East wins thriller for Class A title in Lincoln
Lincoln East defeats Papillion 74 to 72 at the University of Nebraska Coliseum as Scott Copple banks the late game winner. The performance by Reckewey sets NCAA tourney scoring records, while Papillion seals runner up after a tight final period. Class B goes to Fairbury. Class C to Pawnee City with Elkhorn 43, Benedict claims Class D title.
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Umity of Nebraska Coliseum
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Roger Leitner
McCook
Monarchs
State flood damage hits Lincoln recreation areas
State Time Commission says recent northeast flood affected several state operated outdoor recreation areas but caused limited extensive damage. Two Rivers State Recreation Area near Venice suffered interior flood damage and loss of trout, with potential underground water sediment concerns. Otter areas Beaver Bend Gazelle Creek Woods Duck Plattsmouth faced debris removal, fence repair, road damage, and access disruptions with openings planned as conditions improve.
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Stanton
Plattsmouth
Richland Wins Junior High Cage Tourney
Richland captured the junior high basketball tournament title at Lakeview District 10 arena. Richland led District 10 11-9 after one, 26-43 at halftime, then pulled away 46-? in the third. Roger Syatora scored 17 for Richland while Darrell Rickert also had 17 for District 10. Creston defeated District 24 22-2 after a 1 43 halftime standoff, with Luedtke scoring 16 for Creston and Wiener 14 for District 24.
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Hichland
Srigid District 10
Lakeview
District 10
Richland
Roger Syatora
Darrell Rickert
Creston
District H
District 24
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Don Wiener
Clyde Schroeder
Mike Coan
Ring
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Immanuel Gals Take Second in Church League
Immanuel Lutheran girls basketball team finished second in a church league tournament at Battle Creek. They beat Christ Lutheran of Norfolk 21 15 and lost to Green Garden of Madison 41 24. Lynnette Cattan scored 3 points in each game and assisted coach Mrs Melvin Goudeken’s squad. Other players included Carol Ernst Kris Peilsch Debra Hamernik Ann Fastera Diane Logeko Janice Uden Vicki Wilcox Ciloria Borehers and Priscilla Peterson.
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Battle Creek
Christ Lanteran
Norfolk
Green Garden
Madison
Lynnette Cattan
Melvin Goudeken
Carol Ernst
Kris Peilsch
Debra Hamernik
Ann 4Astera
Diane Logeko
Janice Uden
Vicki Wilcox
Ciloria Borehers
Priscilla Peterson
Girls softball meeting slated to organize league
A meeting to organize a girls softball league will be held at Pam Wednesday at the locationial Service Unit No. 7 offices. Players managers sponsors and any other persons interested in girls softball are invited to attend.
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Pam
Petty claims Carolina 500 crown at Rockingham Sunday
Richard Petty drives a blue Plymouth to victory at North Carolina Motor Speedway under the caution flag in the Carolina 500. He earns 17,350 first prize as his season pace climbs with three wins in six starts, tying the superspeedway win record and extending his lead in Nascar competition.
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Richard Petty
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North Carolina Motor Speedway
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Golden Bay
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Bobby Wawak
Iaad
Isage
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Baker
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Issac
Fenner Park Opens Friday at Grand Island Track
Fenner Park inaugurates its opening day this Friday as a daily operation for the first time in its history. promoters expect perfecta wagering to be offered daily on the fifth and final race after strong 1970 season demand. Post time remains 1 p.m. for the first race.
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Local matmen claim Jaycee District wrestling title
Norfolk Columbus wrestlers led 66 point Jaycee District meet with eight qualifying for state in Valentine. Lingsay Ball Tom Vert Bruce Hansen won events for Columbus. Sackett and Tepplas also placed. 56 local boys won at least one match in the district contest.
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Carr Named Player of Year for 1970 71
Austin Carr of Notre Dame, a high scoring guard likened to Oscar Robertson, was chosen as College basketball Player of the Year by United Press International. He led voting with 221 of 384 votes, beating Sidney Wicks of UCLA, 163, and received the James A. Naismith Trophy.
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UPI
Austin Carr
Notre Dame
Oscar Robertson
United Press International
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Sidney Wicks
UCLA
James A. Naismith
Atlanta Tipott
Fairbury and Benedict win state Class crowns in basketball
Golia five coach Charles Moore of Fairbury led a rally to defeat Cozad for the State Class 1 title. Benedict, led by Denis Kaeding, finished undefeated at 25 straight. Final ratings place Lincoln East first, Papillion second, with Hastings, Omaha Westside, and Columbus trailing.
