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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1971

Page

5

Double-elimination tightens Centennial clash at Neumann

In a tight first round of the Centennial Conference tournament, Neumann edged Scotus 40-31 as Dan Briggs, Dan Brook, and Terry Mausbach fueled a late Cavalier surge. Holy Name and Aquinas also posted round results as seedings tightened ahead of tonight’s second-round matchups.

Ray Gattermeyer Omebn Paathedral Shahoo Newman Cathedral Holy Name Neumann Omaha Paul VII David City Aquinas Premont Bergan West Point Catholic Frank Spencers Scotus Shamrocks Herst Wehead Dan «Briggs Dan Brook Terry Mausbach Briggs Bob Lasake Bell Cavaliers Larry Cihal Jett Brownig Maushhbach Burges

Elks Reds top Midget League with 5 1 mark

In the Midget League Reds (Elks) improved to 5-1 behind Bob Hansen who led with 9 points. Roger Gullington and Ferry Peterson added five apiece as teammates Chris Woernee ko, David Warrender, Tim Engelbert, and Beiun Gurrells scored all Blackshirts points. In Lake Lomke two for Teachers and 4 for Leo Tracy highlight a rough scoring line.

Reds Elks Rockets Rosary Ramblers Lions Sonics Sertoma Pat ‘Tooley Tom Manson Agiant Carl Roba Leo Tracy Steve Anderson David Maldiman Lake Lomke Wolshots Sue Treiser Amt Karen Anils Ssalfeld Cathy Curry Hecky Sutton Ann Ewerk Travelers Karen Wilde Lea Brooks

Reaume in Fair Condition After Saturday Car Crash

Hamilton Ontario Marc Reaume former National Jockey Teague player was reported in fair condition Monday with injuries from a Saturday night automobile accident.

Reaume Fair

Platte Raiders Face York and Southwestern In Weekend JuCo Showdown

Platte College enters a two game stretch against York and Norfolk State leader before traveling to Creston to face Southwestern. The Raiders sit 4-2 in conference under Coach Gent and look to climb toward the JuCo lead, while York 7-3 overall and 2-4 in league aims to upset Platte. Platte relies on guards Kincaid Ler and forward Medrille with others like Seidel providing hot nights, and Southwestern counters with 6-0 freshman Ware and a tall lineup as the teams seek important conference wins.

Jim Havelea Platte College Raiders Nebraska Junior College Gent ‘Orezen York Battle Nogdlwastern Norfolk Creston Iowa Anl Bob Thomas Panthers Cloud County Garden City Platte Northeastern Nebraska Western Western Parrish Ala Charles Oliver Reed Johnson Deight Porter Dave Kincaid Brad Medrdle Mikeler Tike Womiyami John Seidel Sterling Colo McCook Raider Gene Phillips Donneybrook Blackhawks Harold Lyles Spartans Suns Southwestern

1974 Golden Eagle Passports Available

The State Game Commission announced that 1974 Golden Eagle Passports granting access to outdoor areas operated by federal agencies are now available. Passports can be purchased at the commission’s offices in the State Capitol and district offices in North Platte Alliance Bassett and Norfolk.

Elncoln UPI State Game Commission Golden Eagle State Capitol North Platte Alliance Bassett Norfolk

Trojans grab first spot in cage chase

The Southern California Trojans rise to No 2 in the nation as UCLA loses to Notre Dame boosting USC. UCLA earns second place by a point while Marquette holds first with 302 points and 14 wins. Pennsylvania Kansas Jacksonville Notre Dame Tennessee South Carolina Western Kentucky follow in the top ten. Five coaches across regions compose the UP I ratings board who award points in a 100-8-7-65-4-3-2-1 system.

