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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1975

Page

4

Norfolk Catholic and Scotus face 6-2 records Friday night

Norfolk Catholic and Scotus Central Catholic, both 6-2, meet on Scotus’s court after a post-storm layoff. Scotus’s health is improving with 6-7 center Conrad Slusarski limited but possible. Norfolk Catholic shows a strong front line led by Jeff Hauser and Kevin Bomar with solid guards, and Coach Spencer emphasizes aggressive defense and role players.

Norfolk Catholic Scotus Central Catholic Scotus Tfor Scotus Shamrock Frank Siencer Conrad Slusarski Aquinas Seatus Gregg Grrubaugh John Toot Karl Kilne Tatuh Joh Fischer Kevin Abbott Spencer Lewin Terry Conroy Knights Galen Nee Gary Ludbeck Invaders Jeff Hauser An¢La Kevin Bomar Mike Hupp Mike Mejstick Wwhn Bornac Spencers

Scotus Central Catholic to run fifth annual intramural youth hoops

The Scotus athletic department announces a fifth annual intramural grade school basketball program with separate clinics for fifth and sixth graders from 11 30 a m to 1 p m and seventh and eighth graders from 2 30 p m to 3 00 p m on opening Saturday at the Scotus gym. Younger players will learn fundamentals then begin league play on Saturdays and Sundays through February. Two divisions will run for fifth and sixth graders and for seventh and eighth graders open to all fifth to eighth graders. Friday's non conference game. an upcoming Scotus visit to Aquinas will affect standings in the Centennial and Catholic conferences.

Scotus Central Catholic Athletic Department Scotus Gymnasium Praders Scotus Varsi Jeagne

Grid letters to area athletes at Kearney State College

58 men at Kearney State College recommended for varsity football letters. Senior Rich Ksiarek of Fullerton is one of eight seniors recommended for his fourth grid monogram. Outer area residents include juniors Tim Christo of Albion Dennis Donnelly of Genoa Randy Schreier of City and freshman Lyle Asche of Lakeview.

Columbus Kearney State College Rich Ksiarek Fullerton Tim Christo Albion Dennis Donnelly Genoa Randy Schreier City Lyle Asche Lakeview

Viking fresh record 5 0 with win over Scotus

Lakeview Freshman boosted season mark to 5 0 by topping Scotus 66 55. Welgen led scoring with 19 as Iverson added 15 and Witke 13. Scotus receivers Brezinski 17 and Trewnan 15 provided the main challenge in a game marked by 24 assists and 10 turnovers.

Lakeview Vikings Bob Happ wiLarey Wetgen Mike Iverson Uae

Four CHS Gridders Named to All American Honors

Four Columbus High senior football players earned high school All American and all conference recognition. Kent Franzen and three backs Greg Wiseman Steve Schumacher and Wayne Krueger highlighted by athletic ability, sportsmanship and academics. Franzen ranks high in class and is son of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Franzen.

Columbus High Sogiant Kent Franzen Tiere Greg Wiseman Steve Schumacher Wayne Krueger CHS Iurerdus Kent Myron Franzen Ray Wiseman Harry Schumacher Leray Krueger

Canadiens edge Bruins 5 to 3 in NHL clash

United Press International reports the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins 5 to 3 as Yvan Cournoyer scored twice and the Canadiens extended an unbeaten streak to 21 games. Montreal outshot Boston 39-23 and stifled a strong power play in the first period.

United Press International Montreal Canadiens National Hockey League Canadiens Roston Bruins Yvan Cournoyer NHL Bruins Montreal Boston Scotty Bowman Bowman Cournoyer Serge Sevard Jacques Lamaire Guy Lafleur Pittsburgh Atlanta New York Rangers Minnesota Chicago Vancouver Toronto St. Louis Buffalo California

Pacers End Nets Magic With Western Lead Gap

Indiana Pacers downed the New York Nets to drop them from top of the Fast. Indiana, a 19-22 club, sits 18 games behind Denver after the Nuggets beat San Diego 121-109. Kentucky also beat Virginia Squires 108-102, putting them a half game ahead of New York.

