Mead tops Wheeler Central to reach Class D playoffs
Undefeated Mead earns a 75-61 Class D playoff win over Wheeler Central at Barvilett. Key scorers include 6-0 junior on varied moves with 33 points, 6-1 junior adding 21, and 6-2 John Erickson with 10 as Mead stays undefeated and eyes Lincoln start Thursday March 1.
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Jim Heller
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Telegram
Beavers sign Cepeda to 1971 contract amid exhibition season
United Press International reports Cepeda signed for about 95 000, surpassing doubts about a hundred grand season. The Beavers opened their 1971 exhibition with Cepeda’s deal, while rival talk centers on strict negotiations. Several players suffered injuries in early drills as teams field rotations for today’s games.
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Orlando Copel
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RBI
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Dominican Republic
Lyman Harris
George Stone
Tom Kelley
Steve Barber
Fremont Tigers Coach Sees Hope Despite Columbus Loss
Coach Jae Hahe of the Fremont Tigers says he isn’t as dejected after the Columbus game, praising Columbus as a fine team with capable players. In a critical Saturday meeting, the Cardinals beat Norfolk Urpaelay 55 to 45 and eye a state meet berth as South Sioux City and Columbus face off. The Cardinals, led by strong size, are favored to win by 13 as Discoverers prepare to counter. TV highlights include a Big Eight doubleheader with Oklahoma vs Kansas and Colorado vs Nebraska. Basketball and other sports fill a busy weekend slate with Knicks and Celtics in action Sunday. A potential Frazier title bout Monday remains untelevised, but a winner is expected, possibly Clay.
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Nebraska
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Sealt Marti
Amt Guarda
Dick Doerr
Terry Logan
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Boxing figure Floyd Stevens dies in Michigan
Floyd Stevens, former president of the National Boxing Association and longtime figure in Michigan boxing circles, died Thursday after a prolonged illness. He was FB.
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Vupi
Floyl Stevens
National Boxing Association
Michigan
Two Jacksonville players sidelined with ankle injuries
Two Jacksonville University basketball players Vaughan Wedeking or Greg Nelson have been sidelined with ankle injuries and are expected to miss the NCAA subregional game with Western Kentucky on March 13.
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UPI
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Western Kentucky
Lakeview Junior High Cage Meet Kicks Off Monday
Lakeview High School Lettermen's Club sponsors a week long junior high basketball tournament at Lakeview. Teams include District 24 vs District y, Richland vs District 8, St John’s vs District 10, and Creston vs Christ Lutheran. Semifinals Thursday and finals Friday determine the champions.
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Christ Lutheran
Fish population at risk as lake oxygen drops in San Hillis area
Nebraska state report notes close watch on lakes in the San Hillis region due to low oxygen from ice sunlight blockage and record low water levels since 1937. Fishing activity statewide declines while wildlife like cranes geese and ducks remain in large numbers across several counties and reservoirs.
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Kansas Eyes Big 12 Crown With Final Showdown Saturday
Jayhawks coach Ted Owens seeks one more win to seal the Big 12 title and an NCAA West regional berth. Kansas (23-2, 1-0) hosts Oklahoma after noon in a regional telecast, while Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa State chase NIT and league positioning amid tight standings.
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ABC Bowling Tournament Opens Saturday in Detroit
The 1971 American Bowling Congress tournament starts Saturday for a 79 day run with over 31,000 entrants expected from all states plus Canada Puerto Rico Bermuda Japan England and Venezuela. Competition uses 40 lanes at Cabo Hall riverfront. Bill Dohrman of Fort Wayne returns for his 61st ABC tourney. Bob Strampe of Detroit is not scheduled to compete until May 5.
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UPI
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England
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Cabo Hall
Bill Dohrman
Fort Wayne
Wid
Bob Strampe
Mo Cleaveland Durability Remarked by Browns Coach
Dick Modzelewski, now a Cleveland Browns line coach, appeared in 130 consecutive NFL games. The durable tackle, nicknamed Mo, started 10 of those games for the New York Giants while building a reputation as a standout defender.
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UPI
Dick Modzelewski
Cleveland Browns
New York Giants
Creighton Posts 46-Game Schedule for 1971 Baseball
OMATIA UPI reports Creighton University Baseball announces coach Gary Cochells tougher upcoming 101 Bluejays schedule. The team aims to surpass last season but may struggle to match the 25 7 record. Included are games versus Minnesota Nebraska Omaha Drake New Mexico TCU SMU St Louis Arkansas Denver and Oral Roberts in a March 20 doubleheader opener in Tulsa.
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UPI
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Gary Cochell
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Smiherir Methodist
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Creighton University names golf and tennis coaches
Omaha UP I reports Creighton University will hire Hoh Banfield as golf coach and Dan Thornton as tennis director for the spring program. Athletic Director Eddie Sutton announced Banfield, a graduate assistant coach and Oklahoma Rapids graduate, and Thornton, a former Holiday basketball player, are finishing degrees while assisting. Organization meetings for their squads are set for Monday in the athletic office.
