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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1971

Page

5

Centennial tournament opens as Irish play second game

Nebraska Centennial Conference action opens with Omaha Holy Name facing Wahoo Neuman in a 7 pm contest at Neuman Gym. Top seeds Bergan and Scotus clash after a recent Bergan win. Fremant Bergan meets West Point Catholic at 7 pm Tuesday. Paul VI vs David City Aquinas at 4 30 pm. Semifinals Thursday night with winners meeting Friday for the title.

Omaha Cathedral Wahoo Neumann Columbus Scotus Fremont Bergin Va Weat Point Catholic David City Aquinas Ray Gattermeyer Erelirg Wahoo Neuman Gymnasium Cardi Pam Hilary Smoward State Glass Holy Name Beth Nevina Columbus Scotus I Larry Cihal Mike Shanahan Columbus Scorus Southeast Columbus High York Coluumbus Junior High Norvith

Notre Dame Upsets UCLA For 89 82 Victory In Cotton Bowl

Notre Dame upset top ranked UCLA 89 82 claiming an upset win after a week of practice and a new wishbone defense. Care drove for over half of ND points as UCLA’s plan to shut him down failed. Wooden praised the Irish while margins at other top ten games favored Western Kentucky, Villanova, Kansas, Jackson Villa, Tennessee and Alabama. Includes Citations to Margrette Southern California idle.

Vito Stellino UPI Notre Dame Fighting Irish Texas Irish UCLA Houston Bruins Kenny Booker Austin Carr Care Fox John Plaick John Wooden Secomb Southern California Margrette DePaul Dean Meminger Western Kentucky Jacksonvilla Mercer Tennessee Alabama Soul Carolina

Reed Back In Form As Knicks Rout Celtics And Pistons

Willis Reed shines for the New York Knicks, scoring 24 points to pass Carl Braun as the franchise’s all-time scoring leader with 10,511 points. He contributed strong rebounds on the road win over Detroit 127-106 after a comeback from illness, with Bill Bradley and Mike Riordan adding scoring help. Other Sunday games saw Milwaukee rally past Atlanta, and Los Angeles top Cincinnati among several NBA results.

United Press International New York Knicks Reed Carl Braun Bill Trachey Mike Riordan Laaing Steerk Dalroit Dave Blig Pistons Miwaukea Atlanta Los Angeles Cinciamati Hiladelphia Sealite Toston Cleveland Phoenx Chicago Maffalo Portland

Animal and sports quirks brighten TV sport shorts

A quirky look at animal acts in sports on TV with a dog scoring and a deer on a golf course. Mouse sightings during basketball games prompt lighthearted notes. Lincoln Star ranking Discoverers and CHS club aims plus college draft picks highlight regional sports chatter.

Tennessee Air Force Bing Ohio State Minnesota Minneapolis

Nebraskaland map and travel guides roll off presses

The State Game Commission says about 450000 copies of the 1971 Nebraskaland rosil map and travel guides are off the presses. They have been sent to sports and travel shows in California Florida and Minnesota and to tourist information and welcome stations in Nebraska.

Ianegln UPI State Game Commission California Florida Mwiinals Wecome Nebraska

Platte trips McCook in 104 02 victory led by McArdle

Rich Gaver reports Brad McArdle scored 30 points and Dave Kincaid 28 as Platte College beat McCook 104 02 before 140 fans to move to 4 2 in the Nebraska Junior College Conference. McCook led 48 47 at halftime before Platte pulled away in the second half.

Platte College Dave Kincaid McCook Dick. Kidd Nebraska Platty Raiders Telegram Rich Gaver Brad McArdle Palle College Paul Gagnon Colorado Springs Cola Indians Terry Gracey Holyoke Colo Lamothe Carmichael Stim Ship Platte McArdle Kincaid Trader Gracey Dick Kidd Gene Torczon Wits Wes Green Gal Platte Kidd York Norfolk

Seven Archers Capture Awards in Hastings Tournament

Seven archers from Hastings Grand Island Lincoln Aurora and Columbus earned awards at the Grand Island Thin City Club Invitational held Sunday in Hastings. Mike Loeffeler won juniors first in Bays division with Randy Schaefer second. Bob Long was Intermediate second. Greg Schaefer took third. Women’s Freestyle saw Deanelle Kinzer second and Karen Saunders third. Men’s Freestyle had Chuck Seeger in first. The Pawnee Baymen Sunday Night League featured Foerunners and Flying Feathers tied for leadership at 40 wins each. Feathers won three of four head to head meetings. Other high scores included Karen Saunders 278 and Lunk Kinzer 274. Steve Edlenburg 265. Jeanelle Kineer 256. Don Still 233. Judy Seeger 254. Randy Medinges 269. Greg Schaefer 283. Bob Long 272. Wall Kroacki 268. with most improved honors going to Ellenburg, Ela Gray, and Mike Loeffler.

