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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1971

Page

3

Nebraska Tops Coaches Poll With 30 First-Place Votes

The University of Nebraska remained No. 1 in the United Press International Board of Coaches rankings, earning 30 first-place votes after routing Kansas State 44-17. Oklahoma, Michigan, and Alabama held second through fourth as Georgia dropped and Penn State rose to No. 6 with its 35-8 win over North Carolina State.

New York UPI Auburn Georgia Falions Tigers United Press International Board of Coaches Nebraska Kansas State Oklahoma Michigan Alabama Sooners Kansas Miehtgen Thul Wolverines Purdue Gamson 'Nde Mani Fla Penn State North Carolina State Nittany Lions Notre Dame Dulane Irish LSU Baton Rouge Arizona State Bulldogs Colorado Oklahoma State Tennessee Toledo Marshall Rockets Houston Texas Michigan State Southern California North Carolina Mississippi State Arkansas Stanford Ohio State

Biggest game of the era Nebraska vs Oklahoma clash looms

Nebraska coach Bob Devaney and Oklahoma counterpart Chuck Fairbanks anticipate the November showdown as the biggest test of their careers. Both teams boast top defenses and plan strategic adjustments, including possible changes by Nebraska. The matchups mark a rare No 1 vs No 2 nationally and could hinge on which squad simply has the superior team and execution.

Charlie Smith UPI Kansas civ. Mo Nebraska Oklahoma Bob Devaney Chuck Fair

Central City guards anchor veteran Bison squad

Central City basketball looks to rely on veterans Mitch Johnson Larry Abel and others as base of a potentially strong club. Returning starters from the 1970 71 squad include Johnson and Abel along with Steinke Carlson and others while a group of underclassmen compete for starting roles. Schedule highlights include games against St Paul Schuyler Lexington Broken Bow Seward Aurora Heltrege David City Centennial Minden York Albion Ord Grand Island Catholic Crete and more.

Cuntral City Mitch Johnson Larry Kelp Central City Johnson Abel Bob Steinke Jett Carlson Jeff Pullen Shane Zikmund Bernie Wiese Schuyfer Lexington Broken Bow Seward Aurora Heltrege David City Centennial Minden York Albion Ord Grand Island Catholic Crete

More master angler awards in Lincoln event list

The State Game Commission announced new master angler winners led by perch from Lake McConaughy with multiple weights including one pound three ounces and one pound two ounces. Other winners include Saint Brown of Schuyler for northern pike at Branched Oak Lake and Scott Iladdox of Una­dilla for walleye at North Platte River. Ronald M. Chatoupka of Lincoln earned largemouth bass, while Tom Chance of Lincoln and Preston R. Adams of North Platte each reeled channel catfish and drum respectively in county waters.

Lincoln UPI State Game Commission Mark Xramat William Kramer Lake McConauchy Saint Brown Schuyler Oak Lake Walleye Scott Iladdox Unadilla North Matte Keith County Mel Acherman North Platte McConaughy Ronald M. Chatoupka Saline County Tom Chance Lancaster County Preston R. Adams South Platte River Lincoln County

American Power Deviance in World Series Power Trends

The American tied series shows variance in power with Teague and Teague powers reflecting 277 home runs and 175 for the National League. The note indicates notable differences in offensive output between leagues during recent World Series play.

Peru volleyball tournament opens with 86 teams cut to 16

In preliminary rounds of the 26th Annual In School Girls Invitational at Peru, 86 teams narrowed to 16. Results list Adtington over Mercy 15 10 17 15 15, and Meridian over Nemaha Valley 15 10 4 15 15 12, among numerous match scores and advancing squads.

Peru UPI Adtington Mercy Vera Arlington Ba Nia Nehawka Lewiston Ieatrice Weeping Water Ias Meridian Nemaha Valley Dawson-Verdon Columbus Odell Bancroft Fable Rock Bennington Syracuse Table Rock Nebraska City Tourdes Anselmo Mena Southeast Murdock Paul

Partee's game winner lifts Chargers 20 17

In San Diego, Dennis Partee nailed a 41 yard field goal as time expired to cap a 20 17 Chargers victory over St Louis. Rookie Mike Montgomery starred for San Diego with 208 total yards after stepping in for Mike Garrett, while Cardinals coach Hallway unsuccessfully gamble on an onside kick.