New York UPI Southern California Trojans United Press International Board of Coaches UCLA Notre Dame Southern Sal Bruins Macquerie Lil Marquette Pennsylvania Kansas Jacksonville Tennessee South Carolina Western Kentucky UPI Ratings Board Joth

Wayne Hawkins Announces Retirement From Pro Football

Oakland Raiders offensive guard Wayne Hawkins says he is retiring from pro football. The veteran player hints at uncertainty about the team’s future and mentions a shift in his career plans.

Oakland UPI Wayne Hawkins Oakland Raiders Jim Olfo Tye Hawkins George Planda Hawking

Warm Nebraska ice fishing activity rises with warm spell

Nebraska anglers report more ice fishing as temperatures rise but thinning ice conditions persist on many lakes. Squirrels and rabbits show little hunting gains while outdoor activity details accumulate for major lakes and reservoirs with species notes and local conditions.

Lincoln UPI State Game Commission Nebraska

Columbus Wrestlers Split With Norfolk Hastings

Columbus grapplers split weekend duals losing to Norfolk 15 2 before beating Hastings 49 21 The Discoverers host Lincoln Southeast Tuesday at 3 pm Five Maroon matmen won most decisions with two draws by Steve Donich and Brian Tuma Norfolk win featured multiple decisions and a 21 19 final Columbus wrestlers perfor med in reserve matches and forfeits with limited points highlighted by several close bouts and pins

Coloniug High Norfolk Hastings Lincoln Steve Donich Brian Tuma Kim Gall Jack Speicher Randy DaFrecce Corry Volnek Dave Mohiman Columbus Lanry Nuepse Jea Kings Bavitch Rob Bruckner Scott Stodize Bil Speicher Forfeis Jary Burge Todd Gardner Steve Goodman Dale Henke

Ord KC Leads Nebraska Knights Bowling Event at Columbus Bowl

At Columbus Bowl and Boulevard Lanes the Ord KC team led the state Knights of Columbus bowling tournament with a 3 003 total after a 2 619 series and 444 handicap. Darbys Tavern of Omelot was second with 3 038, Pines Bar of Elgin fell to third, and Duffy's No. 2 of Omaha stood fifth with 2 299 pins. In doubles, Joe Grommeyer and Don Chealum of Elgin led at 3 422, while Elgin's Jim Kerkman tops singles with 790. Cheatnnt aln paced all events with 2 080 across nine games.

Ord K Uf Nebraska Knights of Columbus Columbus Bowl Boulevard Lanes Ord Club Don Blaha Tim Winley John Sokes Dick Berar Rich Banpe Darby's Tavern of Troy Riesman Elgin George Donatius Omaha Dick Crealt O'Neill Cheatnntaln Jerry Heidmiller Bernard Kluthe Joe Cupieh Lloyd Thierolf Fremont

Tony Zerr Leads 20th Century Bowling at Boulevard Lanes

Tony Zerr paced the 20th Century League at Boulevard Lanes with a 679 series as Tory Zeve rolled 216, Rod Chinn 213, Ken Klingeman 212, and Soennis Van Winkle 28. Johnnie's Steak House posted a 898 game and 2,611 series. Streamliner League was led by Jad Kamem and Elena Determan with 209, while Dorothy Turfar, Determan, and Kamm posted top scores.

Boulevard Lanes Tory Zeve Rod Chinn Ken Klingeman Soennis van Winkle Darrell Danasen Zerr Johnnie Elena Determan Dorothy Turfar Determan Kamm Jakk Bar Tart

Villanova weighs Porter's status amid ABA contract talk

Villanova University athletic director Arthur Mahan says a decision on basketball star Howard Porter is hoped for by tonight. Porter denies talks of a pro contract with the ABA and denies knowledge of an ABA draft, while insiders cite unsigned reports and conflicting claims from ABA officials.

