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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1973

Page

4

Raiders Reach Finals in JUCO Tourney Clash

North Platte falls as Platte College routs them 59 to 40 in semi finals. West leads Platte with 23 points, Brower adds 22, Sundvold 8, and Cogorno controls boards with 13 rebounds. Torczon lauds Halluta and team defense in a historic victory for Platte.

Rich Gaver Teddler Piile College Nebraska Dullar College Geng Torczon Raiders North Platte Bas Nebraska Wester Gymimasiung Scottsbluff Fairbury Viday Nallalz Greg West Platte Dowkours Worth Platte Dug Schackle Knights West Conchorezan Hatte Phitle Will Hollatz Sundvold Wi Frank Brower Ed Cogima Arcadia Brower Sundvold Torczon Halluta Gogan Charlie Petersen Platte College Darrell Packer Gen Hallatz Greg McCook

North Platte Wins Big Ten Title in 25-14 Victory

North Platte defeats Grand Island 25-14 to claim the Big Ten Conference football championship. Lind scored a TD and assisted on another, Bartelz connected with Beekman and Powell for two first-half scores, Irvin Hiatt blocked a punt, West recovered it for a score, and Jurgens and Carpenter contributed key plays to seal the win.

North Platte Narthlake Stese Lind Vackings Grand Island Liv Mark Bartelz Ken Beekman Myron Powell North Viatte Irvin Hiatt Mark West Ju. Lintdt Jett Jurgens Jim Carpenter

Nebraska to add parking for 2100 cars at state fairgrounds

Lincoln AP reports the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture plans additional parking space for 2100 cars near the state fairgrounds. Bids open November 2 for demolishing the current agriculture building and surfacing the block north of the industrial arts building and west of the 4 H Building. State Fair Manager Henry Brandt says 2000 cars can be accommodated. The National Guard will lease its parking lot to the fair board for $1 a year and may transfer the deed later. A meeting with horsemen breeders and the Racing Commission is being arranged to discuss requests to the 1974 legislature, with a race track proposed as an alternative to spending on the existing track.

Lincoln, Neb State Board of Agriculture Industrial Arts Henry Brandt National Guard Fairgrounds Fair Board Jandt State Racing Commission

Grid Scores From AP Rounds Up Several Contests

The Associated Press reports North Platte defeated Grand Island 25 to 14 while Arapahoe beat Franklin 37 to 7. Madrid Wheatland led Burtley and Wheeler Central 24 to 6. Clearwater Columbus Seatus triumphed 12 to 0 over Fremont Bergan. Daves routed Nevaman Grove 43 to 4. St Edward fell to Stromeborg 19 to 4.

Associated Press North Platte Grand Island Arapahoe Franklin Madrid Wheatland Burtley & Wheeler Central Clearwater Columbus Seatus Fremont Bergan Daves Nevaman Grove St. Edward Stromeborg

Finley Kuhn hold lengthy meeting over fines

Charles Q. Finley met with Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn for about six hours in New York to seek leniency on seven thousand dollars in fines and indefinite probation imposed after last season. Finley described the session as conciliatory and said Kuhn appeared sympathetic to his explanations and witnesses.

WEA York Charles Q. Finley Bowie Kuhn Oakland Athletics Finley Kuhn Art

Top seeds win in Nebraska women’s volleyball tourney

Four top seeded teams in the Nebraska Women’s State Intercollegiate Volleyball Tournament won opening round games at CRETC Nebraska. Defending champion Chadron defeated Dana while Kearney remained undefeated by beating Peru State. Lincoln and Northeast Norfolk seeds 2 and 3 also won in the first round as the tournament advances toward a regional in Minneapolis on Dec 13.

CRETC Neb Nebraska Chadron Dana Kearney Pecu

Sooners Hold Edge as Kansas Vies for Conference Title

Oklahoma Sooners, 701 and leading the Big 8, host Kansas as 22-point favorites. Kansas, 6-2-1, aims to stay in title contention and boost postseason hopes behind Dave Jaynes and receivers while Oklahoma State, Missouri, and Colorado loom in the race. Nebraska and Iowa State face tough tests as the league chase tightens.

Kansas Oklahoma Sooners Kinisus Jayhawks Inia Norman Okla Sooners Okiahoma Nebraska Kansas State Missouri Iowa State Colorado Oklahoma State Dave Jaynes Joe Washington Waymon Clark

Plattsmouth tops Millard in Class A finals volleyball

Plattsmouth defeats Millard 6 15 36 5 15 11 to win Class A title. Omaha Marion beats Omaha Gross 157 15 3. Marion earlier beat Plattsmouth 45 2 14 2 in another Class A encounter.

Associated Press Omaha Gross Plattsmouth Millard Omaha Marion Aurora Vikea Gentennial Hastings St Cecilia York Utica Centennial Greina Mead Weeping Water Thittle Creek Madison Stanton

Michigan State Players Lead Early Draft Round Picks

Ten Michigan State football players were selected in the first rounds of the NFL draft, highlighting strong program depth and talent. Strong showings across multiple positions point to a robust talent pipeline and high expectations for the program ahead of the next season.

