Bigger names to pop up in probe
Milton Richman reports on a widening probe into professional sports. The piece notes football, baseball, basketball, boxing and other races being examined, with emphasis on agents who may know gamblers. Quotes from Jerry Mays warn athletes face risky insinuations and easy contact with gambling schemes.
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Gene
Fellowship of Christian
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Yo-Yo
Amy
Kanan
Creighton Prep holds top in Nebraskan prep basketball ratings
CAIANA UP I P I reports Creighton Prep remains No 1 in weekly Nebraskan prep basketball rankings despite a 2 point loss. Omaha Westside setback noted. Lincoln East slips while Lincoln Northeast and Lincoln High move up the standings.
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UPI
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Nebraskan Prep
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Omaha Westside
Prey Stil
United Press International
Ralins
Quan Burke
Omaha
Discoverers Face Key Week Amid Conference Tests
Discoverers at home Friday face Scotus and Vikings on the road in a busy week. Coach Jack Johnson’s squad hosts a Remont in a divisional showdown while Scotus, Lakeyimy, and Norfolk Catholic prepare for tough foes. Lakeview’s Vikings travel to Elkhoen as Elkhorn tops Class C ratings and aims to maintain leadership in a crowded schedule.
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Columbus
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Hastings
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Alurday
Fremont Tigers Visit Columbus In East Big Ten Clash
Fremont travels to Columbus with a 4 30 mark in the East Big Ten while Columbus sits 31 and 2H. The Discoverers average 76.8 points per game and allow 53.5, setting up a likely tight, defense driven contest in a high stakes conference showdown. A big crowd is expected at CHS gym Friday night with fan turnout shaping the outcome.
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Warty
Hawley May Not Be Apprentice Long At Nashville Meet
Jockey Sandy Hawley rode three winners at the Nashville meet led by Toy finished near Johnny Come Lately in the six furlong allowance. Payouts included longshot Roy in the feature and several exacta and trifecta earnings across the program, with race results and odds indicating Hawley’s strong showing amid competitive fields.
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United Press International
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Hawley
Pta Nashville Roy
Sentail
I Nashville Toy
Johnny Come Lately
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Marriage Day
Man
Roy Vane
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Liberty Ball
Creighton Edges Colorado 65 60 in Tight Win
Creighton University held the lead most of the game, edging Colorado 65 60 before a 6 276 crowd. Cyril Baptiste battled early foul trouble, while Colorado’s Cliff Meely led with 22 points as Dudley Mitchell heated up late to pull within reach.
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Starzees win big in Scotch Doubles telecast
Starzees roll 659 in Scotch Doubles as Harry and Louise Starzee post a 633 series with games of 231 218 214. Howard and Charlotte Weisger take second with 3 635, followed by Dave Paprocki and Hila Dunn 637 and others in order. The top bowler was Weissger with 255. Gottschall and Fehr won the 400 sweeper playoff and advance to Omaha January 29 on Channel 7’s Bowling at Leisure. Paprocki also won a bowling ball for a 6 7 10 split.
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Louise Starzee
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Charlotte Weisger
Dave Paprocki
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Rich Morgan
LoJean Long
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Dorothy Anson
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Sue Davidshofer
Paul Gottschall
Rita Fehr
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Jim Brown Goes On Trial February 2 in California
Santa Monica California former all pro running back Jim Brown will go on trial February 2 in Superior Court on a felony assault charge. Brown 33 now a motion picture actor faces additional misdemeanor counts of battery and leaving the scene of an accident. He remains free on $32,500 bond.
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Platte College Falls to Wesleyan in Milford Invitational
Nebraska Wesleyan freshmen swept Platte College 70 to 46 in Milford to earn a second round berth against Nebraska Tech. Dick French led Wesleyan with 16 points, while Ralph Irwin and Lynn Anderson paced the Raiders with 15 and 11 respectively. Wesleyan hit 52 percent from the floor, and Platte shot 36 percent as both teams advanced or fell in the Nebraska Vocational-Technical Invitational Tournament.
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Rich Novak
Lynn Anderson
John Staub
Perry Wood
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Platte Crew
Uellesne College
Bruins
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Pat Paul
Ken Wente
Rams
Val Wit
Mike Buselow
Sahara Lounge Wins 111-82 to Move to 44 Wins
Sahara Lounge rose to 44 wins in the Columbus Basketball League after a 111-82 victory over Schuyler on Monday night. Ken Scholz led with 23 points, followed by Dale Fuchs 18, Gary Harkness 18, and Jerry Navrkalch. Schuyler’s B. Behrader scored 18 as v. Trospers and Jay Muma added 16 and 11. Halftime stood 45-43.
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Dale Fuchs
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Kansas City Chiefs Parade Draws Massive Homecoming Crowd
Kansas City marked a historic Super Bowl win as Govs Hearnes and Docking proclaimed Chiefs Day. An estimated 140,000 to 175,000 lined a 30 mile downtown route amid confetti and streamers, while fans cheered a 23-7 upset over the Vikings and players rode in cars or on a platform at the Liberty Memorial area.
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College coaches back rules as is for football
An advisory committee of coaches told the NCAA there is no need to alter college football rules. They favor keeping platoon substitutions, one-point conversions, and goal posts moved 10 yards back. A minor change is proposed to curb cheap-shot dock by defensive players when an offensive lineman moves early. The awards section honors all-time football stars and several governors for their college sports roles.
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Four 600 Series at Columbus Bowl Sunday Night
Sunday night Alibi Scotch Doubles at Columbus Bowl produced four 600 series led by Sherry and Hank Thomasen with 193 202 and 198 games plus a6 extra pins. Becher duo posted 636, Badie pair 619, Kasper and Hosher 1, Arnal pair 383, Sprachey duo 863, Badies top with 286 high game, Sehoer and Pohlman 442 in jackpot. Neemeyer 210 and 602, Pensick 237, Podany 210, Jane Podany 224 and 509, Pensick 533, Four Bils 4315.
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Joby Sprachey
All-Pro Football Hall of Fame All Star Team Named
Canton announces first annual All Pro Team from NFL and AFL origins. Board of Selectors, a 426 member panel from 24 cities and New York, names first offensive and defensive units plus specialists. Notable picks include Bud Grant as coach of first team and George Allen heading second team.
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Ohio
UPI
Pro Football Hall of Fame
New York
Kel
AFL
NFL
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Minnesota Vikings
George Allen
Angeles Rams
Petrified Trees in Pike Peak Colorado Largest Known Globally
The Pike Petrified Crest in Colorado hosts the world’s largest petrified trees with a circumference of 35 feet and an estimated weight of 440 tons for the greatest specimen.
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Colorado
Thirty Fifth Annual City Bowling Tourney Heads To Boulevard Lanes
The 35th annual Men’s City Bowling Tournament at Boulevard Lanes spans weekends Jan 24 25 and Jan 31 Feb 1 with entry blanks at local bowling centers. Defending handicap champs Leonhard’s Conoco posted a 1031 and Rozanek Healing led scratch all events with 40011, while top handicap and scratch singles and doubles scores are listed among entrants.
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