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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1975

Page

9

Kearney Bearcats Rally Past Columbus Discoverers In Homecoming Thriller

In Columbus on October 18 1975 Kearney Bearcats edged the Columbus Discoverers 7-6 to spoil CHS Homecoming and Memorial Gladium lighting ceremony. Ed Trofholz connected on eight passes for 128 yards while Lannie Staab booted the decisive extra point after a late fourth quarter drive. Columbus threats were stymied by stout defense as Kearney moved at will in the red zone late.

Mike Burrows Kearney Bearcats Columbus Memorial Gladium Mr. Gend Arch Fue Dave Orter CHL Rian Fautch Riley Harris Tevops Brian Stubbs Fou Stubbs Adamson Allen Korte Ike Quinn Emask Hall Larry Marrow Marty Cullen Earney Stover Jed Dobberstein Kent Trumbull Lannie Staab Kearney Hub Bob Ven Tine Ed Trofholz Brian Fouteh Astubby Iscoverars Greg Becher Ground Pine Ground Pine With 39 Yards While Diback Jim Schwartzer Coffort

Schuyler rallies to beat Crete 20 14 in Central 10 clash

Schuyler overcame a two touchdown deficit to defeat Crete 20 to 14 on Friday night. Gary Lothrop connected for two scoring passes, Zane Morton added two conversions, and Jeff Krejel sparked the rally with a 2 yard score. Schuyler moves to 5-2 on the season with league play at 4-0.

Schuyler Crete Warriors Cardinals Gary Lothrop Tim Coffey Scott Crees Zane Morton Jeff Krejel Joe Langemeier

Scotus defeats Boys Town as Hoffman throws three TD passes

Junior quarterback Chris Hoffman fires three touchdown passes helping Scotus rebound to victory at Boys Town. Sobotka connects on two big plays, Spulak and Abbott add ground scores, and the Shamrocks endure a stout defense to seal a 40s line finish.

Scotus Hoffman Chris Hoffman Scothys Boys Town Wahoo Nearmatin Jim Puetz Shamrocks Cowboys Tom Sobatka Johny Fischer Hoffman- Sobotka Darrell Spulak Kevin Abbott Dan’ Martin Spulak Abbott Moog Martin Shamrock Hoffman-Hischer Steve Heimann Sobotka Aveck Spalak Rufus Bragg Albion Heimann David City Aquinas Lons SS Boys Town Tom Sobotka Jobo Fischer Pave Pags Run Rick Mun Sobotka Pasa Helmann

Osceola Routs Silver Creek In Homecoming Victory

Osceola beat Silver Creek 19 to 14 in a homecoming game. Rich Hayes 8 yards and Dan Bond 16 yards plus Mike Smith 46 yards produced all Osceola scores in the first three quarters. Hayes rushed for 142 yards, Smith 91, and Osceola totaled 408 rushing yards while Silver Creek had 172. Mark Schott led Osceola with 15 tackles, Dave Herrmann 10. Osceola next plays Polk, while Silver Creek travels to Cedar Rapids.

Osceola Silver Creek Rich Hayes Dan Bond Mike Smith Scott Cave Scott Jones Reon Valasek Hayes Smith Bulldogs Goldenrod Mark Schott Osceols Dave Herrmann Polk Cedar Rapids Silver Crack Oscedla

Americans win gold as Pan Am Games record falls

Sam Colson and Joni Huntley each claim gold with record performances at the Pan American Games in Mexico City. The U S trap team led by Don Haldeman also shines, breaking the world record on Friday en route to victory.

Mexico CHTY UPL Sam Colson Joni Huntley Don Haldeman

Nebraska High School Football Scoreboard Summary

Nebraska high school football results from Lincoln to Omaha and beyond show numerous tight finishes and standout performances. Notable scores include Creighton Prep 41 Omeks Gross 34, Beatrice 35 South Sioux City 7, Lincoln High 20 Tri-County 1, and Arlington 3 Milford 0, with many teams like Omaha Northwest, Valley, and Columbus Lakeview tallying multi touchdown nights.

Nebraska High Seoul United Press International Lincoln Fast Lincoln Southeast Omaha North Council Sans Thomas Jefferson Wahoo Neumann Omaha Cathedral Island Norfolk Omaha Westside Omaha Burke Omaha Paul VI Elidhorn Platteviaw Gretna Blair Syracuse Beenie Hhmphrey St. Francia Ralston Lincoln High T “Wymore Southern Wilber Wayne Columbus Lakeview North Platte McCark Creighton Prep Omeks Gross Lexington Ainsworth Valentine Holt & Waverly Auburn Beatrice Sioux City Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln Omaha Central Tri-County Milford O'Dell Filley O'Neill Bloomfield Arlington Nebraska City Plattsmouth Falls City Superior Red Cloud Hardeege Broken Bow Lincoln PingsXaragi Councilt Bluffs St. Albert's David City Ashland Wood River Loup City Homer Winnebago

Shelby Huskies overwhelmed Bradshaw in Crossroads clash

Shelby ran for 559 total yards 423 rushing 136 passing while Bradshaw totaled 213 yards 106 rushing 107 passing. Touchdowns came mostly on runs led by Wombacher Morgan Ross Grogsnicklaus Gabrial and Glatter with Morgan Boss and Glatter adding points. Bradshaw scored on a 59 yard run.

