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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1969

Page

3

New CHS wrestling coach with one letterman back

Columbus High School introduces Lanny Neese as new wrestling coach tasked with rebuilding the program. four candidates remain, led by junior Kim Ball, the lone letterman from 1968-69, as Neese brings prior coaching success from Gordon and Rushville. First meet is Dec 6 Fremont Invitational. rest of schedule includes Dec 9 at Fremont and many home and away meets through February. top sophomores and heavies named, with Delreece sidelined by a leg disease.

CUS Kim Ball Graddimgicha Thrar Letterman Gary Schaefer Maiman Searon Nees Gordon Ron van Dyke Roger Seefeld Dwight Dunnean Janiors Larry Mob Tim Sienwk Dave Nale Hessel Tor Dom Swagey Ayek Speicher Rodney Vondra Dave Wardinger Sovil Uierberger Dave Mehrman Ralph Leininger Handy Delreece Delreece Neese Matmelt Jim Hae Kluek Jim Dager John Hurst Hurst Chs Dick Farnham Jay Jackson Doug Vybiral Gerry Voluek Jerry Bernt Dana Bailey Dean Athey Steve Bortieh Bill Kuumetz Richard Ruger Laney Burns Keith Olson Mike Fleming Terry Moore Tom Olson Steve Dager Dale Henke Dale Haskebronk Toni Bernstein Jin Schuder Russ Evans Debreece

New coach leads Newman Grove basketball season

Newman Grove High School opens with coach Dale Busch directing a squad that includes Beall junior Vhane Miller and seniors Provnsius and Carhart. The schedule begins December 4 at Madison with home contests and a January midseason tourney at Genoa, followed by a MidState Conference title bid.

Elkhorn Valley Dodge MBN Genoa Edward Howells Lone Fullarton Battle Crack Dan Naligh Humphrey St. Francis Humphrey High Newman Groves Fair Bindsay Holy Family Ganao

Local Nettleton bowlers shine in Boulevard Lanes tourney

Local Nettleton Technical Institute hosts its third annual bowling tournament at Boulevard Lanes with 60 students competing for individual and team trophies. NCC of Sioux Falls and NCC of Slats Falls athletes earned top honors, while Paul Fickbohn posted a 200 high game and 455 plus high series.

Nettleton Technical Institute NTH Anniunl Boulevard Bill Cox Mike Petersen Nettleton CG Lincoln Paul Fickbohn NCC

Slugging Yas Beats Boston in Wide Victory

A battered transcription shows Yastrzemski delivering powerful hits as the Red Sox overpower an opponent. The game features strong slugging from Yas and a confident team performance. Whelan and Witter contribute key plays as Boston sustains the lead against a rival, driving fans to celebrate.

Cane Yastrzemski Fannie Witter Whelan Hama

Lindsay Bulldogs Face Busy Schedule With Young Roster

Lindsay high school enters the season with two lettermen back, a largely unseasoned lineup led by senior choin Lubischer and returning players Pfeifer, Geilenkirchen, and Wiese. Coach Jim Fehringer schedules games from December through February including the Holiday Tourney and Mid-State Conference Tournament.

Lindsay Lindsay Healy Larry Bender Allen Hemper Monogram Choin Lubischer Wxlér John Pfeifer Larry Korus Virgil Pfeister Terry Pfeister Ted Geilenkirchen Duane Wiese Gary Wiese Bill Korth Larry Neminer Greg Pfeifer Jim Fehringer Bulldogs Humphrey St. Francis Monroe Rising City Humphrey High Genga Howells Clarkson Dodge Patersburg St. Edward Raadigh St. Francis Elgin Pope John Spalding Academy Newman Grove Cedar Rapids

Devaney lauds Huskers after season strong finish

Nebraska coach Bob Devaney credited his team for a comeback win over Oklahoma and for a 6-1 in conference tally as the 82 overall Huskers eye the December 20 Sun Bowl against Georgia in El Paso Texas. He praised players for a never give up attitude and called the Bulldogs a fine football team.

Lincoln Ion Nebraska Big Wight Oklahoma Anal Bob Devaney Cornhuskers Missouri Devaney Georgia Paso Tex Bulldogs

Silver Creek Tigers Basketball Team Roster and Schedule

Silver Creek High School under Coach Doug Mietzner fields six lettermen including Mike Valagek Tim Wyman Lee Van Winkle Rod Gaedeke Kirk Burger and Darran Gray with promising newcomers Larry Valasek Scott VanWinkle Mike Wanhtorne and Dave Lock. The Tigercats aim to improve on last year’s 2-12 while outlining a December through February schedule and Goldenrod Conference Tournament at Genoa.

Silver Creek Silver Creek High School Doug Mietzner Mike Valagek Tim Wyman Lee van Winkle Rod _Gaedeke Kirk Burger Darran Gray Larry Valasek Scott VanWinkle Mike Wanhtorne Stromsburg Clarks Palmer Goldenrod Genoa Nebraska Cristian St. Edward Benediict Hardville Shelby

Bowling Leaderboard Highlights From Local League Night

Larry Bomberger led the TopSloop league with a 220 game and a 642 series. Johnnies Steak House posted an 84 team game. Bill's 56 compiled a 2499 team series. Streamliner League saw Jem rage with a 537 three game. Road Runners posted a 79 percent game and 2.23 series. Carol Zoucha converted a 4 7 10 split.

