Kansas facing quarterback turmoil before Nebraska game
Kansas Jayhawks confront quarterback injuries with Dave Jaynes possibly out and Bob Bruegging untested, while Rich Jones is benched. Coach Don Fambrough considers Louis Adams and other options as Nebraska looms, amid broader Big Eight notes on Oklahoma, Colorado, Kansas State, and Missouri injuries and prep.
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Eddy Merckx Eyes World Hour Record In Mexico City
Italian master mechanic Ernesto Colnago built a 32 pound "Rolls Royce" bicycle for Eddy Merckx to attempt the world hour record in Mexico City by month’s end. Merckx tested the duraluminum and titanium frame at Milan’s Vigorelli Velodrome and approved saddle and handlebar changes. The Denmark’s Ole Ritter holds the current mark at 30 miles set in the Olympic Velodrome in 1968, the same track Merckx will use around Oct 25.
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Huskers drop to fifth in AP poll mix
USC coach John McKay comments on superstition as his No 1 ranked Trojans lead the AP poll with 26 first place votes and 948 points, ahead of Oklahoma in second. Alabama Ohio State Nebraska and others follow as McKay marks 13th season at USC and jokes about the unlucky No 13.
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Independents of Columbus lead Columbowl tournament standings
The Ladies-Columbowl tournament produced new leaders in Columbus. Independents of Columbus led with a 2,646 scratch series and 261 in spot sticks, featuring Fran Carlson and Loraine Weidner among top scorers. Doubles leaders Deanna Ryba and Debbie Gates posted 1,232, while Prokopek tops singles with 655. The three-weekend event continues with spots still available as teams vie for top honors.
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Norfolk
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League bowling results at Boulevard Lanes recap
Mary Ann Lehr led the Ladues Stresminer League with a 197 game and 48 series at Boulevard Lanes. Case Power Equipment posted an 87 and Eagle Dames posted a 2,210 ply count. In the 20 Century League Jim Legenza had a 208 game and Lynn Witz a 574 series. Hiway 30 Tavern posted a 765 team game and Falstaff Leer a 2,234 series. Other 200s included Nitz 202 205, John Shhrenckengost 202, Leo Hellmers 200.
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Fuhr posts fourth 600 as Columbus bowlers shine
Rita Rhe fires her fourth 690 season high with a 606 in the Ladies Classic League at Columbus Bowl. Top keglers include Sheila Stone 201, Bart Badie 217, Debbie Gates 210, Lorraine Egger 526, Eve Lusehe 510, and Hayles leading with a 2484 series. In the Pepsi Cola Junior League Mark Kola 183 and Milan Levos 187 series highlight a busy day.
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Cara Woerner
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Bob Morgan
Don Avehing
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Gary Muth
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Fred Leon
Packers Rally Past Lions to Lead Central Division
Green Bay rewrites the script to beat Detroit 24 23 on a late yard touchdown pass from Scott Hunter to Leland Glass, with Chester Marcol adding the decisive extra point. The victory moves the Packers to 2-1 atop the NFC Central, in a dramatic comeback televised to a national audience.
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Obal Family Benefit Tourney Draws $365 Net
A community bowling event raised $365 for the Obal family at a recently held tournament. Results highlighted strong scores across divisions with Kathy Streumpler 509 in the League of Jewels, Gloria Davidchik 437 in Thursday Matinee, Ben Pensick 579 in the Jack and Jill, Ari Becher 433, Ken Pottorff 628, Bob Hunter at 21, and Harry Carlson 692. All leaders finished at least 100 pins over their averages.
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Scotus Triumphs 20 12 Over Lakeview In Varsity Clash
Scotus finishes 3 1 Jayvee campaign with a 20 12 win over Lakeview Monday as Dan Martin and John Toot connect on two scores. Mike Pile adds a 35 yard TD catch and an 11 yard run, while Kevin Saalfeld scores for Lakeview. Defensive standouts include Thayne Wibbels Dani Steiner and Bob Riley.
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Rain threatens World Series as A's lead Reds on soggy field
Oakland holds a 2-0 edge in the 1972 World Series after snappy early innings. Vida Blue says Cincinnati isn’t out yet as rain and a soggy Riverfront Stadium surface raise concerns for game three. Manager Sparky Anderson laments the field while Weather Bureau notes a small chance of showers.
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Bellevue Tops Nebraska High School Football Poll Again
Bellevue remains ranked No 1 in the Nebraska AP poll with a 6-0 record after a 21-6 win over Omaha South. Omaha Rummel falls after a loss, while Lincoln Northeast moves to No 4 as Westside drops to No 5. Creighton Prep leads the rest with a 47-28 win, and notable shifts include Millard up to No 8 and North Platte at No 9 with Benson entering at No 16 after latest games.
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CHS and Scotus Eye Tough Foes This Week
Local football action centers on a busy Friday slate with Fremont visiting Columbus and Lakeview meeting North Bend. CHS could host the conference playoff with a win as Lakeview aims to stay in playoff contention amid a packed Husker Conference schedule.
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Humm Is Offensive Player of Week After Big Win
Nebraska quarterback David Mumm, who sat out earlier, led the Cornhuskers to a 62-0 Big Eight opener over Missouri with 15 of 22 passes for 267 yards and three touchdowns. He was unanimously named the conference offensive player of the week as guards and receivers contributed big plays.
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Nebraska announces state high school tennis seeds
Seedings and pairings for the Nebraska state high school tennis tournament were announced. Dewey Park in Omaha hosts the event with Creighton Prep and Lincoln southeast top contenders in Class A, while Beatrice and Beattie figure in Class B. Individual and doubles top seeds include MattHwerson and teammates Joe Cleary Toby Cudahy. Brown University legend Arnie Berman named freshman basketball coach at his alma mater.
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Platte College Dominates Four Mile Invitational Title
Platte College won its four mile invitational on campus and topped four other teams. Carnahan led with a strong finish followed by Downey in third and Morgenson Petron sixth as Worthington Minh and others competed. The event precedes the 1972 NJCAC cross country championships at the same site with North Platte and other teams set to participate.
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Harness horsemen tagged with fines
Fines totaling 1060 dollars were levied on two harness race participants at Pocono Downs in 1971 for bribery and conspiracy related to race fixing. Kenneth Backer, a driver from Ottawa, and Anthony Bonura, an owner from Neptune, and Bert L. Easten of Hartington were involved. Easten received a 250 dollar fine.
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