Local archery club tops Junior Olympic tourney in Columbus
Columbus archers dominated the Junior Olympic tourney with 14 of 20 individual trophies. Local squad members Aglene Kinzer Greg Schaefer and Randy Medinger helped defend the Traveling Trophy, as Columbus claimed multiple class and age division wins against Wichita competitors.
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Columos
Wichita
Paynes Bowmen Braves
Wichita Prontier
Seouls
Aglene Kinzer
Greg Schaefer
Dob Leng
Randy Medinger
Pheasant hunting reports up and season questions raised
Sport Shorts notes weekend pheasant hunts with birds seen in abundance but often out of range. Hunters say hens are thick this year and season length discussion favors a shorter season and hen preservation. Trade talk mentions Karl Morrall and a potential Plunkett swap with Boston Patriots.
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Nebraska
Karl Macrall
Baltimore Colts
Colts
Karl
Dallas
Cowboys
Morrall
Boston Patriots
Jim Plunkett
Patriots
Plunkett
Khayat Joins Eagles as Defensive Coach
Ed Khayat, former defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, left his post with the New Orleans Saints to join the Eagles as a defensive coach.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Ed Khayat
Pilladelphia Eagles
Mominy
New Orleans Saints
Eagles
Light hunting pressure in final days of 2870-71 season
State Game Commission reports light pheasant and quail hunting statewide in the last two days, with many birds out of range. Weekend activity included scattered anglers and occasional keeper bass and northern pike catches, while ice fishing and perch fishing occurred at several lakes. Coyote hunting increased in some areas.
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Lincoln
State Game Commission
Hinds
Joe Fshing
Cammission
Nartheas
Ericson
Pibelake
Gavins Point Dam
Pawoee
Oak Lakes
Gary Hansen
Beaver Crossing
Lnwaters
Panhandle
Sheridan County
Lake McConaughy
Martin Bay
Narth Shore
Nebraska prep ratings show shifts in weekly UPI poll
United Press International releases a new Nebraska basketball ranking with Lincoln East maintaining the top position at 6-1, Papillion 10-1 rising in the standings, and Omaha Ryan dropping to third amid losses by nearby clubs. Other top ten include Lincoln Northeast, Omaha Westside, Fremont, McCook, Columbus, and Hastings with varied records.
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Bill Stephens
United Press International
Nebraska Prep
Lincoln East
Papillion
Omaha Ryan
Lincoln Northeast
Noys Vow
Omaha Westside
Fremont
McCook
Columbus
Hastings
Robisch stars as Jays beat Cyclones
Kansas, led by Big Dave Robisch with 21 points and 20 rebounds, routed Iowa State 83 to 37 in the Big Eight Conference opener. Cyclone Gene Mack added 21 points as Kansas improved to 11-2 and ISU fell to 4-12 in conference play.
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Lawrence
Kan
UPI
Dave Robisch
Kansas
Towa State
Phoenix routs Royals in NBA action at Omaha
Paul Silas led Phoenix to a 110-89 win over Cincinnati in Omaha. The former Creighton star grabbed 37 rebounds, 18 in the first half, breaking the Phoenix single game rebound record of 24 set by George Wilson in 1968.
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Omaha
UPI
Phoenix
Paul Silas
Cincinnati
National Basketball Association
Silas
Creighton University
George Wilson
Wiehn's gifters bring Scotus reserves win
In a late Monday night game in Wels, Scotus reserves upset Columbus, 84 to 80. Dave Karger led Scotus with timely baskets, while Berlin and Callan paced Columbus but foul trouble and a clutch late run by Scotus sealed the win for coach Dick Babst.
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Columbus
Columbus UK
Ashen Tha Batt
Wielor
Bnggen
Uie
Scotus
Dick Babst
Dlgeayverers
Shamrock Maples
Dave Karger
Rich Pepin
Wiehn
Ding
Ener
Mike Berlin
Hye
Karger
Giflers
Erin
Inideauyt
Geal
Mack
Berlin
Larry Callan
Dana Kellbusels
Renny Fricke
Zubane
Rox Scar Suotus
Ieee
Omaha Royals Reinstate Jack McKeon As Manager
Kansas City Royals rehired Jack McKeon as manager of its Omaha farm club in the American Association. McKeon has won three league pennants in three years, praised for developing talent and fostering a winning attitude, while leading the organization’s top farm club.
