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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1971

Page

4

Huskers topple Tigers in homecoming rout at Missouri

Nebraska, 360 fans, crushed Missouri 360 to move to 5-0 behind Jerry Tagge 319 yards total offense and 2 TDs. Kinney added two second quarter scores, Rodgers caught a 28-yard pass, and Kosch Mason sealed Threats with late interceptions. Missouri’s offense struggled to seven first downs.

Columbia Nebraska Cornhuskers Kansas Cornhuskers Missouri Jeff Kinney Nebraska Big Red Tigers Kinney Monte Johson Jack Table Cornhusker Chuck Roper Sophninra Johndrow Johndraw Bill Kosch Dave Mason Tange Jells Jerry Tague Johnny Rodgers Tagge van Broymson Jeff Mughes Oklahoma

Nebraska Dominates Missouri in 36 Point Victory

Nebraska, led by a relentless offense, controlled the game with 111 plays to Missouri's 49 and a 36–0 win. Missouri’s defense was praised despite the shutout, while Oklahoma beat Texas 48–7 and Colorado edged Town State 24–14. Nebraska faces Colorado on Oct. 30 and Oklahoma on Nov. 25.

Charlie Smith UPI Missouri Nebraska Cornhuskers Thrree Dimes Bob Devaney Devaney Oklahoma al Onovio Columbia Texas Longhorns Colorado Town State Oklahoma State Texas Christian

Huskers Open Season With Big Win Over Missouri

Nebraska ripped Missouri 36 point win in first away game under coach Bob Devaney. Huskers show strong offense and improving Blackshirts while looking ahead to Kansas with Oklahoma looming as a potent foe. Also notes strong mallard counts in opening duck season and broad shooting opportunities.

Huskers Bob Devaney Missouri Tigers Kansas Jayhawkers LinesIn Kansas Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma Sooners Texas Sooners Joe Wylie

Washingtons Gerital Group routs Oilers for fourth straight

Washington’s veteran defense limited the Oilers to a single touchdown as Ron McDole intercepts Charley Johnson and returns 18 yards for a score. Cur Knight hits five field goals, lifting the Redskins to a 24-43 victory, their fourth straight in a National Conference week full of action across the league.

Carnicelli Spi Washington Quauterback Redskins Jimsten Oilers Ron McDole Charley Johnson Curt Knight Oilers Treavereran Washington Sammy Naugh Detroit Zeke Bralkowski Rich McGeorge Dave Osborn Ibe Fred Cox Minnesota Philadelphia Khayat Red Sharockman Osborn Jerry Williams Bill Nelson Mill Morin Bo Scott Cleveland Pittsburgh Jim Plunkett Stanford Standy Vateha Ron Sellers Jim Nance Patriots Jets Jim Bakken MacArthur Lane Troy Shivers Cardinals

Rams, Lions win in Midget football league clash

Rams beat Colts 32-13 to stay atop the Midget League as Lions edged Bears and took second with a 32-0 win. Darrell Spulak exploded with a late 92 yard dash, Rick Sharp, Rick Haney and Chris Hoffman scored for Rams, while Brian Bullington led Lions with two TD runs and Steve Heimann closed the scoring. Columbus Jaycee games resume next Sunday at Pawnee Park turf.

Colts Rams Ions Bears Jeff Muhte Darrell Spulak Rick Sharp Rick Haney Chris Hoffman Todd Trofietz Sheth Haney Brian Bullington Lions Rich DeBower Tim Munson Thren Bob Dickey Steve Heimann Columbus Jaycee Pawnee Park

Red Sox Brewers pull off major four team swap

Brewers General Manager Lane trades Billy Conigliaro George Scalt and Kim Lonborg plus others to Boston in exchange for Pat Sigable Tommy Harper Marty Pattin Krausse and Lahoud. Harper slides into Boston outfield with Yastrzemski and Smith. Pattin joins Red Sox rotation. Boston seeks added outfield depth while Milwaukee aims to boost offense after a weak 1971 season.

Baltimore Anc Boston Red Sox Milwaukee Brewers Billy Conigliaro George Scalt Kim Lonborg Red Sox Conigliaro Scott Tanborg Joe Lahoud Ken Brett Don Pavsictich Brewers Law ‘Krausse Pat Sigable Tommy ‘Harper Marty Pattin Lane Dick O'Connell Ocorell Harper Paitin O'Connell Krauss Skrable Evansville Boston Conigliara AL Hormers Latta

Seward edges Schuyler 6-0 in tight Central 10 clash

Seward blanked Schuyler 6-0 as Hon Wahenkel capped a one yard TD with 46 seconds left in the half. Schuyler outgained Seward 127 first downs and 105 rushing yards to 4 but failed to score. Top Seward defenders included Svoboda Costello and Kindler with Boyes starring for Schuyler. Tyler hosts Columbus Scotus next Friday.