Indiana New York Nets Pacers New York Kentucky Virginia Squires Colonels Nets Denver Nuggets San Diego

Mourning dove and pheasant bills spark state debate

The state legislature reintroduces a mourning dove hunting bill amid expected defeat after days of debate. A pheasant hunting bill proposes a 10 day season as pheasants remain scarce. The Twins may shift Harmon Killebrew to Kansas City after 20 years with Minnesota, ending a longtime home career.

Killebrew Twinis Kansas City Minnesota Twins The Senators

Colts name new coach with two quarterback plan

Ted Marchibroda, former Washington Redskins assistant, was named Baltimore Colts head coach on a three year contract. He will work with quarterbacks Bert Jones and Mark Domres, noting Jones has no limits and only needs direction. The Colts, led by GM Joe Thomas and owner Robert Irsay, have had four head coaches in three years.

Baltimore UPI Ted Marehibrada Washington Redskins Baltimore Colts Marchitroda Colt Marky Domres Bert Jones Colts Marchibreda Joe Thomas Hobert Irsay

12 pro greats will be honored at Bill Corum Dinner

NEW YORK (UPI) A dozen of professional basketball's greatest personalities from the last 58 years will be honored by the Max Kase Sports Lodge of B'nai B'rith at its annual Bill Corum Memorial Dinner Saturday at the Hotel Roosevelt. Honorees include NBA Commissioner J Walter Kenney as Man of the Year in sports, Red Auerbach Wayne Embry Danny Biasone Eddie Gotlieb Willis Reed Richie Guerin Jack Twyman Paul Arizin Bob Davies Sam Jones Dolph Schayes Hill Sharman and George Mikan, all on the NBA Silver Anniversary Team.

New York UPI Max Kase B'Nai B'Rith Bill Corum Hotel Roosevelt National Basketball Association J. Walter Kenney Red Auerbach Boston Celtics Wayne Embry Milwaukee Bucks Danny Biasone Syracuse Nats Eddie Got- Uivb Philadelphia Warriors NBA Willis Weed New York Knicks Knick Richie Guerin Jack Twyman Cincinnati Royals Paul Arizen Bob Davies Sam Jones Dolph Schayes Hill Sharman George Mikan

Tucson Open kicks off as Miller shines after Phoenix win

Johnny Miller, after a Phoenix Open record win and eight tour titles in 1974, begins the Tucson Open week amid strong form. He reflects on his season start, noting confidence in two practice rounds and delivering another reminder to rivals including Arnold Palmer among 149 pros teeing off today. Dean Martin-Tucson praise follows Miller's solid play as the event opens.

Tucson Dean Martin Miller

Discoverers face three tough league outings

Columbus Discoverers prepare for three East Big Ten tests in five days under coach Denny Bargen. They seek first home win since Dec. 7, hosting Fremont Friday then Hastings Saturday and Grand Island Tuesday. Fremont leads scoring with Mark Legband and Greg Olson, while Hastings trends strong with Doug Phelps and Mark McVicker leading the attack. Grand Island rides a four-game win streak, paced by Jim Meyer and Steve Frei.

Rich Gaver Columbus Discoverers Denny Bargen Fremont Hastings Grand Island Columbus Kisk-Fm AL Rahe Tigers McCook Lincoln Southeast Beatrice Mark Legband Kevin Odenreider Olson Hick Hansen Jerry Detmer Gregg Kupfer Dick Luebbe Bahe Tigerland Discoverers Bahemen Norfolk CHS al Lowe Lincoln High North Platte Doug Phelps Mark McVicker Jeff Kerr Kipp Petersen Craig Harris Millard Islanders Kearney Jim Meyer Steve Frei Paul Trivschamn Jeff Finn Dick Huebner Bargen Lowell Greenwall Tim Lemke Todd Trofhotz

Vikings Seek Momentum After Three-Week Layoff

Lakeview Vikings return from a three week break with home game against Elkhorn and a road tilt at Utica Centennial. Centennial beat Lakeview 67-64 last season and hosts a tougher defense, while Elkhorn features height with two inside players. Albion and Madison games were postponed or moved. Albion makeup set for next Tuesday, Madison rescheduled for Feb 11.

