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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1975
Page
10
Husker dominance tops standings with Huskers at the apex while Oklahoma falters after a KU upset. The week features Towa State results and a streak of 9 straight wins as Nebraska remains favored for the Eight championship race.
Oklahoma suffers first loss under Barry Switzer, 28 game win streak snapped by Kansas. Kansas QB Nolan Cromwell scores tying and leading plays as Sooners fumble four times and allow a blocked field goal. Nebraska and Iowa State win big as title race tightens in the Big Eight.
Four top ten teams dropped games as upsets shook the bowl picture. Ohio State crushed Texas A&M and Nebraska edged Kansas State. Stanford snapped USC with a late field goal, while North Carolina State rallied past Penn State. Penn State, San Diego State, and Pittsburgh stumbled, reshaping Rose, Orange, Sugar, and Cotton Bowl prospects.
Kansas ousts Oklahoma to end a 28 game Sooners winning run and stir the Big Eight title race. Oklahoma ranked No 2 in polls, while Nebraska hosts Kansas State after a 124 point win. Colorado’s loss to Oklahoma and tie chances loom as the Orange Bowl bid depends on loop outcomes.
Platte College's volleyball team won the Nebraska Technical College Conference championship in North Platte over the weekend. Coach Marge Burkett leads the squad to Scottsbluff on November 17 for the Region IX tournament against Torrington Wyoming, with the winner advancing to Baltimore for the All-Conference event. Reichmuth, a freshman, played through an injured knee as Platte recorded four victories over York Mid-Plains Central Tech Northeastern and others, with standout players Schmidt Gertsch Kobza and several teammates named.
In Lexington Kentucky a unique fifty thousand dollar ticket auction is planned for the 1985 Kentucky Derby winner Lucky Debonair among four stallions in a confidential sale by Mrs Ida L Rice's Canada Farm. Bidders must place a fifty thousand dollar certified check to enter the room as written bids only are allowed across two days following Fasig Tipton Kentucky events.
Results from Boulevard Lanes include Thunderbolt League standings with Del Engquist and others, Speed Queen League led by Lori Sauders, and Mixed Scotch Doubles won by Rex and Barb Adair. Special TV match winners Edgar and Wilma Krumland will compete in Omaha for cash prizes on Channel 7 Bowling at Leisure. Sunday Night Mixed League shows Gary Moon and Kathy Gallo leading with 207 and 506 scores respectively.
Doane College dominated the District 11 cross country meet at Crete Nebraska earning 29 points to take the team title. Carl Stromberg of Kearney State won the individual race with Concordia’s Dave Cloeter second. Doane placed three in the top ten and three top finishers advance to the NAIA national championships in Salina Kansas on November 15.
Walton sidelined with a sprained ankle as 6-11 center Martin returns to form for Portland. He grabs a career high 22 rebounds to spark a 115-96 home win over New York. Geoff Petrie leads Portland with 24 points, Sidney Wicks adds 21 and 10 rebounds, Earl Monroe tops Knicks with 23. Seattle beats New Orleans 111-97 and Los Angeles defeats Kansas City 125-112.
Arkansas State coach Bill Davidson says Oklahoma's Barry Switzer aided his program, noting extensive football talks and guidance. He cites Switzer's influence as part of the Indians' current strong run, despite a 1974 season opening 17-0 loss to Bowling Green.
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