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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1971

Page

4

Discoverers edge Rams in homecoming clash at Memorial Stadium

Discoverers beat Ralston 14-6 to extend to three straight wins and four of six. Tom Heiser sparked scoring with 44 and 10 yard runs, as Columbus overcame six first-half fumbles and a gritty Rams defense led by Keblis and Trofiitz. Heiser totaled 120 rushing yards, Wardinger converted both extra points, and Anderson’s 19 yard TD pass from Bendinger briefed Ralston in a tight result.

Tom Heiser Columbus Ralston Memorial Stadium King Heiser Rick Burrows Discoverers Heiser Wardinger Dick Lickermann Icker Clus Dick Anderson Bendinger Joe Ivey Don Ayer Larry Kobus Rams Anderson Bandinger Ahy Moore Jed Raod Keblis Scott Trofiitz Clyde Lang la Fremont Denny Bendinger Doug Wurdinger

Platte College opens cage drills for 1971-72 season

Platte College basketball begins workouts with 23 players reporting. Veterans Dave Kincaid and Mike Trader headline returning lettermen, boosting hopes for a tougher schedule including the Midwest Cage Classic and NJCAA events. Transfers Scott Nelson and Gary Eberspacher add experience, with top freshmen Dick Hansen and Jack Wesalowski among new talents under coach Gene Terczov.

Platte College Platte Gene Terczov Town Oklahoma Minnesota Nebraska McCook College Cloud County Kansas Concordia Nebraska Junior College Creighton University of Nebraska Freshimes Dave Kincaid Columbus Mike Trader Elkhorn Kincaid Anicaa Deve Nso Trader Steve Vialley Schuyler Ron Filipawicz Omaha Ryan Talph “Ninius Scatus Greg Nansen Sutton Roy Orr Columbus Guard Arkl Lynnn Richardson Benedict Scott Nelson Columbus High Trinity College Deerfield Tlinois Gary Big Gus) Eberspacher Alilford Gus Yostman Berspacher University of Nel Dick Hansen Columobus Lincoln Jack Wesalowski Jon Abegglen Bill Blieternieh Steve Tuner Gary Becker Dave Maurstad Nebrask Western Ad Fairbury Northwestern Norfolk York North Pratte Raiders Seeie Raiders Sim Lyan Farrell Hastings College Jack Johnson Columbus High School Larry Rithle Pawnee City Torezun

Osceola Bulldogs Triumph Over Silver Creek Tigers

Osceola clinched Homecoming with a 41 26 victory over Silver Creek. Tailback Steve Tenniges piled up 160 plus rushing yards and scored twice while quarterback Sead Van Winkle connected on a 38 yard pass for a two point play and extra points. Osceola remains undefeated in Goldenrod Conference play. Next week: Osceola at Park, Genoa at Silver Creek.

Osceola Bulldogs Silver Creek Tigers Steve Tenniges Bwe Converseors Paul Hickman Fizers Sead van Winkle Kevin Kyper Jim Cargon Chris Hayes Tom Peterson Tenniges Gary Workman Carlson Goldenrod Oseoola Genoa Silver Creek

Scotus Fresh, Reserves Post Victories at Pawnee Park

Scotus fresh and reserves defeated Lakeview 0 at Pawnee Park after four fumbles by Seetue freshmen. Ron Mimick scored in the final quarter, Greg Melliger ran for two points, and Scotus fumbled twice inside the Vikings five. Top defenders were Dan Steiner Bob Riley and Melliger. Coach Vern Youngers 3-4 squad meets David City Aquinas next Tuesday.

Columbus Lakeview Pawnee Park Ron Mimick Greg Meliger Scotus Vikings Dan Steiner Bob Riley Melliger Vern Youngers David City Aquinas Shamrock Wahno Jim Trock Rob Shianka Joe McMeckin Scatus

Schroeder Leads Leigh to 40 8 Victory Over Genoa

Leigh Panthers sophomore quarterback Rodney Schroeder scores five rushing touchdowns and throws a 49 yard scoring pass to Roger Bruhn in a 40-8 win over Genoa on Friday. Anson Korte adds placements, Genoa’s Mark Miller runs 67 yards for their only score, and Leigh’s defense features nine tackles by Ken Ehlers, eight by Greg Wilko and Bruin, plus a punt block recovery. Leigh hosts Clarkson next, Genoa visits Silver Creek.

