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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1972

Page

4

Huskers crush Tigers 62 0 in Nebraska rout

Nebraska thrashed Missouri 62 to 0 at Memorial Stadium on a sunny gusty day. Dave Humm threw three touchdown passes, Johnny Rodgers set a career scoring record, and Steve Runty, Jerry Rod gers, Kerry List and others added TDs in a dominant Husker victory that marked Missouri’s worst defeat since 1902.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Missouri Bob Devaney al Gholma Hs Tigers Devaney MeMorial Stadium Texas Dave Humm Fie A Hein Nevaney Runty Rodgers Jwark Minnesota Hwo Bobby Reynolds Hamm Frank Patrick Firmin Kerry List Bob Revelle Gary Dixon Dave Goeller Jeff Moyan Don Westbrook Runly

Colts and Lions win in Midget Football League action

At Memorial Stadium Pawnee Park the Colts toppled the Bears 25 6 led by Dan Berlin Randy Bresenski and Herlin who scored twice. Lions beat Vikings 32 6 with Brian Bullington passing to Chris Loved and Duane Sheriff returning a kickoff for points. Next Sunday the Vikings meet the Bears and the Rams face the Colts.

Rams Colts Bears Lions Vikings Memorial Stadium Pawnee Park Dan Berlin Randy Brezenski Herlin Bresenski Berlin Tom Alt Greg Becher Jeff Muhle Brian Bullington Chris Loved Tom Munson Steve Heimann Joh Justice Matt Anthony Antlhony Bullington Duane Sheriff

Fremont Cops Big 10 Tennis Title Run

Fremont clinched the Big Ten tennis crown with 11 singles wins led by Brad Berlin and Bruce Friedrichsen. Columbus placed fifth with the top doubles team. Hastings defeated in key singles, while Kent Lund won second singles. The Discoverers swept five titles at Apollo and prepare for the Class B state meet in Omaha.

Ueremont Fremont Kent Lund Steve Newney Kearney Bruce Bamford Gary Duranski Omaha

Smith Stars in Davis Cup Play for U S Victory

Stan Smith powered the United States to a 3 2 win over Romania in Bucharest securing the Davis Cup final and hinted it could be his last appearance if the format isn t changed. He noted the substantial tournament money involved for the four U S players this year.

Bucharest Stan Smith United States Sta Pines Calif Ten Tiriac Romania U.S

Week Sports Calendar Highlights

A busy week starts Monday with Lakeview JV and Millard cross country meets. Tuesday features ID C Aquinas vs Scotus football and Madison volleyball. Thursday includes Norfolk JV football at Columbus and Hastings and Columbus freshmen matches, plus Columbus at State tennis and volleyball. Friday takes Fremont at Columbus football and district cross country, Hastings. Saturday shows Aquinas at Sealus for homecoming and Columbus at Grand Island invite. Sunday stacks midget football Vikings at Bears and Rams at Colts.

Norfolk JV Columbus Hastings Lakeview Madison State Omaha Columbus of Keartey Fremont North Bend D.C. Aquinas Sealus Grand Island Vikings Bears Ramis Colts

Irwin Lusche team earns honors at Columbus Bowl

Irwin and Karen Lusche posted a 699 total to win Sunday’s scotch doubles at Columbus Bowl with 559 in games and 99 spot pins. Gary Badie and Boh Badie came second at 636, led by a 200 game and 607 scratch. Multiple pairs followed with scores from 624 to 603, and high games reached 240 by Eisenmonger. A jackpot list named Wardeman Badje 418 and others in the 390s. Noted historical hockey mention references Rey Guidolin’s 1942 NHL debut at age 16 for the Boston Bruins.

Kim Tnwin Karen Lusche Columbus Bowl Gary Boh Badie Dowd Judy McKinney Don Kay Eisenmenger Rich Ben Pensick Hank Sherry Thomson Morris Doris Johnson Ann Puckett Lea Alice Stenger Bob Connia Fyfe the Peasicks Badjes Eisenmongers Larry Wardeman Barb Badje Morris Johnson Dorstin Woeny Cat Ryba Ann Woeny Keith Bernt Deanna Ryba Wayne Hosher Connie Fyfe Roy Griepentrog Jolene Kasper Don Eigenminger Evelyn Muth

Local grid scores from Falls City to Topeka East

Readable scores show Falls City Petge Steart 34 Pawtove City 0 Fremont Mer City Aquinas 8 North Bend Central 41 Tekamah 14 Lincoln East 4 Topeka East Kan 0 and 2 David.

Falls City Spetge Steart Pawove Fremont Mer City Aquinas North Bend Central Tekamah Lincoln East Topeka Kan David

Griese Injured as Dolphins Triumph 24 10

Miami weathered a severe setback when quarterback Bob Griese suffered a fractured leg and dislocated ankle on the Orange Bowl turf. Despite Griese’s injury, the Dolphins defeated their opponent 24 to 10, showcasing resilience under adverse conditions as coach Don Shula praised the team’s response.

Associated Fress Miami Don Shula Bol Griese Deacon Jones Dalphin

Lakers Struggle as NBA Slips Include Narrow Win

The champion Los Angeles Lakers lose to Boston and New York, then barely beat Cleveland 95-83 after Cleveland erased a 23 point deficit. West scores 31, Hairston 21 and 26 rebounds set arena mark. Other NBA results include Atlanta over New York 109-101 and Phoenix over Baltimore 107-98. NFL results note Dolphins edge Chargers 24-10 in Miami with Morrell rallying passes.

