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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1972

Page

4

Stowe Breaks Through as Dolphins Rout Cardinals 31 10

Stowe caught two touchdowns beating St. Louis as Miami, with Warfield sidelined, rolled to a 31 10 victory. Morrall connected on a 49 yard pass and a 2 yard TD to Del Gaizo as Miami stayed undefeated and eyed the 1942 Bears mark with games pending against New England, New York and Baltimore.

Miame Olt Stowe Paul Warfield Miami Dolphins T Tove Towa State Warfield Stone NFL Chicago Bears New England New York Giants Baltimore

Wahoo bowler leads tourney in all events

Tony Davis of Wahoo tops the Platte Valley Tournament at Columbus Bowl with 1,827 scratch in all events including 015 in singles 7 in doubles and 605 in team. Close runner-up 1,808 by Shorty Schroeder Grand Island with 628 in doubles 62 in singles and 561 in team.

Tony Davis Wahoo Neiv Platte Valley Columbus Bowl Shorty Schroeder Grand Island Jab Fillhaus Lincoln Kentucky Kernels Columbus Meadow Gold Shenandoah Town Holys Music Carlson Raiders Kurt Behlen En Broz Grete Roy Saunders Council Bluffshay Ben Voecks Lowell Gratopp York Starry Carlson

Fambrough would consider AD post

Kansas football coach Don Fambrough said he would consider becoming athletic director if offered. He spoke by phone from Lawrence during a Big Eight briefing session, noting he is interested but not pursuing the job. The Kansas AD post is vacant after Wade Simpson’s resignation.

Kansas City Kansas Don Fambrough Fambrough Lawrence Kan Wade Simson

Rodgers Defends Heisman Bid Amid Controversy

Nebraska star Johnny Rodgers, two time All American, responds to criticism from columnist Dick Young and readers. He says voting should honor football skill, not character arguments, and defends his Heisman candidacy despite off field issues and public scrutiny.

Ira Berkow Johnny Rodgers Nebraska John Rodgers Dick Young New York Daily News New York NEA Lincoln Neb Rodgers University of Nebraska Heisman

Rodgers Faces Heisman Talk Amid Off Field Questions

The interview recalls the player’s stance on eligibility and public perception. He cites Oklahoma’s Greg Pruitt as a leading rival and defends himself against a single past mistake at age 21. He defines bad character as repeated trouble and stresses his own late-season behavior.

Oal Greg Pruitt Oklahoma Johnny

From Omaha Ghetto to Heisman Hopeful Player

A troubled background shapes a standout athlete who grew up in Omaha, faced poverty and segregation, dealt with police scrutiny and a marijuana case, and still pursues college and the Heisman while overcoming doubt from family and community. He hopes to leave his troubled environment for education and football glory.

Omaha

Nebraska Ranked Eighth in AP Top Twenty This Week

The Associated Press list shows Nebraska Ohio State and Penn State in the top ten with varying records. Oklahoma and Alabama hold early high placements while Notre Dame LSU and Tennessee appear in the extended poll with several teams receiving votes.

Associated Press USC Alabama Oklahoma Ohio State Penn State Texas Michigan Nebraska Notre Dame LSU Tennessee Colorado North Carolina UCLA Arizona State Louisville West Virginia Washington St Georgia Tech Towa State Missouri North Carolina State Purdue San Diego State Tampa Texas Tech Tulane Washington

Platte Valley bowling leads with 635 set by Cox at Columbus Bowl

Cox paced Platte Valley with a 635 including a high 237 game and 193 and 205 series for the top mark at Columbus Bowl. Don Struebing added 62 with four nearby 221s, while Jim Inglin posted 215 and Darrell Janssen 204. Horacek Insurance led team scoring with a 923 game and 2,701 total. Women's Classic sees Ryba and Leonhard sharing high games while Marshall-Nelson and Team Shooting post top totals in their leagues.

Teen Cox Don Struebing Jim Ingln Darrell Janssen Fred Leonhard Gary Badje Barry Reimers Horacek Insurance Heimer Deanna Ryba Bertha Leonhard Bertha Deanna Gretchen Sue Marshall Braves

Howells Bobcats poised with 10 lettermen this season

Coach Jim Morrison leads the Howells Bobcats with 10 returning lettermen from a 21 2 record. Key seniors include Steve Baumert Al Blum Larry Jakubowski Had Kalisek LaVern Lodi Bob Hkittorf Rich Beling Dave Prusa Tom Ritadorf. Schedule runs Dec 1 Stanton through Feb 59 Snyder including Howells Holiday Tourney and Mid State Conference Tourney at Dodge.

