amid brisk wind and gusting greens.
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McNickle
Hayes
Phoenix
Ariz
Mosic
Bob Wynn
Johnny Jailer
Big Crosby Ralenat
Billy
Tom Welskopf
A. Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Amoki Palmer
Immanuel and Silver Creek Reach Finals in District Showdown
Immanuel Latheran of Columbus and Silver Creek advanced to the championship after a semifinal tonight. Immanuel downed Richland District 1 43 to 34 with Becher 20 and Wilcox 13 leading the winners while Mueller 16 and Schmid 14 paced the losers. Silver Creek beat District 10 of Columbus 38 to 34 as Iverson 20 and Mueller 9 powered the north Columbus school.
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Monroe
Immanuel Latheran
Columbus
Siser
Creek
Immanuel
Richland District 1
Becher
Wilcox
Mueller
Schmid
Valasek
Liss
Silver Creek
Iverson
North Columbus
Hardville Tops Monroe in Narrow Basketball Victory
Hardville defeats Monroe with strong early offense led by Urioski 19 and Loyd Teottleso0 7 while Kurt Stenzel adds 16 and Tim Tiaden 8. Monroe struggles as Hardville pulls ahead at the half and drives to a overall win.
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Monroe
Monroe Ny
Urioski
Loyd
Pete Under stars in 160 triplicate bowling night
In the Major League at Boulevard Lanes Pete Under rolled a 4160 triplicate and Joe Stasny finished with a 9224 game end while Martin Kresht posted a 575 series. Molys Music took team honors with pin counts of 902 and 2623 as Rita Fuhr led the Women’s Dale Electronics League with 215 and 515 series.
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Pete
Boulevard Lanes
Joe Stasny
Martin Kresht
Molys Music
Rita Fuhr
Dale Electronics
Poe Oe
Sear USA Owens
Teale Gates
Kathy Wonder
Ays Sas
Dede Cuddeford
Ed Zimmer
Vera Cucceford
Iola Legler
U S bobsled team receives private funding for World Champs
The United States bobsled program, aided by two private sponsors, aims for the 1974 World Championships in St Moritz. Only one two man and one four man team have been chosen so far, with two teams allowed per category at the event. John Fell of the National Amateur Athletic Union committee notes readiness to use available funds and gear for participation.
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Lake Pacd
Far
U.S
St. Moritz
Switzerland
John Fell
National Amateur Athletic Union
Senior Bowl contest set for Saturday in Mobile
A North All Stars edge over the South in the 25th Senior Bowl at Ladd Stadium Saturday with kickoff at 1 p.m. local time. Notables include Kansas quarterback David Jaynes and Penn State back Cappelletti, with ASU’s Danny White at quarterback and Alabama’s Wilbur Jackson among backs.
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Ala
David Jaynes
Kansas
John Cappelletti von Swann
Salfornia
North’ All Stars
Mee Fation
Eille
Ladd ‘Stadium
Ren Schuessler
Mike Boryla
Stanford
Mike Mctamack
Philadelphia Eagles
Arizona State
Alabama
Danny White
ASU
Pate
Woody Green
Wilbur
Jackson
Riddle Buard
Lucious Selmon
Oklahoma
John Dutton
Nebraska
Bill Kollar
Montana State
Arie Parker
Southern i
South
Andre Tillman
Texas Tech
Billy Wyman
Texas
Buddy Brown
Stromsburg Invitational Wrestling Meet Preview
Columbus mat reserves travel to Stromsburg for a Saturday tourney featuring Clarks Osceola Butler Bertrand Oakland Craig Friend Harvard Ariington and Wood River. Bertrand defends. Stromsburg hosts with Rich Strong a 145 pound favorite. weigh ins at 7 am bracketing and consolation finals around 1 30 on two mats in Stromsburg High Gym. Team lineup includes Nauenburg Foltz Fraser Glur Meyer Quinn Fyfe Torezon Ryba Rambeur and Strong.
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Columbus
Stromsburg
Kevin Nolan
Grand Island
Clarks
Osceola
Butler
Bertrand
Oakland-Craig
Harvard
Ariington
Wood River
Yorn City
Cairo-Centura
Burwell
Freend
Don Hale
Vikings
Stramsburg
Rich Strong
Stromsburg High
Ca Holmea
Dave Nauenburg
Ron Foltz
Jeff Fraser
Mike Glur
Dave Meyer
Mike Quinn
Rick Fyfe
Tim Torezon
Ken Ryba
George Rambeur
Tim
Dales Edges Dates 117 114 In Pioneer League Clash
Pfeffer led Dales with 28 points while Aerni 22 and Hopwood 20 aided. For Dates, Hoth 22, Berlin 21, Duranski 17, Kudron 17 paced the 6 1 club as it edged Dates 117 114 in a Pioneer League game.
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Hoth
Berlin
Duranski
Kudron
Pfeffer
Aerni
Hopwood
Dales
Hicks Wins Lombardi Award at U S College Football
Hicks, Ohio State lineman Jackie Hicks, received the Vince Lombardi Award as the nation’s outstanding lineman. The Houston AP report notes Hicks, a standout from Cleveland, became the first Buckeye in Rose Bowl history to play in three, and helped Ohio State become the first school with multiple Lombardi winners. He defeated Randy Gradishar Latious Selmon and Bill Wyman in the selection.
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Houston
Chip Slate
Jackie John Hicks
Vince Lombardi
Hicks
Cleveland
Buckeyes
Buckeyes to aat? victory .By winnin or Lombardi ‘By _ winnier
Green Bay
Washington
Ohio State
Jim Stillwagon
Randy Gradishar
Oklahoma
Latious Selmon
Texas
Bill Wyman
Amencan Bee Society
Super Bowl Preview and Weekend Sports Outlook
PAUL ERNST reports on the Super Bowl with Dolphins favored over the Vikings and a likely field goal outcome. The weekend weather hints at a warming trend but then colder days with possible snow. Senior Bowl action Saturday features Daryl White and Dutton as key North players, with many prospects eyeing pro salaries next year.
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Daryl White
White
Dutton
Rich Sanger
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