Platte College forms first track squad with 20 hopefuls
Coach Ron Suggs leads Platte College in building its inaugural track program as 20 athletes vie for spots. The squad shows depth in sprints, middle distances, hurdles and jumps though field events are tighter. The season opens April 1 with Thunderbird Relays and includes ten meetings plus a conference title pursuit.
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Jim Havelka
Ron Sungs
Platte College
Hilton
Suggs
Raider Crew
Dave Friend
Bellevue
Bruce Alt
Shelby
Doane
Dave Ziola
Columbus High
Thunderbird Uelays
Concordia
Hon
Inchute
Platte
North Matte
Larry Sandoval
Knights
Zlola
Ron Stmad
Lincoln Southeast
Ken Hradec
Clarkson
Larry Buntgen
David City
Brian Schmidt
Humphrey
Alt
Alt and Friend, Tom Choutka and Doug Drake of Madison, and Leonard Xobra
Ron Suggs
Ron Strnad
Raider
Strand
Lincoln Searheast
Zivla Balds
Columbus High School
Bowling meet at Boulevard Lanes yields high scores across leagues
Duane Slenger posts 624 series including 226, Rich Morgan 620 with 224 and 202, Jerry Kroeker 626 with 216 and 206. Elgin Tenniges 231 high game in Centennial events. Bernie Maran 2 DH, Nel Triebwasser 24, Von Brase 214, Loren Welten 200, Russ Burmood 203, George Davidshafer 24, Jack Stoakes 203, Harold Keamland 205. Fearn Honors include Knot Drive Tin 163 and Holiday Station 2712 total. 20th Century leaders Walstaff 62 single and Klub 1 with 2439. Wednesday action sees Jerry Noy 212 top, Les Wardentan 2a and Stan Gadschall 201. Leo Thomas leads gals with 389 series. Never Was team scoring 700 and 1,0ar. Mike Myans 4 193 and Jiny Anson 311 in Junior League. Chery ole Wine tops girls. Prep League boys Paul Graham and Randy Moore 370. Julie Eisele 150 game and 420 total in juniors.
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Auneams
Boulevard Lanes
Duane Slenger
Rich Morgan
Jerry Kroeker
Elgin Tenniges
Bernie Maran
Nel Triebwasser
von Brase
Loren Welten
Russ Burmood
George Davidshafer
Jack Stoakes
Harold Keamland
Fearn
Walstaff
Klub
Jerry Noy
Les Wardentan
Stan Gadschall
Leo Thomas
Mike Myans
Jiny Anson
Services held for Bill Jensen in Missouri
William Jensen, 43, former University of Nebraska baseball player and Linroky High coach, was buried Wednesday after an 11 a.m. service at Memorial Gardens in St. Charles Missouri. A Columbus Nebraska native, he was a sales manager for R C Fischer Distributing Co in Missouri and previously lived in Colorado. He played for NU three years and died Sunday afternoon of a heart attack. He was active in area sports and was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. He is survived by his widow and two sons.
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St, Charles
UPL
Willian Jensen
University of Nebraska
Linroky High
Seheal O
Memorial Gardens
Columbus
Neb
Jensen
R.C. Fischer Distributing Co
Lehar
Colorado
Hays
L. Bifert
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Scott Adams earns letter at Kearney State College
Columbus sophomore Scott Adams earned a varsity letter at Kearney State College after strong swimming performances. He set a 50 yard freestyle record and helped relay squads set school marks in the 40 yard freestyle and 400 medley relays.
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Scott Adams
Kearney
Columbus
Kerry State College
Tellers
Barry Johson
Scott
Allough
Georgia Tech and Bonnies Triumph in NIT Showcases
In New York, Georgia Tech edged Michigan 78 70 as Rich Yunkus delivered 27 points and 16 rebounds. St Bonaventure closed with 10 straight points in the final five minutes to topple Hawaii 72 61, earning a semifinal date with North Carolina or Duke. Greg Gary led the Bonnies with 20 points in their 20th win. Hawaii finished 18 4.
