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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1970

Page

3

Maroons top Fremont in key Big Ten battle

CHS riding a late surge defeats Fremont 42 44 to end theVisitors eight game unbeaten streak. Nelson leads CHS with 20 points, Kincaid 12, Klutman 7, while Fremont’s Dyson, Robeson, and Bahe contribute in a hard fought clash. Rebounding favors CHS 33 card.

Platte County AL Valewen CHS Hastings Scott Nelson Stuart Bullington Dave Kincaid Terry Rogers Neil Klutman Johnson Tigers Hitech Bahe Nelson Incald Fremont Mark _ Robeson Columbus Rogers Wollg Roy Orr Bullington Kincaid Sty Bas Dekker Cus Bullington Layin Talrowing Ritch Bahe al Johnson Dodge County Maples Dyson Kiutman Ritch Baha Helders Robeson Klutman Rick Hermansen Bale Hapweai Wbowe Astern Alot Chlohus Iss Seah Nelson Don Dyson Rick Hermarsen

Harney leads Phoenix Open in third round surge

Paul Harney, a low-volume pro from Sutton Massachusetts, holds a one stroke lead entering the third round of the Phoenix Open at Phoenix Country Club. He is eight under par after rounds of 69 and 69, with challengers including Larry Ziegler Howie Johnson and defending champion Gene Littler close behind.

Phoenin Actz UPT Paul Harney Ure Ant Sutton Mass Harney Larry Ziegler Howie Johnson Gene Littler Terry Dill Red Funselh Phil Rodgers Colleammes Dave Hillwitty Rank Beard Orville Moody George Archer Tony Jacklin

Leon Miller Paces Pawnee League Bowling Action

Leon Miller led Pawnee League play at Columbus Bowl on Friday night with top games totaling 224, 99, and 101 for a 224 series in a busy score night. Fred Garber rolled the highest individual game at 226, with notable scores from Wieser Walter Harral and others as teams posted strong counts.

Columbus Bowl Fred Garber Pete Wieser Don Walter Rick Harral Harry Mielak del Triebwasser Carl Myba Ery Wieser Lee Morgan Ensle Christensen

Knicks Rally As Reed Shakes Off Ailment In Win Over Pistons

Willis Reed overcame stomach pains to score eight straight in the third quarter as the Knicks edged the Pistons 108 to 104. Reed added 14 rebounds and eight blocks while Dave Bing led Detroit with 29 points. The Knicks grabbed first in the Eastern Division while Detroit stayed last in the West.

United Press International Willis Read Detroit Knicks Pistons Reed New York Lind Dave Bing Milwaukee Siee Haines Boston Atlanta Hawks Jeaders Cincinnati Royals Columbia S.C Hawks Chicago Lot Fludion Lather Rackley Royals Lenny Wilkens Seattle SuperSonics Chicago Bulls Bulls Los Angeles Lakers Jerry West Collies Larry Siegfried Wally Jones Philadelphia ?Iers Sue Franvisen Warriors

Richardson to Coach South Carolina Baseball

Former Yankee Bobby Richardson signed a two year contract to lead the University of South Carolina baseball program. He will also aid in recruiting, replacing Jackie Powers who stepped back from coaching baseball to focus on football. Dietzel stated he had sought Richardson for two years before agreeing.

Columbia, S.C UPI New York Bobby Richardson University of South Carolina Richardson Yankees South Carolina Sumter Richardson Syay Paul Dietzel Yankee Dietzel Gomrack Jackie Powers Dintzel Powers

Wayne State Closes Week Ranked 13th in NAIA Ratings

Kansas City. Wayne State College of Nebraska is ranked No 13 in NAIA ratings this week with a 13 1 record. Stephen F Austin College of Texas remains on top with a 12 0 slate after Nebraskas Wildcats held steady in the rankings.

