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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1971

Page

4

Columbus rallies past Hastings in big East Big Ten win

Columbus High Discoverers surprised Hastings 98-26 as quarterback Scott Stickels and Tom Heiser led a scoring spree. Doug Wardinger booted four extra points, while Henry Meiser topped CHS with 142 rushing yards and three TDs. Hastings, led by Dennis Eckert and John Mohrland, fought to the end.

Rich Gaver Columbus High Discoverers Tiger Hunt Queen CHS Columbus Dennis Eckert HHS John Mohrlend Dim Prueppel Morland Maro Mike Ellerbee Greg Bullington Thick Burrows Grand Island Verry Moore College Stadium Som Heiser Moore Burrows Junior Hon. Ziola Wurdinger Hastings Finte Uegun Meiser Teo Noodmen John “Jacopke Heiser Eckert Mohrland Bullington Dacupke Moire Heiser Gove Slickels Bill Deyke Larry Kobus Ralston Rams Memorial Stadium Pawnee Park

Shula and Brown set for first regular season duel

Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula faces former Browns mentor Paul Brown as the Dolphins visit Cincinnati. Shula aims to stay within reach in the AFC East while Brown’s Bengals seek improvement after a 1-2 start and injuries to Virgil Carter.

Greg Gallo Don Shula Paul Brown Miami Dolphins Cincinnati Bengals Shula Brown Cleveland Browns Iis Dolphins Cincinnati Dolphins New York Jets Bengals Green Bay Packers

Freshmen Huskers Rally to Beat Missouri Yearlings 32 23

In Columbia Missouri UPI reports Nebraska Cornhuskers freshmen trailed early but surged for a 32 23 win over Missouri Yearlings. Terry Lueck directed scoring drives including passes to Brad Jenkins and Toni Coccia plus a go ahead two yard plunge sealing the victory.

Columbia UPI Nebraska Cornhusker Missouri Cormhuskers Terry Lueck Jack Corhusker Brad Jenkins Toni Coccia Jeff

Flyers dispatch Tilden Elkhorn Valley in conference tilt

Humphrey St Francis Flyers overwhelmed Tilden Elkhorn Valley 306 in a Midstate Conference game. After a scoreless start the Flyers added 6 points in the second quarter and 12 in each of the final halves. Jot Bender scored twice and threw three TD passes to German Peller and Noonen. Tilden’s lone score came late on a Tice pass.

Humphrey St. Francis Flyers Tilden Elkhorn Valley Jot Bender Guy German Kevin Peller Jim Noonen Mike Tice Piyers Tender Riel Marvard

Leigh Panthers Dominate Snyder 32 0 In Homecoming

Leigh hosts Snyder for homecoming and edges them 32 to 0. Leigh jumps ahead with 12 points in the first quarter, adds 7 in the third, and 1 in the final. Rodney Schroeder drives the offense with passes to Brub and Ehlers, plus a fumble recovery in the end zone. Todoey Fuhr contributes with a beat and a 92 yard interception return for a touchdown. Korte adds two extra points. Homecoming royalty crowns Anson Korte and Jolene Dasenbrock as king and queen.

Leigilim Leigh Panthers Snyder Rodney Schroeder Cleks Roger Brub Ken Ehlers Todoey Fuhr Anson Korte Korte Marry Korte Jolene Dasenbrock Meinhold Dasenbrock

Palmer and Trevino Expected for Bahamas Open Event

UPI reports organizers of the Bahamas National Open forecast the participation of Amos Palmer and Lee Trevino in the 1971 final PGA tournament at Nappa Country Club on December 9. The event carries a $130,000 purse and drew strong interest from leading players.

Freeport Bahamas UPI Amos Palmer Lee Trevino Nappa Country Club

David City tops Albion in Class C showdown 28-6

David City, ranked top in Class C, defeated Albion 28-6 as Hob Martin rushed for three touchdowns and Mary Aldrich snagged a late interception. Albion’s Dave Rosenbaum left with a shoulder injury. penalties plagued both sides with multiple offside calls. David City totaled 271 rushing yards to Albion's 136 while committing 60 yards in penalties.

David City Albion Cardinals Hob Martin Mary Aldrich Albion Dave Rosenbaum Sedt Martin Cardinals Yarvage Chuck McLaughlin Mel Aldrich Craig Sup

Savoir wins Kentucky Futurity in trotting Horse of the Year bid

Savoir, a 3 year old gelding from Allwood Stable, dominates the Kentucky Futurity at Red Mile, setting world records for the mile in heats 1 and 2 and earning $34,678.24 for the day. Driver Jimmy Arthur, in his 23rd year, notes Savoir’s improved condition and lack of rest. Keystone Hilliard and Hoot Speed place second in both heats as Savoir closes the season with $194,432 in earnings this year and $237,855 career.

