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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1969

Page

3

Aquinas Wins Centennial Conference Title In Nailbiter

Aquinas rallied with two second half TDs and a stout defense to beat Omaha Cathedral 8-6 at Memorial Field for the Centennia Conference crown. Cathedral led 8-0 after a first quarter TD pass and late two-point try, but Aquinas answered with a 66 yard scoring drive and a go ahead TD by Kim Pelan with 1:15 left. Lions held Cathedral to 100 yards rushing and 12 passing as Aquinas improved to 8-2, Cathedral to 2-1-1.

David City Aquinas Omaha Cathedral Memorial Wield Cathedral Bruce Ashe Fred Sommer Ashe Wat Aquinas Jim Hain Cathedl Max Brodersen Monarchs Kim Pelan Sever Yants Larry Stanislav America Livision Oly Monarests Tiumph Omahans Gary Osborn Dave Athey Tom Clabaugh Kyle Jaw Duhimen Dale Jake Johannes Don Walla Jim Ler Ean Athey Jettie Modelski Bullington Read Klutman Tigges Bruce Bernt Bradley Lelyon Kon Torenon Laster Crumley John Wurst Jim Drueppel Ron Steenbock Ralph Leininger DSK Shane Asu Vlin Bernt Melvin Vai Danka Hail BeluEn Walla Tuekinn Davy Nornal Rogers Ainhorn

State gym qualifying yields top gymnasts from Lincoln area

Competitors earned places at the state gym meet with Lincoln Mignon leading qualifiers alongside Lincoln East and Northeast. Barry Cook and Mike Pore excelled on rings and pommel, while Creighton Prep’s Cene Mackie topped the all around with 32.90. team totals list Wast 12 and North Plate 1 among others.

Senons Lincoln Mignon Lincoln East Northeast Columbus Posadno Barry Cook Mike Pore Opp Cene Mackie Creighton Prep Marty Lowe Wits Tonner Jay Munnely Jim Daniels Southeast Gene Mackie Larry Locova Lineal High Iso Lil Gomp Lincoln Nigh Jogo Cervantes

Tiger Talks of Payday After Easy Win

New York reports Tiger, eyeing a payday, hints at another shot at Bob Foster. The veteran middleweight and former light heavyweight champ, 40, settled a quick bout with Andy Kendall White by decision, praising Kendall's resilience and noting past glory despite early trouble.

New York Lai Dick Tiger Andy Kendall Wriday Nigin Tiger Toryag Bob Foster Moster

Tech and Notre Dame face late televised clash in tough bid

Notre Dame ends its season against Air Force after a rough year with losses to Purdue and Southern California. Georgia Tech seeks a rare upset as an underdog against a Notre Dame squad relying on its run game and a strong defense led by linemen and backs.

Al-Poursis-Pertun Yellow Jackets Irish Lavd Bud Carson Southern California Tech Notre Dame Air Farage Purdue Southern Cal Nolte Dan Cal Tulane Georgi Teel Ide Ava Ved Tom Gatewood Trishan Mike McCoy Bobs Olson Brent Cunningham Buck Perdunit Tubba Moats

My Tight Favored In Queens County Handicap At Aqueduct

Racing preview notes Vansar Stable’s My Tight favored to win the 64th Queens County Handicap at Aqueduct, with top weight and Angel Cordero Jr. aboard. Other nominees include Calandvito, Dagger Counter, and Missy Tum, among a large field. Dark Emerald won the Friday allowance at Aqueduct carrying 121 pounds, returning $100 and $2.50. Bundle Of Love captured the Grass Allowance at Golden State Park with jockey Carlos F. Marquez marking his third win.

United Press International Vansar Stable Aqueduct Garden Stile Park New York Queens County Mille Angel Cordero Jr Kolgin Berry Calandvito Mr. Right Michigan Mr. Jught Trenton Gucden State Park Bundle of Love Carlos FT. Marquez Kindle OF Love Testless Sis Calulval Restless Six Calulyah

Husker Freshmen Rally To 17 7 Victory

Nebraska freshman team edged Kansas with two touchdowns by Johnny Rodgers, one a 449 yard sprint and another on a pass, in a muddy Friday afternoon clash at Manskattar.

Mansattar Kan Nebraska Kansas Nebras Shale Johny Rodgers Onna Musker Toucldowns Bab Jones

Bulls Giants Washout Cancelled Game In Quincy

Heavy rain washed out the Atlantic Coast Poolball League game between the Long Island Bulls and the Quincy Giants in Quincy Massachusetts. The team matchup was cancelled Friday due to unplayable field conditions.

