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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1971

Page

3

Nixon pep talk stirs Redskins playoff hopes amid injuries

Pro football notes from Vito Stelling report Washington TV visit by President Nixon sparks talk of a playoff push as the Redskins face the Eagles in Philadelphia. Jurgensen's health, Kilmer's late-season struggles, and Dempsey's Eagles addition frame a tight NFC East race with Namath possibly set to debut for the Jets.

Vito Stelling Nixon Dallas Cowboys Dallas Los Angeles Rams Washington New York Jets Giants St. Louis Eagles Redskins Philadelphia Allen Sonny Durgensen Bill Kilner Jurgensen Kilmer Ular Philadel Heb F Fom Dempsey New Orleans Baltimore Oakland Atlanta Minnesota Green Bay Milwaukee San Francisco New York Jets Denver Pittsburgh Cleveland Houston New England Buffalo New York Giants San Diego Cincinnati Namath San Francisco Jets Ts Angel Rams Joe Namath Shea Stadium Kansas City Trie Colg Miani

Knicks win sixth in row without Reed at Celtics

The New York Knicks roll past Boston 164-109 to extend a six game win streak without Willis Reed. Walt Frazier leads with 28 points, 12 rebounds, while Jerry Lucas 20 rebounds and Dave DeBusschere 23 points fuel the attack as Linas notes the team adjusted to Reed's absence.

New York Knicks Willis Boston Gardens Celtics New York Reed Boston Ay Ater Los Angeles Detroit Milwaukee Portland Atlanta Chicago Golden State Cleveland Cincinnati Austin Carr Cavs Knicks Walt Frazier Jerry Luras Dave DeBusschere Linas Red Holzman

Platte Raiders Rout Northeastern In Preseason Tourney

North Platte and Platte College opened with a 2649 win as Platte doubled Northeastern in the Nebraska Junior College Conference preseason tournament. Notable players included Dave Stafford scoring 24 and Dave Kneath with 25 as Platte rallied late to secure the big victory.

Meccook Blackhawks Columbus Maral Lyles Harrisburg Mike Waoany Jack Wesalowski Ralph “Tints Postman Seatus

Yankton College Beats JFK 89-83 in Tight Victory

Yankton College defeated John P. Kennedy of Wahno 89-83 as Tom Bentyewater and Ralph Taylor led with combined four points. Kennedy's Green topped the game with 31, Kirk Josephson added 11 for JFK. Yankton outshot from the line, sinking 27 of 36 free throws.

Yankton, S.D UPI Tom Bentyewater Ralph Taylor Yankton College John P. Kennedy Wahno Yankton JFK Bridgewater Taylor Kennedy Vnce Green Kirk Josephson

Flyers lose top scorer Nolet to shoulder injury

Philadelphia hockey notes that Simon Nolet, 26, is out one week to ten days with a pulled shoulder muscle after sustaining the injury in a game against the Boston Bruins last Thursday.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Flyers National Hockey League Simon Nolet Nolet Heston Firuins

Key To The Mint Wins Remsen Stakes At Aqueduct

Key To The Mint, last seen third to Riva Ridge, returned in top form to win the $25,950 Remsen Stakes for 2yearolds at Aqueduct by a half length over Cosmic. Traffic Cop was third, and Tigerian won at Laurel while Intensifica captured the Liberty Bell feature. Gould bettered her world record in the women's 200 meter freestyle in Sydney.

United Press International Key To the Mint Riva Ridge Wo Aqueduct Gravstarkey Bridge Upos Cosmic Traffic Cop O Key To ‘Mae Mint Traffic Cop Tigerian Laurel Liberty Bell Intensitiva

McLendon Leads By One At Heritage Classic

In Hilton Head the Heritage Classic sees Mac McLendon top the field after a Friday two under par 70s and a two day total of 198, holding a one stroke edge over Bob Lunn and two over Jack Nicklaus as Trevino and Palmer chase the leaders at Harbour Town.

Mac McLendon Mac Birmingham Ala McLendon Bob Lunn Smith Vieloy Magnolia Classical Marhour Town Geo Louisiana State Lee Trevino Neur Ulisas Rays Trevina Irwin U.S Trevino Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Agather Palmer Tale Irvin Frank Beard Gay Brewer Rod Carl Lunn Jack Lewis Lewis Tab Goalby

Sifford Sets Course Record At Sea Pines Open

Charlie Sifford, 49, fired a 64 62 to tie Paul Moran for the lead at 207 in the Satellite Golf Tour Sea Pines Open near the Heritage Classic. Moran’s six stroke midway lead collapsed after Sifford’s record round, with Dent and a trio of Transext Rhyan and Refram within five strokes.

Thlton Tba UPI Charlie Sifford Siffor Paul Mayan Moran Sifford Dent Peter Transext Dick Rhyan Dean Refram

Oklahoma City tops Omaha in Central Hockey League game

Oklahoma City defeated Omaha 3 to 1 as three goals came in the third period. Tom Williams scored Omaha’s lone goal in the second period. The Knights travel to Kansas City to face the Blues, then host Kansas City at Al-Sar-Ben on Sunday night.

