North Carolina falls to NC State in ACC thriller
North Carolina led by Phil Ford with 32 points but the Tar Heels lost 75 to 73 to NC State. Kenny Carr exploded for 23 points including key second half runs while Walter Davis fouled out. Louisville upset Cincinnati as Darrell Griffith and Rick Wilson fueled a late 67 54 rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Phil Ford
North Carolina
Tar Heels
North Carolina State
Cincinnati
Louisville
Bearcats
Kenny Carr
Wolfpack
Walter Davis
Carr
Clyde
Austin
Bob Miller
Gale Catlett
Miller
Darrell Griffith
Rick
Overtime Win Sends Columbus 8th Graders Forward
Todd Mortensen and Steve Zaura each made two free throws in overtime to lift Columbus High to an 8th grade victory. Mortensen added 15 rebounds as the season ends January 27 at Grand Island Walnut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Todd Mortensen
Steve Zaura
Columbus &H
Stats
Grand Island Walnut
Omaha to host NCAA Midwest Regional basketball playoff
Omaha will host the NCAA Midwest Regional at City Auditorium Arena on March 12 featuring Missouri Valley and Metro Seven champions with at large teams assigned by the NCAA. Contenders include Wichita State Southern Illinois and West Texas while Louisville Highto has recent regional history and a 12 2 record. Winners advance to district play then national field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
UPI
Missouri Valley
Metro Seven
NCAA
City Auditorium Arena
Wichita State
Southern Illinois
West Texas
Louisville Highto
Nebraska races post 130 million parimutuel handle in 1976
Nebraska state racing figures show five thoroughbred tracks handled over 130.2 million, up 22 percent from 1975, with two quarter horse tracks adding 977 345. The commission will distribute 1 814.82 to each of 99 county fairs from 168 778 in profit, up 60 000 from 1975, and state taxes topped 6.4 million. Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha provided support including 79 750 for fair buildings and 26 822 in premiums amid Deshler track's first full year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Farnham
Nebraska
Pusahana
Omaha
Capitals beat Sabres for first time lifting standings
Capitals defeat the Buffalo Sabres 4 2 in Buffalo to break a last place tie with idle Detroit in the Norris Division. Riley noted fatigue after the late arrival and no food as he played with limited strength. New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks also played 3 0 and a 3 0 game respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitals
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo
Detroit
Riley
New York Rangers
Cleveland
Co Ae
Vancouver
World Hockey Association
Quebec
Birmingham
Blues
Black Hawks
Gilles Marotte
Oklahoma triumphs over Nebraska in close 65 58
United Press International reports a men’s college basketball game where Oklahoma defeated Nebraska 65 to 58. The scoreline highlights a competitive run in the late minutes and Oklahoma’s defense held firm to secure the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Mt Marty
Dana
Mid Plains
York
Peru State
Doane
Pioneer
Geneva
Exeter
Dorchester
Shickley
Lawrence
Fairmont
Deshier
Seabees Swim Duel Beats Grand Island Norms 615 to 444
Seabees defeated Grand Island Norms 615 to 444 in a Saturday dual at the Amity Y. Coach Candy Mueller praised strong team effort and progress from several new swimmers. First place finishes listed for multiple age groups and relay teams with times across events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Seabees
Grand Island
Amily Y
Candy Mueller
Bowling Columbus Bowl Results and Scores
Offee Cup Gloria Osten 485, Cuplets 593, Cream 637 lead a long list of bowlers and team totals at Columbus Bowl. Progresive Gary Muth 212 571, Westcott Tax Service 925, Ladies Classic Gloria Muth 224 201 547, Boulevard Lanes leagues feature many players and team names across multiple events and scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Osten
Charlotte Weisser
Agates
Dorothy Hurd
Evelusche
Cornhusker
Don Gablenz
Val Sohl
Micek Construction
Don Force
Dave Henke
Steve Davis
al Dolezal
Butch Paben
Rich Kment
Jack Zeider
Ron Thomas
Jack Meags
George Engel
Trom Don Cook
Bob Shottenkirk
Ron Broun
Rollette
Lee Starostka
Lois Conrad
Ann Wozny
Gary Muth
Mike Birkel
Gloria Gammage
Dean Kallenbach
Bruce Gusse
Gernstein
al Matthews
Lynn Broxterman
