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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1972

Page

5

Vikings host Milford and CHS clash on road trips

The week features Vikings facing Milford at East Big 10 host Columbus at Norfolk while CHS and Scotus travel. Lakeview aims to stay hot at home against invading Milford and Grand Island Central Catholic. Football squads seek bounce backs after close losses and big early-season wins.

Vikings Milford Columbus Norfolk Lakeview Scotus Grand Grand Catholic Columbus and Seals Central Catholic Secorlus Rua Grand Island Central Cathode CHS Scalus Fremont

Huskers, Cowboys Threaten Big Eight Lead at Lincoln

Sport Shorts notes Nebraska and Oklahoma State race for first place as both seek league wins. Oklahoma State upset Colorado and edged Missouri while Nebraska targets five remaining conference games. Key Husker contributors Blahak Wieser and Rogers anchored defense as Brent Blackwell leads the Cowboys.

Paul Ernst Huskers Oklahoma State Cowboys Lincoln Cowboys Colorado Missouri Kansas Cowleys Nebraska Vince Gibson Kansas State Oklahoma Don Fambrough Kuns Dave Jaynes Jayhawks Iowa State Ame Amundson George Johnny Majors Jaynes Majors Matt Blair Iowa Blair Dava Smith Oklahoma State Brent Blackman Cornhuskers Smith Tye Nebra Dave Hamm Atye Dame

A's Enjoy Warm Welcome After World Series Win

Oakland fans packed a 15 block parade from Lake Merritt to the civic center to greet the World Series champions. The throng surged into streets, police intervened briefly as the crowd moved with the heroes, then the parade concluded amid celebration despite intermittent weather.

Oakland Wwomere Wieerand Kenthem

Terrell Wins By Technical Knockout In Caracas Fight

In Caracas Arnio Terrell defeated Jose Jus Garcia by technical knockout in the sixth round of a scheduled ten round bout. Terrell weighed 220 pounds to Garcia’s 210 3/4 as a large crowd cheered at Oakland’s celebration with local officials and sports figures in attendance and prominent figures receiving plaques and trophies amid a Veterans Day holiday crowd.

Caracas Arnio Terrell Venezuela S. Jose Jus Garcia Garcia Venezelan Ron Pieraldi Charles 9. Finley Uak- Jang Jobin Finley A'S Dick Williams A’s Charley O Oakland George T. Hart Oakland International Airport

Lynn Nitz Tops Boulevard League Keglers Night

Lynn Nitz led Boulevard Lanes action in the Men's 20th Century League with a 211 game and 549 series. Others posted solid scores including Jerry Burlavik 201 Gene Iverson 201 Sue Bee Honey 720 Cooley Office Machine 2 293 and Bil's 6% team 795 2115. Ann Bomberger tallied 2192 and Dorothy Totfar 307 in nearby events.

Lynn Witz Boulevard Lanes Jerry Burlavik Gene Iverson Sue Bee Honey Cooley Office Machine Bil Ann Bombérger Dorothy Totfar

Miami Holds On To Victory In Tulane Scandal

University of Alam will keep its win over Tulane after a disputed fifth down play. President Stanford, abroad in Turkey, endorsed the decision by McCoy and McKenry not to forfeit. Tulane urged surrender, but Miami argued officials erred and time remained for a rally.

MIAME University of Alam Tulane Mcury King Stanford Turkey Miami New Orleans Ernest McCoy

Leaders shine in three bowling leagues at Columbus Bowl

Joan Baumert rolled the high game of 21 and Sheila Stone topped the Ladies Classic League with 569. Aadey Braithwait led team awards with 2475, while others like Lor aine Weidner 201 Neoma Heh Ten 200 628 Dorothy Hurd 207 301 Phyllis Blessen 500 and Dye lyn Muth 4 and Stone 219 followed. In Plate Valley Gary Badie posted a 212 with 231 by Bob Morgan and Al Dolezal 206 2% high. Budweiser’s ruled the night with a 914 game and 2694 series.

Joan Baumert Sheila Stone Columbus Bowl Aadey Braithwait Keglers Loraine Weidner Neoma Heh- Ten Dorothy Hurd Phyllis Blessen Dye Lyn Muth Stone Gary Badie Jim Becher Don Simebing Bob Morgan al Dolezal Dolezal Budweisers

Buffs and Tigers seek bounce back in Big Eight clash

Missouri and Colorado, both coming off upsets, prepare for a potential letdown in Columbia. Missouri’s Bill Ziegler sits out with a hand fracture while Ray Bybee and Chuck Link remain sidelined. Coaches stress focus as conference race tightens amid injuries and key matchups.

Kansas City Missouri Tigers Colorado Baffaloes Piscautlens Columbia Missouri Notre Wame Colorado Oklahoma Eddie Crowser Houlder Cole Big Light Crowder Charlie Davis Tigers Viger al Ouotrio Bill Ziegler Ray Bybee Chuck Link Notre Dative Chuck Fitinbanks Kansas State Telly U P

Colum bowl action extends two weeks with new leaders

Columbowl action continued at Columbus Bowl over the weekend as new leaders posted in singles and all events. Six dependents from Columbus paced team scoring with a 2,907 pin count, with Schneidder Construction of Valley at 2,901 and B and B Plumbing of Blair at 2,884 close behind.