Dave Prusa S l Tom Ritadorf Jim Morrison Bobcats Stanton West Point Dodge Lakeview David City Howells Humphrey St. Francis Fremont Bergan Wisner- Pilger West Point Central Catholic Madison Clarkson Loganview Leigh Snyder

Street League Bowling Leaders Named at Boulevard Lanes

Janet Sehuele posted a sit fame and a 104 series to lead individual scoring in the Streamliner League at Boulevard Lanes. Team honors went to Louie’s Restaurant with a 77L game and First National Bank and Trust with a 2203 trio, while Io the 20th Century League saw J Murphy 205 and Lynn Nite 248. Bruckner had 202 and Rich Preister 410 split. Sue Bee Honey led teams with 797 and North American Van at 2194. Craig Brestel shot 197 and 585 for boys. Sule Paprovki led Israel with 158 and 373 for the girls.

Janet Sehuele Boulevard Lanes Louie Craig Brestel Sule Paprovki

Columbus High Schedules in Winter Meet Plans

Athletic calendar lists swimming meets with Lincoln Northwest Fremont Hastings and Columbus Relays plus Grand Island Norfolk Millard and Apollo and Big Ten Conference matches. Wrestling opens December with Kearney Fremont Ralston Lincoln High and Grand Island, while sophomore basketball travels to Senius Norfolk Hastings Scotus and Grand Island with February showdowns.

Columbus High Cecoverars Lincoln Northwest Fremont Gee Ralston Lineal Northeast Hastings Relays Columbus Relays Grand Island Norfolk McCook Hastings Millard Mill@rd Apollo Big Ten Eig Ten Kaarney Fremont Ralston Dee Lincoln High Beatrice Norfalkt Kearney Papillon Hastings Dan Columbus Scotus

Sports calendar for this week

Schedule lists games from Tuesday to Saturday with matchups at multiple venues including Highland Kaw Northeastern Columbus Mt Michael Osceola Lakeview York Platte Kearney and Osceola. Highlights include basketball plate events and invitational games across several towns.

Highland Kaw Platte Northeastern Ralston Columbus Osceola Lakeview York Sectus Ab Mt. Michael Kearney

Young Monarchs Open Season At Aquinas

David City Aquinas fields a young squad with eight returning lettermen led by 6-3 junior Rich Gillespie. Scholz, Miriovsky and Behrns vie for key spots as coach Kerkiman notes defensive gaps yet expects outside shooting. Scholz injures knee sidelining 6 to 8 weeks. last season he scored over 100 points.

David City David City Aquinas Rich Gillespie Greg Scholz Buard Tom Miriovsky Gillespie Scholz The Monarchs Tick Behrns Bill Zegers Dan Joh Dennis Kriz Mike Hattovy Tom Hattovy Dan Snell Bernie Kotera Dale Kerkiman Grand Island Central Catholic Scotus Fremont Bergan Wahoo Newmann Hastings St. Cecilia Howells Catholic Conference Osceola West Point Central Catholic Omaha Telegram Aquinas A &4

College basketball results roundup by East and Midwest teams

East results show Lehigh loss to East Stroudsburg 63 08 and Georgetown 103 61 over William and Mary. Midwest highlights include Ohio State 92 over Wis-Milwaukee and Oklahoma 92 64 over Indiana State. Other scores span Houston 104 South Mississippi 77 and Notre Dame 88 63 versus Australian Nails.

Associated Press E. Stroudsburg Lehigh Kings Buffalo St Dowling Virginia St N.C. Wesley Jacksonville Wm & Mary Oklahoma Indiana St Texas A&i SL Cloud St San Diego Mike -Irvine North Dakota Tulsa Samford Notre Dame Australian Nails

Hunting Notes and Winter Baseball Trade Talk

Pheasant hunting is slow due to high birds and thick cover while waterfowl shooting remains decent in the past week. In baseball Hawaii hosts the winter meeting with talk of a big trade for Steve Carlton and other high profile moves from Red Sox and San Diego. Nebraska faces Notre Dame in a key autumn battle after a loss to Oklahoma with Notre Dame’s attack and USC looming.

