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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1971

Page

5

Huskers hold top spot as Sooners gain in coaches poll

Nebraska retained the number one ranking in the United Press International coaches poll for the seventh straight week, while Oklahoma climbed to second with three more first place votes. Michigan Alabama and Auburn also posted wins as Notre Dame dropped after a loss. Toledo and Air Force entered the rankings for the first time.

New York Nebraska Cornhuskers United Press International Board of Coaches Oklahoma Stenls Uo A Colorado Michigan Alabama Bke Sooners Minnesota Hlouston Auburn Clemson Notre Damme Southern Georgia Penn Plate Arkansas Ohio State Toledo Air Forte Florida State Texas Louisiana State Hatre Dame Baton Rouge Ith Roleda Tennessee Mississippi State Iver Arizona State

Kula Egger pace Classic loop scoring at Columbus Row

In the Ladies Classic League at Columbus Row Frances Kula had a high game of 210 and Lorraine Paget a 570 series as leader. Other top keglers included Sheila Stone 211 369 Barb Badie 202 57 and more with scattered scores across leagues and teams.

Frances. Kula Lorraine Paget Columbus Row Lorraine Sheila Stone Barb Badie Myrtle, Leckinger Ats Lee ‘Thomas Eve Lausehe Gretchen Arndr Carol Beecher Sharon Wlust Corky Cave Lusehe Caroly Hurd Rita Vohr Marcia Stepanek Marshall-Nelson Duites Crary Muth Gary Badie Duane Mortensen Len Smith Leo Aldrich Kim Becher Budweiser AIBC Dody Anson Steelers

Pruitt named back of the week again in Big Eight

Kansas City report notes Greg Pruitt earns back of the week for the third time in four weeks after a record setting 294 yards on 49 carries against Kansas State. He has 1,118 yards this season and 905 rushing yards in his last four games amid praise from Kansas State coach Vince Gibson for his speed and agility.

Kansas City Colorado Fred Gassauli Greg Pruitt Southern California Texas Kansas State Flo Vince Gibson

Paredes in Serious Condition After Santiago Race Crash

Fernando Paredes remains in serious condition at Central Hospital Santiago after a Sunday race car accident in Santiago. Co driver Saturnino Otarcla died Monday from burns sustained in the Santiago Villarrica race incident.

Devaney Eyes Buffs Clash As Big Test For Huskers

Nebraska coach Bob Devaney says this week's game with Colorado will be a true measure, not built on past roughness. He notes Nebraska must rely on its own merits, praising the defense and Jerry List's and Tagge's play while remaining cautiously satisfied after a close win.

Devaney Lincoln Nebraska Bob Devaney Colorado Missouri Ais Jash Oklahoma State Huskers Lervaney Sind Cowboy Cowboys Walker Jerry List

Sport Shorts by Paul Ernst Reminder

Reminder for duck hunters no hunting now. Platte River hunters favor late October split rather than November. November said best shooting. duck hunting slow recently, action expected in two weeks. Nebraska Sooners share top grid polls. Soorers had long touchdown drives vs Kansas State. Colorado game on TV noon 12:50. Devaney’s Nebraska 0-1 vs Colorado all time. Iowa State faces Oklahoma. Nebraska plays Colorado on road. Pro games remark noted, shotgun gauge rule stated for Nebraska.

Paul Ernst Platte River Yaka Deyak Fuskers Sooners Kansas State Soorers Hoople Huskers Colorado Bob Devaney Nebraska Iowa State Oklahoma

Sooners Lead College Football Ratings Over Nebraska

Oklahoma (6-0) pulled away from Nebraska as the top team in the Dunkel ratings after their 74-28 win over Kansas State. They average 22.5 points more per game and hold the nation's leading total. Nebraska (7-0) is second in the rankings with an 18.8 margin after beating Oklahoma State. Other notable results include Mabarama (7-0) 4-26 win, Penn State (4-1) 0-6 over TOU, Michigan (7-0) 6-7 over Minnesota, Arkansas (6-1) 60-21 over North Texas, Georgia (7-0) 34-0 over Kentucky, Auburn (0-9) 24-3 over Alabama.

