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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1971
Page
5
Platte Center No 283 finished first in the team event division at the 25th annual Nebraska State American Legion Bowling Tournament held at an unspecified venue, securing top honors in the state tourney.
The Prep League standings show Lakers undefeated at 9 0 with Columbus Family Yp leading. Pistons and Kricks trail at 7 2, while other teams like Knicks Hawks Suns and Celtics are listed with varied records as the season progresses and upcoming tournaments begin March 16. Local bowling results show team scores, individual leaders, doubles and singles outcomes, and note Lake McConaughy as Nebraska's largest reservoir with 105 miles shoreline.
Scotus Central Catholic's basketball and sports outlook mixes a 7 12 season with optimism. Coach Frank Spencers crew lost tight games and broke even late, bringing back six lettermen including Briggs Mielak Breck and Jieha. The squad aims for improved shooting and depth with juniors stepping up, while Liss and other standouts prepare for track and football at the college level. District I track invites Scotus and peers Albion Central City Lakeview David City Aquinas Schuyler Seward Yea Centennial Wahoo Wahau Neumann York with district site not yet announced.
Brent Arment named most outstanding wrestler at the Columbus High Gym mat meet for grade school and junior high boys. He led Huskers to second place behind the Mac Dogs, claiming the 66 69 pound class as top matman. Steve Spader and Jim Sackett each tallied four pins for Wild Stallions and Mad Dogs respectively.
In CASPEN Wyoming Trinidad Junior College defeated Platte College 70 to 40 in the opening round of the regional National Junior College Tournament. Bil Westfall led Trinidad with 25 points, while Mike Trader added 6 and Dave Kincaid fought foul trouble. Raiders finish 17-13 as Platte players McArdle 21 and Kincaid 20 led scoring for their team.
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 109 to 99 to extend their NBA record streak to 20. Lew Alcindor scored 33, Oscar Robertson added 24, and Lenny Wilkens noted the record 3,000 assists milestone for Robertson. Spencer Haywood led Seattle with 30, Don Smith 38 for the Sonics. Don May scored 41 for Buffalo in a separate win over Portland as the games were played to avoid a boxing telecast.
Reis capped the Midget League cage tournament by defeating the Sonics Jed. Bret Kump led the Reds with nine, Rob Tlansen and Roger Bullington added six each. Losers Pat Tooley Jeff Moore scored two apiece. In semifinal, Blackshirts fell 21 11 as Bullington Hansen six each and Peterson five. Mancuso six for losers. Warrender Souders two each and Engelbert one.
Cincinnati contract update confirms Trowseam named executive vice president and general manager for another two years with the Reds.
Joe Frazier defeats Muhammad Ali in a savage 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden by unanimous decision to become the new heavyweight champion. Ali suffers a jaw injury and a blood clot. Frazier eyes retirement or a possible rematch while Ali contemplates a comeback.
A spirited preview lists Class A champions Cahemus Lincoln Fast Hastings, Class B Covad Aurora Pairbury, Class Q Norfolk Catholic Pawner City Grant, Class 1D Mead Benedict Hildreth with a late 1968 state quest. The piece notes a 9 p.m opening round versus Bellevere and adds fan turnout considerations for Columbus.
Miami of Ohio starter Lary Garloch suffered a double neck fracture after a slip during practice. The injury casts doubt on his availability as the Redskins face Marquette in the opening round of the Mideast NCAA regionals.
In Los Angeles UCLA won a coin toss and will host USC if a playoff game is required to decide the Pacific 8 basketball title. The decision affects the potential tiebreak scenario for the standings.
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