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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1972

Page

5

Scotus Set for Friday clash at Ord in season finale

Scotus visits Ord for a Friday night game as both teams seek a strong finish. Shamrocks coach Dim Touetz aims to rebound from a win over Grand Island Central Catholic while Ord, led by quarterback Bill Gogan and fullback Lyn Sevenker, eyes a tieing and strong finish in a wishbone attack after recent wins and losses.

Central Catholic Fomballers Ord Grand Island Central Catholic Dim Touetz Shamrocks Scotus Grand Island Catholic Jota Tus Froemman Dan Martin Tom Zabawa Hoh Shonka Steve Niedbalski Thane Wibbels Greg Gravaugh Jim Brock Tom Blahak Steve Wolpert Ken Sehrad Jerry Liss Joe Zuerlein Brock Blahak Dai Steiner Schrad Liss Dave Steiner Larry Kro Lexington Nebraska Cliss Chanticleers Albion Central City Cathenburg Holdrege Aurora St. Paul Ad Broxen Bill Gogan Greg Sueller Mike Wells Lyn Sevenker Sevenker Bil Kacre

Local High School Football Week Ends Amid Weather Slop

Three area teams enter final week as forecasts warn of rain and muddy fields. Lakeview Vikings face Aquinas Monarehs while David City aims to stay tough, Papillion upset hopes rise, Scotus eyes Ord, and Muskeres tackle Colorado in a Nebraska showdown with NU coach Devaney final Boulder trip. Husker tilt set for 1 p.m. kickoff.

Lakeview Vikings Aquinas Monarehs David City Tia Papillion CHS Clu Scotus Ord Shamrocks Huskers Nv-Colorado

Mets, Braves swing four-player deal in winter trade

New York Mets and Atlanta Braves completed a four player exchange. The Mets sent Gary Gentry and Danny Frisella to Atlanta for Felix Millan and George Store. Millan, a three time NL All Star, batted .257 last season and is expected to stabilize the infield for New York.

NEW York New York Mets Atlanta Braves Mets Gary Gentry Danny Frisella Bruves Felix Millan George Store Millan Braves Yogi Berra Vic

Jack Kelly calls for investigation of NCAA activities

Jack Kelly Jr., president of the Amateur Athletic Union, urged a congressional investigation into the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The former Olympic rower proposed a special commission to define the NCAA's legitimate scope and enforcement methods under Executive Director Walter Byers. He criticized Byers and his aides for intimidation of athletes and schools, and accused Byers of trying to control the U S Olympic Committee through a fit of pique.

Hladelphia Jack Kelly Jr The Amateur Athletic Union National Collegiate Athletic Association Kelly Olympic NCAA Walter Byers Mryers Wyers Srom

Delaware Still No 1 In College Division Grid Poll

The University of Delaware remains the top team in the college division football poll. The Blue Hens improved to 7-0 and kept their unbeaten mark, receiving 14 first place votes and 408 points. Louisiana Tech held at No 2 with 280 points, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo moved to third, and Tennessee State stood fourth with Ashland fifth.

Associated Press University of Delaware The Blue Hens Tubby Raymond Delaware Theeany Temple Louisiana Tech Southeast Louisiana Cal Poly San_Latis ish Telnnessee State Ashmud McNeese State North Dakota L.A Ashland Dakota St McNeese St Dakota 9 Grambling Mass

Finley challenged after Kuhn fines players for bonuses

Commissioner Bowie Kuhn fined Oakland owner Charles O Finley 2500 dollars for paying players 5000 dollar bonuses for World Series efforts. Gene Tenace Doc Rudi and Mike Hogan received payments tied to regular season performance, Finley maintaining bonuses were for Series feats.

NEW York Bowie Kuhn Oakland Charles O. Finley Baseball Jay Gene Tenuue Doc Rudi Mike Hogan Kului Finley Minley Rudi Hogan Tenace Jey

Assistant coach at Cozad dies after cancer battle

Eugene G Turner longtime assistant coach at Cozad High School for five years died in Cozad Nebraska Wednesday after a cancer illness. Turner 43 coached football and basketball and previously spent 11 years at Axtell and eight years at Loomis. Services set for Saturday at 2 pm in the Corad High School Gymnasium.

