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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1971

Page

6

Huskers hold lead as top college football poll tightens

NEW YORK UPI Nebraska remains No 1 in the coaches poll with 347 points, Michigan 274, Texas third and Alabama jumping to fourth after routing Mississippi. Notre Dame slips to fifth as Auburn climbs, Oklahoma and Colorado tie for seventh, Washington ninth, Georgia 10th. Duke enters at 15 after a 4-0 start. LSU 16. Arkansas 18. Nebraska and Michigan each improved to 4-0-0 with Nebraska topping Utah State 42-6 and Michigan routing Nevada 46-0.

NEW York UPI Nebraska United Press International Board of Coaches Cormhuskers Michigan Wolverines Texas Alabama Ron Mississippi Tnelrlesa Notre Dame Fighting Irish Auburn Oklahoma Colorado Washington Georgia Temmesser Florida Ned Penn State Nittany Lions Air Force Ohio State California Arizona State Texas el Paso Duke Stanford Blue Devils Cornnhuskers Utah State Nevy Michigan State

Devaney lauds Huskers improvement after Utah State game

Nebraska coach Bob Devaney says the Cornhuskers showed considerable improvement in the Utah State clash despite penalties. He notes Missouri’s slow start and praises Nebraska’s defense while stressing the need to cut penalties and protect valuable plays by Johnny Rodgers.

Lincoln UPL Nebrs Bob Devaney Cornhuskers Utah State Nebraska Devaney Curm Huskers Cnacht Jim Walden Army Jerry ‘Sagge Bull Olds Johnny Rodgers

Scotts Central runners place second at Stromsburg meet

Scotts Central Ga thabin’s cross country team finished second to Wahoo High in a six team Class B event at Stromsburg. Shamrock harriers totaled 39 points to the winners 20. Bil Brooks led with a 9:46 1.9 mile Pawnee Park record earlier, as Dan Kneifel was sixth, Norm Witt eighth, and Lary Pallas 2ird. OtherScotus runners include Bill Kurtenbach Duane Heinena Fred Liss and Mike Pile. The Shamrocks host Wahen Neumann this Wednesday at Pawnee Park at 4 pm. Two more meets loom before district play.

Scotas Central Thabin Stromsburg Wahoo High BI Wyliv Shamrock Harriers Wahoo Bil Brooks Tinneray Dan Kneifel Norm Witt Lary Pallas Tou Boys Cout Scotts Bill Kurtenbach Duane Heinena Fred Liss Mike Pile Brooks Pawnee Park Fremont Bergan Shamrocks Wahen Neumann i

Raiders Rally Past Browns in Narrow Interception Turnover

Oakland Raiders rookie defensive back Jack Tatum sparked the comeback with a late second quarter interception that set up George Blanda's field goal. The Raiders then scored 24 points in the final 11 minutes to defeat the Cleveland Browns 24 to 20 before 84,283 fans, improving to 4 6 on the season. Coach John Madden praised Tatum for changing the momentum with the late pick.

Cleveland UPL Toothall Jack Tatum Ohio State Oasland Raiders George Olanda Cleveland Browns Goblie Tatum Raiders Browns Sealon John Madden Bill Nelson Blanda

Results of teen blue rock shoot at Izaak Wallen range

The Monday night event lists Class A winner Kim Reynoldson 43 30 and Class A Warren Nixon 25 54. Class B winner Dave Liss 40 5 and Class D winner Dale Henke 2 50. Winners earned turkeys. teens are invited to 4 p.m. Monday sessions to learn more about trap shooting.

Izaak ‘Wallen Range Kim Reynoldson Dave Liss Warren Nixon Dale Henke

Enders Reservoir Height and Size in Nebraska

Enders Reservoir in southwest Nebraska covers 1,707 acres at maximum pool and reaches 72 feet in depth at its deepest point.

Enders Nebraska

Dunkel Ratings Highlight Huskers Narrow Lead in Standings

Dunkel ratings show Nebraska edging Michigan for top college football rating, with the Cornhuskers 42-5 over Utah State and an average winning margin of 29.5 points. Other notable results featured Texas 35-7 over Oregon, Michigan 46-0 over Navy, Alabama 40-6 over Mississippi, Oklahoma 93-20 over Southern Cal, Ohio State 35-3 over California, and LSU 3 over Rice.

