Platte defeats Creighton freshmen in thriller 80-78
Platte Field House hosted a tight battle as Platte edged Creighton University Freshmen of Omaha 80 to 78 in a late dramatic finish. Tiny Williams and Wesolowski led Platte with double figure scoring while Heck and Brown anchored Creighton’s defense in a game decided in the final moments.
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Ed Troffiolz Sets Rare Bowling 611 Series
Ed Troffiolz aged 77 fired a 611 series at Boulevard Lanes, matching a high game of 213 as part of a string of solid scores. Other performers included Earl Gerken with a 218 game and 333 trio, Frank Tockey with a 202, Rita Fuhr toplining women at 355 total in the electronics league, and the Niners leading team totals.
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NCAA showdown vote centers on big school control shift
The NCAA convention faces a pivotal day as more than 400 delegates weigh a proposal to split membership, potentially giving major schools unwieldy control over athletic policies. A second major issue includes limits on- scholarships and freshman rules amid financial pressures and calls for a uniform transfer system.
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Snead leads Phoenix Open with eight under par
J C Snead shot a brilliant eight under par 62 to grab the first round lead at the Phoenix Open on the Arizona Country Club layout. He expressed ambition for a 59 and matched his uncle Satin Snead’s confident swagger while parsing the back nine birdie run.
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Johnny Rodgers to play in cage contests in Omaha
In Omaha Nebraska a noted football figure Johnny Rodgers signs to play in a series of basketball games with the Warlem Tillers Thrillers. The contract covers 40 games, with attendance and charity ties noted as key points. The season opens Monday night in Valley and continues Tuesday at the University of Nebraska Omaha.
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American League approves designated pinch hitter proposal
At joint meetings in Honolulu the American League won approval to test a designated pinch hitter for three seasons while interleague play study continues. The National League backed the experiment, with Commissioner Bowie Kuhn aiming for a report before next Augusts joint session.
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Bowl results and high scores across multiple leagues
Cattan and Miller top at Bowl Marin Colle with a 622 series including 216 and 213. Lutheran League keglers at Columbus feature Blessen 201 Kutz 213 Henke 203 and Wurderan pair. Viergulz Lumber claims Iram laurels with 40 game and 2.67 total. Leon Milley posts 247 and 202 for 807 in Pawnee League. Strong 936 team game by Leonhard's Service and 2,060 top trio by Tlungers. Spicy League honors go to Charlotte Weisser 208 and etc. Nora Hague leads Thursday Matinee League with W5 and S44. Square Dancers post 89 teal game and 1,004 trio.
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Buffalo Fans Honor Sabres After Narrow Home Loss
Buffalo fans gave the Sabres a standing ovation after a 1-1 tie with New York Rangers, praising the team’s effort despite a home losing streak at 24 games. Peter Stemkowski starred with two goals and Jean Ratelle added a power play tally as the Rangers moved into third in the East.
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Norfolk wrestlers rout Columbus club 37 10 in big turnout
Norfolk pins Columbus High 37 10 as co captain Gary Speicher and J D Vogal win key bouts securing a 22 3 lead. Kent Whistler blanks Kevin Meyer 12 0 and Vogal doubles Ball 6 3. Final tally 23 20 after forfeit. Coach Lanny Neese hopes rebound against Kearney tonight at 7.
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Lakeview High wrestlers roll over Aquinas 43 16
Lakeview High defeated Aquinas 43 to 16 in a home wrestling match. Individual results list multiple Lakeview victories with several falls and decisions, plus forfeit by Lakeview and penalties affecting team points. Lakeview will compete at Schuyler on Saturday in an eight team invitational.
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Columbus swimmers dominate dual with multiple event wins
Columbus High swimmers win 10 events in a dual meet at Norfolk led by John Wright Ted Kyster Je Degn Brooke Pierson and Freestyle relay splits. Degn Pierson and Kyster each claim multiple titles as Dan Ackerman tops Norfolk in 100 yard backstroke.
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Columbus Frosh Edge Kearney In Conference Tilt
Columbus Junior High trestsmen opened strong as HL Reckenhauer led with 6 points and 15 by Beckenhanes, lifting CJHS to a 21 11 first quarter lead. Kearney rallied in the second, but Columbus coach Di Bubst kept fresh reserves, final score near 45 17 in favor of Columbus as Hastings and Walnut matchups loom.
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Southeast Border Conference semi finals score report
The Associated Press records semifinals results with Pawnee City 52 against opponent 34. Other listed scores include Gilby Sacred Test 6 and Northeast 1 (3 ot) as Twin Rivers Conference features Auburn and Plattsmouth with Nebraska City also noted.
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Turk Edwards Dies at 65 Hall of Fame Fullback and Lineman
Seattle AP reports Turk Edwards, a Football Hall of Fame member and former All-American at Washington State, died at 65. Edwards played 17 professional seasons, rising from five championship teams to executive roles with the Washingtons, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1969. He earned the nickname “That big guy” while at Washington State. In 1932 he joined the Boston Braves, a forerunner of the Redskins, before the franchise moved to Washington, D.C.
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Lakeview Girls Edge Albion In Tight 29-28 Victory
Lakeview girls toppled Albion 29-28 with Alice Lang and Ann Wurdeman each scoring four points. Sandi Wetgen and Pally Martin added four, while Albion’s Tisa Nelson and Bal Roll each tallied nine. Lakeview reserves then beat Albion 4-1 as Spring Bakoghus netted ten.
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Jin Kiick Stars for Miami Delphins After 1076 Yard Season
Former Wyoming back Jin Kiick rushed for 1 076 yards last season for the Miami Delphins earning ground gains and key receptions.
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Schmidt quits as coach of Detroit Lions
DETROIT AP Schmidt resigns as head coach of the Detroit Lions after an 83 season and a third place finish in the Central Division. He ends a 10 year association including six years as head coach and 13 as a player. His overall record was 85-29-0 and he began the post on Jan 1.
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