Terry Anderson Lakeview Vikings Ihe Silver Blue Albion Madison Elkhorn Utica Centennial Lakeview Viking Dennis Geraghty Centennial Geraghty Vikings

Gablenz and Piller pace Cornhuskers at Columbus Bowl

Don Gablens posted a 45 gate and Bruce Piller rang up 4 617 series to highlight Cornhusker League action in Columbus Bowl. Piller had 222 194 and 201 games for a 600 series, with teammates Paben 212 Walter 200 Bar nshoek 200 Torsen 225 Lichtenberg 225 Karel 216 and Dolezal 205. Lark Bar led team shooting with 912 and 2 641. Ann Brandt added 199 and 537 in the Coffee Cup League while Sugar claimed 659 and 4 810. Fran Carlson led the League of Jewels with 188 and 514, Dora Hage 505. The Agates reached 637 and 1 810.

Don Gablens Bruce Piller Piller Ervin Paben Don Walter Barnshoek Adam Torsen Brian Lichtenberg Lonnie Karel al Dolezal Lark Bar Ann Brandt Sugar Fran Carlson Dora Hage Agates

Osceola Wins Dual In Tight Wrestling Meet

Osceola edged Palmer 33 30 in a 3 point dual. Key falls came from Kevin Glause 98, Randy Glause 112, Teo Glause 138 and Dan Kreis 185 as Osceola dominated with several decisions and pins en route to a weekend invitational.

Osceola Palmer Kevin Randy Ted Vhaysp Dan Kreis Rick Johnson Mike McMeckin Ray Urban Stromsburg Kevin Glause Dale Runguis Aos Jet Wichman David Wriggs Randy Glause Carl Mangelsen Vis — Lee Ray Augustine Lerteure Mike McMedicine Rod Rice Ken Lemon the Ranquish O Teo Glause

Four to Enter Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton

George Connor Dante Lavelli Lenny Moore and Roosevelt Brown will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 2 in Canton. The selection was made by a 27 member board during its New Orleans meeting last Saturday as part of Super Bowl weekend. The event will be highlighted by the Hall of Fame exhibition game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Washington Redskins.

Canton Ohio UPI George Connor Dante Lavelli Lenny Moore Roosevelt Brown Dick Gallagher Ball New Orleans Cincinnati Bengals Washington Redskins

Blair signs Expos pitching prospect for 1975 season

Montreal Expos pitcher Dennis Blair, 20, from Middletown Ohio, who went 11-7 as a rookie, signed for 1975. He was the third player on the Expos 40-man winter roster to sign, joining Barry Foote and Mike Jorgensen who had signed earlier.

Montreal UPI Dennis Blair Montreal Expos Middletown Ohio Barry Foote Mike Jorgensen

Karnik fires 700 series tops Columbus bowling

Karnik rolled 269 221 210 for a 700 series in the Centennial League at Boulevard Lanes, earning a $100 award from Keen Korner. Other Centennials included Ryans 697, Schuele 606, Wetten 605 and Gottschall 626 in a night of primes, with women led by Schoeps 457.

Joe Karnik Columbus Men's Bowling Association Boulevard Lanes Karnik Leonard Benne Keen Korner Steak House Mike Ryans Joe Schuele Laren Wetten Paul Gottschall Stan Gottschall Daryl Thiele Randy Kromland Milt Baumgart John Marinelli Vern McClurg Kim Struebing Vern van Dyke Ted Poechert Dennis Kudron Joe Rurup Jim Bernt Harold Krunland Cliff Langan Hank Moeller Jake Busse Ken Wilt Randy Keomland Jem Morgan Vernon Schoeps Denny van Winkle Bob Jokerst

Forbes Faces Nightmares After Boucha Incident

Boston Bruins forward Dave Forbes says the stick attack on Minnesota North Stars winger Henry Boucha haunts him as Boucha’s prognosis remains unclear. NHL president Clarence Campbell calls the incident one of the most vicious he has faced, while Forbes serves a 10 game suspension amid a Minnesota assault indictment.

Montreal UPI Boston Bruins Dave Forbes Minnesota North Stars Henry Boucha Boucha National Hockey League Clarence Campbell Boston Minnesota Forbes Campbell Bruins Harry Sinden

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