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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1971

Page

4

Shamrock offense explodes in 35 point win over Bergan

Scotus Central Catholic stunned Bergan 35 to 0 as Frank Mickik and Dan Briggs each had a hand in four plays. Mielak threw for three touchdowns and ran for a score while Briggs added two rushing scores and a key screen pass. The defense limited Bergan to 75 rushing yards in a decisive victory that avenged last year’s playoff upset.

Ray Gattermeyer Scolus Central Catholic Paist Frank Mickik Dan Briggs Fremont Hergin O Shamrocks Miclak Jim Paeta Cam Briggs Scross Tre Wieser Tam Gavawa Tack Peterson Knights Scotus Satuday Bergait Scotus “Nowt Walton Neumann Analytics Uergen Nick Rump Terry Chesnier Chesnier Zabane Bergan Lnte Thle Dan Broek Knight Bergatt Mielak Byard Sophone Bob Shonka Fremonters Mike Huber Scottish Fremont Newmann Omaha Mahama Mississippi Soph Ken Johnson Cliff Branch Colorado Kansas State Pat Sullivan Auburn Kentucky Emil Jackson Soyard Dave Wright Duke Stanford Sonny Sixkier Jim Hicher Washington Tisinois Alberto Viliella

Platte harrier squad runnerup in both meets

Platte College cross country teams finished as runners up in two invitationals over the weekend. Coach Rowane’s squad placed second at Farran County Invitational in Kansas behind Hutchinson, while in Worthington Minnesota Carnahan earned the individual title in a windy three mile race.

Platte Harrier Squad Wrestman Fred Carnahan Kansas Goarse TSN

Laver tops Rosewall in Nedwood Bank final

Australian Rod Laver defeated Ken Rosewall in straight sets 64 64 7 in the men's finals of the Nedwood Bank International tennis tournament in Berkeley California. Marcie Jouie of San Francisco won the women's crown with a 745 64 victory over Harbara Pawas of Alameda California.

Berkeley Cali Rod Laver Ken Rosewall Marcie Jouie San Francisco Ate Harbara Pawas Alani Calif

Padres Sign Outfielder Randy Elliott From Hawaii Farm

San Diego Padres acquire outfielder Randy Elliott from the Hawaii farm team in the Pacific Coast League. Elliott was the Padres first pick in the 1969 draft and hit 262 with 14 homers and 7 RBIs for Leds of Ose California League this season.

SAN _DIEGO UPI San Diego Padres Randy Elliott Hawaii Elliott Padres

Rookie's Lesson From Wayne Watton Uplifts Giants

Rookie offensive guard Wayne Watton of the New York Giants notes a tougher college result when hit high, contrasting it with college games where players dropped. He indicates this lesson shapes his approach in the NFL.

Wayne Watton New York Giants

Huskers crush Utah State as No 1 Nebraskans eye Missouri

Nebraska rolls 42 to 6 over Utah State behind Tagge passing for two touchdowns and a 14 yard Olds score. Mason returns a interception for a TD, Rodgers adds a second half drive for another score as the No 1 Huskers prep for Missouri on the road.

Llinugln UPI Nebraska Bob Devaney Cornhuskers Utah State Missouri Ula State BI Slouy Big Red Jerry Tage Kyo Kyp Imore Utal State Olds Taggs Utah Tony Adams Split Bob Wicks Nebraska Monster Dave Mason Cormhusker Johnny Rodgers Tagge Adams Jo Wicks Rodgers Cornnhuskers Neb Olds Sages Sanger Neb Sanger i Mason Sanger Ick Utah—Wicks Adams Neb—Bodgers Rom ‘Tagge Neb—Alderson Fant Brownson

Good duck flight seen as water shortage looms

Lincoln reports the State Game Commission forecasts an excellent duck opening with best migrations in years but warns water shortages could limit marsh and pond habitats. Dry conditions hit Nebraska rivers, Sandhills, and quati-central areas, threatening longer stays for early arrivals and affecting overall waterfowl patterns.

Lincoln Upl State Game Commission Quati Nebraska

Bucks star Alcindor injures eye in Seattle game

Kareem Jabbar Lew Alcindor of the Bucks injured his eye in a game against Seattle last weekend. A Bucks spokesman said eyelids were swollen but no eye damage was apparent and a decision on when he can return will be announced today.