Kansas City Nebraska Wayne State College Wildcats Stephen F. Austin College of Texas

CHS reserves stay unbeaten as 71-18 win over Fremont

Columbus reserves extended their unbeaten streak to seven with a 71-18 victory over Fremont Jayvees. Tom Zimmerman led scoring with 15, while Heiser 13 and McLaughlin 11 fueled the Columbus attack. The team dominated rebounds and drew 52 free throws as Fremont shot 17 of 42 from the floor.

Columbus Fremont Jayvees Dave Swarte Discoverers Tigers Tom Zimmerman Tom Heiser Tim McLaughlin Swartzmen Dimmeman Fremont Wilting

Close race for last place tight in ABA West

In a tight Western Division contest, the Los Angeles Stars beat the Washington Caps 126-119 to move within a half game of the cellar. Mo Calvin tallied 32 for LA, while Andy Anderson added 22 as the Stars closed strong in the final period.

Union Press Farnationaires Los Angeles Stars Mo Calvin New Orleans Calvin Andy Anderson Los Angeles Caps Steve Jones Jackie Moreland Red Robbins Mike Buller New Orleans Bucs Pittsburgh Pipers Bucs Denverers George Peeples Carolina Congara Kentucky Colonels Levern Farr Walt Simon New York Nets Miami Floridians

Elkhorn tops Lakeview as Schmidt nets 29 in loss

Elkhorn Antlers beat Lakeview Vikings 79 66 behind strong outside shooting by Trader Gottsch and Clantin. Jed Schmidt tallied 29 points and 10 rebounds for Lakeview, while Steve McWilliams added 13 for Elkhorn and Schmidt 23 for Lakeview in a fast paced Douglas County game.

Jim Havelka Lakeview High School Jed Schmidt Elkhorn Vikings Douglas County Anslet_cagers Mike Trader Pat Gottsch Butke Ngs Trader Steve Mcwilliams Schmidt Gene Kruger McWilliams Antiers Antlers Scott Clantin A &2 Gollseh Me Williams Lakeview Keugermen Ashland Clarkson Anster Jerry Jorgensen Paul Janwick Rosing Vikings Varatly Neore Trader Gottsen Peti Schmidt Beall Isouj Pilten Arters Lakeview KS

Nebraska Cage Scores Show Mixed High School Results

A long list of basketball scores from Nebraska games and tournaments shows Wayne defeating Chadron 69 to 44 while Western beat McCook 95 to 67. The rundown includes many high school teams such as Bellevue, Beatrice, Lincoln High, Gering, North Platte, Kearney, and Scottsbluff with varied outcomes across the state.

Nebraska United Press International College Wayne Chadron Neb. Western McCook Hiram Sett Great Falls K.C. Metro Fairbury Valentine O'Neill Henderson Gr. Island Lincoln SE Gr. ‘Island Orleans Beaver City Aurore Central City Lexington Minden Clarks Polk Superior Deshler Palmer Silver Crock Holstein Campbell Albion Carra-Centura North Platte Harvard Sandy Creek Geneva Adams Central Shelton Ravenna Clarkson Elgin Pope John St. Paul Ora Gothenburg Gr. Island Co Arapahoe Franklin Norfolk Cath Columbus Norfolk Hastings York Grete Wilcox Overton Oxford Lexington St.Ann Bertrand Elwood Kearnay Cath Amherst Wood River Republican Valley Bartley Sargent Ansley Fimcreek Axtel Pierce Bloomfield No. Loup Scot Peal M Bradshaw Doniphan Trumbull Guide Tock Chambers Bartlett Hastings St.Dee Gibbon Cambridge Alma SL Edward Lindsay HY Medicine Val Culbertson Kearney Scottsbluff

Twitchell Becomes Seventh Pilot to Sign 1970 Contract

Seattle Pilot pitcher Wayne Twitchell, a right hander, signed his 1970 contract Friday becoming the club's seventh to sign. He was obtained from Houston in exchange for pitcher Mike Marshall in a trade that shaped the roster outlook.

