Week of high school basketball with multiple matchups across districts
Scotus and Vikes host games while Discoverers and Lincoln Lincoln High face Friday night tests. Columbus sits 9-1 in Class A. Lakeview 3-?. Scotus 3-5. Area rivals clash as Stromsburg beats Osceola. St Edward 69-42 over Palmer. Weekend schedule includes David City Aquinas at Scotus and Fremont Bergan hosting Pridigan.
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Sheila Stone Wins Fourth Annual Columbus Sweeper
Sheila Stone swept to victory at the fourth Columbus Sweeper held Sunday at Boulevard Lanes. She rolled 102 208 216 for a 526 series to win ahead of Lov Tomas 562, Elaise Mossman, and Bea Pensick in the top four.
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Ali Celebrates 30th Birthday with Rants on Frazier
New York report says Muhammad Ali marked his 30th birthday with cake and public comments in Manhattan and White Plains. He spent the day chewing out Joe Frazier, the man who beat him last March, as Frazier returned in a four round bout against Terry Daniels in London.
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All-Star East Adds Two Players From ABA
Louie Turner of the Kentucky Colonels and Warren Jabali of the Floridians are added to the ABA East squad for the annual All-Star Game. Dampier averaging 17.2 points per game and 6.5 assists. Jabali 14 PPG and 7.9 rebounds. Game set for January 29 at Louisville Freedom Hall, broadcast nationally.
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UPI
Louie Tuner
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Dabali
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Freedom Hall
UCLA and Marquette Lead in UPI Top 200 College Teams
UCLA remains first with a 12-0 mark and 35 first place votes while Marquette follows undefeated at 12-0. The January 15 ranking lists North Carolina at No 3, South Carolina No 4, and Louisville at No 5 amid a multiway tie for several spots with various records and voters.
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Tenn
Missouri
Wanamaker Mile Fold Adds Iran Cesup Arese
Iran Cesup Arese of Maly, a 500 meter European champion, was added to the Wanamaker Mile field for the Millrose Games on January 28 at Madison Square Garden. Marty Liquori, the defending Wanamaker Mile champion, will miss the event due to a leg injury.
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Marty Liquori
Palmer and Stromsburg Winners in Goldenrod Tourney
Palmer defeated St Edward 09 42 and Stromsburg beat Osceola 72 51 in first round action of the Goldenrod Conference Tournament. Winners meet at 7 pm Thursday. Pater High scorers included Thede 18 Welter 11 Pibbets 12. Rod Jasa led St Edward with 25.
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Brad Stallings
Bob Parminter
Jim Carson
Collin McKeag
Bulldogs
Clarks
Gouon
Silver Creek
Pth
Scotus J H beats Columbus B Team 34 to 16
Scotus Junior High rolled past Columbus B Team 34 16 at Shamrock gym Monday. Don Schachter led scoring with 16, Tim Schneider Nave Cimp and Fred Spies each had four, Pensick eight, Scribner six, Adamy two for the losers. Coach Steve Jahn’s 31 club hosts Immanuel Lutheran at 4 40 p.m. Thursday.
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Shamrock Gym
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Les Noses
Tim Schneider
Nave Cimp
Fred Spies
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Adamy
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Immanuel Lutheran
Columbus Bowl Hosts Nebraska State BPA Mixed Team Finals
Columbus Bowl will stage the first Nebraska State BPA mixed team handicap tournament finals on Feb 5 6 12 and 13 with four person teams two men and two women. A roll off is set for Sunday at 5 pm and interested entrants should contact Harry Carlson at the Raw.
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Koosman Signs 1972 Contract With Mets
New York left hander Jerry Koosman signed his 1972 contract with the Mets on Monday. He battled arm trouble in recent years, after posting 17 wins in 1969 and only six last season.
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UPL
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New York Mets
Koosman
Archer holds top spot in golf money standings
New York UPI reports George Archer retained the lead in golf money standings with a total of 41077 dollars. Jack Nicklaus sits second with 26370 earned from Sunday's Big Crosby national pro am event.
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Indians sign young hurler Evie Ralph in draft pick deal
Cleveland Indians sign pitcher Evie Ralph, their first round free agent draft choice, to a 1072 contract. The 6 foot 4 inch right hander will report to the Cleveland camp in Tucson, Arizona, for spring training.
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Ariz
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Nebraska pheasant and quail seasons end quietly statewide
The Nebraska Game Commission reports a quiet close to pheasant and quail seasons with few hunters afield. Those who hunted noted birds were present in reasonable numbers but some flushed from range. Ice fishing expanded as cold snap allowed access on Salt Valley reservoirs and area lakes, with good conditions and mixed safety notes across counties.
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Devaney to Stay as Nebraska Coach One More Year
Coach Devaney announces he will remain at Nebraska for another season and recommends Tom Osborne for head coach. Bob Devaney aims to guide the Huskers to a potential third straight national title with an inexperienced quarterback while Colorado and Oklahoma loom as threats to the Huskers’ streak.
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Oklahoma
Fuhr Seefeldt Take Unit Rolloff Honors In District Meet
In a district rolloff at Columbus Bowl Superior Columbus Aerie No 11 Eagles and Auxiliary bowling ranks chose Fuhr and Seefeldt as top unit bowlers Rita Fuhr rolled 4191 for the game and 521 series while Del Seefeldt posted 189 191 and 237 for a 2617 series in a Sunday event.