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UPI
Hoh Banfield
Dan ‘Thornson
Creighton University
Eddie Sutton
Banfield
Oklahoma Rapids University
Thornton
Hluday
Omaha Knights Edge Fort Worth in CPHL Thriller
In front of 3,490 at Central Professional Hockey League play Morris Steffanin opened for the Knights, Bob Guindon tied in the second, and Bill Nibbs scored with 1:03 left to lift Omaha past Fort Worth 2-1. Peter McDuffe stopped 29 for Omaha while Dot McLean scored 18 for Fort Worth. Omaha hosts Oklahoma City Sunday at Ak-Sar-Ben.
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UPI
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Kurt Worth
Morris Steffanin
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Peter McDuffe
Dot McLean
Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Ak-Sar-Ren
Ted Williams Optimistic On Senators With McLain Flood
Ted Williams, about to manage his third season, says he is optimistic the Senators can contend with Dennys McLain and Curt Flood on the roster. He criticized the McLain deal in the past but now believes the pitcher can help. Flood returns after a self imposed absence, while the team faces a reshaped infield and pitching staff as they chase the AL East pennant.
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UPI
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Curt Flood
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Nicklaus opens with 74 in Coral Eastern Open fallout note
Nicklaus, fresh from the PGA win, grapples with post major fatigue as he shoots opening 74 in the Coral Eastern Open at Palm Beach Gardens. Dickinson, aiming to qualify for next year’s PGA, trails after a 68 set by Gardner Dickinson on a blustery day with gusts to 25 mph and cooler temps.
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Ted Hayes
Robby Nichols
Gibby Gilbert
George Knudson
Spitz tops Major League bowling with 598 series
D. Spitz paces Major League play at Boulevard Lanes with a 598 series and a 226 singleton. Other 200s include Ron Tuna 225 Earl Gerken 203 Drunk Rackey 202 Floyd Arnsmith 220 Everett Housh 212 and Spitz 205. B & PR Heating posted 943 team game and JC and M Bar 2605 team series. In the Dale Electronic Women's League Rita Pubic had a 1 series and Myrtie Leckinger a 50 while Angie Wollaszewski bowled a 207. Born Losers won team honors with 97 game and 2146 series.
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Earl Gerken
Drunk Rackey
Floyd Arnsmith
Everett Housh
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Angie Wollaszewski
Four Teams to Contest WATA District 11 Meet at Wayne
Wayne Nebraska hosts the WATA District 11 swimming championship with Chadron State Kearney State Concordia and Wayne State slated to compete. The season series opened with Concordia relays won by Wayne then Chadron Concordia and Kearney. Wayne later dropped a dual to Chadron.
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Doane Baseball Schedule Revised After Pershing Closure
Doane baseball coach Jerry Kroeger announced a revised 25 game schedule now featuring three games with the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The change follows Pershing College closing its doors, leaving 45 prospects competing for roster spots.
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Massachusetts Redmen and Providence Join NIT Field
New York reports Massachusetts and Providence have joined Tennessee Dayton and St Bonaventure for the March 2027 National Invitation Tournament. Massachusetts clinched their bid with an 84 to 71 win over Maine as they close the regular season at 25 1 with one game left. Providence hopes for a third NIT title after 1961 and 1963 wins led by Erving 27.4 scoring pace and DiGregoria 12 point average.
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Ernie DiGregoria
Columbus Eyes Class A-6 Final Against South Sioux City
Columbus advances to face top-rated Columbus Discoverers in the Class A-6 District final at Fremont High Gym Saturday night after edging Norfolk 53 45. Terry Rooss scores 24 as Columbus builds on a 31 26 edge through middle periods. coaches expect a tougher rematch with South Sioux City.
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Howells JH wins Mid-State finals
Leigh Stowells highlighted the Mid-State Conference cage tournament by guiding Howells JH to a 39-23 victory over High Pope John. Nitadorf led with 13 points, Monte Reicks added 10 for Elgin. Newman Grove claimed the consolation final, defeating Dodge 54-6, as Jenssen and Nelson scored 16 apiece for the winners and Meyer topped Dodge with 22.
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Phillies Sell Out Veterans Stadium Opener
The Philadelphia Phillies announce all 53,371 tickets for the opening at Veterans Stadium on April 30 have been sold. The Phillies will host the Montreal Expos in the debut game.
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Bucks tie two NBA marks with 116 112 win over Braves
Milwaukee beat Buffalo 116 112 to extend its winning streak to 11 games tying the Knicks 1969 70 record and matching the Bucks home win mark set by the Royals in 1949 50. Oscar Robertson scored 42 and Lew Alcindor 25 while Buffalo’s Rod Kauffman 26 and Dave May 25 led their club.
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Platte Center Fifth Grade Beats Lutheran Cagers 33 to 22
Platte Center Junior High defeated Christ Lutheran 33-22 in a local game. Langan led with 11 points, Rich Thomas added nine, and Wessmeyer contributed strong rebounding.
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Wayne State College names Dennis Sielkes MVP
Dennis Sielkes, a 6-7 center from Somers Iowa, was chosen by Wayne State teammates as their most valuable player this season. The Mountain nicknameed star led the Wildcats in scoring with a 78 point average and posted high marks in polls field goals free throws and rebounds. He started all but one of Wayne’s 24 games.
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Frazier and Ali to analyze fights on special program
The Broadcasting Company announced a half hour Saturday program at 46 59 pm EST featuring heavyweight rivals Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali analyzing recent bouts from film. They then meet for the heavyweight title Monday night. Twenty former New York Giants stars, including Alex Webster, are coaching in the NFL, per Rheingold sports bureau.
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