Schuyler Seward Hon Wahenkel Warriors Bluclays

Peterson Wins Race at Vallelunga Securing European F2 Title

Roane Peterson of Sweden won the 22nd Grand Fix of Rome in Vallelunga, clinching the 1971 European Formula Two championship. Favored by early speed, Peterson dominated the event to seal his title with a victory.

Peterson Vallelunga Italy Roane Peterson Sweden Rome

Sooners Rout Texas in Wild West Showdown at Cotton Bowl

Oklahoma toppled Texas 48-27 before 73500 fans, piling up 431 rushing yards led by Greg Pruitt with 214. The No. 7 Sooners claimed their first win over Texas in five years and set sights on a Big Eight showdown with Colorado. Chuck Fairbanks called the victory his best at Oklahoma, as the Sooners improved to 1 loss for Texas.

Darrell - Royal Texas Greg Pruitt Longhorns Oklahoma Somers Eddie Seigler Tulane Mike Walker North Caroling Walker Steve Barrios Pruitt Sooner Chuck Fairbanks Fairbanks Salars Colorado

Orioles, Pirates clash in rain-delayed second World Series game

Baltimore plans to start Jim Palmer for the Orioles against Pittsburgh pitcher Bo Johnson in the second game of the World Series after a rain delay. The 1 p.m. EDT start followed a day of postponements as 24 inches of rain soaked Memorial Stadium, turning the outfield to mud and washing out the original off day. The series resumes with the third game set in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Baltimore UPI Baltimore Oriolles Jim Palomer Pittsburgh Bo Johnson Orioles Memorial Stadium

Boys win in Paint-Pass contest in Fremont

Two Columbus boys won their divisions in the Paint-Pass contest in Fremont Sahinday. Robert Dokumen, son of Mr and Mrs. Gene Dolmen, first with 240 points in the 10 year old division. Joel Torczan, son of Mr and Mrs. Gene Torczan, first with 273 points among 11 year olds. Chris Gurruss was runner up in the 11 year old competition. Winners will take part in the district qualifyings in Bays Town, facing boys from Town Nebraska and Soull Dakota.

Columbus Fremont Sahinday Robert Dokumen Gene Dolmen Joel Torczan Ini Gene Torczan Chris Gurruss Vthe Bays Town Town Nebraska Soull Dakota

Nets Sign Rutgers Star Rory Greacen

New York Nets of the ABA signed 6 foot 7 forward Rory Greacen, former Rutgers star who spent the last two seasons with Milwaukee in the NBA before being waived last week.

New York Nets Greacen NEW York AFL American Basketball Association Rutgers Rory Greacen Wit Milwaukee National Basketball Association

Grand Island and East High sweep in gym duals

Grand Island and Lincoln East swept dual gymnastics meets at East High Gym, unseating Columbus but placing Grand Island as triangular champs with a 110.50 to 43.50 score. Dan Voss Rex Ridenour Rex Baker Tim Laechard Terry Wool and Ross Ridenour led in firsts across seven events. Tom Folsom topped for Discoverer with multiple event medals. Columbus’s Mark Packer earned a third on the rampoline. The meeting marked Columbus’s first setback of the 1971 season.

Columbus High Grand Island Lincoln East East High Hom Beek Dan Voss Rex Ridenour Rex Baker Tim Laechard Terry Wool Ross Ridenour Ron Baldwin Mark Packer Columbus Lincoln Gast Folsom Mark Porter Tom Olson Chris Grevennow East Priars Gary Spuicher Stillings Dave Wardinger Side Hoose Millard Tim Daehard Howe Tun Hotkorn Dhe Milled Gay Ted Rigstee le Ae Daan Watt Ae Ao Tae Ten A. S Mark Vorlee Apmway Frate Why Seater

Muths 630 Leads Field in Columbus Bowl League

Muths 630 series on games of 210 227 and 197 paced the Jack and Dill League at Columbus Bowl Rich Pensick added a 610 with a 29, Fred Leonard rolled high 225 and 210 for 60. Carol Dev Bawer led women with 204 best game and Marcin Stepanek 549 with 201. Genny Kuta 202 and 527. Buck’s Shoes won team scoring with 732 game and 2048 total.

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