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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1977

Page

10

Thompson over Benson sparks Minnesota win in showdown

Gophers center Mike Thompson scored 35 points to outpace All-America Kent Benson as Minnesota beat Indiana 79 60. Minnesota improves to 14 1 overall and 5 1 in the Big Ten while Indiana falls to 7 7. Osborne Lockhardt added 24 for Minnesota and Mike Woodson had 16 for Indiana as the top centers faced off.

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Lee delivers breakout for Suns in win over 76ers

Ron Lee sparked Phoenix with 6 4 height, 11 points and 2 steals as the Suns beat Philadelphia 111 64 4. Lee outshined Julius Erving who managed 15 points and six turnovers in seven minutes. Westphal scored 23 for Phoenix while Sobers added 11. Other scores: Cavaliers over Knicks 113 111 Blazers over Spurs 112 104 Rockets over Pistons 114 107.

United Press International Ron Lee Suns University of Oregon Lee Phoenix John McLeod Philadelphia 76Ers Philadelphia Julius Erving Paul Westphal Ricky Sobers Cleveland Cavaliers New York Knicks Portland Trail Blazers San Antonio Speurs Houston Rockets Detroit Pistons

Monarchs over Tigers in six pins wrestling meet

East Butler-David City Aquinas defeated East Butler 36 25 as six Monarch wrestlers earned pins. Aquinas won bouts at 105 112 126 155 167 and 185 and hosts Omaha Paul VI Tuesday evening.

East Butler David City Aquinas Monarch

Albion Girls Edge Northwest 51 47 In G I basketball

Albion girls beat Grand Island Northwest 51 to 47 as a late third quarter stretch gave the difference. Albion dominated rebounds with 42 and Laurel Tisthammer led Northwest with 10 points as no other Cardinal reached double figures. Albion stands 5 3 at the Old Tournament after the win.

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Nebraska fishing improves with good ice and pockets of success

Nebraska anglers report better fishing pressure and success across most regions amid excellent ice. In the Panhandle, anglers catch northern pike at Island Lake and rainbows to 14 inches at Lake Ogallala. The Sand Hills show fair to good perch and crappie at Merritt Reservoir and Pelican Lake. Paddlefish limits are taken below the dam, while bluegill and bass appear at several lakes including Grove and Ericson. Southeast shows activity at Yankee Hill and Branched Oak Lakes.

Lincoln Neb UPI Nebraska State Game and Parks Commission Panhandle Island Lake Lake Ogallala Merritt Reservoir Boavedman Creek Snake River Pelican Lake Frye Lake Grant County Lake Ericson Pibel Lake Bartlett Grove Lake Royal Verdigre Creek Lexington Canaday Salt Valley Yankee Hill Lake Denton Branched Oak Lake

Columbus City Bowling Tourney Lineup Saturday Schedule

Readable list outlines teams and players in multiple bowling blocks at Columbus venues. Entrants include Nasal Nitz Williams Williams Schmidt Applegate Motousek Partner Murphy Swierczrek Schneider Gottsenal Reese Anson Johnson Hastings Zegers Kresha Mark Janicek Frerichs Williamson Martensen Modlin in early 1 30 P M rounds and later 3 45 P M 2 30 P M and 4 45 P M blocks with various sponsor lanes and bars listed for Columbus, Ohio.

Nasal Nitz Williams Williams Schmidt Applegate Motousek Partner Murphy Swierczrek Schneider Gottsenal Reese Anson Johnson Hastings Zegers Kresha Mark Janicek

Kite and Zender share lead after opening round in San Diego

Tom Kite and Bob Zender shot 65 to lead the Andy Williams San Diego Open as 80 players broke par on Thursday. Arnold Palmer posted 74 on the north course, needing a strong second round to stay in contention.

San Diego UPI Tom Kite Bob Zender Arnold Palmer Palmer Torrey Pines Kite Zender Lon Hinkle Homero Blancas Crosby Tom Watson Don January Jay Haas Leonard Thompson Dennis Meyer Rick Acton Bob Shearer Bill Rogers Barry Jaeckel England Tony

Milford pins Scout wrestler in 167 pound weight class

Milford edged Scout with Ron Svoboda pinning Scott Pierce at 167. The defeat leaves David City at 4 5 on the season and Scout travels to Friend for the Reserve Tournament.

Milford David David City Ron Svoboda Scott Pierce Oe Cee Soree David City Scout Grapplers Dan Kresha Steve Trojen Randy Tamerius Dennis Ani Deryl Braunstorph Pavl Grubaugh Jonhn Horn Scott Eners Crearg Fees Brian McCoy Kim Eberspacher Lane Cooper Braunsroton Vic Pokorny Frank Alien Brent Switzer Steve Hays Joe Pope

Slow break tournament scores and prep basketball results

Mixed scores from youth and school sports spreads show Adams Central 52 Superior 33 in a consolation for Geneva tournament and Hastings St Cecilia 28 Geneva title game. Lincoln area girls and boys results include Omahas Westside 40 Central 39 and Crete 49 Aurora 0 with several tight league and tournament games across Nebraska.

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Morgan Holds Back On Contract Talks With Reds

Joe Morgan declines to reveal contract figures amid trade talk and Reds roster changes. He praises Sparky Anderson and the club's conservative, businesslike culture while noting Perez's departure and Eastwick's criticism. Morgan cites a four-year goal with Cincinnati and recalls his 1976 season stats including 111 RBIs and 27 homers.

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