Oklahoma Nebraska Sooners Kansas State Oklaho State Mabarama Fioustun Penn State Tou Michigan Minnesota Arkansas North Texas Georgia Kentucky Auburn Alemeolt

CHS netsters end year with bold show in tennis circuit

Columbus High tennis fought hard across a tough schedule led by Scotl Carnegill. Onsaha Bryan surged in Class B, while Lincoln Mast claimed runner up in Class A at Fremont. Ohio High School secured its first Big Ten racket crown and defended Apollo, plus York Invitational. Ten dual wins included defeats of Grand Island York Millard Kearney Fremont Southwast Norfolk and others. Top performers included Brad Nelson Glen Fallreiber Verry Robinson Paul Potter Randy DePreece Keith Davy Bruce Friedrichsen Brad Berlin. Schwieber and Potter led doubles, earning Apollo and Big Ten doubles Wiles.

BIG Ten Apollo Scott Cowgill Keith Davy Torey Robinson Paul Potter Brad Berlin Knesling Glen Schrieber Randy DeFreece Bruen Friedrichsen Brad Nelson Telegram Columbus Tein Scotl Carnegill Onsaha Bryan Discoverers Lincoln Mast Omaha Creighton Prep Maroons OHS York Bruce Friedrichsen Schwieber Potter Wiles

Sooner center named Big Eight lineman of the week

Oklahoma center Tom Brahaney earned the Big Eight Lineman of the Week after guiding a 74-28 victory over Kansas State. Coach Chuck Fairbanks praised his 98 percent grade and flawless ball handling, noting Brahaney’s consistency and standout performance from Midland Texas.

Kansas City UPI Hever Oklahoma Sooner Tom Brahaney Chuck Fairbanks Brahaney Kansas State Bill Michael Tiny Vouch Khaney Midland Tex

Target Shooting Safety Admonitions

The notice warns ganers not to fire vile or pistol at hard flat surfaces or water due to ricochet danger. It urges target shooters to always employ an adequate backstop for the range they shoot on.

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Hughes Had Heart of a Man in His 40s

Detroit NFL star Chuck Hughes died from arteriosclerosis after a game on Sunday. Doctors stated his heart was aged and the stress of football may have triggered the fatal event. A mass was planned in Detroit with burial in San Antonio and a $10,000 trust fund created for his 23 month old son Brandon Shane.

Hughes Detroit UPI Chuck Hughes Livis Lions Edwin Rouise Richarid A. Thompson Guise Wayne County Thompson Dr. Guise St. Alysius Catholic Church San Antono Tex Brandon Shane

Columbus fifth at Grand Island Gymnastics Invitational

Columbus placed fifth among eight teams at the Grand Island Invitational led by top seven finishes from seniors Yom Falsam Olson and Mark Porter. Folsom scored 6.20 on floor, Olson sixth on side horse, Porter third on parallel bars, with multiple event winners including Toop and Yost. Coaches Ron Beck and Bart Bartholomew prepare for a home dual against Beatrice at 0:30 p.m.

Grand Island Lincolm Southeast Columbus Yom !Falsam Tom Olson Mark Porter Folsom Olson Tock Vic Pere North Plate

Nebraska Hunting Hours for Waterfowl and Birds

Shooting hours in Nebraska run from half an hour before sunrise to sunset for ducks geese squirrel cattontail pheasants quail snipe rail and geouse. This notice lists permissible game bird species and standard daily start and end times for legal hunting.

Nebraska

Local football teams face key contests this weekend

Nebraska gridiron action centers on three undefeated teams Marks City Clarkson and Shelby all leading Class A or B races. Friday matchups include David City hosting Fullerton Clarkson at Newman Grove Shelby welcoming Marquette Albion visits St Paul. Saturday sees Omaha Yaw Ve at David City Aquinas with other regional games in play.