Laties Columbowl Columbus Bowl Columbus Schneidder Valley Plumbing Blair Burnwell Bowl Burwell Centennial Cydllon Deanna, Ryba Debbie Gates Bev Machmuller Delva Prokyack Ruth Lehman Jo Soll Noticlk Terry Beckwith Rose Knight Council Bluffs Sue Davidshofur Marian Hecker Maxine Minnerich Clearwater Ninty Cheryl Peterson Yankton Shirley Bushoom Lincoln Prokopek Dingos Bustoom Peterson Mary Rita Omaha Joan Quist

Lakeview volleyball triumph vs North Bend in tight match

Lakeview varsity and reserves defeated North Bend Monday. Cindy Pletiner delivered seven straight service points for a 15 7 varsity set win after the teams split 154 and 15 17. Rita Behle and Pat Martin led the win, reserves won 157 to 15 4, with Plettner and Legeke contributing strong lines. Coach Judy Peterson’s squad prep for the Husker Conference tournament on Del 403 and District ace in November.

Lakeview North Bend Cindy Pletiner Rita Behle Paty Martin Plettner Diane Legeke Judy Peterson Husker

Investigating Kearney Wayne grid incident

Kearney State College officials probe a collision between a down marker linesman and Wayne State assistant coach Don Pate during the KSC Wayne State football game. Inesman Orden Harden of Kearney suffered a triple fracture of the nose as Wayne State players intervened.

Kearkey Keb API Kearney State College KSC Wayne State Don Pate Inesman Orden Harden Kearney NAIA

DePauw Wins Golf Crown in ICC Tourney

DePauw captured the team title by one stroke at Santa Claus Indiana as Bruce Grossnickle earned medalist honors for the third straight year with a 72 74 143 seven over par. The Tigers finished with a 6 5 percent for the four man team score over 46 holes.

Santa Claus Ind DePauw Bruce Grossnickle Grossnickle DePautw Fourman

Steelers may activate rookie Gilliam to start

Pittsburgh AP reports coach Chuck Noll plans to activate rookie Joe Gilliam to replace the injured Terry Hanratty, sidelined several weeks with a hamstring injury after Hanratty started in Sunday's game versus New England, stepping in for Bradshaw in the second unit.

Pittsburgh Tittsburgh Chuck Noll Joe Gilliam Terry Hanratty Hanratty Notre Dame New England Aes Bradshaw Seconst

Merckx Postpones Worldmark Attempt to Wednesday

Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx has postponed his attempt to break the professional one hour record due to bad weather. The move shifts the planned event to Wednesday, delaying the challenge and keeping implications for the Worldmark status in doubt.

Mexico CIFY Eddy Merckx

Huskers rise in AP college football rankings

Huskers climb to third as top-ranked USC routs Washington 70 to 34 and Alabama edges Tennessee for second place. Ohio State and Michigan hold fourth and fifth. LSU moves to sixth after beating Kentucky. Colorado up to seventh after upsetting Oklahoma. UCLA ninth after rout of California. Texas drops to 10th after loss to Arkansas.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Madama Southern California Trojans Washington Alabamia Tennessee Crimson Tide UCI Neu Deedra Kansas Ohio State Michigan Buckeyes Indiana Wolverines Inals Louisiana State Kentucky Colorado Oklahoma Sooners UCLA California Texas Arkansas Notre Dame Fighting Irish Missouri Alabama Vols Venn State Auburn Iowa State Arkona State Florida State Southern Methodist West Virginia Penn State Ogwi Arizona St Florida Air Force Tartmouth Georgia Louisville Missour North Carolina North Carolina State Oklahoma State Purdue Stanton Texas ‘Tech

Celtics extend unbeaten run with 108 86 win over 76ers

Celtics remain undefeated at 7–0 as Don Chaney and Steve Kuberski spark a strong defensive effort. Tom Heinsohn criticized rebounding in the first half while Dave Cowens led Boston with 28 points and 7 rebounds. Philadelphia’s Wilt Chamberlain is not mentioned. John Bocke? is listed with 21 points for the 76ers.

Boston National Basketball Association Celtic Tom Heinsohn Celtics Philadelphia NBA American Basketball Association Heinsohn Ters Don Chaney Steve Kuberski Chaney Groots Kuberski Celts Wers Dave Cowens John Bhoek

Sabres demote two players to Cincinnati farm club

Buffalo Sabres sent two players to the Cincinnati farm team in the American Hockey League. Right wing Rick Dudley played in four games this season with one assist, and defenseman Ray McKay appeared in one game.

Buffalo Buffalo Sabres National Hockey League Cincinnati Rick Dudley Ray McKay

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