Discoverers clash with Bellevue in state tourney opener
Columbus High led by Coach Leahy faces Bellevue in Lincoln as 1933 and 1964 title contenders seek a return to the state meet. Bellevue brings an 8-13 record, while Columbus relies on Bonness Moore and Thrasher to spearhead offense as the Chieflians seek a first title bid since 1933.
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Palmer Preps For Florida Citrus Invitational Showdown
Arnold Palmer warms up for the Florida Citrus Invitational at Rio Pinar as he grumbles about errant pulls in practice. The sixteenth edition features 144 pros including Nicklaus, Barber, Player, Trevino, and Sanders, with Rob Lynn last year’s Citrus Classic winner taking $30,000. Palmer, practicing near Walt Disney World, aims to rebound after a disappointing year.
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Walt Disney World
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Calif
Ile
Rio Pinar
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Miller Barber
Gary Player
Lee Trevino
Dapper Tioug Sanders
Dave Hill
Julius Bates
Krank Beard
Gardner Dickinson
Spring Football Sparks Husker Hopefuls in Big Eight
Spring drills begin March 29 for Nebraska with a May 8 spring game. Kansas State starts March 24 as all teams seek to topple No 1 Nebraska, defending Big Nine champions. Oklahoma leads in returning starters, followed by Missouri Kansas and Iowa State. schedule features seven home games including early clashes with Oregon, Minnesota, and a late season push.
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Brown suspended by NYSAC for corner coaching during Frazier bout
Bandini Brown, longtime ally of Muhammad Ali and cornerman, was indefinitely suspended by the New York State Athletic Commission for repeatedly coaching from the corner and for throwing water into the ring during Ali's loss to Joe Frazier Monday night.
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Jerry's Champlin Ernst Olds and Cadillac Bernt Sport Shop
Local auto outletJerry's Champlin Ernst operates a car sales and service venue featuring Olds and Cadillac models. Bernt Sport Shop provides apparel and sporting goods adjacent to the showroom, offering a combined shopping stop for vehicles and gear.
Parking plan aids state meet at Ute University
State meet organizers at Ute University coordinate special parking for the 1971 State Flight School Basketball Tournament. Nebraska fairgrounds lots on North 14th Street open for fans with free buses to the Coliseum until 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Bus drivers for students and large groups instructed to park on North 14th Street near the power plant.
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Benedict earns two players on Crossroads honor team
Benedict places Lee Richardson and Litt Allen on the Crossroads Conference first team. Jeff Jacobsen of Marquette, Dale Young of Hampton, and Dan Noble of Gresham round out the selection. Steve Hopwood of Shelby is a second team cohvire with Dan Troesler, Bob Whittle, Randy Blase, and Dan Dye. Dennis Edmison gains honorable mention plus Dick Troesler, Merle Lief, Guy Lief, and Dave Emken also listed. Benedict wins conference basketball craw. Sally Strong gains volleyball honorable mention as Gresham takes the volleyball title.
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Litt Allen
Jeff Jacobsen
Marquette
Dale Young
Hampton
Dan Noble
Gresham
Steve Hopwood
Shelby
Cohvire
Dan Troesler
Bob
Frazier Named Boxer of Month by WBC
The World Boxing Council named heavyweight champion Joe Frazier as boxer of the month for his decision over Muhammad Ali. The Manila report notes the award follows Frazier's victory in their Wednesday decision, highlighting his prominence in boxing.
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Klutman Leads CHL Scoring, Maroons Stay Strong
Klutman tops CHL statistics with around 20.5 points per game as teammates surge. Coach Jack Johnson features multiple scorers, Maroons average 66.7 points per game while Dick Hansen and Dick Hoth pace the team in totals and averages. Jon Abegglen, Tom Zimmerman and others contribute, with team margins and defensive numbers listed.
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Yostman
Dick Hoth
Jon Abegglen
Tom Zimmerman
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Maroons
Columbus
Maine
Biyea Reba
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Ktutman
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Na Hansen
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al Zimmerman
Tom
McLaughtin
Tim
Brower
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