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NEW York
UPI
Sielines
Georgia Tech
Rich Yunkus
Michigan
Uonaventure
Hawaii
North Carolina
Duke
Atlantic
St. Bonaventure
Yellow Jackets
Whack Hyder
Hyder
Walgarines
Yupkus
St. Bupaventure
Greg Gary
Bomnies
Family Y spring classes begin amid varied offerings
The Columbus Family Y announces spring session starts the week of March 29 and runs to May 7 with programs including National Red Cross swim instruction, Saturday non-swim and beginner high school girls classes, water safety aid, adult swim, weight training for boys in grades 3-6, tennis lessons, women's classes on Wednesdays, and tumbling and gymnastics. Family Night policy begins April 2 with Friday adult and family access only after 7 PM. under 18 entries require parental accompaniment.
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Columbus Family Y
Mepistralians
National Red Cross
Ue Y
Champ Frazier Faces Possible Suspension
New York State Athletic Commission may suspend heavyweight champion Joe Frazier after three days of examination by Dr Edwin Campbell. The doctor cited concussion or subdural hematoma signs and noted severe nausea vomiting fatigue and headaches following Frazier's 13 round title defense against Muhammad Ali. Campbell said hospitalization in Philadelphia followed testing and urged retirement and a suspension due to probable head injury.
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NEW York
UPI
Joe Frazier
York State Athletic Commission
Commission
Edwin Campbell
Campbell
Frazier
Muhammad Ali
Pye
Philadelphia
Williams Sets A’s Sights On Division Title
Oakland A’s skipper Dick Williams declares a aims to win the American League West division, saying this year’s club is stronger with depth in pitching and a rebuilt lineup led by Sal Bando Felipe Alou Don Mincher and Reggie Jackson. He notes Odom’s recovery and a pitching staff including Blue Jim Roland and Paul Lindblad, hoping the team avoids past complacency.
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Oakland
A’s
Joe Sargis
Mesa
Ariz
UPI
Dick Williams
Boston
Wiliams
A's
Red Sox
Williams
Minnesota Twins
Reggie Dackson
John Odom
Dackson
Son
Charlie Finley
Puerto Rvan
Odom
Extom
Saya Willams
Skippar
Williates
John Mena
Intra
Dat Williams
Don Mincher
Dick Green
Secon
Fiert Gampanes
Sal Bando
Felipe Alawin
Rick Manday
Irenter
Asl Jackson
Iaehave
Dave Duncan
Frank Pomanile
Cem
Jeass Willams
Chick Dobson
Tim Hunter
Tolle Fingers
Blue
Jim Roland
Paul Lindblad
Diego Segui
Hob Locker
Marcel Laghemann
Jim Panther
Art Boyd
Chris Floethe
Tie A
Aga
Amily
Jackson
Willams
Nebraska Derby entries draw 26 nominees at Pomer Park
MHL Van Berg enters Road Man Joy Prince and Mr. Bum Bum in the $6,000 added Nebraska Derby on April 17. The field features 26 nominees. Snow disrupts opening week and spring football drills begin at Kansas State amid NCAA semifinals coverage.
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Paul Ernst
Mhl van Berg
Pomer Park
Road Man
Joy Prince
Mr. Bum Bum
Bum Bum
Sonny Meet
Estacian
Bui Bum
Wic
Fair Grounds
New Orleans
Kansas State
Rozelle ridicules field goal rule change proposal
In Palm Beach the NFL’s Pete Rozelle dismissed a radical proposal altering field goals from outside the 20 yard line. If muffed, the ball would return to the line of scrimmage. He noted little broad support and suggested it may come from a single club owner at the winter meeting. Earlier, league leaders rejected a two point conversion option after touchdowns.
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Palm Beach
Hla
UPL
Pete Rozelle
Breakers
Hozelle
National Football League
Kck
Rovelle
NFL
No racing today at Foner Park Grand Island
Officials at Foner Park in Grand Island announced early today that no racing will be held at the track. Races were scheduled for today but were postponed.
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Grand Island
UPI
Foner Park
Terry Mausbach Receives UNO Grid Scholarship
Scotus Central Catholic senior Terry Mausbach has been offered a full football scholarship to the University of Nebraska at Omaha. At 60 and 195 pounds he earned three grid tellers anter coach Claire Stamel and was an all Centennial Conference selection. He played center on offense and linebacker on defense with UNO showing interest as an offensive performer.
