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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1971

Page

3

Maroons rout Links as Discoverers surge in triumph

Columbus High swept Lincoln 68-10 as Frank Wrawer led with 14 points and Miller sparked the attack. Hoth added 13 with seven free throws, Brower fueled the offense with assists and underneath hits, while Adkins tallied 19 for Lincoln. The Discoverers dominated rebounding and defense, improving to 3-0 in the East Big Ten Conference outlined for the next weekend.

Rich Gaver Toluntbus Jack Zdohoset Paine Len Frank Wrawer CHS Lincoln Danny Miller Miller Hastings Johnson Columbus Fremont Maroons Loa Ml

Central City Tops Stubborn David City In Big Comeback

Central City, ranked No. 2 in Class ZB, rallied from a 90 30 halftime deficit to defeat David City 64 48 Friday night. Bill Shreve scored 21 and Dean Gissler 19 for Central City, while Hob Marlin 19 and Kim Eberly 18 led David City as the Scouts suffered a second loss to Class Ib opponents.

David City Central City Nebraska Yghtiles Invaders Bison Bill Shreve Dean Gissler Hob Marlin Kim Eberly Central Oy Cohey A. Auer David Whe ‘ Wieline Tecker Wenderebiek Brvelny Crate Darl City

Lakeview High Finishes Second In Atlas Wrestling Tourney

Lakeview High placed second at the Atlas Conference Wrestling Tournament in DeWitt Tri-County with 70 points and three champions. Seward won with 103 points and four titles. Tebron took third, Columbus Lakeview fourth with 63. Ed Kinzer and Tom Pillen led Lakeview runners-up, while Mike Fangmeier defeated a Lakeview foe for a key title. coach Larry Olson plans further meets at Winside for Easter tournament.

Seward Kinzer Monroe Adams Tri-County Doug Aeatt Kinner Puzzer Pillay Virus Chron Dave Aratt TeCounty Larry Olson Grapplers Winside Howells Leigh Niobrara Handolph Dartingtos Aid Wise

Helms Signs Gincinnate Tosses Bogus Contract

Tommy Ilsims, second baseman for the Cincinnati Feds, reportedly reused his signed contract Friday amid an unusual signing confusion. Velmis Tt 470 in 1970 and his fielding drew attention as a potential Golden Glove award discussion arose.

Helms UPI Tommy Ilsims Cincinnati Feds

Columbus Sophs Triumph Over Freshmen In Close Win

Columbus sophomores defeated the freshmen 41 to 36 on Thursday night. Coach John Schule's squad led 21-9 at the half and 36-28 after three quarters, but Dick Rabil's freshmen surged to a 16 point edge in the final period. Larry Cattan led the winners with 10 points, while Vernon Davis, Scott Trofholz tallied 13 for the freshmen along with Bob Corn and Tom Walters contributing scoring.

Columbus High Sophianjeres John Schule Dick Rabil Larry Cattan Mike Berlin Bob Fyfe Tiana Hellbusch Steve Magon John Walters Vernon Davis

Dale Electronics Triumph Over David City In Rough Clash

Dale Electronics defeated David City 101 to 81 in a Pioneer Basketball League game. Jury Sterner led Dale with 27 points, Ton Milger added 20, and Hich Aeri Sith, Mike James, and Win Weber contributed double figures. Ken Kotinck paced David City with 25 points. Dale faces Double-T next Tuesday.

Dale Eectronics David Cit Jaycees Mursday Jury Sterner Bales Ton Milger Jaycees Nales Hich Aeri Sith Mike James Win Weber Ken Kotinck Dith Howe David City Dales Daycens

Bowling Notes From Columbus Bowl League Scores

Leon Miller posted a 609 series at Columbus Bowl with a 225 game plus 205 and 133. Don Beerbohm 204, Eldie Stahl 211, Joe Seherger 212, Don Boss 212, Allen Moeller 211, Erv Wieser 212, Farry Oppliger 204, Dick Brekken 200, Larry Beerbohm 283. Vierguiz Larmher Company won with 2,676 pins and DC Plungers had a 2,550 series in the Fatheran Church League. Thursday Matinee topped by Sue Davidshofer 40 204 and 516 series.

