Columbus beats Norfolk 14 6 in error prone clash
Columbus converts Norfolk miscues into a 14 to 6 victory at Memorial Stadium. Key plays include Jim Schumacher forcing a fumble and Don Wardinger’s late field goal, while Norfolk’s Benish connects on a pair of passes and a late effort falls short. Columbus extends home winning streak and seals Apollo Conference race implications.
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Rich Gaver
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Priciy
Bastiy
Kuwekey
Pawnee Park
Colummbus
Jis
Apollo
Panthers
Alo
Old Norfolk
Okhe Toral
Jiminy Linebmaker
Steve Schumacher
Mick Benish
Guar
Don Wardinger
Dave McWilliams
Benish
Schumacher
Calunthus
Wardinger
Dunior
Tin Lemke
Windinger
Tatera
Lemke
Panther Burnovey
Scott Trofhoilz
Adar
NHL
Robin Oberg
Ery Wentling
David City Clinches 37-14 Victory Over Bullers
David City rolled to a 37-14 Central 1 Conference win over Bullers as Doug Wright ran for three touchdowns eight 10 and nine yards and teammates Dave Moeller Rick Marlin and Mike Hecker added scores. Bill Roewert scored twice for Fullerton, Kevin Smnoyer threw a 77 yard TD pass, and Kevin Wetovich added a two point plunge as David City improved to five wins in seven games and prepares to host Seward next Friday.
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David City
Doug Wright
Bullers
Wright
Dave Moeller
Rick Marlin
Mike Hecker
Tive
Marlin
Aris
Bill Roewert
Fullerton
Kevin Smnoyer
Kevin Wetovich
Seouts
Autid
Seward
Cage star leaves Pepperdine squad
Cage star Jan Reye departs Pepperdine for personal reasons after leading Englewoxx Cliffs Junior College in scoring. The junior forward, a top prospect who was expected to start for the Waves, will be replaced as Gary Colson prepares Friday travel plans.
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Malibu
Cali
Jan Reye
Englewoxx Cliffs
N.J
Pepperdine University
Gary Colson
Reye
Waves
Creighton Prep wins state cross country title in 1972
Creighton Prep captured the state high school cross country championship as three Tranners finished in the top 10. Pat Colburn placed third, Bellevue’s Pat Meyer edged Pat Colburn for second with 46 seconds, and Lincoln Southeast third with 62 points. John Martens of Norfolk Platte won Class A in 12:48 over the 2.5 mile course at Kearney Country Club. Neal Dermsmeyer of Ainsworth took Class B, Nay Schlepe of Cambridge led Class C-D in 13:18.
Nastase and Smith win to reach Paris Open semis
In Paris at the Wrench Indon Open, top seed Nastase of Romania defeated France's Jean-Baptiste Chantreau 6-3 0-1 to advance to the semifinals where he will meet Stellant's Tom Okker, the No. 2 seed. American Smith, from Sea Pines, beat Roscoe Taokoul Mountain Tenn 6-1 6-1 to join Kil Meier of West Germany in the other semi.
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Paris
Nastase
Star Sulhy Beta
Romana
France
Jean-Baptiste Chantreau
Nastise Willave Stellant
Tom Okker
Amith
Sea Pines
Roscoe
Smith
Ecole
Kil Meier
West Germany
Svik stars in Clarkson win over Newman Grove
Clarkson quarterback Curtis Svik passed for two touchdowns and linked with Van Ness on a 61 yard strike in the first quarter as Clarkson beat Newman Grove 21 to 4. Konierk added a second quarter score and Tony Mastny kicked three extra points as Clarkson improved to 6 3. The Red Devils travel to Dodge next Friday night.
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Curtis Svik
Newman Grove
Svik
van Ness
Thaul
Konierk Payel
Konirck
Tony Mastny
Quare Hite
Red Devils
Dodge
Alley asks Pirates to place him on voluntary retirement
Pittsburgh shortstop Gene Alley requested voluntary retirement because of a bad knee. Alley, who signed with the club in 1959 and made the All Star team in 1960s, played only 8 games in 1967 amid knee troubles and did not appear regularly after November.
