Willie McCovey Named National League MVP
Willie McCovey of the San Francisco Giants won the National League Most Valuable Player Award. He led NL batters with 48 homers and 105 RBIs, edging Tom Seaver of the New York Mets for the honor. McCovey became the second player in NL history to win back to back MVPs, following Bill Nicholson.
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Willie McCovey
New York
UPH
San Francisco
Giants
Tom Seaver
New York Mets
Sach
Rose
St Louis
Deb Gibson
Newt
Rem Santo
Shicaga Cubs
Amine Agee
Mets
Clesr Jones
Roberto Clemente
Pittsburgh Pirates
Phil Nigken
Braves
Tony Peres
Reds
McCaven
McCovey
Bill Nicholson
McCavey
Sie Muhane
Dali
Mustangs set campaign goals for wining season
Monroe High School basketball coach Bill Behrens and players outline aims to cut turnovers, play solid defense, hustle, and win the season. Returning lettermen include Real Diller, 62, Leander Bower, 60, Dave Schraidt, 7, Jim Diller, 60. Promising freshmen are Dennis Edmison 6-1, Dave Jenkinson 59, Virg Crumley 10, Warren Rayner 8, Craig Gertsch 58, Rod Jaixen 5-10. Schedule lists Dec 5 opener at Rising City, home Dec 9 vs Lindsay Holy Family, and through Jan to Feb with several away games and a Crossroads Conference Tournament at York.
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Monroe
Monroe High School
Bill Behrens
Thme
Real Diller
Leander Bower
Dave Schraidt
Jim Diller
Dennis Edmison
Dave Jenkinson
Virg Crumley
Warren Rayner
Craig Gertsch
Ore
Rod Jaixen
Hebrens Ooffie Mustangs
Rising City
Lindsay Holy Family
Awi Creek
Larry Lindquist Leads Boulevard Lanes Keglers in Loop
Larry Lindquist tops the Dale Electronics Man's League at Boulevard Lanes with a 223 game and 615 series, plus a 201 game. Teammate scores include Jim Bernt 213 and Al Kolbush 200s. Wirewound led team game with 889 pins and Cellars led team series with 2489. Stan Gottschall posted 675 in the Banner League Aeglers with games 220 and 219. Other 2M scorers include Harry Starzec and Russ Burmond among several 210s.
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Lary Lindqust
Dale Electronics
Larry
Jim Bernt
Dim Becher
al Kolbush
Jerry Norman
Chuck Miller
Wirewound
Stan Gottschall
Aeglers
Stan
Harry Starzec
Keith Gottschall
Russ Burmond
al John
Roc Morgan
Bithe
Leaders reported at Columbus Bowl event
Fragmented OCR notes mention leaders at a Columbus Bowl with cryptic references to names and scores including Enola, Gretchen, Arc, and Harry. The text is damaged and lacks clear context or coherent details about dates, places, or outcomes.
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Sherry Ta Newman
Enola Lr
Gretchen Arc
Agales Wits
Ilse
Harry
Six lettermen return as Clarks hopes rise
Clarks High School basketball team, 21-3 last season and Class D state runner up to Stirling, brings back six lettermen led by Alan Beck Greg Douglas Tim Engel Don Mustard Dave Schultz and Gordon Schai. Newcomers include Jim Harris Paul Douglas Dennis Jarecke Lee Dimer Gary Stromberg and Jerry Pollard. Openers set for Dec 5 Wolbach and Dec 12 Hampton with a full schedule through February including the Goldenrod Conference Tournament at Genoa and trips to Osceola Palmer and St. Edward.
