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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1971

Page

3

Quarter heroics propel CHS to one-point win over Grand Island

In Memorial Stadium Columbus High edged Grand Island 14 13 as Tom TD Weiser converted a 63-yard punt return into a late touchdown and Doug Wurdinger added the decisive extra point. Rick Burrows led a fourth quarter march and Nleiser scored on a seven yard run.

Rich Gaver Columbus High Grand Island Memorial Stadium Pawnee Park Tom Weiser Fang Doug Waurdinger Rick Burrows Discoverers Nleiser Wurdinger Columbus Trrumph Tana Hellbusch Qaya Leo Stamer Steve Buckner Rocke Sonkbecil Jerry Beer Tom Heiser Desg Wordinger Acinar

Firsts mark Woodward Stakes at Belmont Park

United Press International reports a Woodward Stakes filled with firsts including Tinajero from Puerto Rico and three year olds shaping the field. Prolanta, once winless in 15 starts, earns attention as an apparent weak- horse figure in the race.

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Atokad Race Day Results From Sioux City Card

Friday results from Atokad show winners and payouts across eight races. Dandy Davi led the opener with 11.00 and 2.60 payouts, while Harri Madam and Dr Hastings placed. Subsequent races listed top finishers with exacta and daily double figures, including Kings Servant and Zephlers Loy among others, with final parimutuel tallies noted.

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Pirates Orioles playoff favorites set to meet in World Series

Oddsmakers in MENG Nev list Pittsburgh as a 5 to 6 favorite over San Francisco and Baltimore at 10 to 1 against Oakland. San Francisco touted as favorite in the first playoff game while Baltimore Oakland are described as a pick em.

Meng Nev UPL Hlatrah Oddemakers Vittsburgh Baltimore San Francisco Oakland Ehaive

Syracuse Star Ehmann to miss rest of 1971 season

Syracuse University defensive tackle Ehmann, an All-America selection, will miss the remainder of the 1971 college football season after reaggravating a knee injury.

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Daytona Continental six hour race to replace 24 hours

Daytona Beach Florida will host a six hour Daytona Continental road race on the international speedway circuit as part of a weekend sports car spectacular. The event will crown manufacturers and feature Ferrari Alfa Romeo and other makers, opening with Formula Vee heats and a 150 mile grand touring/ American sports car race.

Daytona Beach Fla UPI America International Speedway Daytona Continental Bill France Ferrari Alfa Romeo France International Federation of Auto Racing Sebring

Nebraska prep grid scores varied statewide in high school results

Nebraska football results show scores for numerous teams across the state, listing opponents and final tallies including standout performances from Omaha and Lincoln area programs. The long, dense OCR tally includes many school names, locations, and a broad spread of outcomes.

Hopwood, Shelby Past Benedict in Crossroads clash

Doug Hopwood rushed 129 yards on 21 carries and scored twice as Shelby defeated Benedict 39 to 22. Greg Peterson added a two point conversion and Rob Glatter scored once for Shelby while Benedict’s Guy Lief had three touchdowns. Defensive standouts included Bob Fletcher and Jerry Stewart. Coach John O'Brien's team travels to Hampton next Friday for a key Crossroads Conference matchup.

Shelby — Hallbatk Doug Top Vace Ethigh Benedict Hopwood Greg Peterson Peterson Rob Glatter Glatter Guy Lief Craig Allen Kent Allen Jay Livlott Guar Bob Fletcher Jerry Stewart John O'Brien Hampton Benedicé Shelby St

Lakeview Trounces St Paul 27 to 6 in Hectic Showdown

Lakeview avenged strong defense and smart play to defeat St Paul 27 6. Quarterback Pillen led drives with Jazwick and Wetgen powering the running game while Clete Pillen added a late interception return for a Lakeview touchdown. Wayne Wetgen totaled 195 yards on limited carries.

Lakeview Wildcats St Paul Paul Janwick Dean Rupp Bruce Edwards Viking Lakeving St. Pauls Keller Doug Zourha Kelley Wikcat Vikings Jim Pillen Wayne Welgett Wikdeat Wayne Wetgen Hupp St. Paul Clete Pillen Wildcat Clete Rupp Wisse Sal Tempe Cails Pillen Paul Jazwick Cocaptain Py Quarers St. Pau

Dallas Redskins clash for top Western Division lead

Dallas and Washington meet in the Cotton Bowl with first place in the NFC Western at stake after each opened 2-0 under new coaches. The game marks a pivotal early season clash as Dallas seeks another big win while Washington aims to maintain momentum.

Dallas Detroit Atlanta Apo Los Angeles Sam Francisen Philadelphia St. Louis New York Giants John Unitas Far Morrall Jiyg Plunkett Baltimore New England Buffalo Houston New Orleans Cincinnati Green Bay Oakland Cleveland ABC Raiders Washington

Monroe routed by McCool club in Crossroads clash

Monroe fell 49 27 at home as McCool Junction built a 41 12 halftime edge in a Crossroads Conference game. Rod Jaixen led Coach Hill Mimick’s squad with two scores. Dave Jenkinson covered 62 yards for a TD while Rennis Edmison added a one yard sneak and booted a PAT. Defensive standouts included Ik Vi'kosh Waren Raymer Virgil Crumley Boyd Gertsch and Juisxen. Monroe plays Benedict next Friday.

Monroe McCool Junction Rod Jaixen Coach Hill Waren Raymer Virgil Crumley Boyd Gertsch Juisxen Benedict McCool Monroe Coon

Howells tops Leigh 18-6 as undefeated Howells rolls

Howells defeated Leigh 18-6 in a 1971 season note. Red Kalisch scored twice on runs of six and 23 yards, Dick Prusa added a 30 yard sweep and extra point, while Rodney Puhr scored for Leigh on a one yard sneak. Dennis Wittmann’s S440 squad visits Dodgeriday. Hon Stigge’s team hosts Snyder.

Howells Leigh Howell Red Kalisch Dick Prusa Rodney Puhr Panthers Dennis Wittmann Dodgeriday Hon Stigge Snyder Taigh

Ali Mathis heavyweight bout sparks Suez clash in ring

Muhammad Ali, 32 1 2, to fight Buster Mathis, 29 2, in a 12 round bout at the Houston Astrodome on November 17. Top Rank guarantees $800 000 plus 40 percent of receipts. Mathis gets 15 percent. Ali seeks tuneups toward a rematch with Joe Frazier while Mathis trains eight months for the shot at the ex champion.

New York Suez Muhammad Ali Buster Mathis Houston Astrodome Jimmy Ellis Astrodome Mivis Jerry Quarry Manhattan Allseas Top Rank Inc Mathis Jimmy Iselin Peers Management Alls Peers Buster Isotin Ali Joe Fraztey Linle Phiadelphia Slugger Los Angeles Matis Frazigo New York State George Chuvalo Frazier White House

Silver Creek shuts out Palmer in 18-0 victory

Silver Creek defense stifled Palmer to earn a third straight shutout, holding them to 146 rushing yards while gaining 326 on offense. Barcy Valasek Frmincen raced 67 yards for a touchdown and six yards on eight plays. Scott Van Winkle connected with Kevin Egger for a 10 yard TD and Don Jones scored from 20 yards. Defensive standouts were Rick Haas and Dave Powers. Coach Paul Hickman’s club travels to Stromsburg next Friday.

Silver Creek Art Palmer Barcy Valasek Frmincen Scott van Winkle Kevin Egger Don Jones Rick Haas Dave Powers Paul Hickman Anes Stromsburg

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