Larry Oiberger Johnnies Steak House Bill Jem Rage Ain Bomberger Carol Zoucha

Buckeyes Penn State stars pace UPI All America team

Ohio State and Penn State each placed three players on the 1969 UPI All-America team led by Oklahoma's Steve Owens as the top vote getter with 102 ballots. Purdue QB Mike Phipps, Ohio State RB Jim Otis, and Colorado RB Bob Anderson join Owens on offense, while USC and Notre Dame supply multiple linemen and backs on both offense and defense.

Buckeyes Penn State New York Ohio State United Press International Southern California Notre Dame Steve Owens Oklahoma Owens Michigan State Bubba Smith Miami Okla Oklahoma State Army Glenn Davis Mike Phipps Purdue Jim Otis Bob Anderson Colorado Dennis ‘Qukotz Carlos Alvarez Flatiée Jim Mandich Michien Sid Smith Bob McKay Texas Chip Kell Ternnessee Larry Dinardo Rodney Brand Arkansas Jim Gunn Phil Olsen Utah State Mike McCoy Notre Pare Mike Reid Pennate Jim Stillwagon Steve Kiner Tennessee Dennis Onkolz Jack Tatum Tom Curtis Michigan Neal Smith Buddy McClinton Auburn McCoy Kell Dinardo Stillwagon Tatum Alvarez Midwest South Southwest East Far West Rockies Honkies

Rising City Terrier Basketball Squad Names Three Lettermen

Rising City High School coach Dyle Ruckbee announces three returning lettermen Larry Hize Henry Topi and Steve Topil along with a large group of promising players for the season. Schedule includes road games at Monroe Hampton Lindsay Holy Family Bradshaw Gresham Benedict Prague and a Crossroads Conference Tournament at York among others.

Rising Dyle Ruckbee Rising City High School Terriers Monroe Larry Hize Henry Topi Steve Topil Dave Struebing Randy Henderson Tim Fish Doyle Wiggenbotham Steven Hohndorf Jack Zohney Albert Bahr Duane Jones Mike Burgess Joe Chloupek Buckhee Hampton Lindsay Holy Family Shelby Brainard East Butler Rising City Marquette Humphrey Bradshaw Gresham Hardville Mead York Benedict Prague McCoal

Wrestling Card At City Auditorium Next Week

The American Legion Hartman Post No holds its winter wrestling card at the city auditorium on December 5. The Midwest Tag Team Cham eon pair Stan Pulaski and Reggie Parks face Ali Ben Khan and Doug The Ox Baker in a two falls, 60 minute main event. Other matches include Tarzan Tyler versus Terry Marlin for the Midwest title and a 90 minute one fall special pitting Reggie Parks with Doug Baker. Reserved and general seats available. advance tickets start at 8:30 pm at Tooley's Drugstore Silver Dollar Bar OK's Tip Yop Bar Rex Chi Rooms and the American Legion Club.

American Legion Hartman Post No City Auditorium Midwest Chamelon Stan Pulaski Reggie Parks Ali Ben Khan Doug Ox” Baker Tarzan Tyler Terry Marlin Chanpionette Bolt Tayo

Aurora keglers lead tourney after first weekend

Jim Hansen and Mike Thompson top the KTTT Boulevard Lanes Double Tournament with 1,114 scratch and 105 handicap for 1,219. Alan Velter and Hansen close behind at 1,196, Bernie Kramer and Thompson at 1,104 total. Mixed Doubles leaders are Fuhr and Mossman atop Columbus at 1,247 after 1,088 scratch and 159 handicap.

Jim Hansen Mike Thompson Alan Velter Hansen Aurora Bernie Kramer Thompson Richard Fuhr Elaine Mossman Columbus Tony Davis Lou Beranek Mead John Sharon Haley Jndy Judy Kromland Lincoln

Scotus cagers eye opener

Scotus High School basketball opens its season December 5 at home against Elkhorn with Lavern Younger in his third year guiding a seven letterman roster. Key players include Ralph Tinius 6-5 and Dave Placek 6-2, while two starters transferred and two are injured, leaving a mix of experienced and hopeful talents.

Scotus High School Elkhorn SL John Lavern Younger Shamrock Roundball Ralph Tinius Younger Tinius Dave Placek Mike McMeekkin Tracy Grubaugh Dave Schaecher Bob Lucke Jeff Rowlands Shamrock Charles Bernt Tom Mimick Terry Mausbach Larry Honke Charley Wozny Larry Kaus Ken Brooks Bruce Ebner Norm Witt Dave

Season ends for duck hunting with experimental West plan

The duck season closes Wednesday in this area with an experimental season to run December 13 to January 4 west of Highway 83. Points based system allows ten points per drake, four per day, with 40 points ending the daily limit. Goose season ends December 25, permitting both ducks and geese for a two week window. Ducks Unlimited notes a harsh cold snap ending a strong waterfowl year in Western Canada, with most mallards gone from the Edmonton latitude by November 1 and conditions varying north of the Bow River.

Simdown Ducks Unlimited Canada Edmonton Cukland Bow River Lethbridge South Fred Sharp Hanna F.S.L

Spoilers Lead Volleyball Loop With 10-4 Record

Spoilers top the Columbus Family Y Women’s Volleyball League at 10-4 after winning two of three against the Highhballs. Pyschos sit 7-3 behind Helen’s Angels at 7-8. Highballs 6-9 and Go-Getters 1-6. Captains: Sharon Hoover Spoilers Marilyn Hoge Pyschos Helen Swatts Angels Louise Kaufmann Highballs Twila Bardsley Go-Getters.

Columbus Family Leagiue Pyschos Helen's Angels The Angels Sharon Hoover Marilyn Hoge Helen Swatts Louise “Kaufmann

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