BULLS Giants Quincy Mass UPU Long Island Bulls Maying

Cold weather boosts duck hunting across Nebraska regions

Colder weather moves in across the state bringing new flocks of ducks for hunters, with mallards noted in Sheridan and larger numbers near Lake McConaughy and Swanson Reservoir. Geese and quail reports are mixed as hunting pressure remains light in many areas while deer hunting faces heavy cover and progress varies by region.

Lincoln Gate Commission Panhandle Lightsiaw Sheridan County Swansin Lake McConaughy Quimers Dante Wynn Antelope Knox

Young CHS gridiron team posts 6 2 1 season

Columbus Senion high football closes 1969 with a 6-2-1 record led by sophomore and junior standouts. Coach Jed Rood prepares for 1970 with 19returning lettermen as seniors, including Bullington Rogers Schaefer Khick and Modelski, highlight a youthful Bearcats squad that upset Lincoln Gast and beat McCook while losing twice to Fremont and Grand Island.

Rich Gaveray Columbus Senion High Wha Jed Rood Columbus Che Lincoln Tas Beatrice Kearney Bearcats West Bob Murray Stuart Bullington CHS Bullington Telegram

Wright, Rosburg Lead Trimmed PGA Club Pro field

Scott Scottsdale scene centers on Jimny Wright and Bob Rosburg who pace a reduced field in the PGA Club Professional Championship. Wright sits near the top midway after key rounds while others chase with varied scores and several tied entries.

Scottsdale Arig Jimny Wright Bob Rosburg Wright Wis Coll Long Island Stromarhying Mal Gel Yy Onay Bine Pal

Virginia golfer into tie for lead at Venezuelan Open

Herb Hooper of Richmond Virginia shot a 4 over par to tie with Geant of Atlanta for the second round lead in the Venezuelan Open golf championship. Both players sit at 1 over par, three strokes ahead of Peter Townsend of Britain and Don Winsterwald.

Caracas Venezuela Herb Hooper Richmond Tint Geant Atlanta Peter Townsend Britain Don Winsterwald

Columbus earns three on All East football team

The Columbus football squad placed three seniors on the All East squads chosen by league coaches. Stuart Bullington was named top back, Terry Rogers a defensive linebacker, and Dale Hake a defensive end. Fremont and Grand Island each had seven selections, Norfolk four, Hastings one.

Columbus Discoverers Stuart Bullington Terry Rogers Dale Hake Bullington Rogers Padi Hake Fremont Grand Island Norfolk Hastings Rick Doty Jeff Wisehiller Brian Dud Hall Rich Bahe George Kyros

Chiefs Jets clash may hinge on Sunday morning mood

Jets quarterback Namath faces a test of readiness as Sunday morning cues decide the outcome against the league leading Chiefs. Namath says he never knows if he will be up for the game until late, while Hank Stram calls Kansas City stronger than their 1966 AFL title team. The Jets are underdogs for the first time this season as Houston, Cincinnati, Oakland and Miami also eye key matchups.

Joe Carnicelli Kansas City Chiefs New York Jets Jet Doc Namath Namath Jets San Diego Boston Cincinati Houston Miami Buffalo Kansas City Chiefs Hank Stram Weeb Ewbank Na Thalb Denver Cincinnati Oakland Dan Trail Pope Oilers Hoyle Granger Roy Hopkins Loyd Little Broncos Mike Haffner

Prep, Fremont, Aquinas among grid champions

Creighton Prep shut out Omaha Tech 6-0 to win the Metropolitan Conference title at Burke Stadium. Aquinas nipped Omaha Cathedral 32-8 in David City to capture the Centennial Crown, avenging an earlier loss. Lourdes walloped Louisville 41-0 to claim Galaxy Conference, while Red Cloud beat Cambridge 21-7 in Republic Valley play. Fremont routed McCook 65-14 in Big Ten playoff action.

United Press International Creighton Prep Omaha Tech Burke Stadium Omaha Jays Bellevue Trojans Nebraska David City Aquinas Omaha Cathedral Cathedral Cardinal Crew McCook Fremont Nebraska City Lourdes Walloping Louisville Red Cloud Cambridge Red Cloud Crew Tom Theobald Jofn Poot

Baseball draft set for Dec. 1 in Fort Lauderdale

Baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn announced that the 1969 major league player draft will be held December 1 in Fort Lauderdale Florida. The draft rules require the selecting club to provide each player an adequate tryout with waivers unavailable until March 15 and no assignment to any club before March.

New York UPI Bowis Kuhn Fort Lauderdale Fla Klee Mareh

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