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Pittsburgts
Veloni Pirates
Gene Alley
Pittsburgh Baseball Club
Alley
Richmond
Gallen
Metil
Ight Suns
Unbeaten Bucks Face Illini In Big Ten Clash
The Associated Press reports a week of college football action with Ohio State favored over Illinois as No. 4 Michigan hosts Indiana and other top games loom. Contenders include Notre Dame at Navy, Southern Cal at California, and Texas at Texas A&M as national title race headlines fill the weekend schedule.
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Iowa State
Genn
Kansas State
Missouri
Colorado
Nebraska
Oklahoma State
Kansas
Notre Dame
Navy
Penn Maryland
Ariz
Tee! Uightin
Ulth
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So. Ucla
Pexas
Albion Cards Surprised by Third City Comeback
Albion Cards fell to Third City 11 on a Central jon field. Backed by strong defense, West blocked a punt and Narthugest’s Wil Vang scored three times including a one yard rush and two passing plays to Tim Dalinson and Pat Raupik. Avion and Ivandys contributed on gains as the visitors rallied for a late win.
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Third City
West
Tim Dalinson
Pat Raupik
Teen
Zimbelman
Avion
Nosy
Ivandys
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St Edward 8-0 after 47 0 win over Silver Creek
St Edward improved to 8-0 after routing Silver Creek 47-0. Micek led with two rushing TDs and two passing scores to Doug Baker, while Jasa returned a punt for six and Wathen added a 1 yard TD and three extra points. The Beavers stay undefeated in the Goldenrod Conference West and prep to host Clarks next Wednesday before a playoff visit to Stromsburg November 16.
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Micek
St. Eddyward
Weavers
Silver Creek
Beavers
Goldenrod
Stromsburg
Clarks
Doug Baker
Ken Jasa
EU Wathen
Mike Sinielar
Mike Cahill
Jeaver
Newcombe Faces Case in Jakarta Open Final
Wimbledon champion John Newcombe advances to the Jakarta Open final after defeating Tan Proteher 6 4 6 4 in semifinals. Case battles from behind to beat Jurgen UMassbender of West Germany 6 7 0 2 6 4, reaching the final.
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John Newcombe
Case
Newcombe
Australia
Tan Proteher
Jriday
de Jet Jurgen Umassbender
West Germany
Greasy Neale Dies at 81 in Lake Worth Florida
Hall of Fame football coach and versatile athlete Greasy Neale dies at 81 in Lake Worth Florida after a long career as pro and college coach. He played and managed in baseball, coached the Philadelphia Eagles to NFL titles, and appeared in the 1919 World Series with Cincinnati Reds before the Black Sox scandal.
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Dla
Neale
Niall
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Dw Cintein
Chitgo White Sox
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Washington and Jefferson
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Reds
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White Sox
Black Sox
St Francis Edges Leigh in High-Scoring Football Clash
St Francis trimmed Leigh 28 to 22 Friday night as Mumphrey SL and Andy Magsamen starred for the Flyers. Magsamen scored five touchdowns including a 69 yard punt return and 4 yard rushing score. Dick East opened second half with a 9 yard kickoff return for St Francis. Wemhoff booted three extra points and added key plays on offense and special teams. Leigh answered with two Rodney Schroeder rushing TDs. St Francis finishes the season at Butte Creek Friday.
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Prayers Central
Leigh
Andy Magsamen
W Tnning
Dick East
St. Francis
Wemhoff
Nassenstab
Thes
Ray Muehs
Jeff Wemhoff
Med Tim Yards
Elf Wemhoff
Pia Massenstab
Chuck Zach
Rodney Schroeder
San Grofelusehen
Buttle Creek
Wide range of high school grid scores across Nebraska
A long list of football scores from numerous Nebraska high schools shows Falls City Sacred Heart 16 over Nebraska City Layredes 12 and Lexington 48 over Old Falls City 27, plus many other matches. Notable results include Omaha North 20 over unspecified, Beatrice Centennial 41, and Wayne 12 over Omaha South 41 amid a dense scoretable.
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Falls City
Sacred Heart
Nebraska City
Layredes
Nemaha Valley
Southeast Consolidated
Lexington
Old Falls City
nd-Crale
Yewber
Ganon
Wakefield
Emnerson
Lakeview Vikings Clinch Husker Title With 28-0 Win
Lakeview dominates Deagon defense to claim the Husker Conference title at home. Key scores by Pillen, Ludjen extra point, Wujens 65 yard TD, and Stafehd late score, totaling 469 offensive yards and 20 first downs. Coach Kober hails Pillen all state caliber effort in cold conditions ahead of Cedar Catholic visit.