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Kansas City
UPL
Kansas City Royers Iniay
Jack McKeon
Omaha
McKeon
Royals
Ian Gorman
Jack
Bli
Dallal
Davalillo Leads Caracas Batter Pace in Venezuelan Winter
Vic Davalilla of the St. Louis Cardinals led Caracas batting in the Venezuelan Winter League with a .327 average over 51 at bats.
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Caracas
Venezuela
UPI
St. Louis Cardinal
Vic Davalilla
Shamrocks and Vikings duel in weekend high school hoops
Lincoln High hosts Shamrocks with Columbus Scotus and Lakeview set for doubleheaders. Bergan faces Scotus while Clarkson visits Lakeview, and Lakeview meets Veleay with a Busy schedule shaping Mid State race as Lincoln and Aquinas battle for gains.
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Gams
Finny Lincoln
Scotus Central Cuthane
Lakeview Aire
Columbus
Seouls
Weomont Bergan
Lakeview
Raiders Near Third In JUCO Standings This Week
Platte College holds a 10-5 overall record in the Nebraska Junior College Conference, but conference play keeps them from top status. Northeastern of Norfolk leads the league with a 41 conference mark, while Nebraska Western sits at 4-2. Raiders stand third in the standings, with other teams like McCook North Platte York and Fairbury posting mixed results. Upcoming games include Tuesday at Cloud County and Friday at home versus Northeastern, plus Saturday at McCook. Fairbury hosts Kemper while Western plays Norfolk.
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Onuba Gross
Elkhorn
Mona Michael
Berga
Vromont
Bergan
George Petrow
Vanes
Kevin Smith
John Schuler
Bob Voring
Varice
Smith
David City Aquinas
Monatech
Grand Island Catholic
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Osceola
Shamrocks
Norfolk Catholic
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Viking
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Silver
Duc
Dodge
Boll
Madge
Ron Oswald
Davils
Leigh
Terry Fetmeke
Clarkson Craw
Lelane
Oswald
Juntos
Gary Vayeina
Jerry Kucera
Chuck Roggenstein
Devils
Lakeview
Bigin Pope John
Steve Jacobsen
Dodge Pirates
Herwic Mikmneier
Larry Eikmeier
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Raiders
Nebraska
Is &L
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York
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Wairbury
Malte Dangles
Cloud Canny
Kan
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Sterling
Colo
Fairbury
Kemper
Western
Norfolk
Haskell
Casper
Wyo
Central
McPherson
Golden Era of Sports Revisited by 1920s Icons
NEA reporter细 Ira Berkow surveys the 1920s golden era, contrasting legends like Red Grange Bobby Jones Jack Dempsey Nat Holman and Casey Stengel with today’s stars. He recalls press-box mystique Grantland Rice Damon Runyon Ford Frick and Coolidge encounters while noting broader participation, television glory, and evolving sports culture.
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NEA
NEW York
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Jack Dempsey
Nat Holman
Grantland Hive
Ie Daraling
Derring
Tabe Hath
Ty Cobbs
Johny Weissmullers
Paage Nurmis
Grange
Jonea
Dempsey
Holman
Casey Stengel
Nfe
Okd
Aril
Marla
Toy
Gale Sayers
OS Simpson
Jac Dempsey
Ict
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Denny McLains
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Smoky Joe Woods
Tlinois
Dale Ruppke
Grantland Rice
Damon Thinyon
Ford Frick
Westbrook Pegler
Ike
Geroge Gipp
Notre Dame
McKinley
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White House
Coolidge
Red Grange
Chicago
Obby Jones
Galfer
Wag
Atlanta
Ben Stogan
Ben
Tim
Mab
Palmer
That Bush
Herose
Tibby Jones
Toray
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Arlene Kinzer
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