Shelby Shelby Huskies Bradshaw Huskies Steve Wombacher Mike Morgan Mike Ross al Grogsnicklaus Jim Gabrial Mark Glatter Mike Boss Glatter Soarieres Benneien

Janda Hat Trick Leads St Edward Past Palmer 45 5

St Edward defeated Palmer 45 to 5 as Bob Janda scored four touchdowns and gained over 100 yards for the fourth straight game. Greg Stevens and Jamie Swett also scored, with Stevens adding a TD and kick points. St Edward improves to 5 1 1 and travels to Stromeburg next Wednesday.

ST. Edward Bob Janda Palmer Janda Beavers Greg Stevens Jamie Swett Stromeburg

Fullerton Warriors roll over Cedar Rapids in division tilt

Fullerton defeated Cedar Rapids 29 to 6 as Davis ran for 40 and 3 yards and added a 27 yard pass. Welovich added two TDs. Cedar Rapids’ Tom Schuele scored on an 11 yard run. Fullerton improves to 9-2 and 3-0 in theastern Division with one game remaining against Genoa.

Fullerton Dim Davis Goldenrod Cedar Rapids Davis Ken Welovick Russ Tom Schuele Warriors Tom Gdowski John Santin Ernie Foland

Albion Edges Bison for Central 10 Berth

Albion defeated Central City 14 0 to clinch a Central 10 playoff berth as Merlin Lee rushed 2 and 1 yards for touchdowns. Marion McCulston added two extra points as both coaches called it a standout defensive battle. Albion rolled up 220 yards to 183 for Central City with ground play leading the attack.

Albion Cardinals Central City Merlin Lee Marion McCulston Invaders Schuyler Brida

Rising City routs Marquette as Osborne fuels win

Osborne rushed for 191 yards on 19 carries and scored three touchdowns to lift Rising City past Marquette 414 in a Grassroads Conference game. Topil connected with Dave Stuhr for two extra points, Crook and Osborne added rushing TDs, while Jacobsen passed for 200 yards for Marquette. Rising City, now 6-1, hosts Mevool Junction next.

Rising City Doug Osborne Marquette Osborne Roger Topii Topil Mike Crook Dave Stuhr Crook Larry Hutsell Noel Jacobsen Hutsell Jacobsen Terriers Mevool Junction West

Wayne Blue Devils overpower Lakeview in homecoming game

Wayne defeats Lakeview 27 to 0 in a West Husker Conference homecoming clash. Rob Mitchell opened scoring. Mike Wieseler 3 yard TD run and Brian Huhn 38 yard score widened the lead as Wayne closed strong. Lakeview struggled offensively after a fumbled kickoff and two tackles by Bill Shanle and Dan Rosenthal.

Terry Anderson Wayne Columbus Lakeview Columbus Fred Kolza Vikings Blue Devils Mike Wieseler Wakeview Mark Brandt Paul Mallette Brandt Blue Devil Brian Huhn Viking Sting Lakeview Rob Mitchell Ally Bill Shanle

Clarks Falls Short as Stromsburg Wins Big

Stromsburg defeated Clarks 26 to 8 in Goldenrod conference action Friday night. Allen Johnson and Hill Johnson connected for two touchdowns, Lee Peterson scored once, and a 13 yard run by Johnson added another. Clarks, now 4-3, scored on a Kenny Hicken 15 yard run and a safety in the fourth quarter. Clarks travels to Palmer Wednesday.

Clarks Allen Johnson Stromsburg Goldenrod Hill Johnson Lee Peterson Kenny Hicken Palmer Clarks Voce

Lakeview volleyball improves to eight and five

Lakeview varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams won at home against Schuyler on Thursday while the freshmen fell. Glenda Plettner led the varsity with seven points and Cindy Plettner added ten as top spikers included Teleris Behle Ann Wurderiab and Sharon Gehring. The junior varsity improved to 2-1 by beating Schuyler 15-10 and 15-4. Ann Melcher scored two. Freshmen ended season with losses 11-15 5-4 0-15. Lakeview hosts Husker Conference tournament Monday night.

Lakeview Wui Schuyler Viqueen Glenda Plettner Cindy Plettner Teleris Behle Ann Wurderiab Sharon Gehring Schuyler Netters Ann Melcher Lakeviely High Husker

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