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Jeff Degn
Lakeview Vikings
Madson
Viking
Vikings
Whee Atin Pilon
Carey Whas
Tony Lud Jens
Illen
Pillen
wUjens
Vick ‘Thomas
Lakeview
Qhublerlick
Kevin Stafehd
Paul Mudito
Deagons
Pilon
IL Yaads
Mahle Triweluri
Yaards
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Tral
Tartington Cedar Catholic
Johncock sets mile record on closed track in Arizona race
Indianapolis winner Gordon Johncock, 83, drove the fastest mile on a one mile closed track at Fastrack-International Speedway in Phoenix, posting 25.05 seconds at 142.691 mph to win front row for the Arizona 150. Robby Unser had held the prior oval record. Unser earned the other pole position with 142.349 mph as 24 starters prepare for Saturdays Indy style finale.
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Avi
Gordon Johneath
Arizona
Johncock
International Speedway
Robby Unser
Jolwcoek Tiis
Unser
Speerdstor
Hampion stars as Hampion overwhelms Monroe 40-12
Monroe fell 40-12 as Hampion, Nebraska's top eight-man team, flexed its offense. Mark Olsen ran for four touchdowns on 1, 1, 1, and 22 yard efforts and threw scoring passes to Dale Klute for 3 and 21 yards. Olsen and Denon Troesler added two-point conversions to push the Mustangs to 9-0. Monroe’s Steve Urkaski had 12 rushing yards on 21 carries and scored both of Monroe’s touchdowns. The Mustangs host Marquette next Friday for Parents Night.
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Jimpton
Thlenten
Nebraska
Mark Olsen
Tochhdowns
Dale Klute
Olsen
Denon Troesler
Lampson
Three Managers Dismissed As Start Of Baseball Season Shakes Up Teams
The AP reports three major league baseball managers were dismissed early in September. Detroit Tigers parted ways with Gilly Marlin, Pittsburgh Pirates fired Gill Virdon after two seasons, and Texas Rangers dismissed rookie skipper Whiley Heraog.
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Detroit Tigers
Gilly Marlin
Pittsburgh Pirates
Gill Virdon
Jess
Texas Rangers
Whiley Heraog
Lantz Sentenced for Cocaine Sale in Douglas County
Dennis Lantz, 21, once touted as a top defensive prospect, was sentenced by Judge Frank Gray to 12 years in prison and fined $1,000 after pleading guilty to a July 1 cocaine sale to a state agent. The case arose in Douglas County with the investigation tied to Lawrence, Kansas.
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Dennis Lantz
Uris
AL Sintic
Osceola Beats Clarks 13-6 In Season Finale
Osceola topped Clarks 13-6 to close a rough season 2-7. Senior Taye Watts made 16 tackles as Mike Smith scored on a one yard run and Steve Carlson added the extra point. Clarks answered late with a 40 yard fumble return by Warts.
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Oscraia
Chirk Feldayight
Goldenrod
Bean
Luna Reud
Mike Smith
Rem
Steve Carlson
Smith
Clarks
Warts
Taye Watts
Osceola
Soviet soccer team faces ouster from World Cup
The Soviet national team may be expelled from the World Cup if they refuse to play Chile in Santiago on November 21. FIFA and the Soviet federation clashed over a third-country option, but FIFA stated the Russians must play in Chile or be out, tying the dispute to Chile’s 1973 coup and Allende’s ouster.
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Chile
Santiago
International Football Federation
Loy K
Nelionko
FIFA
FIA
Salvador Allende
Freshmen lead Huskers past Buffs in 24-9 romp
Nebraska Frosh Arlcarriers Gillespie Kucora Retice Kelley combined for 250 rushing yards as the Cornhuskers rolled Colorado’s frosh 24 to 9. Justice scored on a one yard plunge, Kelley added a four yard TD, and Nebraska built a 24-9 lead with a third quarter surge. Colorado’s Kiklow had a 20 yard first quarter field goal, but Nebraka’s defense stifled late.
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