Milwaukee Kareem Jabbar Lew Alcindor Milwaukeest Seattle A Kesman Bucks

Huskers Open Season on Missouri on Natural Turf

Sport Shorts notes the Nebraska Huskers seek a season opening win on the road against Missouri, first road test after four straight wins and 23 game unbeaten string. Huskers defend No 1 ranking in loop opener while Tigers aim to upset in unfamiliar turf. Hunting notes warn against decoy theft and unsafe hunting, with sparse geese and early duck season opening before sunrise Saturday.

Paul Ernst Huskers United Bob Devaney Missouri Shiskers Tigers Walkers Yves Genoa

Kel Nagle Wins Volvo Open Golf Tour Event

Kel Nagle of Australia captured first place in the Volvo Open in Goteborg Sweden finishing with a four round total of 236. Ireland's Christy O'Cormor was runner up at 287 and Mamero Blancas of Houston Texas placed third with 288.

Goteborg Sweden UPI Kel Nagle Australia Christy O'Cormor Ireland Mamero Blancas Houston Tex

King beats Casals to win Virginia Slims Thunderbird

Jean King defeated Rosemary Casals 75 to win the Virginia Slims Thunderbird tournament in Phoenix. The victory marks her first woman athlete to earn over $10,080 in a single year.

King Casals Phoenix UPI Bikie Jean King Rosemary Casals

Local Pont Pass and Kick winners head to Fremont

Local winners in Pont Pass and Kick go to Fremont for the annual contest sponsored by Rogers-Titley Motor Co and Ford. Det 9 at 1 a.m. at Midland College hosts age divisions with champions Robinson, Dohmen, Burris, Foreven, and Gesseb among top finishers.

Rogers- Titley Motor Company of Columbus Ford Motor Company Midland College Robert Dohmen Eugene Dohmen Bob Weiler Bob Bosak Christ Burris T.W. Burris Marty [Lulse Gary Becher Joel ‘Oreven Gen Tarezon Chris Hoffman Robert Gesseb Greg Becher Marlene Weber

Spradleys doubles champs at Boulevard Lanes

John and Roy Spradley won the Sunday Night TV Show Doubles at Boulevard Lanes with a 719 series on 602 scratch and 117 handicap. Everette and Larelle Poole were second at 674. Gerry and Ann Lentz 634. Bill Voigtlander and Martyn Buhl 595. Richard and Ruth Halladay 592. AL Jessen and Shirley Meier 389. Individual high games went to Spratleys 212 293 etc. A 3 percent sweeper drawing named Reon and Marion Nelson will face another couple next week with the Omaha show final.

John Roy Spradley T.V Boulevard Lanes TH. Everette Lareille Poole Gerry Ann Lentz Bill Voigtlander Martyn Buhl Richard Ruth Halladay AL Jessen Shirley Meier Spratleys Lawres Halladays Pooles Reon Marion Nelson Pong Omaha Channel 7

Two more added to Lincoln Pro Am tournament

Larry Harrington and Phylls Rush qualified to shoot with the pros in the Lincoln Pro Am that will be held on Oct 22. One week of competition remains next Sunday at 1 20 pm. Harrington rolled two three game series totaling 212 212 205 for a 584 handicap total. Kush finished with a handicap score of ail.

Larry Harrington Phylls Rush Competitio Harrington Kush

Taylor Matson lead in Saturday Mixed Teapie at Boulevard Lanes

Bud Taylor and Donna Matson led Saturday Night Mixed Teapie at Boulevard Lanes with strong games and high scores. Matson posted a 180 single and a 502 series while Ramackers Farmine earned team honors with a 9 630 and a 1 283.

Bud ‘Taylor Donna Matson Boulevard Lanes Taylor Yh Matson Ramackers Farmine Val Belohrud Sue Davidshpler Sue Mills Brass Rail

Texas Oklahoma meet in Cotton Bowl clash Saturday

Texas and Oklahoma renew their rivalry at the Cotton Bowl after both teams routed nonconference opponents last Saturday. Texas improved to 3-0 with a 25-7 win over Oregon, while eighth-ranked Oklahoma rolled past USC 33-2 behind Greg Pruitt’s 205 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Other top-10 results included Nebraska, Michigan, Notre Dame, Alabama, and Colorado victories with key performances from Pruitt, Musso, and Sullivan.