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Clarks
Clarks High School
Wolbach
Lloyd Lanik
Stirling
Iconoradio
Mark Sutke
Tisch Herman
Sutke
Seviermen
Alan Beck
Greg Douglas
Tim Engel
Don Mustard
Dave Schultz
Gordon Schai
Jim Harris
Paul Douglas
Dennis Jarecke
Lee Dimer
Gary Stromberg
Jery Pollard
Woalbach
Hampton
Hardville
Dre
Nebraska Christian
Osceola
Palmer
Silver Creek
Polk
Goldenrod
Genoa
Marquette
Cedar Rapids
Stromsburg
St. Edward
Shelby
Columbus leads in annual menspin tourney at Columbus Bowl
Columbus team tops the 18th annual menspin tournament held at Columbus Bowl with a 2.934 team total. Shamrock Lanes Neil posts 2.899 and B W Bowl Bassett 2.849 in team standings. Doubles leaders are Ernie Pospisit and Weddy Kohl of OK with 1,245. Minor and Don Medlund second. singles leader Dickmeyer of Fremont at 677, Emil Zor Norfolk third at 634, and Wallace O'Neill in strong showing for Columbus with 668.
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Casey
Columbus
Dickmeyer
Fremont
Fremonter
Don Slupe
Emil Zorfolk
Tik Shey Seultiere
Wallrant O'Neill
Bassett
Clarkson team braces for scoring losses in home opener
Clarkson High School Red Devils basketball returns with senior Nan Wiese leading a group of returnees and several new players. Coach Ron Oswald emphasizes defense and rebounding as they prepare for a season opener at home against Battle Creek and a crowded schedule through February including the Mid-State Conference Tournament at Newman Grove.
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Clarkson
Will Uiree
Ore Clarkson High School
Jevermren
Red Devils
Bate Creek
Nan Wiese
Ken Urader
Steve Priboow
Stan Briebscek
Gary Vavrin
Brictavek
Fomball
Ron Oswald Fisted
Tom Bos
Beng Chudomelka
Duane Tharken
Ton
Cech
Steve Navrkal
Chuck Roggenstein
Oswald
Costin
Battle Creek
Stanton
Newman Grove
Humphrey St. Francis
Howells
Lindsay Holy Family
Scribner
Leigh
Elgin Pope John
Lyons
Columbus Lakeview
Dodge
West Poin
Humphrey
Six 500 series lead Streamliner League at Bowlevard Lanes
Six bowlers topped the Streamliner League with 500s at Bow boulevard Lanes led by Lee Hurner 526 in a threesome. Other 500s included Rev Rousek Eleanor Harrington 513 Mary Ann Lehr 509 Marlene Louis 506 Martha Dickey 52 and Louis one 196 top single. Runners captured team honors with 846 game 2 504 series while Reece Bergman led 20th Century League with 211 single and 586 threesome. Johnnie's Steak House posted 875 team game 2 514 team series. Doris Collings led Women in Women's Afternoon Off League with 171 game 48 series. Strike N Spare posted 408 pins team game Dinny Dames topped 1 144 pins for top series. Faculty Fun League was led by Gordon Essink 236 single 601 threesome. Mary Loontier 174 game and Dorothy Courtier 443 series. Push overs topped the team single game 600 and 4 Aces posted 1 692 team series. Thanksgiving turkey winners were Rey Rousch Kenny Maurer Joan Evans and Gordon Essink Marcene Moomey posted a triplicate seventh at Boulevard Lines.
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Bowlevard Lanes
Lee Hurner
Rev. Rousek
Eleanor Harrington
Mary Ann Lehr
Marlene Louis
Martha Dickey
Louis
Reece Bergman
Johnnie
Mary Loontier
Dorothy Courtier
Rey Rousch
Kenny Maurer
Joan Evans
Gordon Essink
Marcene M. Moomey
Boulevard Lines
Bowl Bound Tuan and major league ties loom
A fragmented recap of college and pro football results spans many teams and games. Ohio State and Southern California eye berths, with Big Ten and Southwest outfits like SMU Baylor and Oklahoma in close contests. NFL scores feature Cleveland over New York and Green Bay over Detroit, among others, and college standings show several unbeaten or near-tight duels.
