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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1969

Page

4

Huskers accept Sun Bowl bid to face Georgia

Nebraska players approved a Sun Bowl appearance against Georgia after considering offers from other bowls. Coach Devaney noted the choice reflected the team’s preference and financial lure, with regents saying the decision would not block any potential matchup. The Huskers, 7-2-1, sit atop the Big Eight lead tied with Missouri.

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Incomplete Bowl Lineup Confuses Fans Across Texas and Arkansas

Fragmentary text from a sports brief references a bowl lineup and teams such as Notre Dame and others. The garbled OCR shows mentions of Texas, Arkansas, and Cotton Bowl implications with unclear outcomes and dates. No clear entities or results can be reliably extracted from the legible portions.

Cubs trade for Callison reshapes outfield and roster

The Chicago Cubs traded Lick Selmir and Oscar Gamble to the Philadelphia Phillies for Dehany Callizan Callison age 40. Manager Jay Duracher announced Jim Hicker likely centers field with other moves shaping the lineup amid broader college football and bowl alignment chatter.

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Jimmy Jones Leads Team to First Victory

Jimmy Jones captains a local squad to a first win in a season marked by blending team play and promising talent. The game showcased resilience as the players executed a cohesive plan against a tough rival, signaling their potential for future contests.

Jimmy Jones

Royals to play three games in Omaha

Fragmented OCR text notes Royals schedule in Omaha with unclear details about opponents, dates, and venues. It references multiple names and terms but lacks coherent facts, making precise summary challenging. The fragment hints at a series in Omaha and mentions scores or costs, but no verifiable actions or outcomes are established.

Nebraska Coach Devaney Eyes Georgia Game Bid

Sport Shorts reports coach Bob Devaney considering a bid to play Georgia in Texas with Nebraska receiving about 12,000 tickets. The piece notes Kanesville and Nebraska victory prospects, plus conference implications and upcoming bowl plans amid voting by Te El Paes.

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Pann State tops Lambert list

Pann State leads the Lambert rankings amid a cluttered listing with unclear text. Strong entities include Pann State and Lambert, while other details remain unreadable.

Pann State Lambert

Ruling on Wyoming players to be appealed

A civil rights attorney from Pon tite, Mongonmanl, said an appeal would seek to set aside a court ruling about reinstatement of a Black player to the University of Wyoming football team. Judge Kerr earlier refused a temporary restraining order.

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Detroit Tigers Raise Ticket Prices Announcement

Detroit Tigers announce a ticket price increase with general admission and reserved seat options. The club moves the price up from prior levels, with reserved seats listed at a higher cost and ballpark attendance not specified.

Detroit Tigers

Michigan Purdue Rose Bowl tilt eyes in Big Ten finale

Chicago UPI report notes Michigan and Purdue nearing a Rose Bowl bid as injuries and depth shape the final practice week. Ohio State, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota approach the closing games with key players injured or returning, while Purdue’s Mike Adamic nears a possible record chase.

Chicago UPI Big Ten Ohio Ohio State Buckeyes Woody Hayes Purdue Dino Indiana Northwestern Mike Heizman Pee Ees Ee Possi Jeatier John Isenbarger Pure The Wildcats Boilermaker Jack Molledkent Mike Phipps D “Berthmestern Widens Kateg Gonad Gainer Mike Adamic Michigan Adame Rich Athan Iowa Illinois Layne McDowell Levi Mitchell McDowell Mitchell Wisconsin Hingis Minnesota John Veneraels Suai

Crossroads Conference announces 99 football all league selections

League coaches release 99 Crossroads Conference players chosen for offense and defense led by Bradshaw with six honorees. Gresham and Shelby place multiple selections including top linemen and backs. juniors among top 18. Honorable mentions list several players from Benedict Bradshaw McCool Junction and Marquette. Conference standings show Bradshaw and Shelby atop the table with mixed records.

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Hernandez wins decision in Omaha boxing night

UPI reports a disputed decision at the Omaha Civic Auditorium as Hernandez defeats Del Muntley from Los Angeles. The card also features Stan Courell Whit of Iowa scoring a TKO over Buddy Hart, with other bouts including Tony Aguilir of Canada losing by decision.

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Rol PMitestmimons sang tt Professionailige title

A readable fragment mentions a person named Rol PMitestmimons and notes an age around twenty years. The text style resembles a brief obituary or notice in a period newspaper. Further details are unclear due to OCR damage and jargon.

Nebraska hunting outlook across regions amid improving conditions

A state wildlife briefing notes improved hunting prospects with a mix of species. Goose counts in the Panhandle and along the Missouri show sizable activity while pheasants remain light but steady. waterfowl and duck numbers peak near the Platte and Clear Creek.

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Lakeview cagers schedule includes 15 games this season

Lakeview begins a 15 game schedule with key home and away dates from December through February. The roster features veterans Budalek and Ron Greenwall along with several Platte Center monogram winners vying for spots.

Lakeview Cagers

Creighton Prep Tops Metro, Clinches 1969 Nebraska Grid Title

Creighton Prep remained sole leader in UPI ratings after a 6-0 win over Omaha Tech, sealing the 1969 Nebraska prep football championship in the final top 10. Boys Town, Benson, Bellevue, Lincoln Northeast, and others filled the rest of the elite list.

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Dan Schneiss Named Big 8 Back of the Week

Dan Schneiss of Nebraska earned the Big 8 Back of the Week honor after rushing 12 times for 92 yards and catching a 4 yard pass. He contributed on Nebraska's lone TD drive and averaged 42.1 yards on seven punts. Schneiss, 6-2 220 from West Bend Wisconsin, helped Nebraska defeat Kansas State 10-7 and praised by coach Devaney as having his best day.

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Chaotic Bowling Results From City Meet And Exhibits

A jumble of team names, scores, and notes shows a city bowling event with mixed results. Names like Most Winsles and Rest Lola appear amid scattered standings, auctions, and vendor mentions, painting a colorful but unclear snapshot of the meet.

Russia protests hockey schedule jeopardizing world championship

Russia protests its schedule for the 1970 World Hockey Championships claiming back-to-back games three times and a one week extension to decide participation. A withdrawal could trigger Czechoslovakia’s sympathy pullout, risking the meet. if Russia withdraws, the United States would move from Pool B to Pool 4 to take its place.

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Wirtz resigns as LPGA director in surprise move

Cincinnati reported Leo F. Wirtz, 40, resigned after eight years as LPGA tournament director citing personal reasons. He asked for release from a three year contract. Cynthia Sullivan said the LPGA board agreed to terminate it and choose a new director. officials offered no comment on the reasons.

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