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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1977

Page

9

Columbus swimmers win in Norfolk to stay unbeaten

Columbus High remained undefeated by edging Norfolk Panthers 86 64 in a midweek dual. Scott Harsh won the 50 free and Randy Eihausen claimed the 500 free as CHS pulled away late after a 26 26 tie, with key contributions from Bill Lange Wade Bartlett and the 400 free relay quartet. The win sets up a big upcoming meet with Hastings in the Big 10 title race.

Terry Anderson Norfolk Columbus High Norfolk Panthers Hastings CHS Columbus Spittler Bill Lange Doug Yost Lange Wade Bartlett Harsh Barry Johnson Randy Eihausen Mike Hoffman Jeff Adkisson Gary van Dyke Mark Weber S. Eihausen Johnson Eihausen Bill Bakenhus Randy van Dyke Barrett Bakenhus Eihausen Tigers Grand Island Jim Carney Scott Harsh Eric Sloth Bob Spittler Bill Bokenhus Mark Peterson Bartlett, Bekenhus Eihousen Hersh Carney

CHS Matmen Dominate Norfolk In 39 9 Dual Win

Columbus High School rode a strong start to a 39 9 wrestling victory over Norfolk, with key pins by Mike Sackett and Craig Person and decisive wins by Lonny Wehrer and Tim Munson. The win runs the CHS dual record to 5 0 and sets up a home meet against Kearney at 7 p m.

Kearney Panthers Mike Sackett Jeff Mitchell Neese Mitchell Lonny Wehrer Tim Fuehrer Norfolk Tim Munson Mark Burrus Burrus Person Munson Norfolk Jvs Varsety CHS Scott Chastain Jim Brandt Joe Arlt Rod Carstensen Scott Loseke Russ Manelly Ken Schwartz Dana Wardinger Steve Birkel Mike Lockett Jett Mitchell Kirk McAndrew Kirk Belville Rudy Glur Doug Caskey Todd Kohli John Tremain Craig Marsh Rob Huber Don Bonne Brent Arment Collyn Florendo Ron Cherington Craig Person Rod Beeks Randy Griffiths Paul Loder Mark Schwede Charlie Settlemyer

Men’s City Bowling Tournament Lineup at Columbus Bowl

Schedule shows teams and matchups for the men's city bowling tournament at Columbus Bowl with 1 30 start and evening events. The card includes lines for Soilmovers Dynamite C L Major Gutter Champs and various sponsor and insurance entries with multiple players listed.

Columbus Bowl Metro Creston Insurance

Switzer Awarded Annual Raise And Contract Extension

Oklahoma football coach Barry Switzer received a $3,000 yearly raise, a minimum four year contract extension, and a promise of annual salary reviews. Regents approved the move Thursday, setting Switzer's salary at $36,000 per year.

Norman, Okla UPI Oklahoma Barry Switzer University Switzer

Shelby Gals Edge Monroe In Close Crossroads Win

Shelby held on for a 40-37 Crossroads Conference girls basketball victory over Monroe. Helen Nickolite led with 15 points while Peg Wombacher added 11. Monroe's Kim Kummer scored 11.

Shelby Monroe Huskies Helen Nickolite Peg Wombacher Kim Kummer Lori Knowlton Hampton Benedict

Kansas Jayhawks Gird for First Road Test in Big Eight

Kansas the 11-3 overall team and 2-0 in the Big Eight travels to Oklahoma for a regionally televised game as coach Ted Owens relies on a young squad back from last season. Freshmen rework the lineup while No. 1 Kansas and Kansas State lead with 2-0 league records.

Kansas City UPI University of Kansas Jahawks Ted Owens Oklahoma Kansas Owens Norm Cook Boston Celtics Jayhawks Missouri Oklahoma State Herb Nobles Colorado Nebraska Iowa State Sooners Dave Bliss Drew Head al Beal Clifford Johnson Terry Stotts Aaron Curry Kansas State

Scotus Freshmen Fall to West Point Central Catholic

West Point Central Catholic beat Scotus 62 59 Thursday after an 11 10 first quarter lead. Mike Dea led WPCC with 19 points followed by Schleckt 14 and Mark Dea 12. Tim Englebert top scored for Scotus with 18 and Jeff Kelly added 10. Gary Puet’s team heads to 1 3 at David City Aquinas Monday.

Scotus West Point Central Catholic Mike Dea West Point CC Schleckt Mark Dea Tim Englebert Scotus Fresh Jeff Kelly Shamrock Bob Bosak Gary Puet David City Aquinas

Micek lifts St. Edward past Stromsburg in loop win

Connie Micek scores 31 points including 17 in the second half to carry St. Edward to a 52-39 Goldenrod Conference victory over Stromsburg. Cary Micek adds 12 as Stromsburg leaders Nancy Asche tops with 10. Scoring by quarters shows St. Edward pulling away after a close first half.

ST. Edward Connie Micek Goldenrod Stromsburg Beavers Arnold Hellbusch Cary Micek Beaver Nancy Asche Silver Creek St.Edward

Watson, McCord Lead Tucson Open After First Round

Tom Watson shares the Tucson Open lead with Gary McCord Gil Morgan Andy North and Alan Tapie after a 67 in the delayed opening round. The field faced darkness and a late start as players battled frozen greens at Tucson National.

Tucson Ariz UPI Tom Watson Watson Phoenix Gary McCord Gil Morgan Andy North Alan Tapie Tucson National North McCord Morgan Tapie Craig Stadler Jim Dent Tommy Aaron Joe Inman Rik Massengale Jerry McGee George Archer Charles Coody Dave Hill Bruce Lietzke Jeff Hewes Bobby Wadkins Art Wall Johnny Miller Jerry Pate

Babashoff Retires From Competitive Swimming at 20

Shirley Babashoff, top American woman swimmer, announces retirement from competition at age 20. The UCLA junior will not try out for the UCLA women's swim team, ending an 11 year career that produced eight Olympic medals and multiple world travels.

Los Angeles UPI Shirley Babashoff America Babashoff UCLA Mark Schubert Montreal Munich

Palmer holds off Silver Creek in late rally win

Palmer defeated Silver Creek 27 to 25 as Susan Retzlaff poured in 16 points including all 14 of Palmer’s third quarter points. Silver Creek was led by Mary Bryant with eight. Palmer improves to 4-2 while Silver Creek drops to 14-? and heads to Stromsburg on Jan 22.

United Press International Golden State Brian Taylor Kansas City Taylor Warriors Phoenix Detroit Suns Paul Westphal Tom van Arsdale Gar Heard Bob Lanier Eric Oney Silver Creek Palmer Susan Retzlaff Mary Bryant Stromsburg

Pro Bowl Captains Named for American Conference

The American Conference Pro Bowl team elected captains for its Seattle game. Center Jim Langer of the Miami Dolphins and tackle George Kunz of the Baltimore Colts named offense captains. Linebacker Jack Lambert of the Pittsburgh Steelers and cornerback Lemar Parrish of the Cincinnati Bengals named defense captains. Practice sessions underway in San Diego.

SAN Diego UPI Seattle Jim Langer Miami Dolphins George Kunz Baltimore Colts Jack Lambert Pittsburgh Steelers Lemar Parrish Cincinnati Bengals

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