Lexington Bag Ah Betee Voir Spec Crown Stroner Jimmy Arthur Arthur Savoir Speedy Crown Liberty Aul Buck Allwood Stable Fale Hills N.J Arthur Self Glenby Farm Keystone Hilliard Castleton Farm Sayole

Clarkson tags fifth triumph over Decatur

Vern Masiny starred for Clarkson, scoring four rushing touchdowns and guiding a 42 point outburst. Masiny added a TD in the first quarter, with Jessa Kucera also finding the end zone and Gary Vavrina supplying key passes and a two point conversion. Clarkson’s defense limited Decatur, as Clarkson eyes a sixth win next Friday at Towers.

Clarkson Vern Masiny Decatur Masiny Vern Jessa Kucera Pasty Gary Vavrina Kucera Red Devil Vavrina Mastny Red Devils Towers Clarkson Doll

Peru tops Doane in cross country meet

Peru University routed Doane College as Penn State swept the first five places in the cross country meet. Doane coach Fred Reile noted it was Doane’s first shutout in ten years. Dave Harris of Auburn led off with a strong four mile clocking for the Pobcats.

Peru UPI Penn State Doane College Doane Fred Reile Dave Harris Auburn Ted Jack McIntyre

Bowling league scores from Columbus Bowl meet fall into multiple series

Harold Force posted 235 195 and 217 in a 647 series at Progressives League in Columbus Bowl. Fred Jennhard had 220 215 179 for 23 set. Hacey Carlson notched 212 178 212 for 602. Gary's Dadgers reached 762 in a game and 2224 for the evening aided by Gary Badje 207. Teen Cox 214 and Larry Hartington 200 also appear. Peggy Batts claimed a 23 fame and 585 in Rollette League. Fran Carlson 203 and 637. Addie Drum 205 Kalie Krayekl 212 Barb Badje 203 212 toward 379. Artie Steenbock 501 Corrine Cave 503 Shiela Slone 557 Dedio McDonald SA Eve Lusche 500 Oasis Bar led team honors at 897 and 2559. In JBC Bantam Dan Force topped with 185 game ama42 two game series. Mary Anson led girls with 120 and 224. Dodgers posted best team effort at 577 game and 1038 series.

Harold Force Columbus Bowl Fred Jennhard Hacey Carlson Gary Gary Badje Teen Cox Larry Hartington Peggy Batts Fran Carlson Mary Anson Dodgers

Monroe Loses To Benedict In Friday Night Rout

Monroe led 7 0 early but Benedict exploded for a 50 6 home win. Dennis Edmison scored on a quarterback sneak for Monroe before Benedict pulled away at halftime 14 5 and dominated the second half. Strong Benedict defense forced turnovers with Rod Jaixen Rick Urkoski Warren Raymer Virgil Crumley Boyd Gerisch and Craig Gerisch among the standouts.

Monroe Dennis Edmison Benedict Asbaarg Hissin Rod Jaixen Rick Urkoski Warren Raymer Virgil Crumley Boyd Gerisch Craig Gerisch Inates Hurdville Henedkel

World Series Facts and figures 1971 Pirates vs Orioles

Summary of the 1971 World Series between the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League and the Baltimore Orioles of the American League. Managers were Danny Murtaugh for Pittsburgh and Earl Weaver for Baltimore. The best of seven series started in Baltimore October 9 and 10, then moved to Pittsburgh October 12 to 14, with potential games in Baltimore October 16 and 17. Start times mostly 1 p.m. local, except Wednesday’s game at 8:15 p.m. NBC broadcast Natko TV.

Baltimore UPI Pittsburgh Pirates Harl Weaver Danny Murtaugh Pittsburgh Natko NBC

Nebraska grid scores from United Press International listing

Nebraska football results and dozens of high school and local games across columns. Teams include Wesleyan, Ainsworth, Bassett, Aurora, Bennington, Creighton, Lincoln High, Grand Island, Overton, Seward, Hastings, Lincoln, Omaha area schools, and many more with scattered scores such as 49 14 34 21 56 70 62 24 38 54 12. The page reflects a broad statewide tally of football results and related scores.