Michigan State Ryan Teague Irafl

Bruins poised for dominant 1974 basketball season

Bruins team built around Walton and Wilkes faces a tough schedule with North Carolina State and Maryland among opponents. UCLA aims to extend a long winning streak as others like Notre Dame San Francisco and Notre Dame challenge, while contenders across conferences eye upsets and key matchups.

Bruins North Carolina State Maryland San Francisco Notre Dame UCLA Louis Wolfpack Sky Nori Sloan David Ar Golally Walton Tor McMillen Len Elmore Fighting Irish John Shumate Rom Abe Bruins Mill Southern Cal Trojanz Oregon

Dolphins eye third straight AFC East title at Bills

Miami, 8-1, can clinch its third consecutive division by beating Buffalo, while Bills still dream of a late-season surge. The Dolphins rely on a top rushing attack after a 315-yard ground yardage rush against Baltimore, as other NFL teams chase divisions and playoff seeding.

Associated Press Miami Dolphins Buffalo Bills Dolphins Miami Miami Syon Baltimore Minnesota Vikings Vikings Miunlia Falcons Falcons Los Angeles Rams Rams San Francisco Dters Pittsburgh Steelers Denver Mauston Oilers Dallas Cowboys Washington Modskins Philadelphia Magtes Dallas Redskins Washington Green Bay New England New Orleans San Diego Chicago St. Taits New Haven Conn New York Giants

Scotus Central Catholic Clinches 12 0 Victory for Centennial Con ference Title

Scotus Central Catholic stunned Freiat Berg with a 12-0 win to capture the Nebraska Centennial Conference gridiron crown. The Shamrocks defense limited Bergan to two first downs and zero offensive yards while Scotus rolled 272 yards. Joe Medeekin Tim Thomas and Bob Shanka connected on key plays as Scotus claimed its ninth win after a season-opening loss, with Dan Martin and Dan Steiner making decisive scores and Neal Olmstead anchoring the run and tackle efforts.

Scotus Central Catholic Bridders Freiat Berg Shamrocks Focals Greare St. Bonaventure Scotus Bergan Joe Medeekin Tim Thomas John Toof Bob Shanka Dan Martin Oof Ban Stelver Ware McMackin Sears Troy Joe Mrug Knights Gaime Scolus Pat Costello Costello Seolus Dan Steiner Dan Olmstead Dave Steiner Olmstead Fran Bath John Stable McMeekin fo.Iwid Miaude Martin Rap McMovkin Viescare Aleeve Ham Dyn Iergan Te Shamrocks Koights Steve Chutumelka Scotus Central Puelzmen Premontors Tewors Steve Wolpert Puck Campainy Frenont John Tasskick Joe McMrakin

Tackle Wolfe dropped from NU traveling squad

Nebraska football faced a setback as starting tackle Bob Wolfe pleaded innocent in municipal court on charges of driving with a high blood alcohol level. He was released without bond and his playing status for upcoming games remained uncertain while Coach Osborne decided if Wolfe could dress for the Oklahoma game. Wolfe, 6-5, 286 pounds, had returned from surgery and had just played against Iowa State prior to the incident.

Sooners Washington Cushing Chirk Jaynes Sooner Barry “Switzer Doi Ostahomme Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma State Missouri Kansas State Leigh Musker Tony Osborne Wildcats Pamic Vince Gibson Oklahoma Tallbacke Leroy Moss Tommy Mon Tigers al Guoiria Iowa State Town State Earle Bruce Colorado Cowboys Clyde Cratchmer David Willams Brent Blackman Lincoln Neb Bob Wolfe Ral Wassel Tom Osborne Voppe Wolfe Maashattan Kan Bulueday Bitrie Osborne Walfe Oklahoa Ab Norman Waite Omaha South High

Watson slips to two strokes in World Open lead

Tom Watson faltered to a five over par 76 at Pinehurst No. 2, but held a two stroke lead entering the final round of the World Open. Bolhy Mitchell and Miller Warber moved into a tie for second at 501, while Lon Hinkle and Leonard Thompson followed at 504. Several stars trailed, including Gary Player and Tommy Aaron, as Johnny Miller withdrew.

Pinghurst N.C Tom Watson Watson Pinehurst County Club Bol Hy Mitchell Miller Warber Michell Ile Atyearoll Barber Bob Crenshaw Lon Hinkle Jeonard Thompson Hinkle Thompson Walmer Gary Player Tommy Agron Aaron Palmer Billy Casper Iklaus Tony Weiskopf Lee Trevino Johnny Miller Brice Crampton

Cage scores NBA Boston 108 Devo 125

The report lists a basketball score where Boston finishes with 108 points and Devo achieves 125. An additional line mentions Midyenikes 90 and Kansas City Omaha 9B in a separate tally. The compact item presents two distinct score references without full game context.

Cage Associated Press NBA Boston Midyenikes Devo

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