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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1973

Page

5

Platte College Wins At Loup Potter Invite With 1-2 Finish

Platte College led by Doug Prewett and Rich Rohde secured first place at a four-team invitational at Lake Babeork Park Friday. Midland College placed second with 48 points, Bismarck 64, and Nebraska Southern 83 as Platte extended its PC Invitational streak while missing starter Thomas. Prewett won in BE and Rohde followed close at 31:53, aided by George Dixon’s strong run and other Platte scorers amid a crowded field.

Plate College Doug Prewett Rich Rohde Loup Potter District Lake Babeork Park Raiders Midland College Fremont Bismarck Nebraska Southern Fairbury Ron Suggs Platte Met Thomas Prewatt Beatrice Rohde Coleridge Suggs To Raiders Midland Keith Driftmen Prewell

Hastings Tigers edge Columbus 10 8 on late field goal

Hastings defeats Columbus 10 8 in a tight Big Ten Conference clash. Doug Phelps drilled a 27 yard field goal at halftime to spark the Tigers while Robin Oberg scored late for Columbus. Hastings improves to 3-4 overall and 1-2 in the division. Columbus drops to 3-3 and 0-2 in the conference.

Phelps Oberg Iioning CHS Tiger Doug Wurdinger

Schuyler Rally Seals 13 6 Victory At Seward

Schuyler stays undefeated by rallying with two third quarter touchdowns, a 2 yard run and an 85 yard punt return by Bob McNally, to beat Seward 13-6 and clinch at least a share of first in the East Division of the Central Ten Conference. Jay Davidson added 180 rushing yards on 23 carries as Schuyler totaled 214 yards to Seward’s 207.

Schuyler Seward Warriors Bob McNally Scooter Joohn Duiek Todd Bye Sever-Yar Stytistics Schuyter Jay Davidson

Columbus Boys Shine in PPK District Action

Two Columbus youngsters survived zone competition in the Punt Pass and Kick contest at Fremont and will shoot for further honors in district action today at Omaha Burke High School. Ron Starzec, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Sylvester Starzec, and Bob Dohman, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Dohman, won their divisions in the event.

Columbus Fremont Omaha

David City Nips Albion On Late TD

David City edged Albion 14 to 7 in a close game highlighted by an eight yard run by Wright and a two point conversion from Crandell to Wright. Rick Martin’s two yard TD run gave David City the lead in the fourth quarter as Albion had led 7 8 at halftime. David City travels to Ashland October 9 while Albion heads to Central City the same night.

David City David City Fligh Albion Dave Montag Rick Martin Steve Crandell Doug Wright Wright Jerry Sehrad Dana Skillslad Steve Rohnson Ashland Hash Central City

Holy Family Tops Humphrey High in 214 Victory

Holy Family defeated Humphrey High 214 Friday night to extend their winning streak. Tae Buldoge opened scoring in the first quarter on a 22 yard run, with Kenny Schniteter adding a Séjard scamper and Gary Terchenbach finishing with a 1 yard run. Heechenbach kicked three extra points for the Eagles. Coach Ted Hillman’s club remains undefeated after the win.

Humpsrey Lindsay Holy Family Humphrey High Tae Buldoge Kenny Schniteter Kenny Schumacher Gary Terchenbach Heechenbach Ted Hillman Mays Chambers Thtophrey

Grid scores from the local teams and matchups

Scores recap the day’s matches with Bryan Central Blitt Lourdes Calhoun Prague Norfolk Stony City Plattsmouth Aubture Wheeler Waverly Syracuse Holdrege Minden Blair Wahoo Kearney Catholic Axtell Sumner Omaha Rummel St. Francis Elkhorn Valley Tecumseh Jonson Creek St. Edward Cedar Rapids Wauisa Wynot Hones.

Bryan Central Blitt Axtell Sumner Omaha Rummel Youn Humphey St. Francis Elkhorn Valley Tecumseh Jonson Creek St. Edward Cedar Rapids

Columbus tops East gym club in triangular

Grand Island leads a thick triangular meet Friday. Columbus tops East and Lincoln East. Gary Baldwin of Grand Island earns multiple firsts while Bruce Hansen and Jamie Ferguson boost Columbus. Injury to Rex Ridenoure leaves Grand Island short but the Discoverers stay strong.

Grad Island Columbus Lincoln East Gary Baldwin Bob McFarland Grand Island Bart Bartholomew CHS Rex Ridenoure Bruce Hansen Jamie Ferguson Hansen Ferguson Gary Speicher Millard Uct Indians Jone Tor Noy Beatrice Longhorse Rick Millard Baye Weakland East Ferguson Columbus Baye Lehnert Easiz Kirk Kyster Baldwin Speicher Wuakland

Shelby defeats Rising City in high-scoring road game

Shelby tops Rising City 92 to 6 as Steve Worbacher scores Shelby first Tour touchdowns and Mike Morgan races 74 yards. Crassalektans and Worbacher contribute big plays with kickoff returns and long passes while Rising City answers with two late touchdowns. Shelby improves to 4-2 and heads to Monroe next Friday.

