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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1971

Page

5

Playoffs Reach Four Area Schools This Week

Prep football heads into conference playoffs with Columbus High and Scotus Central Catholic traveling for Big Ten and Centennial titles. Davie City aims for Central Ten glory at Miiona, Clarkson seeks Mid-State crown at Battle Creek, Cathedral faces Sealus in Centennial showdown, with other area teams concluding their 1971 schedules.

Gamex David Chy Albion Columbus North Platte Omaha Cathedral Scotus Clarkson Battle Creek Columbus High Scotus Central Catholic CHS Worth Platte Humphrey St. Francis Schuyler Humphrey SL Edward Rising City Silver Creek Polk David City Aquinas

Huskers widen UPI lead as Auburn Georgia loom in clash

Nebraska remains number one in the UPI board with 345 points and 30 first-place votes. Auburn and Georgia stay undefeated and square off at Athens in a pivotal Southeastern Conference showdown that could shake the top rankings.

Huskers Auburn Georgia

Jacobson Again Named Big Eight Lineman of the Week

Nebraska senior Larry Jacobson, 6-0, 247, was named the Big Eight lineman of the week for the second time this season after anchoring a defense that limited Iowa State to 108 yards total offense. He contributed seven tackles and an interception in Nebraska's 37-0 upset of Iowa State, with coach Bob Devaney praising his steady play and domination.

Kansas City UPI Vass Larry Jacobson Nebraska Jacobson Carnhuskers Iowa State Iowa Bate Johnny Majors Nelwaska Acobson Cyclone Dean Carlson Larry Rich Glover Willie” Harper Bob Devaney Jacobsen Kansas Misouri Dan McDonough Oklahoma Victo Tigers Oklahoma State Jimmy Williams Colorado Carl Taibi Wadie Sheats Kansas State Norm Dubois Derland Moore Missouri Dul Cowan

Dunkel Index Ranks NU at Top in College Football Race

Nebraska leads the Dunkel Index with a 9-0 mark after a 97-0 demolition of Iowa State, boosting scoring margin to 3.1 and total index to 122.3. Oklahoma drops to second after a 20-3 win over Missouri, with Michigan, Penn State, Alabama, Georgia, and Auburn also listed with current records and last week scores.

New York Nebraskas Aussiia Georgia United Press International Board of Coaches Aiiked Hana Sooners Missouri Jowest Michigan Alabama Auburn Aeek Athens Penn State Notre Dame Ohio State Colorado Nebraska Oklahoma Bulls Tennessee South Corolina Toledo Rockets Houston Texas California North Carolina Michigan State Florida State UPI United Press International Reno State Arig Ranford St. Colorado Carolina Yee Mic Il Oo Calif. Teh Pla. St Cornhuskers Iowa State Iowa Maryland LSU Georgiru Flordia Miss. State

Gehring Award to Harmon Killebrew in 17th honor

MINNEAPOLIS-57, PAUL (UPT) Harmon Killebrew of the Minnesota Twins has been named the 17th Lew Gehrig Memorial Award winner. A veteran slugger who debuted in 1954, he follows last year’s honoree Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves.

Minneapolis Paul UPT Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Twins Lew Gehrig Wank Aaron Adana Braves

Flying Cowboy Mike Clark Soars in Bi-Plane Hobby

Dallas Cowboy place kicker Mike Clark flies as a hobby and owns his bi-plane. His greatest flying thrill came last spring when he flew the only B-24 ship in flying vandalism.

Dallas

Nets Sign Webster in ABA Move from St Peters

The New York Nets announce the signing of Elwardo Webster, former St Peters star forward, who averaged 25 points per game and played in Italy before TB sidelined him last year. Nets begin workouts Friday in Hempstead New York.

