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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1977

Page

10

Fouls Sink Platte Raiders as Mid-Plains Tops 85 74

Mid-Plains College of North Platte defeated Platte 85 74 in a Nebraska Junior College Conference game. Platte led 8 2 early. Mid-Plains answered, led by 20 of 22 free throws and 52 35 rebounding advantage. Jerry Davis 22 and Darrell Rickert 11 for Platte. Dave Sharpe 20, Behrends 14, Mroczek 13 for Mid-Plains.

Mid-Plains College of North Platte Platte Northeastern Norfolk Mid-Plains Raiders Rich McGill Nebraska Darrell Rickert Lakeview Rick M Anuger Knight McGill Jerry Davis Glenn Randel Rickert Dave Sharpe Omaha Roger Behrends Randy Mroczek McCook College PFTP Tees See Wentz Lyman Enwwne Sharpe Platte College Rickert Sete Eeweee Muller Ween Eenee Sree Ewee Divis Gleisberg Keller Brian Eevee Keating Seereeeee Keagle Teen Enene Marti Tee Eeeeenne Mid Praisee

Mike Thomas seeks contract talks after 1000 yard season

Redskins tailback Mike Thomas says he is ready to talk contract with club officials after his 1000 yard season. He declined to name figures, but reports say the asking price could be around 65000 dollars per year.

Washington UPI Washington Redskins Mike Thomas Thomas San Diego Guy Draner Washington Post

Fremont seniors spark 3rd period in 58 53 win

Fremont Beats Columbus 58 53 as Dan Williams 23 and Larry Mayer 20 pace the 3rd quarter surge. Wagner led Discoverers with 11. Fremont shot 52 percent while Columbus hit 48 percent. Discoverers drop Hastings tonight.

Fremont Columbus Dan Williams Larry Mayer Scott Wagner Williams Mayer Discoverers Hastings Fremont Ad FT PF Hosher

Colorado ski conditions report from Colorado Ski Country

Colorado Ski Country reports snow depths and conditions at resorts across the state. Eldora 36 inches good packed powder. Wolf Creek 44 inches fair to excellent packed powder. Steamboat 21 inches marginal to poor with packed powder. other resorts show varying depths and conditions from fair to excellent.

Denver UPI Colorado Breckenridge Ski Broadmoor Copper Mountain Crested Butte Eldora Geneva Basin Skindlewil Keystone Monarch Purgatory Winter Park Wolf Creek

Sid Gillman Joins Bears As Offensive Coordinator

CHICAGO UPI Sid Gillman aged 65 an 18 year pro football veteran has been named offensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears effective Jan 23 Bears Coach Jack Pardee called him a man of great knowledge and experience The Bears will not renew the contract of receivers coach Jerry Stoltz.

Chicago UPI Sid Gillman Chicago Bears Bears Jack Pardee Sid Jerry Stoltz

Bobcat Invitational Wrestling Meet Draws Seven Teams

Seven teams from Augustana Central Tech Fort Hays State Midland Peru Southwest Community College and Wayne State will wrestle at the Bobcat Invitational in Lincoln Nebraska with rounds at 9 30 a m semifinals at 1 30 p m and finals at 7 30 p m Fort Hays lists five NAIA national wrestlers for 1977 Wayne State posted a 17 8 dual mark in 75 76 and won the Nebraska College Conference in NAIA District 11 Peru finished runner up in District 11 and Midland is viewed as a top NIAC contender.

Lincoln Neb UPI Augustana Central Tech Fort Hays State Midland Peru Southwest Community College Wayne State Fort Hays Nebraska College NIAC

Albion grapplers win twice in weekend duals

Albion's undefeated wrestling team defeated Aurora 37-15 and Wayne 56-3. Kevin Darling pinned Randy Landenberger in 1:46, with teammates Fitzgerald Reinhart Nissen Riley Darling Johnson recording pins or forfeits in a dominant performance. The Cardinals, ranked No. 3, host Schuyler and visit Lexington for an eight team tournament next.