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Hastings College Defeats Doane In IAC Opener
Hastings College held off a second half spurt by Doane to win 68 57 in the Nebraska Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opener. Jed 3 29 at halftime. Don Johnson and Im White led Hastings with 17 each, Rogilia Douglas 27 and Phil Whatley 20 for Doane.
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Squirrel hunting season extended two weeks in Lincoln area
The State Game Commission announced two extra weeks for squirrel hunters, bringing the season to near five months since September 1. Bags set at seven and two in possession, with a proposed closing date of January 31. Mild late-season weather boosted opportunities as squirrels emerged from dens.
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UPL
State Game Commission
Four Midget League games at Family Y this weekend
Four games were played in the Midget League at the Family Y over the weekend. Scorers included Elks Red 14 Ferry Peters 12 Bret Kuraph 2 Rotary Beare 10 Scott Weber 4 Jeff Moore 4 Brian Dehning 2 Optimist Knights 7 Steve Anderson 6 Bruce Beunkhorst 2 Ellis Chargers 6 Mark Haskins 2 Steve Zaura 2 Ken Dickensot 2 Sertoma Sooners 20 Tiny Fingelbert 12 Rob Weiler 8 V W Broncus 7 Chris Woerner 4 Todd Martinson 2 Tom Dion Evening Lions Packers 1a Dan Milburn 10 Greg Labens 5 Lias Kings 8 Todd Robinson 4 Kent Larson 4.
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Ferry Peters
Bret Kuraph
Rotary Beare
Scott Weber
Jeff Moore
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Bruce Beunkhorst
Ellis Chargers
Mark Haskins
Steve Zaura
Ken Dickensot
Sertoma Sooners
Tiny Fingelbert
Rob Weiler
Broncus
Chris Woerner
Todd Martinson
Tom Dion
All-Star Game Tonight Heightens West Advantage
INGLEWOOD Calif UPI Kareem Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain team to bolster the West in the NBA 22nd All-Star Game at the Forum. A sellout crowd of 17505 will watch the West seek a second straight win and LA’s first ASG since 1963. Jabbar starts at center with Chamberlain anchoring inside against East standout Dave Cowens.
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Chamberlain
Dave Cowens
Boston Celtics
All tickets sold for Omaha sports banquet Wednesday
Omaha UPI dispatch reports all tickets for the annual Sportscasters Mid-Winter Banquet at Peony Park Wednesday night are sold. Resident Tom Johnson confirmed no tickets will be sold at the door and about 1,000 attendees are expected. Bob Boozer will receive the Sportsman of the Year award from Nebraska coach Bob Devaney, with the United Press International championship football trophy also to be presented.
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Tom Johnson
Fife
Bob Boozer
Milwaukee
Buck
Nebraska
Bob Devaney
Landry admits Cowboys face problems after Super Bowl
Dallas coach Tom Landry says the team has issues to fix, including a strained relation with Duane Thomas and a potential trade of Craig Morton. He notes defensive aging and a weak draft position as long-term concerns while praising Staubach and Slubach.
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Chuck Howley
Herb Anderley
Tex Schramm
Calvin Hill
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Chalee
Cowboys Return Home Amid Citywide Welcome
The world champion Dallas Cowboys arrived at Love Field to a crowd of 3,000 cheering fans. Coach Tom Landry accepted a two-inch high silver trophy from Dallas Chamber of Commerce leader Charles Cullum, joking that it weighed about sixty pounds. Landry and the staff pushed through the celebration with restrained emotion after a week of Super Bowl triumphs.
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Dallas Chamber of Commere Board
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Muth Rucker leads Columbus kegling top scorers
In Columbus league play Muth Rucker topped the keglers with a 190 high game. Lanny Rucker and Gary Badie also posted strong scores along with Ken Stracke Bill Anson Teen Cox Jim Irwin and others. Budweiser led team honors with a 931 game. in the Ladies Clausie League Sheila Storer led with 222 and 200 for a 572 series. In the AJBC Junior League Tin Wunderlich posted 220 and 473. Diane Berry 157 and notched 414. Rams and Parker led with 78h and 2110 pin counts.
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Columbus Rd
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Sheila Store
Neema Behlen
Fernan Rube
Rita Peuhe
Marshall-Nelson
Jeague
AJBC
Tin Wunderlich
Diane Berry
Debbie Gates
Rams
Parker
Loyal Dolphins Fans Pack Airport Welcome in Miami
Miami crowds estimated between 2 000 and 10 000 gathered at the airport to greet the Dolphins as they arrived from New Orleans before the team hosts the Super Bowl. Coach Don Shula praised the season's highs, lamented a late playoff loss, and fans shouted support amid the festive arrival.
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Dolphins
Dallas
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Kansas City Chiefs
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Miami International Airport
Brown Stays Ahead in Alltime Rushing Mark
Jim Brown remains far ahead of all NFL rushers with 12 312 yards in nine seasons while second place Joe Perry sits at 9 723 in six. Larry Kelly ranks fifth and is the highest active player in the list.
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