Hempstead N.Y UPI New York Nets American Basketball Association Elwardo Webster St. Peters Nad Webster Italy Nets

Hartford and Norfolk Clash in ACL Championship at Dillon Stadium

ACL commissioner Cosmo Iacovazzi announced that the championship game between the Hartford Knights and the Norfolk Neptunes will be played Saturday night in Hartford at Dillon Stadium on November 20.

Hartford, Conn DPI Hartford Knights Norfolk Neptunes Dillon Stadium Hartford Cosmo Iacovazzi ACL

Jaycees Plan Snowmobile Races at Platte Valley Speedway

Co chairs Leonard Jedlicka and Bill Fleischer announced finale trophies totaling 600 will be awarded to the top three finishers in the J classes. The program opens with four stock races followed by powder puff and five modified races at Platte Valley Speedway on December 19 with another snow date noted.

Lowmans Jaycees Platte Valley Speedway Leonard Jedlicka Bill Fleischer

Dallas activates Eugene Kennedy for Chaparrals

Eugene Goo Kennedy was activated by the Dallas Chaparrals on Monday. The 6-4 forward, last season SWC player of the year at TCU, joined after Dallas traded John Beasley, a 6-9 forward and ABA veteran, to Utah Stars for cash a high draft choice and the rights to George Peeples.

Dallas Eugene “Goo” Kennedy Dallas Chaparrals American Basketball Association TCU Kennedy John Beasley Utah Stars George Peeples

Sooner coach praises Missouri defense and Big Eight clash

Missouri's eight man line stifled Oklahoma as coach Fairbanks noted four years in the system give the Tigers an edge. He contrasted Missouri with SMU Texas and Iowa State and looked ahead to a busy Big Eight slate including Nebraska at Kansas and Oklahoma State at Cal. Kansas State coach Gibson praised Nebraska's patient, sound defense while Kansas fights a four game skid.

Kansas City UPI Oklahoma Chuck Fairbanks Missouri Fairbanks Tigers SMU Texas Iowa State Nebraska Kansas State Oklahoma State Kansas Norman Jayhawk Don Fambreigh Fry Vince Gibson Cornhuskers Tye Gibson

Williams for Bristol long shot in winter trades

ACAPULCO Mexico UPI Ted Williams has never been in a trade but rumors swirl about a potential move involving Bristol. Brewers manager Dave Bristol has twice refused Cleveland’s advances while general manager Lane eyes further pitching at winter meetings in Ponte Vedra. Williams for Bristol described as a long shot, with Lane connected to past blockbuster swaps and Milwaukee’s late October deal with Boston cited.

Acapulco Mexico Bristol Gabe Faal Cleveland Brewers Lane Paul Andrews Bristo Ponte Vedra Fla Boston Red Sox Dallas-Fort Worth Bob Short Dallas Minneapolis Short Williams Lang Milwaukee Lana Phoenix Ariz Joe Gordon Detroit Jimmie Dykes Bill Dewitt Tigers Dewitt Deswitt Hie Sox Cardinals Indians A's

Seattle Pilots suit over AL removal of team to Milwaukee

Seattle King County and Washington sue the American League asserting breach of contract fraud and antitrust violations over the Pilots sale to Milwaukee and relocation to Atlanta. They argue the AL promised a Seattle big league club and to keep it there.

San Francisco UPI Seattle King County State of Washington Seattle Pilots Milwaukee Federal Appeals’ Court U.S Federal District Court King County Superior Court Braves Atlanta Milwaukee People Milwaukee Brewers Inc Daley Dallas- Tart Sorianos Washington

Red Shoes and Doverland Win in Dual Feature Races

Red Shoes led from the start to win the $8,500 allowance feature at Aqueduct on the grass in 1:51 2-5, returning $14.40. Doverland captured the $9,000 allowance race at Gordon State over the same distance by a half length in 1:44‑4, paying $14.60. Other features saw Signor Valensi win at Churchill Downs, Northern Pride at Suffolk Downs, Levce Belle pay $122.49 at Hazel Park, and Park Coloquill conclude winter at Sportsman’s Park.

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