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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1972

Page

4

Columbus Girds For Tense Apollo Clash At Ralston

Columbus High heads to Ralston for an Apollo Conference test after a string of close games. CHS relies on Tom Heiser contributions, Denny Bendinger at quarterback, and Neal McDonald’s young Rams squad to secure momentum ahead of a pivotal late season push.

Halston Omaha Bryan Columbus Axl Ralston CHS Tom Heiser University of Nebraska Neal McDonald Apollo Ralston Rams Denny Bendinger Bob Shields Don Ayer Jim Whalen Columbus Hastings Wardinger Dana Hellbusch Hellbusch

Columbus City Volleyball League Formed At Y

A meeting this week laid plans for a six team Columbus City Volleyball League at the Columbus Family. Games will be Monday evenings under Olympic rules with six players required per team and 24 hour postponement. Ron Callan named referee and league commissioner. team captains recruit players.

Columbus Family Columbus City Volleyball League Ron Callan Terry Miller

Ryba and Gates Lead Doubles in Columbus Pin Meet

Deana Ryba and Debbie Gates of Columbus top the women doubles in the Columbus Bowl event with a 1,232 total including 159 handicap and 572 by Ryba's 216 153 and 203. Debie's 496 includes 148 188 and 160. Doris Krecek and Marilyn Weigte sit second at 1,162.

Deana Ryba Debbie Gates Columbus Columbus Bowl Deanna Debie Doris Krecek Marilyn Weigte Omaha Agatha Downing Mary Riso la Huebners Pauline Bickel Lavina Head Mickey Jesperson Onawa Iowa Neanna Ryba Joanne Chapman Blencac Gerald Series Culligan Blencoe Harry Carlson

Leigh youngsters win grid game in season opener

Leigh Freshmen and eighth graders defeated Dodge 6 0 in a season opening football game coached by Wayne Mayfell and Ronald Westerby. Don Wilmer scored on a 6 yard run and Galvin Urban added a 90 yard interception return for the other score. Next game is October 16 against Tumphrey St Francis. Hank Houk, veteran Yankees manager, earned battlefield honors as a Ranger in World War II before joining the Yankees.

LEIGH Dodge Wayne Mayfell Ronald Westerby Don Wilmer Galvin Urban Hank Ralph Houk New York Yankees Houk Yankee

Old Windy picks Sooners Colorado LSU and Huskers

Major Amos B Hoople predicts Oklahoma over Texas 33-18 and Michigan over Michigan State at Ann Arbor. The card foresees USC over Cal 30-20 and LSU over Auburn 36-22 with Notre Dame defeating Pitt 29-7, plus a slate of other college games and scores.

Sooners Colorado LSU Huskers Amos B. Hoople Penn State Illinois Michigan-Navy Michigan Sinca Oklahoma Texas Michigan State Ohio State California Oklahoma Sooners Longhorns Dallas Wolverines Michigan Stadion Ann Arbor Weraalskaltt Bob Blackman Ohio State Buckeyes Woody Hayes Big Ten Buckeyes Southern California Trojans Golden Bears Arizona State Air Force Falcons Boston College Hagles Fighting Tigers Auburn Notre Dame Pill Panthers Alabama Florida Utah Arkansas Saylor Army Gayton Ball State Alp Payee Bowling Green Kent State Duke Clemson Haly Cross Colgata Colorado State Wyoming Colorada Iowa State Harvard Columbia Cornell Pennsylvania Dartmouth Princeton East Carolina Citadel Hecalen San Diego State Idaho Northern Ilinois Wisconsin Indiana Kansas Kansas State Rutgers Lafayette Nieulayue North Texas State Maryland Villanova Ocala Memphis State Tulane Miami Fla Purdue Minnesota Florida State Mississippi State Mississippi Georgia Nebraska Missouri New Mexico Arizona North Carolina Kentucky Sons Northwestern Pittsburgh UCLA Oregon State Washington State Oregon Case Long Beach State Richmond South Carolina Appalachian State Washington Stanford Syracuse Navy West Virginia Tempto Texas Tech Texas A & M Atami Ohiod Ohio University Tulsa Oklahoma State Virginia Tech Virginia VPAL State Wake Forest Toledo Western Midh Wichita State Cincinnati William & Mary Vanderbilt Xavier Marshall Yale Brown High School Columbus Ralston & Scotus Schuyler Lakeview Elkhorn O.C. Aquinas Fremont Bergan Albion Gentral City

Reds gain Series spot in dramatic ninth inning win

The Cincinnati Reds edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 3 to clinch the National League pennant after a rain delay and a late rally. Bench’s hot streak and a Beachum home run spurred two ninth inning runs, with Foster scoring the deciding run on a wild pitch by Bob Moose.