Oklamaia City UPI Oklahoma City Omaha Knights Tom Williams Omaha Kansas City Blues Kansag City Knights Al-Sar-Ben

Rodgers Harper and Glover named to NEA All American squad

NEA releases 197 college All American Football Team highlighting Auburn pair Sullivan and Beasley on offense with Marinaro of Cornell as a star back. Nebraska’s Harper and Glover anchor defense alongside multiple standouts from Notre Dame Texas and California in the 22 player first unit.

Rodgers Harper Glover NEA Jacobson NEW York Auburn Pat Sullivan Terry Reasle Newspaper Enterprise Association Gus Dorais Kotte Rockne Sullivan Beasley Red Grange Steve Owens Ed Marinaro Cornell Marinaro Iro Aga Owens Greg Truitt Oklahoma Bobby Moore Oregon Clarence Ellis Notre Dame Mel Long Toledo Johnny Rodgers Nebraska Jerry Sisemore Texas Pruitt Willie Harper Rich Glover Pllis Walt Patulskis Michigan

New titles to present and former champs

The American Road Race of Champions opened its second day in Gainesville with national and former champions in action. Randy Canfield reclaimed the TV Production crown in an Austin-Healey Sprite, while Tom Davey retained the Super Vee title. Multiple class winners followed, including Marshall Mayer in G Production and Stephenson in Sports Racing, as 400 drivers compete under cloudy skies at the Atlanta Course.

Gainesville Randy Cinfield Chevy Chase Tom Davey Peanty Calif Jim Harrell Tecumseh, Mich ATRC Eric Kerman Hempstead Stephenson Davey John Zeitler Stamford

South African Leads After First Round on Tour

Jonannesburg now hosts the South African PGA Tour where Dom Gammon of Rhodesia trails Jonann Du Toit by one stroke. Du Toit, who shot a Friday round, holds a slim advantage entering the final round amid tight scoring and clear competition.

Jonannesburg UPL le du Toit South Africa Dom Gammon Rhodesia du Toit

Unclear high school basketball schedules and results

Fragmented OCR lists various teams and dates across multiple districts. The record shows basketball schedules for COLLET COLLEGE, NORTHERN areas, and several Nebraska towns with dates in December and January, including Papillion, Fremont, Norfolk, Grand Island, Wilburt, and others, with numerous mismatched spellings.

Columbus High to join new district in 1973 basketball season

Columbus High School will compete in a new Nebraska School Activities Association district for March 1973, sharing state tourney ambitions with Grand Island Hastings and Beatrice. Athletic Director Dennis Van Fossen notes CMS missed hosting the district or tournament as alignment shifts move Columbus Scotus into a changed lineup alongside Lakeview facing Ashland and other central Nebraska schools.

Nebraska School Activities Association Columbus High Discoverers Grand Island Hastings Beatrice Dennis van Fossen CMS Columbus Nerfolk Fremont South Sioux City Creighton Prep Alliance Sother Omaha Northwest Columbus Scotus Amt Lakeview Ashland Central Cy David City Uinas Hooper Logan View Supe Wahoo

Nebraska NEBRASKAland Calendar of Color 1972 release

The Game and Parks Commission announces the 1972 NEBRASKAland Calendar of Color highlighting Nebraska scenery wildlife and outdoor recreation. Features include solar photos deer in snow, a fishing scene, duck guide, sunrise and moon data, and holiday marks. Available at newsstands or by mail for $1 plus tax. mailing adds 45 cents for first class. Orders to NEBRASKAland Calendar of Color P O Box 30370 Lincoln NE 68503.

Wincoln Nebhaskalant Game and Parks Commission Nebraska National Forest Nebraska Nebraskaland Farway Nebraskaland Calendar of P.O Lincoln Neb

Scores at Boulevard Lanes Highlight Thunderball and Speed Queen Leaders

Dennis Kuilton led Thunderball against Boulevard Canes with a 236 game and 637 series. Sahara Lowhge and Fern Yanors posted a 930 single and 2632 overall. Other top bowlers included J Thode 211 and Jim Swartz 224, with Speed Queen leaders Marlene Bechur and Elaine Mossman posting strong 534 sets. Additional 606 series by Lochers Kula and Ann Brawlt accompanied by Becher and Mimick high marks.

Dennis Kuilton Agaest Sahara Lowhge Fern Yanors J Thode Bil Kurtenbach Loren Weljen Kudran Stareschk Lloyd Brast Jim Swartz Les Wardemar Harry Laudenklos Marlene Bechur Fran Kuta Elaine Mossman Mossman Deano Kula Ann Brawlt Becher Yvonne Mimick

NU congratulated by Mayor Yorty

Nebraska football coach Bob Devaney received a telegram of congratulations from Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty praising the Cornhuskers 35-31 win over Oklahoma. Yorty lauded the team as the finest in his life and recalled former stars. Devaney was not present to receive it as he traveled to Miami for Orange Bowl arrangements.

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