Shelby Steve Worbacher Wombacher Roger Houdersheik S¢Nrors Monte Crassalektans Mike Morgan Crassaicklans Brian Opwo Rising City Umeg Dan Janak Monte Selden Creal Buckbee Monroe

Monroe triumphs at Herdville in homecoming test

Monroe dominates Herdville as Urkoski gains 144 rushing yards on 23 carries, scoring twice and sparking a victory. Urkoski, along with Stenzel and Cheloha, produced key touchdowns while Yardville’s Blase and Fowler added scores. Monroe hosts Shelby Friday in a homecoming clash.

Monroe Poins Heidt Herdville Steve Urkoski Mustang Urkoski Kurt Stenzel Lloyd Jenkinson Carl Cheloha Mark Ditter Jenkinson Yardville Allen Blase Tom Lindburg Murray Fowler Lindburg-Fowler Rich Kummer Tim Tiadey Andy Ditter Handy Ditter Shelby Quarterss Sisnroe Hariytile

Parminter Sparks SHS Past Fullerton in Upset Victory

Stramsburg's Bill Parminter powered SHS to a 9 4 2 football win over Fullerton Friday night with two rushing TDs and a six yard keeper. He added three interceptions as the Vikings improve to 3 3 and set for Owl at Clarks next. Fullerton scored all points in the final period on an 80 yard kickoff return and a 19 yard pass.

Stromsburg Stramsburg Bill Parminter Vikings Fullerton Tassues Kenny Schutt Handy Johnson Parminter Rick Colson Todd Lerguren Jason Moore Schutt

Clarkson wins fourth game in Friday night victory

Clarkson clinched a 4 0 win over Decatur on Friday night as Ron Ios opened scoring with a four yard run and Roger Kucera added a short touchdown. Kim Travaleek caught Curt Sylk s two point pass as Clarkson led 12 6 at half and held on for the win.

Clankson Haff Clarkson Decatur Ron Ios Roger Kucera Dnt Kim Travaleek Curt Sylk Mike Farber

World Series Starters Set Matlack and Holtzman Lead Mets A's

The 1973 World Series opens with lefties Matlack and Holtzman as scheduled starters for the Mets and Athletics. Yogi Berra and Daryl Willams oversee hopefuls as the A's defend titles against the Miracle Mets. Oakland aims to leverage rotation depth with Jackson Gunn and Seaver’s Mets roster aiming to avoid injuries.

Matlack Holtzman Oakland New York Auback Oakland A's Ken Holtzman Yogi Berra Mets Dilek Willams A's Tom Seaver Jim Haver Bul Matlack Cincinnati Voitzman Caltinorn Oakland Coliseum Zere

Scotus Streak Reaches Fifth With Easy Wahoo Win

Scotus Central Catholic Shamrocks dominated Neumann at Wahoo, scoring on a opening 56 yard drive and a 70 yard march, taking a 14-0 lead. Dan Martin and Tim Thomas led the ground game with two early scores, while Joe McMeekin added field goals and extra points as Scotus built a 47-6 halftime cushion before cruising to their fifth win in a row and setting up a showdown with Schuyler.

Bridders Wahoo Neuman Pugte Shamrocks Sopronwre Dan Martin Rentor Tim Thomas Martin Tve Joe McMeekin Neumann Bob Shonka Scotts Greg Wohl Lu Maly Don Schense Schense Scotus Nave Steiner Brother Dan Cavalier McMeekin Thomas

Vikings rally past Wakefield in Husker Conference thriller

Lakeview edge Wakefield 22 52 as Wendall Korte returned a blocked punt for six and Jim Pillen torn through with a 46 yard TD run. Pillen rushed for 14 yards and Lutyens added key runs as Lakeview fought back from a 7 4 deficit. Wakefield relied on Don Sederberg’s 35 completions for 162 yards while Keith Siebrandt and Siebrandt’s eight receptions aided the Trojans’ aerial attack. Defensively Lakeview’s Vern Fittje and Pillen led tackles as Wakefield fought to the end. Lakeview improves to 3 1 1 and hosts Wayne. Wakefield hosts Stantor.

Wakefield Wendall Korte Lakeview Korte Vikings Jim Pillen Pillen Tom Lutyens Piller Lovers Rick Thomas Williamt Feld Don Saderberg Allstate Keith Siebrandt Star Toni Haltig John Torezon Trojans Steve Sorenzén Fred Kabza Vern Fittje Mike Jarosz Lutyens Dig Inselman Wave Jarecki Doug Fiscser Loren Hammer Lek L — Pillen Larry Sletrandt Boug Soderberg

Palmer's TD Defeats Creek in Narrow Battle

Palmer edged Silver Creek Friday night as Terry Stralman connected with Fae Dancheske for a two yard TD and Kent Tibbetts added a five point conversion. Doncheske rushed 180 yards guiding Palmer to 265 total yards and a 34 passing yards while Creek managed 16 on the ground and 43 through the air. Silver Creek drops to 1-4 and travels to Oreola next week as Palmer heads to St Edward.

Silver Creek Palmer Sernss Terry Stralman Fae Dancheske Kent ‘Tibbetts Doncheske Amt Creek

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