San Diego UPI National Football League Mike Montgomery San Tego Stadium Dennis Parte San Diego Chargers St. Louis Garifinals Montgomery Chargers St. Louis Mildte Jamie Rivers Cid Edwards Partee Sid Gillman Cardinals Bol Uollway Tee Thomas John Hal Gary Garrison St. Louis Booter New Orleans

Huskers Lead Dunkel Index as Oklahoma Closes Gap

Oklahoma nearly catches Nebraska atop college football ratings per the Dunkel Index. Sooner 9-0 beat Kansas 56-10, while Nebraska 10-0 rolled over Kansas State 44-17 to extend its lead. Other leaders include Michigan 10-0 and Alabama 10-0 with dominant wins.

Oklahoma Nebraska Sooners Cornhuskers Kansas Kansas State Opposi Nalion Michigan Purdue Alabama Miami Fla Penn State N.C. State Aunt Alchigan Penn St Auburn Colorado Georgia California Michigan St

Lindsay HF basketball camp stars and team leaders named

Eight seniors in Lindsay HF basketball camp are identified with leaders Gary Wiese and Ivan Piiefer. Coach Ted Hillman expects most Jettermen to be experienced while Willman cites a heavy home schedule to boost a strong season after an 18-5 record last year.

Lindsay Lindsay Maly Ted Hillman Gary Wiese Ivan Pliefer Wiese Piiefer Larry Oberhauser Bill Korth Gerald McPhillips Alen Berider Dan Zach Duane Wiese Tim Karus Dan Korus Gary Herchenbach Willman Clarkson Battle Creek Bulldogs Schedale Humphrey Leigh Elgin

18 Bowl Games Get Certification By NCAA

The National Collegiate Athletic Association certified 18 bowl football games. List includes Alovia Stagg Chicago Knute kockne Atlantic City Nid Camelia Sacramento Grantland Rice Baton Rouse Sun El Paso Pasadena Liberty Fiesta Tangerine Peach Gator Blue Bonnet Houston Orange Miami Sugar New Orleans Rose Pasadena.

New York UPL National Collegiate Athletic Association Alovia Stagg Chicago Knute Kockne Atlantic City Nid Camelia Sacramento Calif Grantland Rice Baton Rouse Bec Pioneer Wichita Falls Tex Boardwalk Sun el Paso Pasadena Liberty Memphis Ten Fiesta Phoenix Ariz Tangerine Orlando Fla Peach Atlanta Gator Jacksonville asiBlue Bonnet Houston Orange Miami Bla Sugar New Orleans Cotton Dallas Rose

Devaney Warns on Oklahoma Defense Ahead of Thanksgiving Clash

Nebraska coach Devaney says OU’s defense could challenge the Huskers in Norman, noting Oklahoma’s 16.2 points allowed per game as the Sooners lean on a potent 45-point offense. He praises Oklahoma’s defense as underrated and expects a hard fought national title race with Nebraska aiming to win on Oklahoma field. Devaney also comments on team attitude and a potential bowl decision before the New Year.

Banks Monlay Devaney LSU Fairbanks Missouri Oklahoma Sooners Nebraska Lincoln Southern California Tye Us1 Courh Bol Jim Walden Kansas Nonnan Owen Field U.K. Devaney Huskers

Rangers Blues seven player deal ships Carr Lorentz Connelly

New York Rangers acquire center Gene Carr left winger Jim Lorentz and right winger Wayne Connelly from St Louis Blues in a seven player exchange. Rangers give up Jack Egers Mike Murphy Annie Dupont and a first round pick. Carr, 20, was the No 1 amateur pick. Lorentz and Connelly bring NHL experience. St Louis plans to call up Murphy and Dupont. Carr praised as a promising young player by Rangers GM Emile Francis.

New York New York Rangers Louis Blues Gene Carr Jim Lorentz Wayne Connelly Rangers Jack Egers Mike Murphy Annie Dupont Annd-Titer Cari St. Louis Pin Flan Bombers Dupont Providence Reds Murphy Omaha Knights Talnars Piy Blues Tetraft Carr Guy Tafleur Montreal Marvel Dionne Detroit Jocelyn Guevremont Vancover Emile Francis

Clarkson-Mid-State basketball stars pace 1971-72 roster

Clarkson High plans a six man veteran squad led by Gary Varina and Jesse Kucera for 1971-72 season. The lineup includes Randy Brabec David Gustin Steve Navikol Chek Roggenstein with promising guards Roger Haist Calvin Musil Alden Vadehnal Curtis Siik. Coach Ron Oswald notes a demanding schedule and calls for strong experience amid travel and tournament dates. Regular games run December through February with the Mid-State Tournament set for February.