Grand Island Foererunners Flying Feathers Pawnee Baymen Feathers Feadrock Joep Karen Saunders Lunk Kinzer Steve Edlenburg Jeanelle Kineer Don Still Judy Seeger Randy Medinges Greg Schaefer Bob Long Wall Kroacki Ellenburg Ela Gray Mike Loeifler

Ray and Norma Dreifurst win Boulevard Lares TV scotch doubles

Ray and Norma Dreifurst captured the Sunday TV scotch doubles at Boulevard Lares with 634 total handicap 296 202 197. Bud Taylor Lynn Urape placed second with 620, followed by Don Chris James 616 and Jarry Sharon Sadenkins 7 Tom Margaret Riley 605.

Ray Norma Dreifurst Boulevard Lares Bud Taylor Lynn Urape Don Chris James Jarry Sharon Sadenkins Tom Margaret Riley Paul Belly Gottsehall Taylor-Grape Laudenkloses An Moward Charlottes Weisser Mow Marian Nelson John Dee Rains Nelsons Tama Tech Omaha Yvonne Mimick

Aurora runs past Schuyler 69 to 43 in Saturday game

Tom Kropp, a multi sport all state standout, scored 22 and grabbed 20 rebounds as Aurora overwhelmed Schuyler 69 43. Jol Gerrard added 12 for Schuyler. Aurora improves to 32 1 while Schuyler drops to 4 1. Schuyler travels to North Bend and Madison next weekend. Scoring by quarters shows Aurora leading early and never relinquishing control.

Mwrora Aurora Schuyler Tom Kropp Warriors Jol Gerrard Warrior North Bend Madison Weehend Schuyler OU

Knights Win 2-1 Before Record Crowd

Omaha Knights edged Kansas City 2-1 in front of a record 6,003 at Central Professional Mou 4 Tango arena. Mike Murphy scored the deciding goal late in holiday night play. Ron Buchanan assisted for Kansas City and Morris Stefani tied the opening period.

Omaua Mike Murphy Omaha Knights Kansas City Ron Buchanan Omaha Morris Stefani

Annual men pin tourney set at Bowl

The annual men’s city pin tournament is scheduled for the weekend of the BP and T4 at Columbus Gow. Entry blanks are available at bowling establishments and team captains should submit details soon. Defending handicap champion is Billie’s Cato with a 2043 pin set. Ora Bellen Manufacturing claimed the team title with a record 2043. Marty Slavece won handicap singles with 751. Harold Keamland had 863 scratch singles. Duane Spitz and Ron Nelson won doubles handicap with 1315. BU Saalfeld and ily Gallo posted high scratch 1208. Ralph Stenney won scratch events with 1840. Harry Starzec took Wantcap honors with 2019.

Columbus Gow Culias Billie's Cato Vowleves Levies Scraleh Ora Bellen Manufacturing Quilatet Marty Slavece Harold Keamland Duane Spitz Ron Nelson BU Saalfeld Ily Gallo Ralph Stenney Harey Starzec

Feuerbach Upsets Matson With 68 1 in Shot Put

Indoor track weekend highlights include Al Feuerbach’s shocking 68 1 shot put near world record pace at the All-American Games in San Francisco. Other stars such as Ravelomanatsoa and Berlenski posted top times and wins as meets across Kansas City and Philadelphia showcased fast footwork and bold distances.

United Press International Dim Gun Ryun Kanans Slar Sant Francisco AL Feuerbach Randy Matson Kansas City Jean-Louis Raveloman Astern Michigan Hils Dallas Ravelomanatsoa Westmont College Calif Tram Madagascar Ourtly Anual Philadelpha Poland Andrze Berlenski Henryk Szordykowski Meriwether

Leigh Panthers Rout Lindsay 67 45 in Saturday Victory

Leigh Panthers, coached by Joe Moppes, exploded for 48 second half points to defeat Lindsay Moly Family 67 to 43. Dan Hotlatz and Dave Larson paced the offense with key scoring bursts while Hollatz and Larson contributed big totals. Lindsay’s season loss count rises to two with a forthcoming game vs Elgin Pope John.

LEIGH Joe Moppes Leigh Panthers Lindsay Moly Dan Hotlatz Dave Larson Hollatz Larson al Nanmer Jim Fehninger Bullegs Larry Bender Lindsay Bulldogs Elgin Pope John Lendsay

Raiders star Warren Wells arrested after Pro Bowl

Warren Wells, Oakland Raiders wide receiver, was arrested after the Pro Bowl at Memorial Coliseum. He faced Alameda County probation violation warrants and was booked at Central Police Station after being escorted from the dressing room in handcuffs. Police did not specify the underlying convictions.