Albion Aurora Wayne Kevin Darling Randy Landenberger Dave Fitzgerald Dan Reinhart Larry Nissen Jody Riley Scott Johnson Cardinals Schuyler Lexington Cozad Paul Atwood Mike Evans Tim Carlson Ken Killion Arora Fred Huermann Steve Niewehner St. Valentine Steve Wallick Fitzgerald Reinhart Nissen Atwood Evans Kelly Hanson Eric Martin Darling Wallick

Rising City Cruises Past Gresham 80 60 in CAC Clash

Rising City fielded four double figure scorers led by Dave Stuhr 23 and Jon Gross 19 to defeat Gresham 80 60. Kirk Selden and Gary Novak added 15 each while Gresham’s Jeffrey had 24 points. Rising City improves to 8 2 ahead of Hardville and Humphrey games.

Rising City Gresham Dave Stuhr Jon Gross Kirk Selden Gary Novak Jeffrey Plunked Bob Tobey Terry Richter Rising Hardville Humphrey

St Edward blanks Central City in nonconference win

St Edward Beavers beat Central City Nebraska Christian 82 to 46 on Friday. Brad Williams scored 24 points while Steve Zabka added 16 and Greg Stevens 13 for St Edward. Chuck Rasmussen led C C Christian with 12 points and John Ruybald added 10.

ST. Edward St. Edward Beavers Central City Nebraska Christian Brad Williams Steve Zabka Greg Stevens Christian Chuck Rasmussen John Ruybald Newman Grove C.C. Christian

Aquinas Nips WC Central Catholic in Centennial clash

A big third quarter and 18 points from Mark Moravec propelled David City Aquinas to a 46 66 win over visiting West Point Central Catholic. Halftime stood 23 17, with Tom Hilger tallying 12 for Aquinas and Ridder along with Schlecht delivering 12 each for the visitors. Catholic at 7 3, Aquinas at 5 5. Aquinas hosts Omaha Catholic next.

David City Mark Moravec Aquinas West Point Central Catholic Tom Hilger Dave Ridder Mark Schlecht Catholic Omaha Catholic W.P.C.C

Fullerton Rally Beats David City 66 46 On Friday Night

Fullerton Warriors rallied after halftime to a 66 46 victory at David City led by Brad Irvin 23 Greg Shotkoski 19 and Tom Gdowski 14. Kim Grubaugh top scored for David City with 14 and Larry McElravy added 10 as the team remained winless at 0 8 in the season.

David City Fullerton Warriors Brad Irvin Greg Shotkoski Tom Gdowski Kim Grubaugh Larry McElravy

Elkhorn Tops Lakeview 67 58 After Fast Start

Lakeview led 34 30 at halftime but Elkhorn surged in the second half to win 67 58. Jeff Dunn scored 25 for Elkhorn with 16 in the final period while Eric Claussen added 12. Lakeview’s Iverson 19 and Schaf 10 led the Vikes as they drop to 1 8.

Lakeview Elkhorn Dean Groteluschen Terry Schaf Larry Wetgen Mike Iverson Vikings Viking Iverson Vikes Dennis Geraghty Geraghty Antlers Jeff Dunn Eric Claussen Dunn Junior Claussen Iverson Schaf Schaf Weig Tom Bock Seaso Lakeview Utica Telegram Stan Linhorst Johanck Seeeeeees Lenhart Iverson See Ee Neene Eee Eee Nee Ins Eee Ewer Eetenee Total Eeesenaee Ser Seer Eee Lokeview

Bluejays Fall 59-58 In Tight Nonconference Loss

Newman Grove Bluejays lose a heartbreaker 59-58 to Dodge as Tom Kaup hits a 25 foot shot with 20 seconds left. Rick Haave scores 23 for Newman Grove. Dodge led by Gary Steffensmeier 16 and Feltin 15. Newman Grove drops to 5-3, Dodge to 6-4 and hosts St Edward next.

Newman Grove Bluejays Dodge Tom Kaup Ron Faltin Rick Haave Jim Nathan Jays Gary Steffensmeier Feltin Kaup St. Edward

Cave, Bryant pace Tigers to 86 67 win over Palmer

Cave's 31 and Bryant's 30 lead Silver Creek as they build a 39 27 halftime edge and coast to an 86 67 victory over Palmer. Palmer's Terry Gee scores 24 with Retzlaff 15 and McClellan 11. Fullerton hosts Goldenrod Conference action.

Silver Creek Scott Cave Jon Bryant Goldenrod Palmer Tigers Terry Gee Dave Retzlaff Larry McClellan Fullerton

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