UCLA Clinches Final Four Bid in NCAA Semis
UCLA, led by Bill Walton with 33 points and 21 rebounds, defeated Louisville 96 77 to advance to the national championship. Florida State upset North Carolina to earn a showdown with UCLA, while Louisville’s Walter Davis scored 36 in a losing effort.
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Tallahassee Speedsters
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Columbus Bowl produces high scores across leagues
Kelbertau paced Pawnea League with a 616 series and games of 23 and 234 at Columbus Bowl. Don Sheriff added a 606 series while Columbus Grain No 2 claimed team honors. Many bowlers posted 200s including Mathews 241 219 and Wunderlich 230. Ed Wurdeman led Lutheran League with a 234 top game.
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Don Sheriff
Columbus Grain
Bernie Pyoran
Don Mathews
Don Walter
Jerry Janicek
Keith Kallenbach
Dean, Kallenbach
Dick Brekken
Tony Hansen
Clem Morgan
Milt Baumgart
Bill Rozanek
Joe Szatko
Soward Weisser
Larry Zywiec
Etg Wieser
Ernie Christensen
Gary Badje
Lutheran League
Ed Wurdeman
Viergutz Lumber
Jim Wunderlich
At Janssen
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Mel Peterson
Vern Osten
Steelers Sign Bradley Hawkins Then Add Four Free Agents
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed linebacker Ed Bradley from Wake Forest and wide receiver Nate Hawkins from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas as the fourth and sixteenth round picks. They also signed four free agents: wide receiver Jim Watkins of Alabama A&M, running back Larry Grissom of McNeese State, center Jain Callan of Georgia Tech, and defensive back Bob Henley of North Carolina State.
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Georgia Tech
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Eagles offer to host 1976 Super Bowl in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles owner Leonard A. Tose proposed at the NFL owners meeting in Honolulu that Philadelphia host the 1976 Super Bowl to align with the city’s centennial celebration. Eagles sources say the idea was discussed with NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle.
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Security routs Double T in soop playoff
Security Munual clinched the Pioneer Basketball league playoff win, trouncing Double T Bar 140 to 91. Eight Security players hit double figures led by John Abegglen with 27 and Dick Hoth with 26, while Double T’s Mausbach scored 21 and Placek poured in 40.
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Maryland and Niagara advance to NIT finals
Tom McMillen of Maryland and Al Williams of Niagara used calm under pressure to propel their teams toward the 35th annual National Invitation Tournament finals. McMillen, a publicized 41opt-11 sophomore from Mansfield, scored eight points in a two-minute stretch to fuel Maryland’s 91-77 win, finishing with 25 points and 12 rebounds.
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Owners poised to reject offers and threaten players strike
In Scottsdale Arkansas UPI says major league club owners will likely present a take it or leave it pension offer at today’s meeting with the Players Association. Players have voted for a strike if demands are not met while owners refuse to boost pension funds. Meeting participants include Gaherin Feeney Cronin and Marvin Militer. Canada’s skating champions Sandra and Val Bezic estimate annual skating costs near ten thousand dollars.
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Local bowlers win titles in WNAX tourney at Boulevard Lanes
Columbus entrants claim team and all events honors at the WNAX Bowling Tournament closing weekend. Deane's Diner tops scratch team with 3,108 and adds handicap crown 3,198. Leon Miller wins all events with 1,900. Kalbush and Gary Muth runner ups in handicap singles and all events respectively. Blair's John Derry leads singles with 722 handicap and 671 scratch. Final standings list Deane's Diner as top team, with Trailcraft and others.
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Oaks defeat Lakers for prep crown
Oaks defeated the Lakers 22 20 to win the Prep League cage championship. John Heimann led Oaks with 12 points, Jerry Mancuso added six, Steve Mancuso four, and Terry Miller reported 150 fans attended, a playoff attendance record. Lakers finish season 9 2 with Sutton nine Braithwait seven Fraser noted.
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Newman Grove native named to state racing commission
Governor Exon announced Diane K R Newman Grove will serve a three year term on the State Racing Commission. The appointment replaces Robert E Logsdon of Lincoln whose term expires March 20. Newman Grove is described as a dedicated horseman and asset to the commission.
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Optimists claim Family Junior League title in close final
Optimists club defeated Rotary Rams 21-16 to win the Family Junior League title after RAMs edged Colts 21-19 in the final regular season game. Scott Wagner and Rob Goos led the winners with six points each, Jamie Ferguson added five, Monte Jensen two, and Dean Hoebing two. Mike Swartz led the Rams with eight points. Irv Sterner’s squad earned trophies as league finals concluded for the year.
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Krumland Dominates with 662 Series at Boulevard Lanes
Harald Krumland posts a 662 series including 246 game to lead major league marksmen at Boulevard Lanes. Skein of high scores features Boyd Snyder 223 Everett Hough 216 Craig Williams 204 and Lyle Wolfe 201. Dale Electronics Women see Kila Fuhr 210 single 452 total Carlie Cox 207 512. Five-O 796 team game Pin Pointers 160. Senior League leaders Julius Hollman 179 Ed Trofhalz 505. Lucy Ehiers 173 480. Mlssers 471 team game Pokers 1 234 series.
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Nebraska spring turkey permits near total claimed
State Game Commission reports 1072 spring turkey permits, all but 17 claimed after Wednesday drawing. Wildcat unit has 1 and Southwest 6 permits left. Rainbow trout ongoing at Tub Springs and Nine Mile Creek. brown trout up to 12 inches noted. Large trout and bass activity described across multiple Nebraska fishing sites.
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Grich Fifth Regular of Oriole
The Orioles plan a lineup shift with Grich as a fifth regular infield piece. The article notes Grich’s prior accomplishments with Rochester and his 1870s era peers, highlighting expectations for improved performance and his spring rookie status amid camp activity.
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Nineyearold Wins Intermediate Ladies Title in Skating
New York report states Terry Doyle, nine, from Massapequa, N Y, won the intermediate ladies title at the 50th Middle Atlantic Figure Skating Championships. Deborah Ann Lowry of West Orange N J placed second and Karen Beth Wagner of Hewitt Harbor N J third.
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Weekend basketball on TV and upcoming title bouts
Observer notes a crowded TV slate with NIT and NCAA finals set for Saturday and Sunday, UCLA favored to reach the title game against Florida State while NBA playoffs loom. A local April 5 banquet honors CHS basketball champs, Elks Club hosting a 7 p.m. stag event. Joe Frazier defends his title in Omaha in late May against Ron Stander. past performances suggest a challenging bout but Frazier still leads in money and exposure.
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Louisiana Names Basketball Coach Louisiana State
Baton Rouge Louisiana United Press a veteran coach Dale D Brown age 38 born in 1940 15 years of coaching named to replace Press Maravich as head coach at Louisiana State Brown last season coached at Washington State and previously Utah State assistant Meinecke of the Fort Wayne Pistons set the NBA season record for fouling out 26 times in the 1952 53 campaign
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