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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1971

Page

4

Nebraska Huskers open spring football drills with 38 lettermen

Lincoln UP I report Nebraska head coach Bob Devaney enters spring practice with 38 lettermen on the roster as the Huskers begin drills. Returning veterans include Kinney Tagge Brownson Dumler Nupert Harper Jacobson Adkins Kosei Terrio Anderson Blahak on defense.

Huskers Rodgers Musker Jeff Kinney Erry Tagge Water Brownson Vong Dumler Dick Nupert Jerry List Willie Harper Larry Jacobson John Adkins Bill Kosei Bob Terrio Dint Anderson Joe Blahak Nebraska Bob Newton Jerry Murtaugh Eddie Pennard Dave Walline Dave Morock Dan Schneiss Wally Winter Bonnie McGhee Guy Ingles Devaney Memorial Statun

Ailing Bullets star leads team to playoff victory

United Press International reports the Baltimore Bullets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 141 to 104 in the Eastern Division playoffs as Ke (Kane) scores 23 of 29 in the second half after Monroe was left in the dressing room in shock from a痛. The result follows other Sunday games with Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York action noted.

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Local sports note on league playoffs and officials

The report mentions Loseke and other officials from The Columbus Vologram as they prepare for national playoffs on August 1. It notes unions covering expenses and a midget Payel First Cornhusker game set for June with Columbus and York as involved locations.

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Hastings Tribune Names New Sports Editor

Sxorts editor at Hastings Tribune LASTINGS (UPT) Chuck Kel, a sportswriter since December, has been appointed sports editor by Truune Editor Burt SuInUS. He replaces Mark Gordon, who moves to a Lincoln paper. Telly, a Hastings Caloze junior, is an Omaha Surke High School graduate who played football and baseball.

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Grand Islander Bob Williamson Wins Southpaw Tournament Title

Grand Island bowler Bob Williamson dominated the 1st annual Southpaw Tournament at Columbus Bowl with a six game scratch total of 1195 and 162 spot sticks for 1357. Harold Siebler was runner up with 1173 scratch and 78 handicap, while Kermit Holmes Eugene Rogers tied for third with 1240. The event drew 56 entrants across scratch and handicap divisions.

Bob Williamson Grand Island Columbus Bowl Williamson Harold Siebler Kermit Holmes York David City Eugene Rogers Thial Don Still Columbus Dun Goodsell Ord Denny Edwards Yors Darrell Hepner Norfolk Ron Pulford

Player Wins Two Straight to Extend Streak

Gary Player, at five feet eight inches in black, seeks a third straight win after capturing the National Airlines Open by two strokes over Trevino. He won Jacksonville Open a week earlier with Hal Underwood and defends Greensboro Open next, noting improved focus despite self-acknowledged inconsistency. He says shorter fairways and longer roughs would suit Greensboro area greens.

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Gates named director of Mic Owen Baseball School

Gates of Beatrice Nebraska becomes director of the Mic Owen Baseball School at Mil Gates to lead the program after serving as athletic director and coach at Pershing College before its January closure. The appointment takes effect May 25. Gates is a University of Nebraska graduate and previously assisted as coach at the Se OO.

Mixed League Leaders Highlight Bou levard Lanes Play

Randy Krumland posted two wins and Howard Weisser one in Sunday night action at Boulevard Lanes Mixed League. Top women included Vome Minick with a 68 game and Virginia Nelson with a 68? high series. John Rais converted a 6-7-40 split as B and M Log team earned honors.

Randy Krumland Howard Weisser Gerius Ted Boulevard Lanes Vome Minick Virginia Nelson B & M Log John Rais

College cage stars after best offers

UCLA stars Sidney Wicks Steve Patterson and Curtis Rowe finished perfect collegiate careers and eyed the NBA draft after winning their third straight NCAA title They pursued offers from NBA and ABA teams noting money as a key factor while keeping options open to graduate school and other leagues.