Leon Miller Columbus Bowl Don Beerbohm Eldie Stahl Joe Seherger Don Boss Allen Moeller Erv Wieser Farry Oppliger Dick Brekken Larry Beerbohm Wundertich Sue Davidshofer Charlotte Weisser Carol Becher Sherry Thomsen Anna Dumbrowsk Potkas

Trout Eyes Give Sharp Vision Underwater

A description notes trout possess large globular eyes that provide excellent vision in submerged habitats.

Plainesmen upset Platte College in home overtime thriller

Sterling Plainsmen rally from 16 point deficit to beat Platte College Raiders 78 75 in overtime. Meeks and Wallace each score 22 for Sterling with Christenson 20 and Kincaid 21 for Platte. Meeks tops boards and Laters. game features late free throws and a dramatic OT finish.

Northeastan College Sterling Cato Platte College Raiders Plainsmen Raider Gene Torezon Raiders Dave Kincaid Livery Christenson Tom Pumean Sterling Pre Pi Mir Raider Guar Mike Woany Joe Wallace Halder Mike ‘Trader Ken Shaw Young Platte Wallace Larry Meeks Rowl Greg Klausen Duncan Steve Bailey Roy Edwards Womy Seidel Plainame Trader Seide Caroeins Meeks Christenson Plate McCook Danight Gainaine

Hastings dips CHS winners 71 24 in dual meet

Hastings won the boys swimming dual against Columbus, 68 34, with standout finishes from Brooke Pierson in the 10 yard and 50 yard freestyle, Om Folsom second in diving, and a strong relay effort that set a school record but placed second overall. Next up, Hastings hosts Grand Island on February 4 at Farally Pool.

Hastings Columbus Yool Brooke Pierson Fhve Sevonds Om Folsom Joe Stetcher Bra Pierson Steve Swanson Teuss Nyleler Iweat Bill Fulton Larry Jhickhof Wd Johansen Russ Nytfeler Tigers Jeff Degn Eickhoff Syon Mike Christensen Dave McNair Grand Island Farally

St Francis Edges ONeill 64 59 in Friday Night Bout

St Francis defeated ONeill 64 to 59 as Steve Pfeifer scored 18 points and Don Waile Tellleda and Jim Hassenstab contributed for the Flyers. St Mary fell 74 to 69 with St Francis leading 30 20 at halftime and 40 46 after three quarters.

Humphrey St. I Tractie O'Neill Mae Flyers St. Mary Steve Pfeifer Ted Don Waile Tellleda Jim Hassenstab St. Francis Karney William Plyers Norfolk Catholic Fonteht Nt Mary Francis

Osceola Wins Tourney Final Over Genoa 61 57

Osceola, the top seed, defeated Genoa 61 to 57 to claim the Goldenrod tournament title. Big Bob Gisster led Osceola with 27 points on eight field goals and 13 free throws, while Lynn Beden added 10 for Genoa runner-up. Coach Larry Johnson’s club trailed at halftime but surged in the second half to secure the championship.

Osceola Goldenrod Genoa Bob Gisster Lynn Beden Franors Bulldogs Orioles Clay Fisher Dim Keavis John Street Larry Johnson Stromaburg Clarks Bob Parminter Rieh Newcomer Vikings Dave Schultz West Krhiday Palmer Osceola Apu Mromsburg Clarka Varie Goa

Aquinas outlasts Scotus in Friday basketball clash

Aquinas hosts Scotus Central Catholic in a 53-50 win that featured a tight fourth quarter. Key plays included Terry Mausbach’s late one point lead and Dan Duffek, Bob Blevbower, and Hal Hain hitting decisive baskets as Aquinas edged ahead. Scotus, led by Dan Briggs with 14, Tom Jicha 12, and Dan Brock 11, pressed late but could not overtake the Monarchs. Scotus visits Fremont Bergan before Neumann in the Centennial Conference tournament. Aquinas junior varsity also beat Scotus jayvees 52-41 with Randy Barley scoring 18.