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New York
Bo" Schemberiiver
Woody Hoses
Michivan Fertais
Mighty Buns
Californis Iutiti
UKC
Addin
Pasadena
NFL
Cleveland
Washington
Atlanta
Ballinore
Chicago
Green Bay
Detroi
San Francisco
New Orleans
Shans
Philadelphia
Mintesota
Pittsburgh
Los Atlee Ween
Pullas
Svet Chinatl
Kansas City
Oakland
Bosten Theear
Wuffall
Hinston
Sive T Milam
Deraver
Cousy Sit Out as Lakers Top Royals in Injury Wrack
Lakers win 130 to 16?3 over Royals as Chamberlain Baylor and Egan sit injured. Roberson and Garrett step up with 15 rebounds 26 points and 32 points respectively while Cousy remains sidelined.
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Will Chamberlain
Elgin Baylor
Bob Cousy
Los Angeles Lakers
Cincinnati Royals
Chamberlain
Baylor
Egan
Dick Garrett
Southern Ilinois
Rick Roberson
Cincinnati
Jerry West
Roberson
Garrett
Cousy
Royals
Oscar Robertson
Philadelphia
San Diego
Inns
Baltimore
Phoenix
Boston
Chicago
Atlanta
Seattle
Johan Bock
Rockets
Jack Marin
Gus Johnson
Joln Havlicek
Celtics
Joe Gardwell
Lew Hudson
Nebraska Huskers Aim to Close Season Strong Against Oklahoma Sooners
Sports writer picks Nebraska to beat Oklahoma 24 17, citing pass defense edge and air attack. Plugs urgency as Huskers seek best finish under coach Bob Devaney, who could be Big Eight coach of the year. Oklahoma’s ground game tested by Nebraska defense with season on the line.
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Nebraska Huskers
Norman
Tigers
Huskers
Oklahoma State
Bob Devaney
Nebraska
Sooners
Kansas State
Wills
Nebraska Boys
Oklahoma
Devaney
Saints claim two players on waivers from Steelers
The New Orleans Saints acquired tackle Mike Taylor and cornerback Mary Wilson on waivers from Pittsburgh to replace injured Bob Thompson and tackle Jim Tester who was moved to the move list.
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NEW Orleans
New Orleans Saints
Pittsburgh Steelers
Saints
Mike Taylor
Mary Wilson
Bob Thompson
Jim Tester
Morgan Fires 252 Game Leads Wednesday Night Mixed League
Morgan shot a 252 game and led the bowlers at Boulevard Lanes in the Wednesday Night Mixed League. He also paced with a 620 series as Lee Thomas led the women with a 187 single and 537 total. Rich Morgan and Chuck Elliott tied for series honors at 616 in the Centennial League.
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Morgan
Boulevard Lanes
Lee Thomas
Never
Ordeen Kreitzman
Rich Morgan
Chuck Elliott
Elliott
Ken Carroll
del Kosch
Jim ‘Thomas
Bernie Zoudta
Les Wardeman
Elgin Tenniges
Frank Rockey
Larry Liefholz
Russ Burmovod
Jack Jones
Scotus stars earn loop honors on All Centennial team
Scotus Central Catholic standouts Bob Kosch and Steve Wieser led a large All Centennial Conference selection by loop coaches. Kosch is a back and Wieser a guard on the offensive unit, joined by Vering Bergan Wachtler Cathedral Stanislav Mangiametli Blome Matulka Ridder Lyons Duggins other backs. The defensive unit features Clark Whelton Deppe Plasek Sloup Ridder Lyons Westerman Pelan and Rump, with honorable mentions to Lueke Luske Mausbach Hemmingson Bender Hartquist Guinn Kerrigan Evans Bergevin Willis Matza Nichols Tamayo Depaw Alt Kopecky Cheshier Pfeifer Schlecht Breuning.