Houston UPI Sidney Wicks Steve Patterson Curtis Rowe UCLA She & Rowe Canada NBA Wicks Cleveland Cavaliers Artis Gilmore Jacksonville Ulaward Porter Villanova Porter ABA Jit MeéDaniels Western Kentucky Kansas Carolina Cougars Louisville Utah Carolina McDaniels Patterson Hank Szemionikowski

Steve Nye nets 20 as Elks Huskers win junior league title

Steve Nye scored 20 to lead the Elks Huskers past the Wolverines 41 to 12 in Junior League action at the Family Y. The Huskers finished 13 and 2 under coach Ivv Steiner. Bill Conyers added seven, with Jeff Fraser and Scott Schaefer each scoring two for the winners. Wolverines coach Mike Lemke saw Day Schmidt four, Rick Byfe Todd Lyon two, and Frank Robak two. Secoma Buffaloes grabbed second place by beating the Lions Badgers. Ted Troshola, Steve Schumacher, Bob Irby, Duane Schmidt, and David Cimple led Scavers. Badgers leaders included Jeff Morris 18 and John Anderson 10. Third place went to the YEW Falcons, who defeated the Optimist Wildcats 4 to 1. Bob Dickey paced the Falcons with 22 points, Bill Sutton added nine, Jim George two. Don Lisele’s Wildcats were led by Wayne Krueger with 33.

Huskers Elks Hultaloes Sertomas Falcons Budlgers Lions Wolverines Rotary Wildcats Steve Nye Elks Huskers Rotary Wolverines Family Y Ivv Steiner Bill Conyers Jeff Fraser Scott Schaefer Vach Lloyd Jenkinson Mike Lemke Day Schmidt Rick Byfe Todd Lyon Prank Robak Mach Boy Championshipua Ronallity Secoma Buffaloes George Olsen Lions Badgers Simiers Tedd Troshola Steve Schumacher Bob Irby Duane Schmidt David Cimple Wadgers Jefe Morris John Anderson Bob Markham Larry Cordsen YEW Falcons Falcons Richard Jenkinson Optimist Wildcats Bob Dickey Jeader Bill Sutton Jim George Don Lisele Wayne Krueger Chip Anthony Allen Aerni Bruce Wilkenson Dan Scalt

Race fan killed as wheel rips into crowd at stock car event

In Lincoln England on Sunday a wheel from a stock car ripped into the pit area crowd killing Betty Fleteling 48 of Grimsby and injuring six other spectators.

Lincoln England Betty Fleteling Grimsby

Without Carty Braves must juggle line up

Atlanta Braves face a full restructuring with Hank Aaron remaining the lineup anchor and Felipe Cepeda, Orlando Cepeda, and other hitters providing power. The loss of Carty shifts focus to Perez, Jackson, Lum, and others vying for outfield and infield roles as pitching remains the key to success.

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Husker spring drills spark 1971 season hopes

Nebraska prepares for spring football with optimism after a 1969 season and Orange Bowl win. Devaney notes returning depth despite losses, including Paul Rogers the standout kicker. Spring game set for May with home opener stretch, three early tests, and key players Kaseh Blahak and Deyke highlighted.

Neoma Behlen wins third Columbus Women’s Association trophy

Neoma Behlen earns a scratch series of 79 with 200s and a 191, securing the third annual Columbus Women’s Association trophy of Columbus Tow. Lee, Thomas, and Eve Kusche tied for runner up at 570. Other notable scores include Marlene Beecher 366, Lorraine Egger high game 233, and multiple 200s by Sturlene Becher, feve Lusche, Barb Badje, and Carrine Cave. Columbus Bowl awarded the championship trophy.

Neoma Behlen Columbus Lee Thomas Eve Kusche Rumterup Marlene Beecher Toigger Barb Badje Marcie Stepanek Lorraine Egger Sturlene Becher Feve Lusche Carrine Cave Columbus Bowl

Local Bowling League Scores Highlight Fast Paced Night

Fred Leonhard led the meeting with a 21 game and 563 trio as Jack and Jill League actions unfolded. Jeanine Larson added a 193, Ben Pensick a 532, while L & L posted a 7a game and Road Runners finished with a 1,932 total points in a tense team scoring rundown.

Fred Leonhard Met Jeanine Larson Singleton Ben Pensick

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