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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1971

Page

5

Surprises Rule NCAA Regionals as UCLA Advances

Regional semifinals delivered shocks across all four venues. Ohio State upset Marquette ending their 39 game run, Western Kentucky routed Kentucky, Penn State upset South Carolina, and Drake beat Notre Dame in overtime. UCLA defeated Long Beach State to set a West final date with Brigham Young, while Kansas rallied to edge Houston.

Joe Carnicell UPI UCLA Ohio State Starquette Warriors Western Kentucky Kentucky Adolph Rupp Wildcats Midesst Bobby Janus Austin Notre Dame Kansas Houston Midwest Long Beach State University of the Pacific West Pennsylviana South Carolina Philadelphia Villanova Fordham Brigham Young Bruins Drake Henry Bibby Sidney Wicks Curtis Rowe Steve Pattersant Jerry ‘Tarkanian Marquette Dean Meminger Marquetta Mr McGuire Jim McDaniels Jim Rose Hilltoppers Thal Penn McGuire Frank Pend Jonston Wester Kentucky Bob Morse Howard Porter Tordhamy Jones al Sakys Carr Sakys Bulldogs Fighting Irish Dave Robiseh Bud Stallworth Cougar Guy Lewis Robisch Jayhawks

Melnyk Gains Five At Jacksonville Open

Steve Melnyk, a 24 year old amateur from Hidden Valley Country Club, hit a 70 yard trap shot to five feet and birdied the final hole to join Lee Trevino at six under par 66 in the Greater Jacksonville Open. He said the shot was his best ever and defended his view of himself as a serious competitor among pros.

Jacksonville Fla UPI Steve Melnyk Lee Trevino Melnyk Cours Hidden I Country Club Ge ‘Erevikio

NYU Cage Coach Lou Rossini Resigns

Lou Rossini, after 21 years with Columbia and New York University, resigns as NYU basketball coach. His NYU team finished 1 win and 25 losses this season, the worst in school history, though he hopes to stay in coaching.

NEW York UPI Lou Rossini Columbia New York University NYU Rossini

Drake trips Notre Dame as Kansas advances to Midwest final

Kansas, ranked fourth, defeated Drake 79-72 to reach the NCSA Midwest Regional final. Stallworth sparked a 15-0 Kansas run that erased a 41-30 deficit, finishing with 25 points. Notre Dame led early behind Austin Carr’s 20, but Drake’s Robisch and Jones clamped down late. Tom Bush added 19 for Drake as the Jayhawks improved to 24-1.

Wichita Kaw Kansas Dayhawks Drake Houston al Sakys Feves Alissouri Valley Campion Drake Notre Dame Stallworth Austin Carr Carr Bobby Jones Sakis Bulldogs Dim Noydrum Jones Jon Tom Bush Leon Hull

NCAA Tournament regional scores from United Press International

Eastern Regional Raleigh Villanova defeated Fordham 85 75. Mideast Athens Ohio State 60 Marquette 34 Western Kentucky 107 Kentucky 83 Midwest Wichita Drake 7 Notre Dame 72 61 Kansas 78 Houston 77 Far West Salt Lake City Brigham Young 73 Evansville Indiana Evansville 93 SW Louisiana 74 Old Dominion 93 Kentucky Western 74

United Press International Raleigh N.C Villanova Fordhamy Caroline Athens Ohio Marquette Kentucky Wichita Kan Drake Notre Dame Kansas Wouston Far West Salt Lake City Utah Kong Beach St U'of Pacific Brigham Young Evansville Und Louisiana Old Dominion

Six Touchdowns Set NFL Record in 1929 Cardinals Victory

Ernie Nevers scored six touchdowns for the Chicago Cardinals against the Teas in 1929, a National Football League record that has been tied twice but never broken.

Chicago Ernie Nevers Cheago Cardinals Tears

Scotus track squad to run on NU layout

Scotus travels to Lincoln to face Lincoln Central Catholic and Plus X on the University of Nebraska indoor layout. Coach Puelz plans about 35 athletes for the season’s first full-scale meet. Several top performers are sidelined by injuries, while early results show promise from Liss and weightmen Tonke and Brock.

Seains Central Catholic Lincoln Lincoln Plus X University of Nebraska Jim Puele Stan Liss Nebraska Federation Omaha Ken Brooks Ted Wieser Bill Brooks Mike Steiner Kearney State Boly Lateke Puelz Pius Nebraska Paul Nevels Liss Larry Tonke Dan Brock Shamrocks Thunderbolts

Columbus AAU Finmers Host York Saturday

Columbus AAU swim team 15 scheduled to meet York Saturday March 20 at 4 30 p m and the local Family Y pool. The improved finners fell to Kearney 688 to 274 with multiple place finishes across boys eight and under and older divisions including O'Donnell Fraser and Marsh earning top placements in breaststroke butterfly freestyle and backstroke events. Relay teams finished strong with medley and freestyle relays securing second place in several divisions.