Villanova UPN Directo Villanova University Howard Porter Porter American “Basketball Association Arthur Mahan Manay Mahan Yue Charlotte Jinx McDaniels Har ABA Jack Dolph Harold Einstein Pittsburgh Condors Einstein Comlors

Devaney Show Highlights Huskers No 1 Season TV Special

Sport Shorts previews Devaney Show on Charmel 10 at 6 30 PM featuring Nebraska Huskers 1870 season highlights. Nixon appears on campus receiving trophy as NU tops college rankings and the Orange Bowl clash with LSU is aired. Also notes state high school tournament assignments and upcoming Class B and C playdays with listed schools and hosts.

Texas Notre Dame Ohio State Stanford Devaney Huskers

Discoverers Face Two Loop Foes This Week

The Discoverers host two key games facing Fremont and Norfolk as Lakeview battles Leigh and David City. Columbus eyes top-5 rank while Lakeview seeks bragging rights in a trio of close contests this weekend amid Centennial and Mid-State play.

Nebraska prep rankings put Lincoln East on tap in week

CHS rated 9th by UPI as Lincoln East sits 7-1 this season and faces second-rated Lincoln Northeast. Northeast, 6-2 after beating North Platte, has Norfolk and Lincoln Pius XI as recent victims. Boys Town rises to third at 9-2 with Omaha Westside fourth. Papillion slips to sixth after loss to Omaha Rummel. Other top 10 include Lincoln Hest, McCook, Columbus, Hastings, and Omaha Ryan.

Lince East Nebraska Prep United Press International Spartans Lincoln Northeast East North Platte Northeast Norfolk Lincoln Pius XI Boys Town Witl Omiala Westside Nevel Papillion Omaha Rumsell Mata Ryan Boys ‘Town Othe Trenom McGook Columbus Trastings Lincoln Hest Omaha Westelde Omaha Ryan Fremont McCook Hastings

Security Mutual Climbs Behind Weekend Wins in Pioneer League

Security Mutual improved to 8-0 in the Pioneer Basketball League after weekend wins over Osceola and Schuyler. Schofield led with 24 points, Parker Pilko 17, and Jed Rood 13 as the team broke a halftime tie to beat Osceola 96-40. Vehlens led Rising Cust with 297, while Mollenholz and Bad Schmid contributed 24 and 20 for the losers.

Security Mutual Osceola Schuyler Dave Schofield Parker Pilko Jed Rood Dennis VanFossell Jack Johnson Krivohlavek Jed Schuyler Cudiey Security Schofield Steve Klutman Pike VanFossen Joe Fehringer Lindburg Augustin Vehlens Rising Cust al Kuta Ralph Mollenholz Bad Schmid Dan Petersen M. Santey He Sailey

Great mat card slated Saturday at auditorium

American Legion Cartman Past No. 4 presents a professional wrestling card on Saturday Jan 30 at 8 30 pm in Columns City Auditorium. Main events feature Stan Pulaski and Regate Parks versus Killer Cox and Big John Lee in a two out of three falls 60 minute match and The Claw with Jack Pesek for the Midwest Championship in a two fall 60 minute bout. Special event Parks vs Cox with 10 minute limit. Advance tickets at Legion Club Tex with Tooms Tooley's Drug Odie's Tip Top Bar Silver Qolar Bar.

American Legion Cartman Columns City Auditorium Midwest Stan Pulaski Regate Parks Killer Cox Big John Lee the Claw Jack Pesek Regele Legion Club Tex Tooms Tooley Odie

Frazier Ali Title Bout Tickets Sell Out Fast

In New York Madison Square Garden the championship clash between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali sold out within two hours after the box office opened. The U S C canceled two USAC races scheduled for March 14 at Nanlord California.

New York UPD Joe Frazier Muhammad Ali Madison Square Gieden Indianapolis United States Auto Club USAC Nanlord Calif

LSU Beats Tennessee in Key SEC Battle

LSU narrowly defeated Tennessee 40 to 70 to boost its SEC record to 4 2 and settle as a conference contender. BI Newton led LSU with 7 points and 11 rebounds while Jimmy Fopland topped Tennessee with 22 points as Jacksonville, Western Kentucky and Kentucky also posted notable wins.

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