Nebraska Oklahoma pregame buzz fuels Orange Bowl suspense
A Columbus viewer recalls the 1977 Huskers and Sooners as Nebraska and Oklahoma prepare for the Orange Bowl with a 28 24 Husker win forecast. Doug Phillips of UNL notes edge in several categories yet home field favors the Sooners. Other notes cover local prep basketball moves to Platte College, upcoming alumni games, UNO wrestleoffs, Fonner Park racing stakes, and a Royals honors event in Kansas City.
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Lakeview High names thirteen on cross country squad
Lakeview High School season review lists team members led by seniors Mike Sander Fred Kuhr Dave Guedeken Oren Goering and Dave Martin juniors Chuck Kinner Ned Finch John Ekstrand Mark Luchsinger Imm Donaghue sophomore Duane Otte and freshmen Todd Stuthman Jim Rawhauser Also on roster sophomore Jon Galley and freshman Dennis Dohmen Sander named most consistent and captain Finch most improved Kinzer brightest newcomer Goering saved time 4:54 by improvement. the team went down to Columbus Status David City Aquinas and Albion by small margins Gained best improvements on Lake Babcock course with notable time cuts
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Bowling Boulevard Lanes Local Scores Report
Afternoon bowling event at Boulevard Lanes lists players and scores for Elsie Hudson Ruby Eager Dorothy Gouerier and many others including Chris Rasmussen Kerry Oppliger Oda Sah Rollo DeBower Don Zruai Tom Hastings with varied scores up to the 261 mark and entries for teams such as Dirty Dames and Widewound Five. The page catalogues participant names affiliations and results from the WAAR Tournament area.
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Jim Swarty
Tom Hastings
Nebraska Iowa clash looms as Huskers meet Sooners
Nebraska and Oklahoma prepare for a Thanksgiving showdown that could decide the conference title. The Huskers, 4-2 overall 4-1 in the Big Eight, boast 313.8 rushing yards per game led by Hipp, while the Sooners feature strong ground attack and a stout defense. Switzer predicts a likely low scoring battle with field goals key and both teams aiming for top league standings.
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Spanhake Leads Mid-State Conference Volleyball Honors
Spanhake of Leigh tops Mid-State Fast Division for 1977, named for third straight year by conference coaches. First string includes Karel Clarkson Burr Stanton Liekhus Wisnieski Adler Norfolk Catholic. West Division honors go to McWilliams Johnson Prauner Praeuner Boschen Williams Rohitl. Honorable mentions include Werner Christensen Hunt Kuhlman and more. S Club at Scotus Central Catholic plans a boys and girls volleyball game at 7:30 pm with adult and student tickets.
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Tickets selling fast for Saturday boxing smoker in Columbus
Advante tickets scarce as promoter Pat Sackett urges early purchase for the Columbus VFW boxing smoker at Platte County Agricultural Park. The 21-bout card starts 7 30 pm with local contenders Doug Wurdinger and Tom Sackett both winning their Hastings bouts, and fans expect a strong turnout from nearby communities.
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Sandhills Gateway loop announces tri champions and honorees
Sandhills Gateway Conference East teams name Humphrey Lindsay Holy Family and Elgin as co champions and honor four players each on first string and honorable mention. Holy Family backs Terry Herchenbach Dale Kurtenbach and Ray Henne join line. Elgin selections include back Terry Hoog and lineman Dave Krinus with other local standouts. West Division leads with Wheeler Central fielding four first string selections.
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Hall of Fame bowlers debut at Columbus Bowl Saturday
Nebaska Bowlers Hall of Fame five team up for the Platte Valley Tour tournament starting at 1 30 p m. The members are Sam Vasta Ted Melonis Pred Cusick Bernie Kassek and Harry Carlson. Dick Winkelman plans to attend. Doubles and singles events follow the team competition.
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Huskers Face Sooner Test In Norman Classic Showdown
Nebraska seeks a share of the Big Eight crown with a win in Norman against Oklahoma, which leads the league at 6-4. The 1971 heart stopper 45-31 is recalled as a benchmark, with predictions favoring Oklahoma 21-10. Both teams are rested after a two week layoff and broadcast is national.
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Onofrio to Leave Missouri Football Post in 1978
UPI reports Al Onofrio will not return as head coach of the University of Missouri football team in 1978. Athletic officials schedule a press conference while Onofrio declines comment and discusses the program's future with AD Mel Sheehan and Chancellor Herbert Schooling.
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