Raiders rout Milford 105 to 74 on Scotus maples
Platte College gage squad overwhelmed the Nebraska Vocasional-Technical School Trojans 105-74 at Scotus maples. Ralph Irwin Hucke led with 20 points and 14 free throws near perfect, as the Raiders built a big second half surge and dominated with press and fast breaks.
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Platte College
Gage
Nebraska Vocasional-Technical School
Trojans
Scotus Maples
Ralph Irwin Hucke
Raiders
Gene Tore
Sessen
Bill White
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Ingin
Milford
Rodger Royal
I Irwin and Co
P. C
Invin
John Staub
Steve Wolverton
Wolverton
Rovers
Torezon
Randy Peterson
Lynn
Scotus
Nebraska Tech
Bellevue College
Dan Lannans Free Throws Edge Norfolk 50 48
Columbus High boys beat Norfolk 50 to 48 as Dan Lannan sank two foul shots in the final 58 seconds. Wagner led Columbus with 16, Brown 11, and Lannan contributed the deciding points. Osborn topped Norfolk with 16. The Babstmen next host Scotus Reserves Tuesday January 27 at 6 pm.
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Dan Lannan
Norfolk
Columbus
Panthers
Dick Babst
Roger, Brown
Mike Wagner
Wagner
Lannan
Brown
Non
Les Cattan
Erin Lovell
Stuart Gerhold
Bill Dostall
Mike Miller
Steve Osborn
Babstmen
Scotus
CHS
NBA to add two franchises amid expansion talks
Philadelphia United Press International reports the NBA expected to expand to 16 teams with two new franchises from Buffalo Cleveland Houston or Portland. The expansion committee met but gave no decision yet with a noon deadline possible. Commissioner Walter Kennedy cited no merger with the ABA and strict merger rules.
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Philadelphia
UPI
National Basketball Association
Buffalo
National Hockey League
Cleveland
Houston
Portland
Ore
NBA
NBA Board of Governors
Walter Kennedy
Kennedy
American Basketball Association
ABA
Bell Sea Progeny Earned 14 Million Worldwide
Calumet Farm's famed stallion Bell Sea sired horses that earned over 14 million dollars on race tracks worldwide. The statistic underscores the stallion's enduring impact in Thoroughbred racing.
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Lexington
Calumet Farm
Bell Sea
Scheffing Accepts GM Role With New York Mets
Bob Scheffing, after years as player, coach, and scout, is named vice president and general manager of the New York Mets succeeding the late Johnny Murphy. He planned a modest start, with no immediate trades, preferring to fill needs already met by pitcher Ray Sadecki and third baseman Doe Foy, and will relocate from Scottsdale, Arizona to New York.
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NEW York
UPI
Bob Scheffing
New York Mets
Johnny Murphy
Scheffing
Branch Qleen
Louis Cardinal
Scout
Donald Grant
Scottsdale
Ariz
Arizona
Entity
Schella
Ray Sadecki
Doe Foy
Rocky and Clay Clash In Computer Powered Exhibition
New York report describes Rocky Miccione and Cassius Clay facing off in a simulated bout aided by a computer, makeup man, and film editor. The event plays in 1,000 theaters with seven possible endings and a secret outcome. Both legends remained undefeated in their eras, and the film notes Clay’s cautious stance and mutual respect.
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New York
Rocky Miccione
Cassius Clay
Adline
Marciano
Clay
Marcisner
Marty Woroner
Ele
Lolpee Wy
Alabama
Marieano Ta
Chay
Chiy
Marciani
Kayes
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Sony Liston
Prolific Scorer Pat Harder Sets 1952 Playoff Record
Detroit's Pat Harder, now an NFL official, scored 19 points against the Los Angeles Rams in the 1952 western division playoff. He tallied two touchdowns four extra points and a field goal, a league record.
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Detroit
UPI
Pat Harder
Los Angeles Rams
Harder
Weekend slate features five prep boys basketball games
Five games line up this weekend with Scotus hosting Aquinas and Fremont Bergan, Lakeview at Clarkson, Columbus visiting Lincoln High, and Scottus Central Catholic at Dodge Lakeview. Discoverers aim to extend a six game win streak after key Big Ten wins, while Lincoln High seeks upsets against strong foes.
