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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1977

Page

9

Platte Raiders Girls Set School Scoring Record in 92-19 Victory

Platte girls routed Nebraska Western of Scottsbluff 92-19, boosting their season mark as Vogel led with 16 points in the first half and 13 overall in a dominant win. The Raiders outrebounded 58-15 and featured strong guard play from Gavers and Schroeder with double figure scoring. The team built a 54-12 halftime lead and finished strong, with a 5 p.m. tip and the Raider women pairing with the men in tonight’s doubleheader.

Becky Moore Platte Nebraska Western Scottsbluff Raiders Bae Oy Raiders Cougars Scotsbluff Vogel Lorna Schroeder Melva Gertsch Kathy Geber Schroeder Wee Platte Girls Telegram Paul Knopick Verling Humbersoin Wolters FG FT PF Hamling Wurdeman Gavers Reichmuth Gertsch Skinner Waite

Aurora nets 93 60 win at David City

Aurora rolled to a 93 60 victory at David City as 32 points in the final period sealed the win The Rockets were led by Leon Gertsch 24 Mitch Carter 12 and Dan Ediger 11 while David City got 20 from Kim Grubaugh 16 from Mark Chaney and 10 from Russ Svoboda The Scouts host Lakeview next.

David City Aurora Leon Gertsch Mitch Carter Dan Ediger Kim Grubaugh Mark Chaney Russ Svoboda Lakeview

Fresh drop close game in Grand Island column

The Pre-Discoverers lost 59-56 to Walnut in a tight finish. Columbus led early but faltered at the free throw line, while Mike Harms scored 11 and Scott Schwartz 10 for Walnut. Columbus falls to 1-8 and visits Hastings Tuesday.

Grand Island Colu- Walnut Columbus Mike Harms Scott Schwartz Hastings

Fremont Tigers Rout Columbus in 11th Straight Loss

Columbus Discoverers drop 54 43 to rival Fremont as guard play falters with only five points from guards Peterson Mancuso and Becher. Rorabaugh leads Columbus with 14. Fremont 16 of 18 at free throw line and 20 points from Garrison in the win.

Terry Anderson Telegram Columbus Mee Discoverers Fremont Larry Rathe Tigers Columbus Rathe John Peterson Jerry Mancuso Gary Becher

Bluejays Edge Scotus 57 55 For Consolation Win

West Point Central Catholic rallied from six down in the fourth quarter to beat Columbus Scotus 57-55 in the Centennial Conference consolation game at Wahoo Neumann. Randy Hagedorn and Chris Hoffman contributed late to seal the win as Scotus leaders Feehan Heimann and Schiecht paced a tightly contested battle.

West Point Central Catholic Columbus Scotus Wahoo Neumann Shamrocks Bluejays West Point Scotus Bluejay Scotus Central Reilly Jays Mark Heimann Chris Hoffman Shamrock Jim Feehan Schlecht Randy Hagedorn

Cougars roll past Platte in revenge for girls loss

Nebraska Western boys overwhelmed Platte 92-19 as Darrell Rickett and Jerry Davis led with strong scoring. Steve Gleisberg added key baskets in the second half while Platte rallied to 35 points but could not slow the Cougar attack.

Becky Moore Nebraska Raider Scottsbluff Darrell Rickett Platte Ricket Cougar Nebraska Western Jerry Davis Rich McGill Steve Gleisberg McGill Rickert Davis

Dahlin lifts Stromsburg past Cedar Rapids in 76 64 win

Stromsburg surged to a 76 64 victory led by Dahlin’s standout effort. Terry Ahlers 12 Doug Zentner 11 Terry Towey and Mike Choyeski 11 each powered the Vikings while Stromsburg shot 68 percent from the floor and outrebounded Cedar Rapids 40 23. Cedar Rapids finished 31 of 67 and 2 of 4 at the line.

Stromsburg Scott Terry Ahlers Doug Zentner Terry Towey Mike Choyeski Cedar Rapids Vikings Polk C. Rapids

Swim Meet Time Change for Columbus-Millard Dual

The Columbus Millard boys swimming dual originally set for 4 30 p m today has been moved to 11 a m.

Columbus

Speed Reading Course Offered in Columbus Area

The United States Reading Lab offers a speed reading course to a limited number of qualified locals in Columbus. Participants can read 5-8 times faster with improved comprehension and concentration. Enrollment is first come, first served with early attendance urged. Group rates are available on request.

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