Opening pheasant season reflects on habitat and history
A local reminiscence discusses Nebraska pheasants once abundant in the 1940s, noting fewer birds today but noting the enduring appeal of the hunt. It highlights habitat programs like soil hair, sweet clover fields, and unharvested hay as key to populations, and recalls stock releases after 1900 with the first season in 1927. Permanent nesting cover remains critical to bird numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringneck
Nebraska
Highway 22
Lindsay
Newman Grove
Norfolk
Texas
Ohio
California
Aittle
Kangan
Pheasant Nesting, Hatch Rates, and Season Changes
The article explains nesting disruption from farming and weather lowers hatch success, notes roosters remain plentiful after hunting seasons, and outlines clutch size, incubation, and fertility. It also describes how roadside cover and winter wheat affect chick production, and reports season length and daily bag limits.
Sackett claims first Golden Gloves victory in smoker
Tom Sackett, 18, won a decision over Greg Cappellano of Ormalia Foxhole at a smoker in South Sioux City. Doug Wurdinger also won his second bout, edging Matlin Hawley of UNL Boxing Club. Lippert fell to Ken Shandri of Des Moines, while Mike Sackett fought in exhibition versus Lou Acasta. Columbus VFW junior fighters fought at Omaha Livestock Exchange Building with Graus beating Fuhrer and Sipple defeating Ziska. Senior boxers proceed to Pershing Auditorium in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Sackett
Greg Cappellano
Ormalia Foxhole
Sioux City
Sackett
Cappellano
Doug Wurdinger
Matlin Hawley
UNL Boxing Club
Lincoln
Wurdinger
Pat Sackett
Doug
Rick Lippert
Ken Shandri
Des Moines
Shandri
Lippert
Mike Sackett
Lou Acasta
Mike
Columbus
VFW
Omaha Livestock Exchange Building
Mike Graus
Jim Fuhrer
Graus
Steve Sippile
Ed Ziska
Chapman
Sipple
Ziska
Pershing Auditorium
Colts win on late TD to stay atop AFC East
Baltimore Colts beat Washington 10 to 3 in a rain soaked Monday night game to move to 7-1 and hold a one game lead over Miami. Freddie Scott's 12 yard touchdown catch capped the scoring as Bert Jones threw 180 yards and Stan White intercepted twice. The game ended amid clock controversy and a disputed final play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
UPI
Baltimore Colts
Ted Marchibroda
Freddie Scott
Colts
Miami
Washington Redskins
Scott
Wtoficial
Joe Theismann
Stan White
Toni Linhart
Redskins
Mark Moseley
Theismann
Danny Buggs
Bainu Lad
Allen
Avramphling
Chuck Heberling
Omaha Creighton Prep tops Class A in Nebraska prep poll
Omaha Creighton Prep takes the No 1 spot in the latest Class A UPI coaches poll after a playoff run that included wins over No 6 Ralston and No 3 Papillion. Lincoln Southeast drops to No 2 while Pine Papillion and Omaha Westside rise in the rankings amid playoff upsets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
UPI
Omaha
Creighton Prep
Lincoln Southeast
Nebraska
Ralston
Papillion
United Press International Rating Board
Southeast
Prep
Omaha Westside
Lincoln Northeast
Schuyler
Hastings Adams Central
McCook
Pierce
Minden
Artington
Hastings
Adams Central
Pirres
Grand Island
Raiders seeded No 2 in regional volleyball tournament
Platte College earned the No 2 seed in Region LX as the junior college volleyball tournament opens Sunday at Scattabluff. The Raiders face No 15 seed LeMar Community College at 8 p.m. in the first round, with a potential Monday matchup against Northeast Tech of Norfolk or Western Wyoming of Rock Springs. Eastern Wyoming leads Region TX with a 28-2 record and No 6 national ranking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte College
Scattabluff
Raider
LeMar Community College
Platte
Northeast Tech
Norfolk
Western Wyoming
Rock Springs
Eastern Wyoming
Torrington
Titans
Colby Community College
State College
Huskers face tough test as Jayhawks visit Lincoln
Nebraska coach Tom Osborne warned against focusing on Oklahoma and said Kansas will test the Cornhuskers with a varied offense and strong defensive look. He cited Kansas schedule and noted officials’ calls in a recent Missouri game while praising depth and the kicking game of his team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Kansas Jayhawks
Nebraska
Cornhusker
Yom Gakiorne
Osborne
Kansas
Uhey
Cornhuskers
Kangas
Wishhawe
Tennessee
Amie
Tara
Missouri
Longhorns Still No 1 In Coaches Grid After Win
Texas remains the top ranked team in the coaches poll after a 35-21 victory over Houston, but quarterback Randy McEinchern suffered a knee strain. Alabama, Oklahoma, Ohio State, and Notre Dame follow, with shifts in positions among Georgia Tech, Michigan, Arkansas, and Penn State. Nebraska holds No. 10 after beating Missouri 21-10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Texas
United Press International Board of Coaches
Houston
Longhorns
Randy McEinchern
Alabama
Louisiana State
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
Soowers
Ohio State
Minois
Notre Dame
Georgia Tech
Irish
Michigan
Northwestern
Arkansas
Penn State
Baylor
North Carolina State
Pittsburgh
Hirot
West Virginia
Nebraska
Missouri
Teves
Bel
Okanama
Chiu Sr
Cylaratytae
Flora Si
Clemson Pett
Ne Teves
Yorus
Bobwhite quail season opens in Nebraska with improved prospects
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission announced Saturday marks the opening of the bobwhite quail season and the firearm deer season. Prospects for quail are better than last year, especially outside the southeast where populations are rebounding after hard winters. Daily bag limits are six quail and 18 in possession. deer limits are two cocks per day and six in possession. Waterfowl season also opens later in the month with varying regulations by region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cingneck
Lincoln
Neh
UPI
Nebraska Game
Parks Commission
Panhandle
George Schildman
Schildman
Crete
Jim Hurt
Kearney
Tisk agrees to Texas contract in Arlington
Free agent Richie Tisk, power hitting outfielder, agreed to a long term deal with the Texas Rangers in Arlington. A Rangers spokesman cited confidentiality on money terms while noting the contract is substantial and long. Tisk batted .290 with 101 RBIs for the White Sox last season and hit 90 homers in five years with the White Sox and Pirates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Texas
UPL
Richie Tisk
Chicago White Sox
Texas Rangers
Rangers
Isk
White Sox
Zisk
Pittsburg Pirates
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lee Rupp
Weller
Washington
Mike Bragg
Coll
Doug Nettles
Bragg
Rusty Billman
Maronlazada
Washington Redskin
George Allen
Colt
Mitchell
Bert Jones
Jones
Nebraska Prep Ratings
Omane Crgnta Pep
DL Ferein Souiist
Lincoln Nortiedst
Dinaha
Lincoln East
Fremont
Omaha South
Lec
Blair
Lexington
O'Neill
Lincoln Plus X
Chadron
Broken Bow
Lincoln Pius
Chas & Syns
Prive
Herings
Annette
Mt i Schuyler
Hl McCook
Coxington
O'Neil
Raiders
Huskers
Jayhawks
Columbus, Nebraska
Columbus Telegram
Bobwhite Quail
Elton Keamland
Mike Novicki
Fort Robinson
Terry Anderson
Lossel Siding & Insulation
FE Lloyd Lausten
Tisk
Reeworld
Pueblo
Colorado
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!