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Terry Mausbach
Scotus Central Catholic
University of Nebraska At
Maustach
Claire Stamel
UNO
Indiana poised to win NCAA swimming title at Iowa State
Indiana, with seven Olympic performers and 17 American and world record holders, appears certain to claim a ninth straight NCAA swimming title at Iowa State University. Coach James Counsilman’s Hoosiers open the championships at Ames, aiming to win most events as three Indiana champions defend their titles. Mark Spitz, Gary Hall, and Larry Barbieri are among top entrants.
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Ames
Iowa
UPI
Indiana
Iowa State
Mighty
Hoosiers
James Counsilman
Counsilman
Mark Spitz
Iiles
Gary Hall
Larry Barbieri
UCLA and Western Kentucky Favored in NCAA Semis
UCLA seeks its fifth title in six years as coach John Wooden aims for another victory without Lew Alcindor, while Western Kentucky led by Ollie Jin McDaniels and Clarence Glover faces Villanova in the other semifinal. Kansas and UCLA meet prevously in the bracket with a championship shot Saturday.
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Houston
Reet
Villanova
Western Kentucky
Kansas
Conight
Kanaas
UPI
UCLA
Lew — Atehuler
Bruing
Alcindor
John Wooden
Bruins
Ucla-Kansas
Lew
Wooden
Astrodome
Ted Owens
Owens
Dave Robisch
Roger Brown
Steve Falterson
Sidney Wicks
Curtis Rowe
Tiool Jin McDaniels
Fonner Park racing results at Grand Island
UPI reports Wednesday results at Fonner Park with winners in each race led by CAPI Gal, Little Shadower, Stalk Cutter, Joy Trenty, Mendy Lady, Monty’s Flash, Apricot Laddy and others. Daily double paid 151.00. exacta 12 paid 45.60.
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Grand Island
UPI
C.api Gal
Reverse Magic
Oklahoma Dean
Croundpounder
Tore
Dessie In Space
Little Shadower
Mia Star
Justa Joust
Stalk Cutter
Tkindo
Mr. Whiz
Joy Trenty
la Longa
Mr. TS
Axacta
Mendy Lady
Mr. Mitchell
Monty’s Flash
Tuck Ship
Jackie Beano
Satin Kathy
Romeo Verdicchio
Exacta
Kloke and Draper Lead Cornhusker League Bowling Leaders
Ed Kloke and Drape dominate the Cornhusker League at Columbus Banys. Kloke tops series with 622, including 220 and 225, while Draper has the high single at 258. Other notable scores include Bud Rhea 247 Rex Adair 222 Harry Carlson 233 and Moonstones leading the Coffee Cup League with Helen Reyder 198.
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Ed Kloke
That Drape
Columbus Banys
Kloke
Draper
Bud Rhea
Rex Adair
Od Kloke
Bill Nealey
Mike Senter
En Hollow
Duck Zettler
Maurice Stansky
Harry Carlson
George Engel
Gateway Realty
League of Jewels
Carvn Hecker
Belly Schmidt
Moonstones
Helen Reyder
Sherry Thormson
Ann Hrandt
Creams
Pelster to face rough eight round bout in Omaha
Unbeaten Nebraska welterweight Dick Pelster meets Detroit rival Topcat Jackson in an eight round semi wind up at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. Pelster 6-0 with three knockouts seeks another win as Ron Stander battles Frank Dullard in the 18 round feature.
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Omaha
Neobraska
Dick Pelster
Omaha Civic Auditorium
Pelster
Topcat Jackson
Detroit
Melvin Dennis
Las Vegas
Dennis
Jackson
Fred Jhpenez
St. Paul
Minn
Council Bluffs
Ron Stander
Frank Dullard
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Peterson
Genoa
Marlin Laseke
Ansen
Richardson
Dick Gersich
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McCook
Phoenis
Paul Graham
Randy Moore
Watt
Julie Eisele
Bill Jensen
Missouri
Bonnies
Family Y
Champ Frazier
Wolheyda
Rozelle
UNO Grid
Fonner Park
Draper League
Dacron
Peahins
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