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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1977

Page

6

Celtics Reinstate Cowens while Scott Suffers Broken Arm

The Boston Celtics bring back center Dave Cowens from retirement but lose guard Charlie Scott for the season due to a broken forearm. Boston falls 112-101 to Indiana as Pacers post their sixth straight win amid lineup chaos.

Boston Charlie Scott Celtics Thomas Silva Fred Lief UPI Dave Cowens Boston Celtics Indiana Pacers Tom Heinsohn Cowens Forevermore Red Auerbach Scott Dan Roundfield Billy Knight Sidney Wicks Curtis Rowe Jo Jo White Tom Boswell Roundfield Wil Jones Philadelphia Houston Atlanta Buffalo Chicago Washington Milwaukee San Antonio Denver New Orleans Seattle Dave Knicks Keltics Paul Silas Silas

Commission urges non governmental central sports body for Olympics

The President's Commission on Olympic Sports proposes a new centralized non governmental body to replace the U S Olympic Commission and allow U S amateurs to earn money from endorsements and related activities while preserving eligibility. The 22 member panel led by former Olympic stars urged ending AAU and NCAA control with a focus on amateurism and revenues tied to sport rather than competition itself.

Washington UPI White House U.S Commission On Ford Jimmy Carter U.S. Olympic Commission Micki King Hogue Donna de Varona Rafer Johnson Bill Toomey Ernest Vaniderweghe Willye White

Nebraska wrestlers hit road for Southwest Missouri State and Missouri

Nebraska halves a 1-2 mark as they travel to face Southwest Missouri State on Friday and Missouri on Saturday. Southwest Missouri State brings 10 lettermen from a 7 7 1 last season while Missouri beat Nebraska in last year s Big Eight meet finishing fourth to Nebraska s fifth.

Lincoln Neb UPI Nebraska Southwest Missouri State Missouri Huskers Southwest Missouri Drake South Dakota State Iowa State

Cardinals adopt a neater look this season on field

The St Louis Cardinals will sport a new look with haircuts and no mustaches this year making players appear neater. The change aims to set an example for younger fans who admire the players.

St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals

Goldrenrod tilt opens with Fullerton top seed in tournament

Fullerton earns the No 1 seed in the Goldenrod Conference boys basketball tournament opening Monday. St Edward is second, Stromsburg third, Polk fourth. Three games Monday and Tuesday precede semifinals Thursday and finals Friday with matchups including Osceola Clarks Genoa Silver Creek Palmer Polk Fullerton Cedar Rapids and Edwards Silver Creek Genoa winners.

Fullerton St. Edward Stromsburg Polk Osceola Clarks Genoa Silver Creek

East Alleghny Edges Bunny for 68 60 Victory

United Press International scores show East Alleghny defeating Bunny W.Va 68 to 60 with high totals from Georgetown DC and Navy in a crowded college basketball scoreboard. Key matchups include Le Moyné over Boston Colt and Penn St. over Union NY as teams race for conference positioning.

United Press International East Alleghny Bunny W.va Bucknell Cornell U Carn. Melin Wasn&Jeff Cath U St. Peter's Columbia Wagner Edinboro St. Vincent F&m Elizabethtown Geneseo St Alfred Hunter Medgar Evers Juniata Susquehanna la Salle Orexe le Moyné Boston Colt Mercy Clarkson Millisv Lebanon Val Navy Georgetown DC New Hamp Canisius Norfolk St Howard Pha. Pharm Swarthmne Pha. Textile Scranton Pitt Cleveland St Pt. Park Mercyhurst RIT Hobart Shippensby Ind. Pa So. Conn Amn. Inti Springfield Williams St.Fran Duquesne St.Joan’s St.Jos Pa Sutfolk Franghm St Syracuse Penn St Union NY Amherst Vermont Dartmouth Villanova W.va Waynesburg Frostburg Winnstr Penn $t.Bhind West Chester Kutztown South Appy St Furman Berea Campbellsv Berry la Grange Clemson Duke Ovis&Elkns W.va. Tech Elon Lenoir Rhyne Florida St Madison Fran Marion Benediet Ga. Coll Oglethorpe Manhattan W.car MD. Bit Salisbury Mercer Georgia St Miss. St LSU Morris Harvey Salem No. Ky Wright St Old Dominion W. Car

Schuyler Invitational Preview Highlights Undisputed Wrestlers

Schuyler hosts eight teams with three undefeated wrestlers leading the field. Ed Granger of North Bend remains 10-0 at heavyweight and Ron Vosler is 6-0 at 138, both Class B rated, while Scott Jones of Wymore Southern sits 13-4 at 145. Top Class C Tekamah-Herman eyes first, with West Point close behind. Returns include former champions Mike Croghan Schuyler now 155 and Steve Smith West Point at 167 showing late-season potential.

Schuyler Roger Barry Scott Jones Wymore Southern Ed Granger North Bend Ron Vosler Granger Vosler David City Aquinas Lakeview Tekamah-Herman Wisner- Pilger West Point Tekamah Wisner Barry Mike Croghan Steve Smith

Tennessee Upsets Kentucky In Overtime Thriller

Reggie Johnson 18 points as Tennessee Volunteers beat third ranked Kentucky 71-67 in overtime. Grunfeld 22, King 16, Jackson 10 for Tennessee, Givens 23 for Kentucky. Second-ranked Cincinnati also won big 84-61 over Dayton. Other scores include Navy over Georgetown 56-55 and Duke over Clemson in overtime 80-73.

Chris Scherf UPI Reggie Johnson Kentucky Tennessee Volunteers Johnson Vols Ernie Grunfeld Bernard King Tennessee Ray Mears Grunfeld Vol Mike Jackson Truman Claytor King Jackson Cincinnati Dayton Riverfront Coliseum Navy Georgetown St. Bonaventure Duquesne Syracuse Penn State Villanova West Virginia Clemson Duke Florida State Manhattan Missouri Oklahoma Nebraska Colorado Houston Rice SMU Texas Texas A&m Baylor Texas Tech TCU

Pirates sign Tekulve and Forster to 1977 contracts

Pittsburgh relief pitchers Kent Tekulve and Terry Forster signed their 1977 contracts. The Pirates announced the deals on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh UPI Kent Tekulve Terry Forster Pirates

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