Nebraska Michigan Texas Cornhuskers Utah State Oregon Navy Notre Dame Michigan State Alabama Mississippi Oklahoma Sothern Cal Colorado Kansas State Ohio State California Auburn Kentucky Louisiana State Rice

Jabbar Recovers in Milwaukee Ahead of Exhibit Game

Center Karem Jabbar Lew Alcindor of the Milwaukee Bucks was pronounced recovered from a poke in the eye and doctors say he can play in tonight's exhibition game against the Utah Stars.

Milwaukee, Wis UPT Karem Jabbar Lew Alcindor Milwaukee Bucks Sale Jabbar Utah Stars

Orioles poised to sweep A’s in pivotal playoff game

Baltimore with Jim Palmer set to pitch as the Orioles try to sweep the Oakland series in a bid to clinch the AL playoffs. Boog Powell homered twice in the clinching win as Baltimore seeks a third straight playoff sweep and Palmer is highlighted as a possible World Series contributor.

Oakland Calif UPI Baltiere Orioles Omerich Oakland A Jim Palmer Orioles Pale Diego Segui A’s Palmer Baltimore Yal Dobson

Creighton Games Set to Air on Columbus Station WETT TM

Sports columnist Paul Ernst notes WETT TM will carry Creighton basketball as the season opens in December. Warren Swain of KMA previews the Bluejays with coach Eudie Sutton, including 22 broadcasts and a pregame postgame package. Creighton's schedule lists Notre Dame, Marquette, Kansas State, Saint Louis, BYU, Texas A&M and others. Also mentioned are a US Postal Service fare raise and Huskers atop polls with Dunkel predicting Michigan lead prior.

Columbus Wett-Tm Creighton Bluejay Cnlles Kowe-I'M Omaha KHAS Hastings KMA Shenandoah Kcim-Fm Carroll Warren Swain KMA Thin Blue~ Jays Swain Eudie Sutton Notre Dame Marquette Jacksonville South Carolina Qhia Star Kansas State Southern Ulinals Sa Ionaventure New Mexico Jdolin's of New York Brighen Young Texas A&m Ralings Huskers Nebraska Quikel Dunkel Michigan Texas

Giants to go with Marichal today in pennant race

The San Francisco Giants, aiming to shake a pattern of runner up finishes since 1962, planned to start Juan Marichal today in the third game of the NL playoff against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gaylord Perry would be ready for Wednesday, if needed, as manager Charlie Fox eyed a potential fifth game avoidance.

Pittsburgh LPH San Francisco Giants Erennual Juan Marichal Gaylord Perry Anley Pittsburgh Pirates Giants Marichal Nelson Briles Charlie Fox San Francisco Perry Danny Murtaugh Steve Blass Piteh

Bear Down Rookie Parry Nelson Faces Big Opponents

Bucks forward Parry Nelson, a rookie, overcomes concerns about burly NBA forwards. The 11020-pound athlete, noted for his wrestling background at a sports show, once outpointed a 2700-pound war exhibit.

Parry Nelson Milwaukee Bucks NBA Duquesne Ad

Nebraska Eyes Tough Road At Missouri Clash

Nebraska prepared to face Missouri in a meeting where the Cornhuskers seek another road victory. Missouri, the last team to beat Nebraska, has shown limited offense, while Nebraska coach Devaney notes a harder Big Eight schedule ahead. Missouri analyst Onofrio admires Nebraska's quality but notes their youth.

Devaney Nebraska Tancoln Missouri Tiger al Onofrio Cornhuskers Colorado Town State Kansas State Kansas Oklahoma Texas Oklahoma State Texas Christian Hic Sooners Longhorns

Lincoln angler tops list of master award winners

Lincoln angler Wes Somerhiser heads the first Master Angler Award list after hauling trophy bass from Conestoga Lake near Venton. The State Game Commission announced awards Monday. other winners include Rod Deck and many named anglers across Kansas and Nebraska for largemouth bass, striped bass, walleye, channel catfish, and more with several multistate entries.

Lincoln Wes Somerhiser Conestoga Lake Venton Finnnees State Game Commission Somerhuser Felig Reevk Jr Spencer Jr Kenneth Huston Bee Atrice Larry McCoy Jonn Nichison Lamed Kan Jon Betz Leadstuff Hay Nelson Larned Dan Preston Denver Colo Bob Slabr Omaha Ralph Stahr Monte Samuelson Lemayne Ada Fell Springheld G. J. Williams Kash Fren Maxwell Almi Co Bowey Walleye Floyd Greytoy Hanlet Eva Woolsey Gaylord J Rohaugh North Platte Ray Nelms al Slatzee Columbus Shorty Frien York Virgil Nelson Kirwin Arnold Kermedy Kearney Caho Salmon Chadi Rezior Grand Island C. D.ewes Ogallata Calvin Clermont al Taylor Chappell Larry Seils Bertrand George Sawser Valentine Harold Fagot Lexington Manuel Cuellar McCook Wendell Peters Tony Jones Hemingford Joan Jlym Valley Wuegil Vill Neal Loren Parks Grady