Key Gies Tome Columbus Vt Lakeview Norfolk Nebraska Lakeview Neds Onvala Seatus Central Catholic Grand Island Central Catholic Smd Columbus Fremont Scotus David City Aquinae North Bend Marks City Clarkson Shelby N. Records David City Fullerton Newman Grove Marquette Albion St. Paul Leigh Eimphrey St. Meangis Silver Creek Edward Mumphrey Osceula Stromsburg

New Leaders Rise in Columbowl Ladies Bowling Tourney

In Columbus updates for the Ladies Columbowl Tournament Angles: Rose Bowl of Omaha leads with 2 769 scratch and 2002 handicap after nine 2 7 69 series. Selmeider Construction tops second place with 2 530. Centennial Lanes Crofton 2 822 Wilderites Tilden 2 019, 5th place 2 815. Patsy Kreikemeier and Jeanie Kreikemeier of West Point lead doubles with 1 311 after a 298 100 193 set. Patsy nets final 600 series of her career. Virginia Soliman Sharon Duha of Martell second in mixed events with 1 123. Other teams and individuals noted with scores across singles, doubles, and all-events. More weekends left. entries welcome.

Columbus Howl Omaha Sue Goldie Mahoney We Garth Rult Siorothy Carlson Selmeider Construction Company Valley Centennial Crofton Wilderites Tilden Columbos Patsy Kreikemeier Jeanie Kreikemeier West Point Patsy Virginia Soliman Sharon Duha Martell Betty Lowther Mary Adler Premant Sylvia Johnston Ann Pedde Iala Stout Margie Dunivan Tiller Karen Maller Pramant Tina Grand Island Fi Dottie Neilfeldt Tincoln Deanette Eby O'Neill Elinor Schneider Joe Morgan Annisten Grand Island Nietfeldt Tharis Johnson Central City Wild S Carlson Fiarry Carlson

Southeast tops Nebraska prep football ratings after Lincoln East rout

Lincoln Southeast jumped to first in United Press International Nebraska prep rankings after a 34-14 win over previously top ranked Lincoln East. Omaha Burke rose to second, Norfolk to third, Lincoln East fell to fourth, and Bellevue entered at fifth. Other top 20 listings include Beatrice Fremont Omaha South Omaha Creighton Prep and Millard with records noted.

Bill Stephens United Press International Lincoln Southeast Nebraska Prep Lincoln East Southeast Spadans Omaha Burke Norfolk Hastings Lincohn East Bellevue Beatrice, Fremont Omaha South Omaha Creighton Prep Millard A. Norfolk Bellevile Beatrice Fremont Omaha Fault Greighton Prep

Leaders at Boulevard alley shine in mixed and gals bowling

Dale Johnson rolled a 199 game and 629 series to lead the Saturday Night Mixed at Boulevard Lanes. Vers Geiser and Lynne Grape led the women with 180 and top threesome marks. Don and Judy McKinney won TV Mixed Scotch Doubles with 647 series, and high games included 227 and 220 by the McKinneys. Other top scores featured the Spradleys 219 and Voightlander Buhl 224. Sunday’s event saw Joe Merups 228 and 476 and Sue Davidshofer 167 and 476. Buck's Shoes claimed high series as Ray Labens carded a 202.

Dale Johnson Agagis Keglers Boulevard Lanes Vers Geiser Lynne Grape Onagain Offagains Tamneckers Farm Don Judy McKinney Bill Eqzminger Lelly Barnhart Duke Aid Rey Spradley Bill VeighWander Marilyn Bui Reger Diane Christolm McKinney Spradley Voightlander Buhl Toy Kei Koeller Lucille and Everett Pool Wilh Channel 7 Ted Joe Merup Sue Davidshofer Buck Ray Labens

Orantes Offered 55000 Contract to Turn Pro

In Barcelona Lamar Hunt, the tennis promoter, reportedly offered Mamet Grates of Spain a 55000 dollar contract to turn professional. Orantes, winner of the Spanish Open, said he would consider the offer for several days before replying.

Barcelona Spain UPD Lamar Hunt Munday Mamet Grates Orantes Init

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