Gozad Neh APIA Caza High School Eugene CG. Turner Turner Cozad Axtell Loomis Coradigh School

Phillies Steve Carlton Wins NL Cy Young Award

New York AP reports Philadelphia pitcher Steve Carlton won the NL Cy Young, unanimous among 24 writers. He posted a 27-10 record for the last-place Phillies and became the first Phillie to win the award and the first to do so on a last-place club. Steve Blass of Pittsburgh was the runner-up.

NEW York Philadelphia Steve Caviton Cy Young Carlton Baseball Writers Phillies Jean Jeffhunder Phillie Catltan Ferguson Rankins Chicago Cleveland Gaylord Perry St Louis Gussie Busch Cardinals Jetry Rick Wise Funnings

Knicks rout Kings 122 85 for seventh straight win

Knicks defeated the Kansas City Omaha Kings 122 to 85 to extend their seven game NBA win streak. Earl Monroe and Dean Meminger led with strong defense and 41 final period points as Walt Frazier and Meminger added double digits. Archibald was held to 19 points amid Knicks dominance.

Omaba Neb Jarj New York Knicks Kansas iy-Omaha Kings Knicks National Basketball Association Kings Johnny Green Hal Greer Dolphy Schayes NBA Nate Archibald Earl Monroe Dean Meminger Walt Freter Meminger Monroe

Judge modifies Wells probation with Oakland release

California Superior Court Judge William J. McGuiness eased Warren Wells probation allowing him to leave Alameda County. Wells, a former Oakland Raider, was welcomed by Houston Oilers executive assistant Tom Williams at the airport and scheduled for a physical in Texas after the court action stemming from a 1969 attempted rape conviction.

Houston Houston Oilers National Football League Warren Wells Oakland Maider California Superior Court William J. McGuiness Wells Alameda County Texas Oilers Tom Williams

Big Eight teams eye bowls amid key Saturday games

Bowl representatives from at least four majors will attend the Iowa State-Oklahoma tilt in Ames, with more expected for Nebraska-Colorado and Missouri-Kansas State. Coaches cite strong offenses, injuries, and turf readiness as teams prepare for crucial matches ahead of Thanksgiving bowls.

Associated Press Iowa State University Ames Missouri

Jayhawks Close in on Big Eight Passing Lead

Kansas Jayhawks challenge for the league passing title as Nebraska and Oklahoma dominate overall. Kansas trails in total offense and scoring defense, with Nebraska leading pass defense and total defense while Oklahoma edges in rushing defense. The race features multiple team stats across yards, completions, and points.

Kansas Jayhawks Kansas City Nebraska Oklahoma Jayhawks Cornhuskers Big Right Service Bureau Kasas Iowa State Oklahoma Sooners Sooners Oklahoma State Town State Inya State Oklahom Sugners Colorado Toya State Iowa

Huskers Ready Mentally for Colorful Colorado Clash

Nebraska coach Bob Devaney says his team will be mentally prepared for the upcoming football game against Colorado. He notes Colorado is the best opponent faced and will run at them with backs Charlie Davis and Bo Matthews, while Nebraska relies on pride and consistency to stay competitive.

Nebraska Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Oklahoma Chuck Fairbanks Sooners Towns State Tte John Carroll Oregon Aeter Hob Deva Vey Colorado Charlie Davis Bo Matthews Kansas State Vince Gibson Missouri Tiger Missoni al Onofrio Ken Gregory Lero Maas Bill Ziegler Chuck Link Kansas Don Fambrough Oklahoma State Cowboy Brent) Blackmar Dave Smith Dave Jaynes Clance Mierking Jaynes Joe Ferguson Arkansas Dar. Strock Virginia Tech Lincoln Neb Bob Devaney Scolorado Anstar Wishbine Devaney

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