Sayers to play against Saints Bears to start Sayers return

Chicago Bears coach Ju Danley announced quarterback Jack Concannon will miss time after knee surgery. Gale Sayers will make his first NFL appearance this season next Sunday against the New Orleans Saints with Ken Nix taking over Concannon’s starting duties. Team surgeon Dr. Theodore Fox said the operation on torn ligaments and cartilage went well. Sayers had no scrimmage in preseason and had five carries in preseason play against Denver.

Chicago UFL Chicago Bears Ju. Danley Jack Concannon Gale Sayers New Orleans Saints Ken Nix Concannon Bears Dorluy Theodore Fox Sayers Kansas Ble Denver Dooley

Legal calibers for Nebraska big game hunting

Nebraska hunting rules specify firearms for big game use. Only handguns in calibers 44 Magnum 357 Magnum 41 Magnum and all 44 Special are allowed when paired with Keith Magnum handloads.

Nebraska

Local high school football teams eye further wins abroad

Scotus CHS Lakeview travel to Wahoo Neumann Hastings Randulph while Columbus visits Hastings and Lakeview at Randulph. A Sunday showdown at Memorial Stadium David City features top ranked Class C Scouts versus Albion as CD Ten race leaders. Coast-to-coast scores spark undefeateds Silver Creek Wumphrey Clarkson Shelby. Friday slate includes Shelby at Hampton and Coturapids at Stumphrey among others.

Columbus Grand Island Scotus Fremont Bergan Lakeview St. Paul Wahoo Neumann Hastingshire Randulph Memorial Stadium David City Albion Wred Arnold Schuyler Albion Silver Creek Wumphrey Clarkson Shelby Hampton Stramsburg Decatur

Egger Thomas Lead Streamliner Keglers At Boulevard Lanes

In the Streamliner League at Boulevard Lanes Roby Ngeer and Artene Thomas posted a 299 game and a 60 pin series, with Brown Tabby leading team scoring for a 777 game and 2 204 series. The 20th Century League saw Bob Mostek fire a 228 and 576, while Marlin Keesha 211 Steyve Reichmaly 208 Jerry Kroeker 200 and Rub BY 292, Gibsons 2574 as the beal series.

Roby Ngeer Artene Thomas Boulevard Lanes Brown Tabby Bob Mostek Yoo Marlin Keesha Steyve Reichmaly Jerry Kroeker Rub BY Gibsons

Beard Leaves Army to Join Cavaliers in November

Former Louisville standout Rich Beard will be released from active duty in the U.S. Army in November and then join the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA, beginning his professional basketball career.

Beard Cleveland OPT Louisville Rich Beard U.S. Army Cleveland Cavaliers National Basketball Association

Norfolk Moves Up To Second In Nebraska Football Ratings

UPI reports little change in the Nebraska prep football rankings as Lincoln East dominates with a 50-0 win over Lincoln High. Norfolk rises to second, Fremont climbs to third, Bellevue to fourth, and Southeast falls to fifth after losses. Omaha Creighton Prep, Burke, South, and Lincoln lead a crowded top 10 with Beatrice and Millard joining the group.

Omaha UPI Nebraska Prep United Press International Lincoln East Lincoln High Norfolk Lineal Southeast Fremont Southeast Fifly Bellevue Hoys Town Eduth Omaha Creighton Prep Omaha Hyan Omaha Burke Omaha Benson Omaha South Council Bhiifsbrabham Lincoln Beatrice Fairbury Millard Slate Omaha North Omaha Central

Lincoln East Sets Up Big Western Conference Clash

Lincoln East holds a 4-1 record after a 44 point win over Norfolk while Creighton Prep edges Omaha Burke 35 to 4. Fremont and Bellevue each post 1 point while Omaha South and Millard also notch wins as Beatrice posts 40.

Farr placed on injured list after Falcons game

Detroit reports Mel Farr a Tion back injured in Sundays 41 30 win over the Falcons. He was placed on the injured list Monday and replaced on the 40 man roster by rookie Mickey Latko.

Detroit Detroit Tions Mel Farr Atlanta Ulcans Syas Jie Mickey Latko

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