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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1977

Page

5

Seward defeats Scotus as Shamrocks push upset bid

Scotus volleyball could not stop Seward Blue Jays 18-16 15-11 in gym. Coach John Peterson praised the effort and noted it as key prep for conference and districts. Seward’s Kim Aegerter starred with six serves and all-state form, while Scotus’ six starters contributed strong defense and offense.

Terry Anderson Columbus Scotus Seward Blue Jay John Peterson Lakeview Seward David City Aquinas Shamrocks Pat German

Explosive Night Caps Bucks Win and World Series Burst

The NBA opener featured Kareem Abdul Jabbar returning to Milwaukee to floor the Bucks rookie Kent Benson in the first period as Milwaukee won. Reggie Jackson's three straight homers sparked the Yankees to a World Series title and a record $32,000 full share payout for Don Gullett. Rosanne Laird scored 16 as Rising City swept Benedict 2 games to none. Local teams posted mixed results with Terrier coach Karen Bunt noting slow starts and Laird leading Rising City scoring with 21 points. Tickets race for Colorado Nebraska sellout in Lincoln with looming Kansas clash to close the Huskers schedule.

NBA Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lakers Milwaukee Kent Benson Indiana Bucks Rosanne Laird Rising City Benedict Karen Bunt Laird Terriers Hampton Bradshaw Monroe Lori Blaser Mustangs Wolbach Reggie Jackson Yanks Dodgers Ciney Reds Don Gullett

Columbus Varsity Narrowly Falls to Kearney Discoverettes in Three

Columbus High hosts Kearney in a tight volleyball battle, dropping the first 15-10 after a sluggish start. Deb Butterfield sparked the Bearcats with eight straight points, while Columbus battled back to lead 14-11 in the second before Kearney edged ahead 16-14. In the deciding third, Columbus faded to 15-5 as Pensick and Mortensen led with multiple aces and spikes. coach Hegi cited officiating and execution as key factors affecting play. The result keeps Columbus eyeing Fremont for the conference title and notes strong serving by Mortensen and Pensick.

Terry Anderson Columbus High Kearney Discoverettes Bearcats CHL Nancy Hegi Columbus Debbie Butterfield Calumbus Anoth Lakeview CHS Jessie Oberte Hegi Cheri Pensick Pensick Diane Mortensen Mortensen Discovereries Lori Schafér Spikers Cindy Aemi Fremont Jane Beckman Marilyn Bernt Linda Svoboda

Scotus JV Football Uplifts, Tops Lakeview 38-4

Scotus junior varsity defeated Lakeview 38 to 4 on Monday. Keith Kallwell scored on a 1 yard rush for Lakeview, while Scotus answered with a 1 yard run by Tom Hoffman. Bo Prososki connected on a 24 yard pass to Bob Bosak for a second Scotus score. Pat Wieser returned an interception 37 yards for a Shamrocks TD in the third. Prososki added a short run after an interception by Rick Schumacher. Daryl Kucera caught a yard pass set up by a Melcher fumble recovery in the fourth.

Scotus Lakeview Shamrocks Keith Kallwell Tom Hoffman Bob Bosak Bo Prososki Pat Wieser Prososki Rick Schumacher Daryl Kucera Greg Melcher

Discoverers Fall Short to Fremont in Girls Dual Meet

Fremont defeated Columbus 87 to 9 in a girls swimming dual as first relay pace and strong freestyle legs propelled the Tigers. Sandy Davis set a school record with 2:23.1 in the 200 free and won the 100 free, while Alyce Graus captured diving and other Columbus swimmers posted top times and two relays placed runner-up.

Fremont Columbus CHS Barry Johnson Johnson Sandy Davis Davis Alyce Graus Sue Snow Sandy van Dyke Watson Jody Herrold Linda Dierberger Connie Bove Pierberger Kathy Vahikamp Diane Starosvik Graus Trans-Nebraska Hastings Hastings College J. Fremont J. Sandy Davis Jamie Herald J. Donela Bateman Jodi Herrard C. la Julee Courtier Lipa Woodward Stree Sylvia Dambro Barkline Carnan Vebka Diving Alyce Graws Angie Watson Herold Courtier Beck DB. Hoteman Herrold Faved SueSmow M.as Woodward Rush

Huskers 10th on all time list in Dunkel ratings

Michigan leads the Dunkel index with 117.8, facing underdog gaps against historic greats such as 1945 Army and 1971 Nebraska. The piece lists 1028 gates with higher rated teams winning 76.6 percent, and gives Saturday headliner index differentials including So Cal over Notre Dame and Michigan over Minnesota.

McKdunkel neraAs Army Tennessee Notre Dame California S. California Oklahoma Nebraska Michigan

National and sectional leaders list from 1977 Dunvat issue

A dense compilation of college team abbreviations and state codes lists national and sectional leaders. It includes Michigan, Ohio State, Alabama, Texas, Florida State, SMU, Notre Dame, Clemson, Iowa State, Houston, and many others with scattered numerical scores and affiliations, reflecting a sports ranking snapshot from the era.

Pia State Aubur Kentucky Michigan Minn N. Carolina Caro Nebraska Cole Ohio Oklahoma Iowa Penn State W. Va Pitt Syracuse Texas SMU Pittsburgh Poa State Ohio State Alabama Arkansas Washington Florida California Nebri Clemson Brig Young Russ Notre Dame Iowa St ATA Fresno Maryland Ancis Gregan Rio Oklahoma Army Minoni Arizona Ulan

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