Associated Press Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association Boston Celtics New York Knicks Cleveland Cavaliers Lakers Bil Fitch Jerry West Happy Hairston West Hairston Whe Chamberlain Austin Carr Cavs Atlanta Phoenix Baltimore San Diego Dallas Griese Earl Morrall Dolphins San Diego Chargers Pittsburgh Houston New York Jets New England New York Giants San Francisco Los Angeles Philadelphia Washington St. Louis Cincinnati Kansas City Chicago Minnesota Denver Oakland Buffalo New Orleans Green Bay Packers Lions Detroit

Scotts fresh pound Viking team routs Lakeview 40-0

Scotts fresh pound Viking team dominated Lakeview 40-0 in a hard-hitting victory. Dan Martin and Kevin Abbott led scoring with cards of 6 and 2 yard TDs while Abbott added a 31 yard run and Martin a 15 yard dash. Mit defensive standouts included Tim Schumacher with two fumble recoveries.

Columbus Seals Lakeview Shamruck Frash Hosto David City Aquinas Pawnee Park Kevin Abbotl Dan Martin Scotus Abbott Martin Les Nosas Tor Sobotka Tim Schumacher Sobotka Dave Chimp Brad Spies John Isher Tim Schneider Don Schaecer Bill Lanley Seatus Ver Youriger

Jamieson Captures Parliament Classic Benefit Title

Jim Jamieson fired a one under par 69 Sunday to win the Parliament Classic, a one round benefit golf tournament at Fenway Golf Club. Chi Chi Rodriguez Julius Boros and former baseball star Mickey Mantle led for second place.

White Plains N.Y Jim Jamieson Fenway Golf Club Chi Chi Rodriguez Julius Boros Mickey Mantle

CHS tops Millard gym dual in hard fought meet

Columbus High School defeated visiting Millard 1050 to 930 in a gymnastics dual. Ron Brown led CHS with firsts on long horse and still rings, while Dick Annin won side horse and parallel bars. Ted Kyster placed high in several events as CHS earned its best showing to date ahead of the Grand Island Invitational.

Columbus Millard Ron Brown Fed Kyster Steve Hadley Ted Randy Schaefer Columb DickaAnnin

Alliance Nips Tigers for Big 10 Title in Harrier Meet

Beatrice, Apollo, and Alliance dominated the Big 10 cross country events with Beatrice winning their third straight league meet. Doug Prewett set a 10:33 loop record as Keith Burke and Mark Boelteher contributed top efforts for CHS while Kevin Finney did not compete. Alliance edged Tremont 67 to 69 for conference honors as Hansen won the top race.

Beatrice Apollo Oral Alliance Columbus Doug Prewett Mark Boelteher CHS Keith Burke Kevin Finney Hon Callan Fremont Pinney Hansen Alliance Tremont

A's Take 2-0 World Series Lead at Home

Oakland jumped to a 2-0 lead in the World Series with a 2-0 win over Cincinnati in Cincinnati and a 2-1 victory in Oakland. Jim Hunter starred on the mound and Rudi made a spectacular catch as Tenace powered the offense with a five RBI performance in the opener. Sparky Anderson planned pitching changes for Games 3 and 4 in Oakland with Pilkingham and Holtzman slated to start, while Williams echoed confidence in his bullpen. All games in Oakland start 8:30 pm EDT and will be televised nationally.

Oakland Oakland A's Cincinnati Reds Gene ‘Tenace Vida Blue Cincinnati A's Jim Hunter Sparky Anderson Rick Williams Williams Tal Herk Reds Riverfronte Stadium Hunter Joe Rudi Rnzs Grimsley Dean Tony Perez Denis Menke Rudi Trudi Telay Prez Piel A’s Mike‘ Hegan Dan Cesar Geronimo Willie Mays Vic Wertz Hegan Gereime Hal McRay Peres Rollie Fingers Hinch-Hitler Julian Javier Javier Hogan Anderson Jack Pillingham John “Blue Moon" Odom Oakland Coliseum Don Gulrett Ken Holtzman Oalland

Huskers Roll Over Missouri 62-0 In Lincoln Opener

The Huskers paraded touchdowns in a 62-0 victory over Missouri at Lincoln to open conference play. Nebraska showcased passing with Dave Trumm and Steve Runty, while Johnny Rodgers made key receptions and the defense shut down the Tigers. Kansas visits Lawrence next as Nebraska remains a Big Eight title contender.

Paul Ernst Huskers Missouri Lincoln Tigers Sooners Colorado Buffs Colorado Uieiausiver Buffs Oklahoma Nebraska Flyers Dave Trumm Steve Runty Johnny Rodgers Kansas Lawrence

Kudron Fires High Scores in Weekend Bowling Meet

Kudron rolled 245 and 672 to lead Saturday Night Mixed at Boulevard Lanes, with Val Steiner posting 174 and 476 to top women. Koate's blubbers won team honors with a 043 game and 1,869 total. Sunday Night Mixed saw Dennis Van Winkle lead men with 202 and 58, while Sue Davidshofer and Marion Hecker topped women with 71 and 457 respectively. Valley View Cycle Club posted a 700 game and 1,898 total.

Dennis Kinlron Boulevard Lanes Val Steiner Singleton Koate Dennis van Winkle Hie Swo Sue Davidshofer Marion Hecker Valley View Cycle Club

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