Cincinnati Johnny Beneh Tun Reds Pittsburgh Beach Um Pirates Bob Moose George Foster Riverfront Stadium Bedlam Renck

Centennial League bowling high scores and league leaders

Duane Stenger paced Centennial League action at Boulevard Lanes with a 642 series including 244 and 204. Jon Swanson added 602 with a 215, while Rich Morgan and Stan Gottsehall posted multiple 200s. Team laurels went to Deans Diner with a 1013 game and strong 204s. In the Nite Owls League John Jacobitz toppled a 258, Gary Puckett 284, and others posting 200s. Women’s honors went to Diane Neemeyer with 190 and 496, Never Was and Game Hour led team totals, Junior League and Prep League results noted.

Duane Stenger Boulevard Lanes Jon Swanson Rich Morgan Stan Gottsehall Leon Miller Ardean Stone Joe Karnik Joe Topil Keith Beringer Mike Vans Jerry Kroeker Russ E Burmead Jerry Hagge Harold Brockman Bill Schuele Harold Krumland Laurels Dean John Jacobitz Gary Puckett Orin Slepanek Denny Vai Winkle del Ray Bob Jokerst Dorn Meags Carroll Enzminger Steve Reichnault Singleton Stan Gatsehall Rich Hurner Wayne MaeNer Bill Schuete Randy Krumland Diane Neemeyer Never Was Crew Vinny Lusche Pace Sue Paprocki Cindy Nadrehal Art Wiese Laura Nelland

Tigers, A's in showdown for pennant title

Detroit collapses late but rallies to beat Oakland 4-3 in the wild ninth, leaving the Tigers one win from their second AL pennant in five years. Reds claim the NL flag with a 4-3 victory over Pittsburgh as Woodie Fryman starts for Detroit in the decisive game against Odom.

Detroit Bill Freehan Detroit Tigers Mickey Tolich Oakland Tiger Wil Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Woodie Fryman Billy Mac Jet “Blue Moon" Odom Dolrait Mryraan

Grid Picks and Friday Night High School Fights

Discoverers travel to Halston as Columbus teams eye wins. CIS offense struggles but defense shines for a likely 19 7 Columbus win. Lakeview on road at Elkhorn expected 27 6 Vikings victory. Scotus hosts Schuyler with Shamrocks defense favoring an Irish win. Nebraska hosts Missouri in Lincoln as Big Eight play opens. Huskers favored to win 39 0 after 36 0 last year.

Columbus Grid Halston Columbus Boys CIS Lakeview Vikings Vikes Elkhorn Scotus Shamrocks Schuyler Warriors Shamrocks Irish Nebraska Huskers Missouri Tigers Lincoln Huskers Tigers Bengals

Lakeview Vikings travel to Elkhorn for Friday game

Lakeview enters Friday's road clash at Elkhorn with a 4 1 record, the best among Columbus teams, led by Mr Automatic Dean Rupp who is perfect on placements. The Vikings face a fast aggressive Elkhorn squad while dealing with several injuries including Zoucha Bock Litjens Jarecki and coach Kobza hopes full lineup returns for kickoff at 7 30 p m.

Lakeview Vikings Elkhorn Grid Ilkhorn Lakeview Columbus Fred Kobza Mannin Ashland Albion Vikings Tayish Randolph Doug Zoucha Obza Bob Bock Gianl Tom Litjens Kevin Jarecki Alhlate Kobra Dean Rupp Mr. Automatic Bob Wachall Bob Elkhorn

Zeider Leads in Cornhusker League Marksmen

Zeider tops Cornhusker League scoring at Columbus Bowl with 809 total, including 224 and 201 games. Ken Bolten 261, Rich Hyunken 211, Rich Korte 208, Bruce Piller 208, Ervin Pahen 209 and 201. DoL 2,657 total. In League of Jewels Kathy Stumpler high game 198, Frances Carlson 547 series. Opals and Avales 85 team game. Agaltes 1,696. Garnet Goedekou 186 singles. Coffee Cup League pace 509. Drips lad team 447 game and 1,276. Crossbows not used for protected wildlife in Nebraska.

Zeider Cornhusker League Columbus Bowl Ken Bolten Rich Hyunken Rich Korte Ding Vin Bruce Piller Ervin Pahen Mice Construction Company Dol League of Jewels Kathy Stumpler Frances Carlson Opals Avales Agaltes Garnet Goedekou Drips Lad

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