Jone Wunderlich
Oren Stepanek
Vic Ainars
Ken Witt
Roger Rosche
Martin Cattor
Westcott Tax Service
Glars Tavern
Lyle Sharman
Jim Mueller
Vern Behle
Darrell Janssen
Emil Mueller
Carroll Mohrman
K Brandt
Eric Johnson
Vern Osten
Jack and Jill
Bob Bennefeld
Gloria Muth
Q and M
Mielok
Pet Force
Rich Pensick
Carol Becher
Yf Liberty Cleaners
Doro’ — Z
Jo On Fuhr
Loraine Epper
Debbie Marcek
Gamte Valley
Don Sovtine
Tim Wunderlich
Milan
Wunderlich Masonry
Watts Five
John Oats
Vern McClur
Fritee
Sle Krazycki
Oprie
Nebraska Gym Team Triumphs Over Southern Illinois
Larry Gerard led Nebraska with wins in rings and high bar and the all around score of 40 to spark a 209.05 to 207.60 victory. Duane West added floor exercise win with 9.40 as Southern Illinois earned pommel horse and vault titles with Tony Hanson 9.5 and Steve Davis 9.35. Nebraska improves to 2-1, SIU falls to 3-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
UPI
Larry Gerard
Nebraska
Southern Illinois
Gerard
Duane West
Tony Hanson
Steve Davis
Ric Adams
Ernie Banks Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame in First Year
Ernie Banks, longtime Cubs star, is elected to baseballs Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association in his first year of eligibility. Banks, 52 homers in 19 seasons with Chicago, reflects on loyalty, teamwork, and the joy of the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Richman
UPI
Ernie Banks
Hall of Fame
Baseball Writers’ of America
Ted Williams
Sandy Koufax
Mickey Mantle
Stan Musial
Warren Spahn
Bob Feller
Jackie Robinson
Banks
Bowienee
Cubs
Mets
Expos
Chicago
Kansas City Monarchs
Eddie Mathews
Milwaukee
San Diego
Monte Irvin
Bowie Kuhn
Irvin
Giants
Bing comes off bench to help preserve Bullets' victory
Dave Bing, 31, seven time All Star, comes off the bench to score for Washington in a 7-4 fourth quarter run that steadied a 78-77 lead over Atlanta. Elvin Hayes adds 17 points and 15 rebounds as the Bullets win. Other NBA results follow with 76ers, Spurs, Suns, Nets, and Sonics winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing
Bullets
United Press International
Dave Bing
Washington Bullets
Larry Wright
Hee Weiss
Washington
Braves
Elvin Hayes
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Boston
Houston
San Antonio
Chicago
Portland
New York Nets
Phoenix
New York Knicks
Indiana
76Ers
Hawks
Steve Mix
Spurs
Bulls
Larry Kenan
George Gervin
Artis Gilmore
Mickey Johnson
Nets
Suns
Knicks
Ron Lee
Paul Westphal
Earl Monroe
New York
Sonics
Pacers
Nick Weatherspoon
Seattle
Fred Brown
Mike Green
Billy Knight
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilson
Griffith
Wesley Cox
Cardinals
Gary Yoder
ACC
Wake Forest
Duke
Maryland
Clemson
St. John's
Temple
Villanova
Massachusetts
Toledo
South Carolina
Miami
Ohio
Dayton
UNC
Charlotte
Appalachian State
Penn
St. Joseph's
Kansas State
Oklahoma State
Missouri
Colorado
California
Stanford
Hawaii
Calif
Brian Austin
Hawaii Rainbows
Mike Bratz
Columbus
Charles Mancuso
Mancuso
Creighton
St. Louis
Claude Larose
Bluesland
Rangers
Dennis Maruk
Barons
Penguins
Canucks
Pierre Larouche
Rick Kehoe
Stan Gilbertson
Danc Wilson
Pittsburgh
Basketball Pioneer Federal Bank
Fami
Bokenhus
Smoking Timbers
Columbus Bow
Seabees
Giirls
Beth George
Lee
Kathy Lee
Karen Miller
Beth Bixenmann
Ju Lee Coutier
Sandi van Dyke
Liz Davis
van Dyke
Weisser
Davis
Blessen
George
Minturn
Mediey
Mike Sate
Muller
Sloth
Cap Be van Dyke
Pete Hoffman
Chris van Dyke
Carl Sioth
Mike Minturn
Osten
Gladys Schulz
Robert Larsen
Happy Four
Funster
Streamliner
Kathy Hassebrook
Carla Oakesen
Robo Cor Wash
Ore Sevings
Jeff Pillen
John Marinelli
Mike Evans
Jerry Palmisano
Bob Shall
Jean Brase
Suzanne Sullivan
Farmerettes
Dizzy Dames
Sue Nelson
Bernie Moran
Mel Bottger
Linda Goddard
Marks
Dale Electronic
Rod Chinn
Paul Zochell
Wirewound Five
Neil
Gene Hageman
Bonner
Lloyd
Denny Kudron
Ardean Stone
Mend
Krumland
Craig Brestel
Stan Gottschall
Gene Krumland
Pat Force
Scott Souders
Joe Karnik
Bill Braithweit
Leitz
Elgin Tenniges
Stan Paprocki
Jerry Kroeker
John Jacobitz
Fran Staroscik
del Engqvist
Joe Gottschall
Dick Kunnerman
Paul Gottschall
Ford Guenther
Dee Bernt
Alan Wert
Never Was
Pickens
Bud Rhea
Smile
Philip K. Wrigley
Cub
Ernie
Blazers
Johnny Davis
Lionel Hollins
Tooleys
SKY Theatre
Burt
Sb United
Arista
Prokuper Shoes
26Th Ave
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!