Ray Guttermeyer David City Aquinas Scotus Central Catholic Monarchs Shamrocks Scotus Andy Hiemer AL Terry Mausbach Dan Duffek Bob Blevbower Jina Hain Blerkower Amathias Brock Fremont Bergan Donight Wahoo Neumann Scotus Jayvees Randy Barley Monarch King Wiehn Seolas Pat Sackett Mike Malmstrom Ton Zabawa Dave Korger Brutus Valency Tarko Welnawa Aquinas Fu ‘Tufts Hobe Bieruowee Metlavy Senda Anainas Ta

Vikings hold off Clarkson to beat Lakeview 76 70

Lakeview Vikings edge Clarkson Red Devils 76 70 as Mel Williams leads with 20 points and Tom Vandenberg adds 10. Clarkson 37 free throws, but Lakeview’s late defense seals the win before facing Dodge tonight.

Clarkson Dodge Red Devils Lakeview Vikings Devils Tton Oswald Viking MelWilliams Pune Larry Soulliere Steve Nayvrkall Sieh Mel Williams Steh Soulliere Vandenberg Gary Yovrina Navrkal Terry Rehneke Jesse Kucera Kucera McWilliams Tesday

Hampton Dominates Monroe 95-62 In Conference Clash

Hampton routed Monroe 95-62 as the Mustangs led 37 by halftime and 67-33. Dennis Edmisson poured in 30 points with 17 rebounds, supported by Dave Jenkinson with 14 and Dave Schmidt 12. Monroe faces Bradshaw in the Crossroads Conference Tournament opener at York Monday.

Monroe Hampton Mustangs Bill Mimick Dennis Edmisson Dave Jenkinson Dave Schmidt Bradshaw York

Bowling season highlights across Columbus Bowl leagues

Gretchen Arndt tied a 288 and Fran Carlson posted a 585 series to pace the Hollette League at Columbus Bowl. Oasis Bar led team totals with a 910 single and 2,575 series as multiple bowlers posted 500-plus series and several 200-plus games across the leagues.

Gretchen Arndt Fran Carlson Connie Kraycki Grace Force Lorraine Egger Loraine Weidner Peggy Ralls Lois Conrad Oasis Bar Dan Force Pat Force Lenni Hard Force Gary Badgers

Florida man named head of golf group

Gene McCauliff 28 of Coconut Grove Wa Insurance executive was named Friday as tournament director for the Indian Professional Golf Association. He has served on the national staff of the Professional Golf Association and is active in supervising the PGA Business School. The new LPGA tournament director will begin in June and be on hand for the $400,000 Sears Women's World Classic scheduled for June at the Bilton Inn Country Club in Port City.

Atlanta UPI Gene McCauliff T Coconut Grove Indian Professionl Golf Association McCauliff Professional Golf Association Way PGA Business School Hla Jah Jeh Jeb Bilton Inn Chuly Port Satcle

Pirates' Blass agrees to terms

Pittsburgh pitcher Steve Blass, who returned from a midseason injury to win eight of his final decisions, agreed to terms with the Pirates. The 28-year-old right-hander compiled a 10-4 record with a 2.54 earned run average after his return.

Pectsburgs UPL Picher Steve Blass Fas Pitteburgh Pirates Santhumes

Battle Creek Falls Short to Lindsay in Non-Conference Clash

Lindsay Holy Family edged Battle Creek 65 57 in a non conference game as Virgil Preister led with 13 points and Larry Bender Alma Morimer added 12 each for Lindsay while Battle Creek’s Lex Bennett Steve Suchstorf combined for 42 points amid a 12 17 13 15 scoring sequence. The Lions trailed 9 13 after one quarter and 31 25 at halftime before pulling away late.

Lindsay Battle Creek Lindsay Holy Bulldogs Virgil Preister Npleen Battle Greek Leigh Battle Cree Téndsay

Stan Gottschall Tops Thunderbolt League Scoring Race

Stan Gottschall tops Thunderbolt league with 227 615. won the scoring race. Other names appear in scattered figures and partial results for a Bowlevard Lines game, with mentions of MIT 2015 series and various players such as Anne Mimlek and Sshara Loungs amid fragmented data.

Stan Gottschall Indica Thundertoll Tange Bowlevard MIT Monla Cinmpboll Dot” Seilor Tverd Guenther Sof Sprea Wash Leary Honora Areca Gunn Tangle Anne Mimlek Sshara Loungs Tusly Rebals Worden

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