Clarkson Red Devils Ron Oswald Paul Cada Jesse Kucera Steve Navrkal Inft Gustin David Gustin Randy Arnold Clem Wasko Randy Brabec Calvin Musil Vern Masiny Gary Vavrina Dan Nosal Tim Fehneke Joe Konicek Roger Kucera Dave Vavrina Terry Masiny Gary Navrkal Mike Novak Jarett Deernemann Scott Odvarka Jim Travnicek Ron Bos Curt Svik Roger Harst Kerry Bahns Tom Urhicky Leonard Nadrchal Robert Baumert Chuck Pekny Tony Sayers Larry Cinfel Don Clarkson Gary Varina Varrina Kucera Inchase Randy Brabec Steve Navikol Chek Roggenstein Roger Haist Alden Vadehnal Curtis Siik Red Pavils Dee Battle Creek Stanton Newman Grove Humphrey $J Howells Snyder West Point Humphrey

North Dakota State Leads Football Scoring for Five Years

North Dakota State ranks highest in college football with a 35.1 points per game average over five seasons. Doane, Tennessee State, West Chester, and Morgan State trail in the standings.

North Dakota State Bisons Doane Tennessee State West Chester Morgan State

Keeneland Fall Breeding Stock Sale Opens in Lexington

The 28th Keeneland Fall Breeding Stock Sale began with 127 horses sold for a total of 1.8956 million dollars. The top individual, Pitice, brought 107000 dollars for a four year old daughter of Guihow.

Lexington, Ky Ipi Guihow

ABA Meeting in Dallas Faces Merger Talk

Club owners and trustees of the American Basketball Association will hold their annual meeting in Dallas with the Dallas Chaparrals hosting. The agenda includes discussions on a proposed merger with the NBA.

ABA Meeting Dallas UPI American Basketball Association Dallas Chaparrals NBA

Monroe Mustangs face tough road as hoop injuries linger

Monroe High basketball prospects brighten with six lettermen and a transfer from Seward Concordia. Senior Boyd Gertsch and Rod Juixen anchor the lineup along with juniors Dennis Edison Dave Jenkinson Warren Naymer Virgil Crumley Jim Ditter. Sophomores include Steve Urkoski Randy Ditter Andy Ditter Chuck Menzel Lloyd Jenkinson. Coach Bill Mintich expects a respectable season once football injuries heal, with a long schedule through January and February including the Crossroads Conference Tournament at York and games against Benedict Omaha Dominican and Gresham.

Monroe High Toming Fromn Seward Concordia Boyd Gertsch Rod Juixen Dennis Edison Dave Jenkinson Warren Naymer Virgil Crumley Jim Ditter Monroe Steve Urkoski Randy Ditter Andy Ditter Chuck Menzel Lloyd Jenkinson Bill Mintich Heslaé Rising City Lindsay Holy Family

Veterans Begin Basketball Drills at St Edward High

Seven veterans at St Edward High School start drills under Coach Al Henkel and assistant Bill Sillve. Senior lettermen Tom Nordeen and Rod Joss lead a list of juniors and sophomores in a team with a 4-6- season outlook. schedule includes games against Gunna Nebraska Christian and Cedar Rapids, plus a January tourney and league play.

Edward St. Edward High School al Henkel Bill Sillve Tom Nordeen Rod Joss Jim Channer Randy Keehn Rick Schack Mike Cahill Chuck Micek Jerry Johnson Doug Baker Tid Wathen Ker Carter Ken Jaga Guar Beavers Aml Henkel Gunna Nebraska Christian Palmer Cedar Rapids Polke Ore Humphrey Stromsburg Silver Creek Clarks Fullerton Osceola

Vikings add Lurtsema to taxi squad in Bloomington

Defensive lineman Bob Lurtsema, cut by the New York Giants, was signed to the Minnesota Vikings taxi squad in Bloomington. The Giants had used him as a regular in the defensive line until Tony Reed overtook his spot.

Bloomington Minn Bob Lurtsema New York Giants Minnesota Vikings Livtsema Giants Tonkie Henry Reed

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