LEIGH Rodney Schroeder Leigh Panthers Genoa Schraeder Roger Bruhn Anson Korte Mark Miller Dennis Dannely Hon Stigge Ken Ehlers Greg Wilko Bruin Dave Everett Oriole Steve Feye Clarkson Sliver Creek

Lakeview Upsets Favored Elkhorn in Homecoming Win

Lakeview Vikings defeated third-ranked Elkhorn Antlers 21 to 12 in Lakeview's Homecoming game. Key scores came from Jim Pillen runs and a Patrick Rupp conversion, with Elkhorn adding late TDs but falling short.

Stone Leads High Bowling Series at Columbus Bowl Meet

Sheila Stone posted the season's top BCS series with 234 26 and 188 in three games at Columbus Bowl as Grace Force, Fran Carlson, Shayan Hevsacker, Peggy Balls, Marilyn Walker, Rayetta Williams, and Corrine Cave also posted strong scores. Oasis Bar rolled a 02 game and 2,514 series in Bantam League with Pat Force noting high boys game at 164 and a 10 dollar game series. Denise Thomson and Jaye Stone produced girl scores, Dodgers posted 534 and Bill Voightlander opened with a 600 series in league play. Fred Laonhard notched a 617 series, Yeh Stone 202, Gary Badie 21, Laie Warren 208, Gil Cave 204, Harry Carlson 203, Maurice Slansky 228, Harold Force 24, John Rentschler 200.

Sheila Arena Columbus Bowl Grace Force Fran Carlson Shayan Hevsacker Peggy Balls Marilyn Walker Rayetta Wiliams Corrine Cave Oasis Bar Pat Force Denise Thomson Jaye Stone Dodgers Bill Voightlander Fred Laonhard Rames Yeh Stone Gary Badie Laie Warren Gil Cave Harry Carlson Maurice Slansky Harold Force John Rentschler

Edmison powers Monroe past Hordville 31 to 8

Monroe built a halftime 14 point lead and cruised to a 31 to 8 win at Hordville over Hardville. Dennis Edmison ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more to Warren Raymer and Virgil Crumley, while Craig Gerisch added a three yard TD run and an extra point. Murray Fowler scored Hardville’s touchdown on a two yard dive and Doug Malm connected with Gaylen Anguist for the ten point conversion as Monroe gears up to face Shelby next Friday.

Dave Condreay Columbus Lakeview Vikings Elkhorn Aoon Wayne Wetgen Dale Bruckner Jim Pillen Jack Goering Bob Gottec Dan Olson Elkhom Wwaty Ratters Piller Spain Dean Rupp Keith Schutte Antlers Irenny Bob Thomas Hordville Monroe Aday Dennis Edmison Warren Raymer Virgil Crumley Craig Gerisch Gaylenanguist

Bowling league scores highlight at Boulevard Lanes

Fran Kula rolled a 214 game and 519 series in the Speed Queen League at Boulevard Lanes. Mary Ann Lehr added a 592 series and Elaine Mossman 510. Rusty's Rebels took team honors with a 2438 series. Thunderbolt League saw Jim Swartz 224 and Jack Sokol 223 and 200 for a 601 evening. Other 200s included Werner Guenther 221, Stan Gottschall 214, Loren Wetten 212, Adgin Torson 207, Ed Borchers 203, Del Triebwasser 204, Lowell Brock IL and Ben Sieler 203. Hamm's Beer led item honors with 934 and 2565.