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Columbus
Lincoln High
David City Aquinas
Scotus
Lakeview
Clarkson
Fremont
Bergan Dodge
Scotus Central Cathork
Discoverers
Hastings
Fremont Bergan
Jakeview
Clark
Dodge
Jack Johnson
Lincoln
CHS
Omaha World Herald
Lincoln Star
Virgil Parker
Alden Johnson
Links
Northeast
Ken Adkins
Sam Sharpe
Pheasant population in Nebraska built from pre-1923 imports
The bulk of Nebraska’s pheasant stock arose from pairs of birds imported into the state before 1923, establishing the foundation for the current population.
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Nebraska
Columbus wrestling hosts Norfolk in varsity dual at home
Columbus High School grapplers aim for first dual win of the season as Norfolk visits tonight. JV action starts at 6:45, varsity follows, with two mats in use. Norfolk, in its second year, beat CHS last season 31 16 and tops in the Norfolk Invitational.
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Solumbus High School
Norfolk
Jed Rood
CHS
Panthers
Gene Chapman
Nogel Kelly
Fellows
Steve Boruch
Gene Tiedgen
Kim Ball
Duane Leaply
Jack Speicher
Dana Craig
Dale Hoessel
Barrett
Roger Seefeld
Dave Farmer
Tit Siemek
Bob Seda
Dwight Doncan
Vince Lewis
Larry Molrman
Bartoffman
Jim Dager
Grue Chapman
Don Swager
Bruce Fullerton
Bar
Dale Navafny
John Kurst
Noger Kelly
Milwaukee back possible if Seattle raises funds
Seattle ownership group must raise 3.5 million dollars by Thursday to assume the financially troubled Pilots debt and gain American League approval to purchase the club. Commissioner Kuhn warned the Field may be moved to Milwaukee if the deadline is not met.
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Milwaukee
Seattle
Dany’ Group
Rowle Kuhn
Milewaulkee
Organized baseball battles Flood free agent clash
Organized baseball takes Curt Flood case to the U S District Court seeking to force him to honor the reserve clause and play for the Phillies or offer services to other clubs. Flood and the players association advocate the right to negotiate, arguing the reserve clause can be adjusted without destroying the game.
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Dudley B. Bonsal
Curt Flood
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
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Phillies
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American League
Jor Cronin
National League
Chub Feeney
Major League Players Association
Look
North takes lead in prep ratings in Nebraska
United Press International lists Omaha North at the top of week’s prep basketball ratings after moving from third. Creighton Prep loses to Omaha Benson 46 39 dropping to 9 9 9 on the year, while Omaha Burke remains second with a 6 4 slate. Lincoln Northeast climbs to third after a 62 57 win over Ancola High.
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Issleweek
Nebraska
North
United Press International
Creighton Prep
Omaha Benson
Jay
Omaha Birke
Lyon
Burke
Bulldogs
Lincoln Northeast
Ancola High
the Links
Omaha Westside
Prep
Benson
East Seeks Seventh Win In All Star Tilt
East starts for the East versus West in Philadelphia led by Reed Havlicek Frazier and Robertson with Alcindor backing center. West counters with West Baylor Hawkins Hayes Hudson and Elgin Baylor while Thurmond is out due to knee surgery. ABC will televise the game at 8 31 EST.
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Willis Reed
New York Knicks
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Oscar Robertson
Cincinnati
Bill Conningham
John Havlicek
Boston
Wall Frazier
Knicks
Nate Thurmond
San Francisco
Jerry West
Elgin Bayler
Los Angeles
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Baylor
Lew Hudson
Atlanta
Connie Hawkins
Phoenis
Elvin Hayes
San Diego
Thurmond
Lew Alcindor
Milwaukee
Ted
ABC
Columbus Junior High wrestlers place fourth at Fremont invite
Beatrice Framont Longview Blair Columbus Schuyler Bargan pewter Steve Goodman captured Columbus High Junior Highs lone first in the Fremont Junior Invitational won by Beatrice with 124 points. Goodman took the 137-pound title by pin in the final period. The Discoverers finished fourth with nd points as coach Colman Bieber’s squad earned four third places and several fourths. Tom Bernt added a fifth in the 93-pound class. Columbus matmen travel to Beatrice next Monday for a dual meet.
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Longview
Blair
Columbus
Schuyler Bargan
Pewter
Steve Goodman
Fremont
Beatrice
Goodman
Colman —_ Bieber
Joe Schwartzer
Doug Wardinger
Bob Will
Clyde Langan
Dave Swanson
Ron Brown
Dave Behrens
Steve Christie
Tom Bernt
Columbus Matmen
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