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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1973
Page
5
CHS Discoverers travel to Hastings for a key football clash after back to back close losses. Hastings, with backs Handy Goble and Ron Ross, aims to halt Columbus’s steady push as Columbus seeks its 6th win and holds a 7-7 draw with Kearney this season.
Wilt Chamberlain, veteran star, coaches San Diego Conquistadors to a victory over the San Antonio Spurs in his ABA debut. The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Nets 112 to 99 and the Utah Stars defeated the Memphis Tams in other ABA games.
In Lancaster County District Court Judge William Hastings heard Wednesday a dispute over a restraining order sought by Omaha Westside High School tennis player Jonn Freeman against the Nebraska Schools Activities Association. Freeman challenges an NSAA ruling that barred him and other players from interscholastic competition after competing in an outside tournament following a colon date submission by NSA.
Platte College cross country aims for a third consecutive championship as four mile race Friday on campus. Coach Hon Suggs hopes to host the invitational despite rain, with Bismarck NC Nebraska Southern Ab Jairbury Hastings Midland among entrants. Key runners include Randy Dedrickson Mark Corliss and Doug Prewell as the team adjusts after injuries.
The column predicts a big weekend for Columbus and Nebraska with AFL prep games across three local teams. It notes Discoverers at Tastings, Shamrocks at Wahoo Neumann, Vikings at Wakefield, and Nebraska opening Big Ten play versus Missouri. It forecasts Huskers win chances and a maybe rainy, muddy field at Missouri.
Grand Island capitalized on CHS errors with two interceptions and a blocked punt to defeat Columbus High 27 6. Columbus led 6 0 at halftime before Grand Island surged in the third, aided by a key interception return to the 10 yard line and a late scoring drive. CHS defenders Mike Quinn Pensiek Klug and Korte provided stout play as Columbus hosts Fremont next.
New York AP reports Nebraska has stifled opponents through the air with a strong pass defense this season, limiting passing yards per game. The summary notes Minnesota has faced challenges as Nebraska’s defense dominates the aerial game.
Nebraska permits cost details for small game fishing deer antelope and turkey are outlined along with daily fishing and waterfowl fees. The piece notes autumn duck migration, waterfowl viewing at DeSoto Refuge, and lists Nebraska record holders in various aquatic and game species. It also mentions seasonal camping trends and river water level hopes for hunters and provides local autumn event notices.
David City High School announced Friday’s homecoming royalty candidates. King contenders are John Schroeder Rick Martin and Doug Wright while queen hopefuls include Sue Kaufman Beth Gruibaugh and Lorreta Vanis. Activities start with a 3 pm pep rally downtown and the Scouts host the Albion Cardinals at 7:20 pm at Memorial Field. The king and queen will be crowned at 10:30 pm at the high school arena.
Lincoln AP reports Nebraska players tested in damp conditions as Hut interfered with planned outdoor windlea drills. Coach Tom Osborne praised passers and receivers for handling a wet ball, with indoor work to precede Saturday’s Missouri game on grass turf in Columbia.
New York Mets clinched the pennant with a 7 2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, completing an improbable late-season surge. Tom Seaver led the win as the Mets prepared for the World Series against the Orioles and Athletics in a dramatic playoff run.
The Orioles defeated the Oakland Athletics 5 to 1 after a seventh inning three run homer by Andy Etchebarren and a Grich homer in the eighth, snapping Oakland’s lead as Vida Blue struggled. Bert Campaneris homered previously as Oakland lost again, with Doyle Alexander delivering strong relief. The AL playoffs are delayed by rain, forcing a one day extension to decide the series winner.
Bowling action at Boulevard Lanes featured Krumland and Thiele atop the standings with high scores across leagues. Thiele rolled a 266 high game in the Centennial League, while Krumland posted a 649 series and a 665 in the Wednesday Night Ice League. Ardean Stone totaled 637 with two 2393s, and Harold Krumlend added 635 with 247 and 200. Other top marks included Jim Bernt 297, and Pony Express posting a 1575 total.
The Golden State Warriors faced a second straight postponement due to a moisture slick on a shellacked floor at Cobo Arena Detroit. Coach Al Arnie commented on the odd situation as officials halted the game after Detroit led in the first quarter, while other NBA results included Chicago over Kansas City Omaha and Houston beating Philadelphia. Red Schoendienst, long-time Cardinals figure, is noted in context of baseball history.
Readable scores show Iruce Viller 228 and Dak Zeider 560 in the Columbus event with a 221. Rich Korte 209 Till Sargent 200 Marvin Pabur 201 George TM Vugal 202. Mieck Construction posted an 880 frame and 2,504 total. Dean Spike led Metro League with a 510 series including 210 and 203. Yori Bowls added 836 team game and 2,461 trio. Coffee Cup League saw Betty Schmidt lead with 93 and 479. Creams posted 556 team game while Teacups totaled 1,622. Sharon Hresacker had 22 single and 46 trio. Rubies led team standings with 686 while Agales yielded 003.
Phil Esposito, still recovering from April knee surgery, scored three goals as the Boston Bruins opened the season with a 6 4 win over the Vancouver Canucks. Other NHL results include Montreal 6 Minnesota 2, Toronto 7 Buffalo 4, New York Rangers beaten, New York Islanders and Atlanta Flames 1 4 tie, Chicago 3 0 over Los Angeles, and California 2 1 over St. Louis. Jack Burke Jr will captain the 1973 U S Ryder Cup team.
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