Joe Carnicelli UPF Texas Oklahoma Oregon Southern California Donnie Wigginton Dennis Todd Longhorns Sisk Hielm Wigginton Eddie Phillips Ladd Bobby Callison Greg Pruitt USC Pruitt Joe Wylie Jack Mildren Nebraska Uish State Michigan Navy Notre Dame Michigan State Alabama Mississippi Colorado Kansas State Auburn Kentucky Duke Stanford Washington Illinois Penn State Air Force Arizona State Nore Dame Fighting Irish Johnny Musso

Columbus net team triumphs in tennis invite and York title

Columbus racketmen dominated the Apollo Conference Tennis Championship at Ralston by winning 11 of 12 points, with Glen Schreiber taking second in singles and Brad Nelson also placing second. They also captured the York Invitational at Omaha Bryan, adding doubles titles via Potter and DeFreece, and Nelson finishing runner-up to Bill Roberts of Bryan.

Columbus Norfolk Millard Beatrice Ralston Omaha Bryan Lincoln Plus Kearmy Northeast Brouneae Colt High Ralston Scott Cowgill Norfolk Glen Schreiber Jim Mangels Brad Nelson Yannerup Millard Lincoln Pius X Schrieber Potter York Pius X Nelson Bill Roberts Nettory Dave Fremont

Hansen leads with 278 in Columbus Bowl league

Tony Hansen rolled a 278 game and 661 series to top the Jack and Jill League at Columbus Bowl. John Rentschler added 624 with scores of 234 212 and 173, Fred Leonhard 245, and Hick Peansick 224. Misfits posted a 707 team high. September Daswlers of the Month honors went to Sheila Slone Rita Fuhr Bil Saalfeld and Tony Hansen.

Tony Hansen Columbus Bowl John Rentschler Fred Leonhard Hick Tony Hosen Daswlers Sheila Rita Saalfeld Hansen Rio

Rolling Stones lead in doubles at Columbus Bowl

Aracan and Sheila Stone posted games 217 192 and 214 with 62 percent scratch plus 42 handicap pins for the scotch doubles event. Morris and Doris Johnson finished second at 645 with 187 171 2038, while Jim Tewin and Eve Lausche placed third at 634.

Aracan Sheila Stone Columbus Bowl Morris Doris Johnson Jim Tewin Eve Lausche Tom Corky Cave Gary Gloria Muth Pat Worden Karen Lusche Wayne Hosher Pran Carisan Gerope Barb Eagel Jerry Dora Hagge Gary Wid Rick Pensick el Scholl Sharon Liley John Rentsehler Paul Pensick Bob Kosinski Marlene Louis Darrell Mueller Wayne Ifesher Gloria Osten

Atakad Track Daily Double Delivers Big Payouts

Sandozer and Me Ready combined for a 540 daily double at Ata kad track on Saturday. Exacta pairing in fourth race of April test and Whirl a chip yielded a hefty return of 1370.60.

Atokad South Sandozer Atakad

Rams Hold First After Tie With Lions In Midget League

In week three of the Columbus Midget Football League the Lions and Rams tied 13-13. Lions' Brian Bullington scored on a 40 yard run. Darrell Spulak added a 3 yard pass from Iris Hoffman and a 8 yard pitchout before halftime. Rams remain atop the standings at 240-7 overall. Bears shutout Colts 27-0 as Jin Sackett scored twice on runs of 2 and 4 yards, Gary Becher added a 4 yard TD and Todd Trafholz ran 29 yards for a score.

Lions Rama Columbus Brian Bullington Darrell Spulak Iris Hoffman Rams Bears Colts Jin Sackett Gary Becher Todd Trafholz

Dedication of State Game Building Slated at Nebraska

The State Game Commission will dedicate its new headquarters complex on October 16 18 in Lincoln with about 1200 guests invited. Attendees include all state senators Nebraska’s congressional delegation Gay J J Exon Vincem Mayor Sam Schwartykop former director Mel Steen and current director Willard Barbee. The complex houses a wildlife laboratory and an administration building on the University of Nebraska east campus.

University of Nebraska

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