Seattle UPI Wayne Twitchell Friday Seattle Pilot Twitchell Houston Mike Marshall

Beavers Rally For Win In Mid-State Clash

St Edward nips Lindsey Holy Family 71 to 70 after a 24 point third quarter surge. Steve Flaherty led with 22 points while Tom Nicklasson and Rod Dasa added 16 and 12. Virgil Pfeister paced Lindsay Holy Family with 15 and Allen Hemmer and John Pfeifer had 14 apiece. St Edward advances to Goldenrod Tournament opener versus Osceola next Tuesday.

St, Edward Beaver Lindsey Holy Family Bulldogs Steve Flaherty Beavers Tom Nicklasson Roddasa St. Edward Virgil Pfeister Allen Hemmer John Pfeifer SL Edward Osceola

Early Norfolk Catholic splurge sparks victory

Norfolk Catholic built a fast lead with Larry Ollo scoring early as Scotus Central Catholic struggled to close the gap. The Knights pulled away in the second half, 72-59, with key plays from Denney Otto and Paul Lake. Scotus’ Ralph Tinius led scoring with 21 before fouling out, Mausbach added 11, and Luebe sparked a late push.

Ray Gattermeyer Larry Ollo Norfolk Catholic Aie Wi Scotus Central Catholic Vern Younger Knights Otto Norfolk Seals Doug Denney Dave Placek Bob Locke Columbus Scolus Ralph Tinius Denney Terry Lastreiter Mike McMeekin Kern -Polak Paul Lake Uie Terry Mausbach Greens Whitt Wildin Scotus Parte Luebe Denney Wit Tinius Mausbach Tracy Grubaugh Shamrocks David City Aquinas Fremont Bergan Ron Luebe Larry Honke Keith Edison Honke Vom Jicha Dan Brock Frank Mielak Duane Heimann Tim Mimick Tor Zahavna Dave Schaecher Varsity

Five 200 games noted at Boulevard Lanes event

Five 200s were bowled at Boulevard Lanes in the Thunderbolt Teague event led by Joe Rorup with a 234. Shane Paprocki posted 212 and 211 games toward a 612 series, with Joel Walton 212 and Jim Mueller 208. State Family Insurance led team scoring with a 62 game and 2,485 series as Tadean Fong made a 1-10 conversion.

Boulevard Lanes Joe Rorup Shane Paprocki Joel Walton Jim Mueller State Faminy Insurance Tadean Fong Speed Queen Nefs Neema Behlen Jean Brase Jan Karn Jo Saka Trusty Rebels Deano Diner

Rites today for Johnny Murphy Mets executive dies at 61

Funeral services for Johnny Murphy former general manager of the New York Mets were set for 10 am at St Josephs Remap Catholic Church in Bronxville New York He died Wednesday night after a heart attack at 61 Murphy built the foundation of the World Series winning teams last year and no replacement has been named front office duties are split among Jim Thomson Joe McDonald and Bob Schelfing

New York UPT Johnny Murphy New York Mets St. Joseph's Remap Catholic Bronxville Murphy Yankees Mets Jim Thomson Joe McDonald Bob Schelfing

Columbus Junior High Freshmen Swim Historic First Victory

Columbus Junior High freshmen seed Ryen Key lead a historic win as Norfolk loses 56 to 44 in a three year sport stint. Coach Clem Morgan was celebrated in the pool as Ted Kyser and Brooke Pierson starred for Columbus with multiple events won. Jediv Guatiat and Dedrickson also earned top places.

Columbus Ryen Key Norfolk Clem Morgan Panther Ted Kyser Brooke Pierson Jediv Guatiat Dedrickson Jeff Degn Kyster Ron Zola Paul Dunlop Craig Fullerton Jim Mercer Robb Curtis Pierson Johansen Wiliheld Morgen Bernie Moran Fremont Columnus Mark McClusky Bahatrokes Steve. R Rodgers Iy Schacter Dving

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