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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1971
Page
4
Fremont hosts Discoverers in a high school boys basketball clash with the Tigers on a seven game skid and a 4-2 league mark. Columbus and Beatrice visit, while Discoverers aim to rebound after a 4-1 Best Big Ten start and a 86-59 loss to Fremont.
Lakeview hosts Leigh and David City this weekend in a pair of key boys basketball games. Leigh enters 11-3 led by senior Bob Urban and Dan Holiatz with a strong returning core. David City features junior Bill Martin and guard Jim Ferry as main stimulants, while Lakeview aims to leverage home court in its new gym and avenge last season’s close losses.
Washington Redskins swap with the Los Angeles Rams for six selections including three starting linebackers and five draft choices. Affected players include Myron Portis Pardee Maxie Bargho Diron Talbert Jol Wilmer and Jeff Jordan. Coach George Allen announced the deal in New York as the draft opened.
Reports from multiple leagues at Columbus Bowl highlight strong performances including Joe Konwinski 231, Classen 529 series, and Dick Wilcox 203. Meanwhile Elks League saw Bob Snell 234 and Leonhard 509 trio, Coffee Cup League featured Ben Pensick 5% series, and League of Jewels awarded Dorally Hurd 550 with others posting solid totals.
Frank Chiopek won the singles title at the Humphrey Bowl men’s tournament with a 645 series topping Carrol Magsamen at 634. Other 600s included Herlik 629 Pfeifer 528 Engel 622 Heesacker 625 Eisenmenger 624 Hlst 64 Duesmen 64 Weldner 621 Zach 618 Mindrup 617 Wernhoff 615 Ost en 614 Werner 613 Mochrnert 612 Hollatz 61 Moser 605 Werner 606 Bender 601 Wester 600. Laven Jaixen posted a 216 game.
Lakeview Vikings place second at the Whishle Invitational hosted by Winside. Randolph edges them for runnerup with 7 points as Lakeview earns four qualifiers, led by Marlin Mohriman placing second at 104 pounds and Kinzer taking a consolations win. Finalists from Winside lock up team victory while Lakeview wrestlers tally several third and fourth place results.
Omaha Knights and Dallas battled to a 2-2 draw before 6,014 at OMAITA in UPL action. Murphy opened the scoring for Omaha, Jarry added in the second, while Aldon and Romanchych scored for Dallas. Peter McDuffe 20 saves for Omaha and Ken Brown 28 for Dallas. Knights host Oklahoma City next weekend.
The Mets announced the signing of Bud Harrelson Tug McGraw and Jim Bibby to 197 contracts. Harrelson returns as shortstop, McGraw as reliever, and Bibby as rookie right hander. The trio joins the club ahead of the season.
In the Centennial Conference tournament at Wahoo Newman and Neumann near Omaha, Cathedral Covingtons 6-7 star Hilary Howard headlines hopes for a decisive win as Neumann faces top seed and Bergan looks to stay close. Fremont Bergan and Creighton prospects, including Mark Bloschl and Rieschl, loom as stout tests with several key games listed for late February through March.
Athletic director Gene ardzon announced Platte College will host two Class C district tournaments February 22 24 27 and an NJCAA sub regional March 1 2. District includes Cedar Hounds Central City Christian Fullerton Genoa Greeley Osceola St Edward Stromsburg, chaired by Max Tavin of Fullerton. Pairings announced Feb 4 after Feb 3 meeting.
Tom Raabe scored 31 points to lift Concordia Teachers College to a 92 88 victory over Yankton College in Seward. Bridgewater’s 17 led Yankton at halftime as Concordia improved to 24 6 in the Tri State Conference and 8 1 overall. Yankton fell to 4 2 in the conference and 10 7 on the season. The win followed a previous victory over Sioux Falls College. Also noted is a 1970 fall turkey season summary stating 69 percent of birds were bagged on the first two days.
Kareem Alcindor ended a shooting drought by going 22 for 31 and 53 points to power the Milwaukee Bucks to a 124-106 win over the Boston Celtics in Boston. The game featured balanced Celtic scoring with Jo Jo White leading all scorers with 30 as Boston fought back from a five point deficit but fell short. The Bucks received strong help from team offense and defensive plays to secure the victory.
Nebraska Plattsmouth faces Northeastern of Norfolk in a key Platte Conference showdown on the Raiders’ floor. Platte must win to stay alive in the race with York and Western looming. Northeastern holds the conference lead as the season’s fight tightens around a balanced chase.
Paul Ernst reports Columbus Discoverers host Sreémant Friday then travel to Norfolk Saturday in a crucial bid for sole possession of first place. A loss to Fremont jeopardizes their standings. a win over the Tigers and a Panthers setback could tighten the race as Columbus aims to tame Fremont at home.
Lincoln UPI reports Nebraska coach Joe Cipriano moved Nissen to forward to fill in after Mika Petersons injury. Nissen has shown scoring, rebounding, and solid defense while Peterson recovers from an ankle break. A potential addition may come with a second semester eligibility boost for Huyan and transfer players returning to bolster the forward spot.
New York report on the Second Circuit Court delaying ruling in the baseball reserve clause case. Justices heard 90 minutes of arguments over the clause as Flood seeks release from it to negotiate with other clubs, with the judge reserving decision while the appeal moves toward the Supreme Court.
Ron Laver seeks to extend his $10,000-a-night streak toward a $170,000 total as he faces Arthur Ashe in the seventh round of the $210,000 Tennis Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden. Laver has already earned $60,000 by winning six matches, aiming for a historic money coup if unbeaten through the tournament.
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