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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1971
Page
5
President Nixon personally congratulates Nebraska football coach Adlai Devaney and co captains Jerry Murtangs and Dan Sehneiss. He presents a plaque proclaiming the 1971 team the Big Eight champions and AP No 1. Nixon jokes about vision and politics while the auditorium erupts.
Federal judges in Los Angeles granted temporary relief and freed Spencer Haywood to sign with Seattle SuperSonics for the season while Joe Caldwell became a free agent after Atlanta Hawks failed to meet the contract renewal terms. The rulings touch on NBA reserve clause validity and college graduation status for Haywood.
Bob Arnberger rolled 224 218 205 for a 649 series as Major League bowling highlighted Boulevard Lanes. Jim Kobya 292 and Harold Krumland 263 were notable, with Ski Lounge posting a 2002 team threesome and R&R Ber a 205 high team game. Women in the Dale Electronics League saw Rita Fuhr top the series with 558 while Marlene Becher earned 203 and 202 to reach 251.
Sport Shorts previews the Miami Sunday showdown between the Cowboys and Colts. Dallas boasts top personnel and a strong running game while Indianapolis leans on Unitas through the air. Defense appears even, but pundits favor Colts in a hard hitting affair. NBC projects 65 million viewers and sponsor time around 200000 per minute.
Nebraska hunters are urged to pursue pheasant and quail as seasons near their close with near perfect conditions reported statewide. Prospects are strong in the southwest for pheasants in Dawson County and quail activity is up with good numbers sighted. Ice fishing continues in multiple regions with northern pike, walleye, bluegill, crappie, and perch appearing in notable waters.
The Columbus Elks Lodge No 1188 sponsors a boys Hoop Shoot for ages 8 to 13 on Saturday January 30 in Columbus Senior High Gym. Three divisions cover ages 8 9 10 11 12 13 with trophies for winners and state finals February 12 in Kearney. Registration starts at 1 am and basketballs are provided.
In the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach California a three way tie for the lead emerged after round one. Dill Shaw and Nichols each shot 68 to top the field at Cypress Point and Spyglass Hill while Palmer McKlaug and Casper stood at 72.
Dan Devine resigns from Missouri to take dual role as general manager and head coach of the Green Bay Packers. The Missouri campus reacts as an early March signing deadline looms for his successor. Devine’s Missouri pay ranged around 20 000 with benefits lifting the total to about 40 000 to 45 000. Packers contract reportedly five years.
Freshmen upset Columbus High School sophomores 62 to 54 at CHS Gym. Key late runs and bench spark from Phil Peppler and Ron Strickler turned the tide as Larry Cath and Rick Josep contributed. Tro Molz led scoring with 15, Walters 14, Ernst 9. Coach Schlife’s frosh improve to 3-2 while Babst’s team also sits at 3-2.
The Columbus AAU Swim Association reports about 15 swimmers with plans for a February meet against Kearney. Coach Janssen urges wider participation from boys, girls, and young adults starting at age eight. Park Board clears Pawnee Park pool for summer swimming.
In Minneapolis six Concordia Nebraska football players earned spots on the 1970 all Lutheran college squad. Hodney Giesseltank was named quarterback, Gran Naber as punter, Neal Koch at linebacker, Dan Danielrayk and Warren Sehmidl received honorable mention as offensive end and specialist, with Gerry noted as defensive tackle.
Columbus matmen, coached by Lanny Neese, host Beatrice Saturday at 1 p.m. in CHS Gym. Columbus stands 2-4 in duals, led by Kang Ball 14-3, Speicher 12-3, Volek 21-3, with other wrestlers listed among the squad. Beatrice, dominant in recent duals, looks to extend margins. reserves from Columbus to start the meet.
New York based UPI reports Peru State College of Nebraska ranked 19th in this week’s small college basketball ratings. Kentucky State leads with a 10-0 record.
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