Nebraska United Press International College Fresh Ressler Wesleyan Thedford Columbus Hastings Creighton Verdigra Crete York Qurtis-Med.Val Benkeman Dodge Howells & Doniphan Campbell le Elgin Petersburg Elkhorn Ashland Elk Creek Filiy Fam Creek Loomis Fairbury Nebraska City Fort Calhoun Prague Gilmer Republican City Grand Island Superior Harrison Mitewall Sunflower Hartington Homer Menderson Osceola Hiawatha Kan Falls City iickman-Norris Centennial Hildreth Kearney Catholic Holdrege Cozad Town Alliance O No.Platte St-Pat Imperial Oakland-Craig Logan, View Odell & Lewiston Ogallata Gering Omaha Benson Ons.Norh Om. Burke Om. Ryan Om. Northwest Arlington O Westside Creighton Prep Omaha South Omaha Teca O'Neill Neligh Orchard Elving Overton Amherst Palmer Polk Pawnee City Humboldt Pender West Point Platteview Raymond Deal'l Ralston Bisi Randolply Columba Lake Ravenna Gibbon Ian Mifigan Kanegan Ruskin Guide Rock Scribner Wiener-Pilger Seward Schuyler Shelby Hampton Shelton Fullerton Seward C Sidney Valentine Dewitt Tic Yulan Brownel-Talbot

Exacta record set at Atokad

UPI reports Atokad exacta records on a Friday program at South Sioux City. City Dad paid 57.20 and Pompinell 48.20 in the fourth, with a total exacta payoff of 1091.40. Race results list Holly Day Moonrng Dusky Poke Bee Line Jet Tour Percent Sooner Flash City Dad Pompinell Chinchuck Morey Stone Margan Charlie Lumbard On Johm's Time South Dakota Kate Great Commander Derby Big 4. Hank's Jet Air Ruler Lily Macree attendance 2,487.

South Sioux City UPI Pompinell Atokad Moonrng Dusky Poke Secomd Bee Line Jet Tour Percent Sooner Flash Sweet Key Lauke’s City Dad Chinchuck Fixada Morey Stone Margan Charlie Lumbard Johm South Dakota Kate Exacta Great Commander Derby Big Arian Ray Hank Air Ruler Lily MaCree

Wesleyan Downs Huron College 28 7 in Friday Win

Nebraska Wesleyan University defeated visiting Huron College 28 to 7 on Friday night. Wesleyan led 12-0 at halftime as the South Bakala club’s lone score came on a fourth quarter pass to Carmen Dee Felice for a yards.

Laughtin Ughlin Gral Nebraska Wesleyan University Huron College Wesleyan Jed South Bakala Carmen Dee Felice

Lakeview Suffers First Defeat At Randolph 9-6

Randolph Cardinals edge Lakeview 9 to 6 as Walt Slattery wires a late 16 yard field goal and 14 yard run help lift the home team. Lakeview stake a 6-0 third quarter lead before Randolph answers with a 48 yard scoring run and a 16 yard field goal.

Lakeview Slattery Jim Pillen Pack Vikings Dave Lewon Doug Zaucha Wayne Wetgen Ron Randolph Walt Slatery Walt Slattery

Swartz's 230 tops in Thunderbolt loop

Jim Swartz shot 230 to lead the Thunderbolt League at Boulevard Lanes. Dick Kurlen bach 215, Pete Weiser and Dill Kurlenbach 211 each, George Horne 200. Del Triebwasser had the top series at 586. Hamm's team posted 6 games, SofSpra Car, Wash 2,627 series. In Speed Queen League Virg Kalas led with 64 dollars, Mary Ann Lehr 533, Genny Kuta 20, Elaine Mossman 52, Jo Sokol 500. Tisy's Rebel's won team Sonora al 6L end 2,480.

Jim, Swartz Boulevard Lanes Dick Kurlenbach Pete Weiser Dill Kurlenbach George Horne del Triebwasser Hamm's Virg Kalas Mary Ann Lehr Genny Kuta Elaine Mossman Jo Sokol Tisy Rebel Sonora

Chicago Bulls place Hill on waivers

Chicago on Friday placed forward Hill on waivers. Hill, a No. 2 draft pick, had been with the Bulls as a free agent and was under contract before being designated for waivers in a move affecting the roster and future options.

Chicago WPT Jimmie Ji Chicago Bulls National Basketball Association Ill Genet

Spalding Routs St Edward In Strong Second Quarter

Spalding Academy built a 10-0 lead in the second period and defeated St Edward Friday night. Wordier scoring sequences included Wort Biessner crossing for Spalding, Pat Carlin adding a later TD, and two successful two point plays. St Edward rallied in the third on a Sick Klassen score after a Rick Shack interception, but Spalding clinched the win as Carlin scored again after another interception. St Edward falls to 3-2 on the season. Scoring by quarter shows the hosts ahead early and pulling away.

St, Edward Spalding Academy Edward Wort Biessner Spalding Pat Carlin St. Edward Sick Klassen Rick Shack Mt Wathen Rick Klaseum

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