Columbus Wim York Kearney Scott Weber Madalene O'Donnell Mary Person Craig Gelring Bria Fraser Statt Souder Scoth Loseke Bob Braga Dave Sterup Susan Marsh Susan Sniy Rnonda Semidt Becky Person Kathy Gehring Pat Cave Mary O'Donnell Robbie Person Susan Merrill Jory Courtier Dave O'Donnell Craig Marsh Sam Person Rich O’donnell Tom O’donnell Gary Mueller Matt Orr Dan O'Donnell

Mid-State selects two Leigh cagers on all conference list

Leigh high school places senior Bob Urban and junior Dan Hollala on the 1970 71 Mid State all conference team along with Lindsay and Clarkson selections. Honorable mentions include Howells Dodge Elgin and Battle Creek personnel. Track and field championships set for May 6 at Norfolk and junior high cinder test May 5 at Newman Grove.

Leigh Tunnerup Lindsay Holy Family Clarkson Bob Urban Dan Hollala Allan Hemmer Larry Bender Lindsay Gary Vavrina Jesse Kucera Aiso Joe Sindelar Jr. Howells Larry Eikmeier Dodge Mike Schmit Elgin Steve Pfeifer Humphrey St. Francis Randy Smith Battle Creek Gary Baumert Howells Bernie Rikmeier Bob Vanaurney Dwayne Nelson Newman Grove Virgil Preister Bol Baker Dave Larson Norfolk

Warriors, Bulls Beaten But Both Go Home Happy

The Warriors defeated the Bulls 91 to 35 to clinch the second place in the Pacific Division while the Bulls earned runnerup in the Midwest after the Knicks beat the Suns 131 to 123 in overtime. Seattle edged Milwaukee 122 to 121 in the lone office game.

Outros Press International San Francisco Warriors Chicago Bulls Warriors National Basketball Association Bulls New York Knicks Phoenix Suns Seattle Milwaukee

Nebraska Amateur Softball Association to Meet Soon

Lincoln UPI Nebraska Amateur Softball Association to hold its annual meeting Sunday at the Holiday Inn in Grand Island with agenda items including selecting sites and dates for six state tournaments. State Commissioner Bill Smith of Fremont said an executive board meeting will also be held Saturday.

Lincoln UPI Nebraska Ammateur Softball Association Grand Island Bill Smith Fremont

Creighton Drops Tennis Team For Spring Season

Creighton University will not field a tennis team this spring as Athletic Director Eddie Sutton cites low student interest and small turnout at a players meeting. Sutton and Tennis Coach Dan Thornton discussed candidates, but insufficient player reports prevented forming a solid squad. The future status of tennis on the Hilltop will be considered later.

Omaha UPL Creighton University Athleticc Eddhie Sutton Sutton Jay Dan Thornton Dale

Don Chandler Sets NFL Super Bowl Scoring Record

Don Chandler of the Green Bay Packers set the single game scoring record with 18 points in the 32 24 victory over Oakland. He kicked four field goals and added three extra points.

Green Bay Wis Don Chandler Packers Chandler Oakland

Cecil Upshaw Back In Shape For Braves Pennant Run

Cecil Upshaw returns to form after a severe hand injury kept him from the 1970 season. The Braves rely on his right relief work as a pennant contender. Upshaw has pitched 10 2 3 innings this spring, with a 3-0 win over Washington noted among others.

United Press International Devil Upshaw Atlanta Braves Upsaw Braves Upshaw Washington Senators Pat Larvis Denny McLain Felix Millan Ralph Garr Mank Aaron Dusty Baker Clete Boyer Brant Alyea Leo Cardenas Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Jim Perry Sal Carmpisi Yankees Ron Brand Montreal Expos Houston Astros Dick Meauliffe Bill Freehan Detroit Tigers New York Mets Mickey Lolich Tigers Byron Browne Larry Hisle Philadelphia Phillies Kansas City Royals Steve Blass Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Julian Javier Cardinals Johnny Bench Cincinnati Reds Bench Reds Boston Red Sox Red Sox Dick Mills Jack Curtis Jerry Williams Mike Garman Lynn McGlothen Rogelio Moret Ben Oguivio Tom Maggard

Frazier to stay in hospital four or five days

Heavyweight champion Joe Frazier will remain in St Luke's Hospital for another four or five days a hospital spokesman said He entered after fatigue and his condition was listed as satisfactory Tests showed his blood pressure was on the high side and improved to 150 82 from 1909 with normal around 120 86plus A note on prong horned antelope follows in the same article.

Philadelphia OPI Joe Frazier St. Luke's Hospital Frazier Br. James Giuffre

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