Angeles UPI Warren Wells Oakland Raiders Memorial Colizerm Almeda Pounty Wells Foo Central Police Station Ball

Keller wins inzell with world speed record attempt

In Inzell Germany Frhal Keller of West Germany claimed the gold medals in a Solmeier record event. The invitation speed event saw Keller clock 4012 seconds, securing top honors amid strong competition.

Keller Inzell Germany Frharel Keller Weal Pyinnis Solmeier Akatlag Meek Sinktag

Pirates Rally Past Lakeview 98 87 in Upset Victory

Dodge Pirates outscored Lakeview 38 23 in the second quarter and held on to win 98 87. Lakeview’s Steve MelWilliams fouled out early in the second, while Dodge’s tight zone press helped swing momentum as Far Dange and cousins Larry and Bernie Eikmeler contributed key plays. The victory improves Dodge to 6 2 in Mid State Conference standings.

Doda Lakeview Vikings Pirates Dodge Secord Lakevlaw Steve MelWilliams Steve Jacobsen Lakaview T O Far Dange Larry Bernie Eikmeler

Shelby cagers top East Butter in non conference win

Shelby High improved to 4 0 with an 84 50 win over visiting Brainard East Butter as Dave White led with 19 points and 18 rebounds. Bob Smith 8 Steve Hopwood 12 and Blake Matousch 11 added support. East Butter drops to 1 9 and trailed 26 14 after one period.

Shelby Shelby High Brainard East Butter Muskies Eut Dave White Bob Smith Steve Hopwood Blake Matousch White Ben Totuslovsky Darrell Jensen Tigers Terry Fusco York Hordville Oring East Buller

College basketball results from United Saturday night summary

Western 62 Concordia 105 and Sioux City 63 Creighton 104 lead a long score roundup from United Press International. The list covers high school and college games across Nebraska, detailing teams such as Fairbury, Northwestern, York, Kearney, Beatrice, Omaha schools, and many others with final scores and notable matchups.

Press International College Casper TJ Neb Western Concordia Sioux Paris Creighton Miami Haskell Kan Fairbury Northwestern No. Platte Dana Pershing F. Kennery Platte McCook Simpson York Central Kansas High School Alliance Gering Bile Creek Eigh Pope John Big Springs Arthur Boys Town Omaha Ryan Burwell Fullerton Oc. B. Lincolln Om, Denson Central City Allen Central Corad Ainsworth Elkhorn Valley Iikhorn Valy Stanton Auburn Premont Bren Col. Scotus Geneva Minden Grant Chappell Nlestings Kearney Hebron Hildren Elm Creek Impt St Fran O'Nel St Adl Imperial No. Plat St Pal Lincoln E No. Platle Lael Nee Saein Plus Lincoln SE Beatrice Bellevue Omaha Rummel Papillion Omaha Gross Millard Blair Omaha Paul VI Wahoo Neilmann Omaha Byran Omaha So Cath Dominican Seward David City Sidney Gothenburg Soo Cly Supply Leeds Valentine Albion Wayne Tekamah

Former welter contender Eddie Pace dies in ring collapse

Eddie Pace a 30 year old California welterweight contender collapsed during a sparring session and was pronounced dead on arrival at Morningside Hospital. Police ruled natural causes. Pace fought against reigning 147 pound titleholder Al King and began his pro career in 1958. Autopsy scheduled.

Los Angeles Eddie Pace Morningside Hospital Pace California Ail King

Renfro Stars in All Pro Tilt for NFC Win

In Los Angeles, Mel Renfro of the Cowboys powered a 27-6 NFC victory over the AFC in the Pro Bowl. His 82 and 86 yard punt returns for touchdowns in the final quarter electrified 45,222 at the Coliseum. John Brodie and Dave 63 sparked a tight defensive game as Oakland’s Fred Biletnikoff was ruled out on a controversial play.

Los Angeles UPI Agas Mel Renfro Dallas AEG San Francisco John Brodie Minnesota Dave Renfro John Marden Oakland Madden Fred Bilelnikoff Daryle Lamonica Biletnikoff

Bears Have Six Hall of Famers Enshrined

Canton Ohio chiefs note the Chicago Bears lead NFL clubs with six hall of fame electees from 1940. Sid Luckman George Wea... Joe Slydahar Danny Fortmann Bulldog Turner and George Halas are enshrined marking the team’s record.

Canton Ohio UPI Chicago Bears Bears Sid Luckman George, WeAfee Joe Slydahar Danny Fortmann Bulldog Turner George Halas

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