Fran. Kula Moulevard Lanes Mary Ann Lehr Elaine Mossman Rusty Rebels Jim Swartz Jack Sokol Werner Guenther Stan Gottschall Loren Wetten Adgin Torson Ed Borchers del Triebwasser Lowell Brock IL Ben Sieler Hamm's

Former trapshoot champ Henry Bullock dies at 7

Funeral services will be held Monday for Henry Bullock a three time national trapshooting champion who won his last national title in doubles. He died in MIEMAY NA.

Miemay UPJ Henry Bullock Bullock

Cardinals Seek To End Skins Winning Streak

The St Louis Cardinals aim to halt the Washington Redskins four game winning run in their NFL opener rematch. The Redskins, favored by four, have rotated quarterbacks and used Kilmer effectively with a four TDs and one interception.

Cardinals

Pistons Fall as Lakers Debut Strong in 132 109 Loss

Dave Blog was sidelined by eye surgery, Detroit’s leading scorer out until next season. Lakers shoot 60 percent first half, finish at 52 percent, led by Wilt Chamberlain with 26 and Jerry West 14 in the first half. Bob Lanier tops Pistons with 25, Jimmy Walker cold. Chicago beats Baltimore 106 82, Golden State tops Boston 87 75, Seattle crushes Portland 110 88.

Bighard L Detroit Pistons Dave Los Angeles Lakers Bill Sharman Geouk Ping Lesd Pistons Ing Detroit Los Angeles Bing Bill von Ireda Koll Distons Gail Goodrich Bob Lanier Jimmy Walker Wilt Chamberlain Lakers Buffalo Cleveland John McCarthy Golden State Boston Seattle Portland Ahi Riva Fhat van Breda Korft Jimmy Walker Lanier Hob Love Ore Chicago Bulls Jack Marin Bullets Wall Haxzard Bill Naskel Nvertima

Scotus Central Catholic blanked Schuyler 8 0 in Friday clash

Scotus Central Catholic defense shut out Schuyler 8 to 0 at Schuyler as Dan Briggs scored on a keeper for a touchdown and Dan Brock's blocked punt produced a safety. Zabawa, Wieser, Zebawa and Liss starred for Scotus while Pelan and Svoboda led the Warriors in a tough loss. Scotus improves to five wins in six starts and heads to David City Aquinas next.

Ray Guttermeyer Scotus Central Catholic Shamrocks Schuyler Hick Feterson Ted Wieser Tom Zebawa Jerry Liss Jim Puelz Zabawa Fred Arald Warriors Dave Melliger Dan Briggs Lynn Pelan Soreenes Schuyley Shamrock Pelan Dick Svobada Svoboda Peterson Warrior Sea Safe Mark Bosh Columbus Zabana Mark Gerrard Seouls Dan Brack Columbus Parochials Rick Perrin Wrexer Steve Abbott Wieser Abawa David City Aquinas Sccotus Dan Brock

Atokad Racing Results From Friday Night Card

South Sioux City report lists nine Atokad races with results and payouts. Winners include Chestnut Chile in race one and Miss Khalede in race nine, with exacta and daily double payouts noted and attendance 2,548 alongside mutuel handle of 159,101 dollars.

South Sioux City APS Atokad Chile Par van Bookle Bar Quick Queen Nova Haris Song Lees Jewel Boomer Man Exacta Roman Tony Big News Prince Kerr Derby Lee Pioneer's Choice Reminder Course Sting Shot Fruvia Ja Dr. Sunshine Lilly Macran Alr Ruler Miss Khalede Major Roberts Lane Mutuel Handle

David City Grinds Ashland 32 0 For Sixth Win

David City Scouts hammered Ashland 32 to 0 on Ashland’s home field Friday. Quarterback Mel Aldrich ran in from one yard, passed for two scores, and led a strong offense as Martin and Schroeder starred on defense. Next Friday Wayne Arnold’s team travels to Crete for a Central Fen Conference showdown of 2-0 clubs.

Ashland David City Mel Aldrich Peniary Randy Schroeder Bob Martin Mel Mary Aldrich Martin Schroeder Wayne Arnold Crete

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