York press seals win over Lakeview in high school clash
York, ranked second in Class B, used a late second half press to overpower Lakeview 51 42 after a 26 23 halftime lead. Tammy Runge led with strong drives and free throws while Brenda Janssen and Jacque Kidder paced Viqueen scoring amid York’s surge. Lakeview reserves fell 54 37. next meet Emerson-Hubbard at 3 30 p.m. Saturday.
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Miyoshi
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Nebraska Huskers Baseball Preview and Hawaii Tournament
Freshman Brandt, who played for the Columbus Juniors last year, is out for baseball at Kearney State. Brad Stallings and Mitch Johnson seek catching and infield spots as NAIA District 11 and Area III standouts. The Hawaii tournament on April 29 features Nevada Las Vegas Florida State and Southern Cal with doubleheaders planned. The Huskers return to TV after a 24 Big Eight record and a 3 loss streak, with a tough slate ahead and hopes to improve after recent close games.
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Kearney State
Brad Stallings
Stromsburg
Mitch Johnson
Central City
Stallings
Hawaii
Nevada
Las Vegas
Floriia State
Southern Cal
Shelby-Hampton rematch set for Crossroads final title
Shelby defeats Rising City 80 57 in Crossroads Conference semifinal to advance to Saturday final against Hampton. Huskies improve to seven straight wins led by Ron Schmid 14 points and 10 rebounds. Morgan adds 16 as Shelby dominates early and fourth quarters to seal the win.
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Dave) Stuhr
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al Grossniclaus
Rick Moon
Dave Wyman
Doyle Christensen
Whitley Wins Lombardi Award At UH Crowd
Whitley, a 6-3, 268 pound UH starter, earned college football's top lineman honor at a banquet where Bob Hope announced the winner. Finalists included Ross Browner, Robert Jackson, and Al Romano. Gerald Ford spoke, praising linemen for their widely overlooked contribution.
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Notre Dame
Ross Browner
Texas A&m
Robert Jackson
Pitt
al Romano
Gerald Ford
Ford
University of Michigan
Jr High Mat Meet Set Across Grand Island
Great Plains Conference wrestling brings freshmen and eighth graders to Barr Junior Walnut Junior High and Grand Island Senior High for semifinals matches and back wrestle sessions Saturday. Participants include Columbus Grand Island Barr Grand Island Walnut Hastings and Kearney. Columbus defends title after a 7 0 dual record with tickets for all sessions at 1 for adults and 75 cents for students.
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Schuyler Drops Seward In Class B Clash
Seward defeated Schuyler 55 41 in a Class B girls basketball game at Seward. Shelly Scott scored 22 for Seward as Kim Aegerter added 12 and Linda Wittmack 10. Julie Flynn led Schuyler with 17 and Kim Egr added 10.
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Roger
Bluejays
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Brent Arment to wrestle Saturday at South Sioux City
Brent Arment will meet Rus Manelly this Saturday at South Sioux City after Arment defeated Manelly in a double overtime wrestleoff on Thursday securing the bout.
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South Sioux City
Arment
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State Elks Hoop Shoot set at Kearney State College
Platte County youths compete in the state Elks Hoop Shoot at Kearney State College in Cushing Coliseum Saturday starting at 1 p.m. The Columbus area entries include 8-9 year old Christine Luchsinger and David Johnson, with 10-11 year old Mary Brezinski among the participants.
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Platte Center
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Clearwater Bulldogs Edge Humphrey In Close Semifinal
Elgin Clearwater defeated Humphrey 57 54 to reach the title game after a 49 43 semifinal win by Wheeler Central over Lindsay Holy Family. Ron Wrenholt scored 25 for Clearwater as both teams stayed tied 29 apiece at halftime.
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Wheeler Central
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Humphrey Elgin
Humphrey
Bulldogs
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Irish fall to Cavaliers in Class C clash in finals scene
Holy Name defeats West Point Centre Catholic 57 44 to reach the Nebraska Centennial Conference title game. Glenn Jansa leads Wahoo Neumann with 22 points as Scotus suffers a cold second half and falls 77 63 to Neumann.
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Telegram
Wahoo
Omaha
Holy Name
Wahtoo Neumann
Neumann
Columbus Scotus
West Point Centre
Catholic
Scotus
Cavaliers
Glenn Jansa
Shamrocks
Dave Ebner
John Heimann
Heimann
Chris Scotus
Ron Reilly
Jim Fee
Doane Clobbers Bellevue in Hot Shooting Night
Doane used hot shooting to forge a 99 to 75 victory over Bellevue Thursday night in Bellevue Nebraska. The win showcased Doane’s scoring burst and solid defense as they pulled away in the second half.
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Bellevue, Neb
UPI
Doane
Bellevue
Speed Reading Course To Be Taught In Columbus
The United States Reading Lab offers a speed reading course in Columbus with lectures open to the public for those 13 and older. Free one hour orientation sessions are listed at Loup Power District Community Room with multiple dates and times, first come first served for limited class spaces. Group rates are available upon request.
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United States
Loup Power District
15Th St
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