Faul Ernst Tala Place Hawaii Phillies Phils Steve Carlton Pirates Red Sox San Diego

All-State football team named by AP in Nebraska

The AP All-State team includes soph Om a Benson standout Robert Bass the smallest All-State winner at 5 4 140 pounds and Jeff Jurgens from North Platte among backfield selections. Repeat selections Steven Fangeman Omaha South and Gordie Winter Norfolk return as end and guard respectively with others from Lincoln East Lincoln Northeast Omaha Rummel Bellevue and more.

Steve Tangetan Omaha South Jeff Jurgens North Platte John —Plucknell Benifice Joe Callura Lincoln East Reg Gast Gordie Winter Norfolk Rick Dale Lincoln Northeast Robert Bass Omaha Henson Ed Burns Omaha Rummel Jack Kelley Omaha Ryan Rod Stovall Bellevue Associated Press Omaha Benson Nebraska North Pinleigh Steven Fangeman

Johnny Miller Wins Heritage Classic In Rain Delayed Finish

Johnny Miller led from the start and shot a 70 aided by a tree bounce to win the Heritage Classic by one stroke in a rain delayed final round held at Hilton Head Island. The event carried a purse of 125000 dollars.

Hilton Tan Island Johnny Miller

Genoa Orioles Feature Seven Veterans In Openers

Genoa faces St Edward Friday to start the 1972 73 season with seven veterans in the lineup led by Chay Fisher. Key returnees include Bill Morris Doug Olson and Ric Swanson with depth from Leroy Hinkel Jim Street and Jack Ramaekers. Coach Byron Sutton says a stronger front line and improved defense are expected as the schedule lists multiple December and January road and home games.

GENOA Genoa Orioles St. Edward Chay Fisher Bill Morris Doug Olson Ric Swanson Leroy Hinkel Yard Jim Street Junior Orward Jack Ramaekers Orioles Byron Sutton Sutton Drattice St Edward Fullerton Palmer Polk Leigh Newman Grove Stromsbury Clarks Henderson Nebraska Chistian Cedar Rapids Osceola Humphrey St. Francis Newman

Rodgers named player of year at Walter Camp awards

NEW RAVEN Conn AP University of Nebraska wide receiver Johmny Rodgers was named player of the year by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. The announcement accompanied the selection of the 22 Walter Camp All-America team members. Two Nebraska players Willie Harper and Rich Glover also repeaters. The All-America team includes Oklahoma stars Greg Vrutt and Tom Brahaney. The honorees will be honored at a reception January 27, 1973 at Yale University.

NEW Raven Tom Brahaney Oklahoma Yale University

Lincoln bowler takes early lead in PBC event

Lincoln rookie Bill Straub from Lincoln Nebraska opened with a high scoring 240 per game to grab the first round lead in the 65000 dollar Professional Bowlers Championship in Rochester New York.

Rochester N.Y Bill Straub Lincoln Neb

Prep grid playoff plan revealed in Nebraska

A proposed high school football playoff plan from the Nebraska Coaches Association outlines a 1974 start with eight classes including eight man. Participation requires seven regular season games, and a nine to twelve weekend schedule structures state championships. Class A would crown a champion from six conferences plus at large qualifiers using a point system.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Imade Nebraska Coaches Association NCA Nebraska Athletic Directors Association Grand Island Nebraska School Activities Association Iowa

Devaney Says Undefeated Seasons Harder To Achieve

Lincoln Nebraska coach Bob Devaney warned that undefeated seasons will be tougher in the rugged Big Eight. He noted future schedules and stronger opponents make perfection unlikely while praising Notre Dame as a desired bowl opponent. Devaney reflected on Nebraska’s 1967 season and his transition to athletic director with Tom Osborne taking over as head coach.

Lincoln Neb APY Nebraska Bob Devaney Devaney Deyanay Asilulic Tom Osborne Oklahoma UCLA Fie Iowa State Notre Dame Cornhuskers Alabama Huskers

Yankees Acquire Nettles In Indians Trade

HONOLULU AP The New York Yankees acquired third baseman Craig Nettles and catcher Jerry Moses from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for catcher John Ellis, shortstop Kerry Kenney, and outfielders Charlie Spikes and Rusty Torres.

Honolulu New York Yankees Craig Nettles Jerry Moses Cleveland Indians John Ellis Kerry Kenney Charlie Spikes Rusty Torres

Mets trade Agee to Houston in midseason deal

In Honolulu AP report, the New York Mets send center fielder Tommy Agee to the Houston Astros for outfielder Rich Chiles and a yet to be named minor league player. The trade reshapes both clubs' outfield depth and farm system.

Honolulu New York Mets Tommy Agee Houston Astros Rich Chiles

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