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Scotus Central - Catholic
Bob Kosch
Steve Wieser
Loop
Kosch
Wieser
Bob Vering
Fremont Bergan
Joe Wachtler
Omaha Cathedral
Larry Stanislav
David City
Aquinas
Rich Mangiametli
Omaha Holy Name
Joe Blome
Bergan
Dan Matulka
Ron Coleman
Ken Meyer
Omaha Pope Paul VI
Bruce Asche
Cathedral
Bob’ Clark
John Whelton
John Deppe
West Point Catholic
Jim Plasek
Marty Sloup
Pope Paul
Paul Ridder
Doug Lyons
Mark Duggins
Holy Name
Greg Rump
Fred Mamer
Mark Westerman
Jim Pelan
Scotus
Uinemen Mark
Lueke
Bob Luske
Terry Mausbach
Bill Hemmingson
Jerry Bender
Rich Hartquist
Denny Guinn
Mark Kerrigan
Marty Evans
Mike Bergevin
Bob Willis
Jim Matza
Jim Nichols
Bernie Tamayo
Louis
Albion Cage Team Returns Ten Lettermen For Season
Albion High School announces return of ten lettermen including Chris Nelson Jon Levander Larry Sharp Tom Neidhard Brad Beckwith Steve Foster Bill Wolf Dan Kraus Rick Nelson and Jim Bolin. Promising players listed with coach Gary Kruse noting good size a 6 5 pivot and a 6 4 forward. Schedule covers games from December through February including tournaments in Madison Genoa and the Holiday Tournament.
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Albion
Albion High School
Viel Ding Fwu
Cardinal
Chris Nelson
Jon Levander
Larry Sharp
Tom Neidhard
Brad Beckwith
Steve Foster
Bill Wolf
Dan Kraus
Rick Nelson
Jim Bolin
Mike Sharp
Jim Hageman
Art Howell
Tim Lough
Orrin Strand
Dave Retch
Alan Thorberg
Barry Waid
Dave Laudenklos
Doug Warner
Bob Belgun
Tim Christo
Dick Maser
Gary Kruse
Schuyler
Aurora
St. Paul
Madison
Valentine
MBN
Genoa
Cairo
Ord
Fullerton
Utica
Central City
David City
Neligh
Pierce
Goldenrod Conference selects six loop players in football all conference
The Goldenrod Conference named six players to both the offensive and defensive units. Offensive picks included Kirk Burger Silver Creek and Tim Engel Clark, with standouts from Osceola, Palmer, Genoa and Stromsburg. Defensive selections featured Lynn Boden Osceola and Rod Gaedeke Silver Creek among others, with several players from Stromsburg, St Edward, Polk and Palmer.
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Silver Creek
Ostena
Stromapurg
Goldenrod
Clark
Palmer
St. Edward
Polk
Getton
Kirk Burger
Bill Berlin
Genoa
Marty Siemenson
Osceola
Bob Davis
Dale Wieseman
Clarks
Evan Weisman
Richard ‘Dahlin
Stromsburg
Tim Engel
Jim Gonsier
Kenny Bills
Greg Douglas
Leo Potter
Lynn Boden
Leland Gulbrandson
Corwin Hengelfelt
Evan Welsman
Tim Stanton
Rod Gaedeke
Dick Wyman
Don Engel
Derry J LaVelle
Don? Weeks
Steve Flaherty
Rick Boyd
Stromsbur
John Pelican
Stromsbury
Palmer Sih
Silver Cece
Huskers Ready to Win After South Trip Claim
Lincoln (UPI) Nebraska coach Bob Devaney said the Corbushers would ignore underdog reports in the Big Eight clash with Oklahoma. He added players expect to win, and he would pick the starter late in the week between sophomore quarterbacks. Jerry Tagge led the first string offense after Van Brownson worked with the squad earlier.
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Lincoln
UPI
Nebraska
Bob Devaney
Corbushers
Oklahoma
Devaney
Sooners
Jerry Tagge
van Brownson
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