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Fairbury
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Columbus
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Bob Siegel
Denis Kaeding
Benedict
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Shemek-Olk tops in Scotch Doubles at Boulevard Lanes
Shemek-Olk lead Scotch Doubles with a 6 game handicap series totaling 227 192 and 19 to win TV seatch honors. Don and Chris James posted 603 team score, followed by Twonard and Rita Fuhr 601 and others. Individual high games included 227 and 219 by Shemek-Olk, 211 by the James, and 208 by Soulliere Dunn.
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Myra Olk
Boulevard Lanes
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Chris James
Twonard
Rita Fuhr
Ron Nelson
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Rita Dunn
Shemek-Olk
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Sharon Laudenkloss
Omaha
Teisure
Hunters Spend Over 130 Million for Food Each Year
The article notes that Americans spend more than 130 million annually on hunting for food and trips. Much of this expenditure supports remote, economically depressed regions, highlighting hunting as an economic activity.
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National Shooting Sports Foundation
Big Eight All Conference picks name Meely Robisch Stewart
Colorado's Cliff Meely Kansas' Dave Robisch and Nebraska's Marvin Stewart head UPIs 1970 71 All Big Eight basketball team unanimous first team selections by 18 voters Kansas dominates with four Jayhawks on the first team Bud Stallworth and Henry Smith also accorded first team spots Second team features Kansas Pierre Russell and Roger Brown Oklahoma Scott Martin Nebraska Chuck Jura and Iowa State Gene Mack Smith chosen first team by 14 voters Meely 63 6 3 ranks as all time Big Eight scorer Robisch 6 10 star of three year scoring load Stewart 6 3 guard noted as top in league since Jo Jo White strong shooter and finisher Stallworth 6 7 outside threat rebounding standout Marlin Mack Jura fill out second team Brown 6 7 Kansas star capped a standout season with top rebounding and high school level prowess Meely noted as one of the best Big Eight players ever over Lovellette
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Missouri
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Oklahoma
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Iowa State
Gene Mack
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North Carolina
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Houston
New Mexico State
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Notre Dame
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Texas Christian
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Kansas State
Palmer wins Florida Citrus Invitational with record 270
Arnald Palmer, aged 41, wins the Florida Citrus Invitational in Orlando with a tournament record 18 under par 270. He earns 40 000 dollars and tops the year money list at 8982 dollars. He edges Julius Throgs by one stroke after a strong finish with seven birdies and a reshape putter.
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Swo
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J.C. Snead
Boros
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Sam Spead
Kansas Ends Season With 25 1 Record
Kansas completed the season with a 25-1 mark after outlasting Nebraska 54 to cap the regular season a strong year for the Jayhawks. They won the last four by 10 points total and extended their home win streak to 27.
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Area quintets lead in state bowling tourney in Norfolk
Nebraska Women's Bowling Association action in Norfolk shows Rusty's Rebels of Columbus atop Class A with 2,678 and Moon's Case of Lindsay-Newmaan Grove leading Class B with 2,558. Pine Room of Madison tied for second in Class B at 2,548, while BD. Barnhart and A. Meyers of Genoa top the sevated doubles. Yvonne Mimick of Columbus shares third in singles at 644 as Jo Sokol and Marlena Becher pace Columbus area skaters among leaders. Big weekend marks include a 247 by Dean Prochmow and a 242 by Jake Schnitker. Violet Spencer of Neigh posts multiple 200s across team, doubles, and singles.
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Dean Prochmow
Seward
Jake Schnitker
Jigging Tactics Boost Ice Fishing Success
Jigging remains a favored method for ice anglers. Artificial lures are lowered through the hole in the ice and then worked with a short up and down motion to entice bites.
Giants rebuild pitching and defense for 1971 season
Giants coach Charlie Fox prioritizes pitching and defense up the middle with a youthful staff. Key newcomers like Pitlock and Stone, plus veterans Perry and Reberger, mix with plans to shift Reed and McMahon reinforcing a hopeful bullpen as spring ends.
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UPI
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Ssip Pitlock
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Pawnee Bowmen Sunday Night League Results
Pawnee Bowmen results report a 34 to 44 outshoot by the Toterunners over the Rajects while the Hits and Misses edged the Flying Feathers. High scorers include Bunk Ringer and Chuck Seeger with 285 series. Karen Saunders 278 and Steve Ellenburg 254. Juniors led by Wait Krayvki 274. Bob Long 271 and Randy Medinger 264. Most improved: Steve Ellenburg, Karen Saunders, Mike Loeffler. League standings list Flying Feathers 93, Forerunners 5544, Rejects, Wylls and Alisses 3144.
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Chuck Seeger
Karen Saunders
Steve Ellenburg
Wait Krayvki
Bob Long
Randy Medinger
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Forerunners
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Nebraska angler sets state rock bass record at seven pounds
Violet Kelly of Sidney holds the state hook and line record for rock bass with a seven pounder captured from the Frenchman aestear Imperial on May 23, 151.
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Violet Kelly
Sidney
Aestear Imperial
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