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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1972

Page

5

Huskers and Cowboys duel for Big Eight lead

Nebraska hosts Oklahoma State in a homecoming showdown with both teams 4-2 in conference play. The Cornhuskers boast a high scoring offense and stingy defense led by the Black Shirts while the Cowboys rely on Brent Blackman’s wishbone offense and a sturdy defense to challenge the leaders. Nebraska seeks consistency after injuries and a tough stretch ahead.

Lincoen Neh Nebraska Heath Flying Cam Huskers Oklahoma State Willy UCLA Cornhuskers Colorado Dave Smith Cowboys Cornete Memorial Stadium Cdt Kickoll Bol Bevaney Lavely Brent Blackman Blackmai Midklle Barry Pelce Cowbey Dome Oe Johnny Roders Bobevelle Dave Hamm Gary Dixon Dixon Kansas Bill Myles State Baylor Doug Cathey Neaska America Dave Humm Humm Blackman Kerry Jackson Oklahoma Sooners Ansinus Sooner Chuck Wairbanks Kansas State Vince Gibson Wildbeals Iowa State Gary Melcher Yover Missouri Exile Crowder Tiger Alonofrio Bull Ziegler Ben Fambrough A Riggins Dave Jaynes Jaynes Cyclones George Amundson Amundson

Devaney sees Cowboys as real test for Huskers

Nebraska coach Soh Devaney labels Oklahoma State as the first real test in Big Eight play. Nebraska, 5-1, hosts 4-2 Cowboys in a capacity Lincoln crowd as two top quarterbacks Humm and Blackman duel.

Devaney Kansas City Nebraska Soh Devaney Colt Huskers Big Red Oklhoma State Coldvale Oklshoma

Bobby Orr Out Indefinitely as Bruins Slip in East Standings

The Associated Press reports Boston star defenseman Bobby Orr is out indefinitely with a left knee ailment. Boston then lost to Chicago, dropping eight points behind Montreal in the NHL East. Montreal blanked Louis in a 7-0 game as goalie Ken Dryden earned his third shutout. other results included Philadelphia over Detroit, Los Angeles over Atlanta, and New York 7-1 over New England.

Associated Press Boston Bruins Bruins Bobby Orr Chicago Blackhawks Boston Montreal Tee Ei Louis Kon O den Philadelphia Detroit Los Angeles Atlanta New York New England Quebec Minnesota Houston Ottawa

Bowl league scorers show varied high games and totals

Cattau posted 219 214 totals with a two series in Lutheran League at Columbus. Henke led 222, Kala 203, Kapels 8, Osten 205, Badje 203, Schmidt ong, Rosche 201, Tiger Osten 210, Viergutz, Limmber, Westeast Tax Service carded 1 team game, Viergutz total 2625. Millers 26 singleton led Pawnee League with Brase 25 and 494 high. Christensen 204, Kamik 200, Ryba 202, Seefeldt 214 210, Gatlo 207, Kuninets 202, Janicek 201, Kamenske 2. Pro Shop 2680 team total, Teanchard 92L. Matinee league Bora Hage 207 558, Janssen 547, Weisser 503, Square Dancers 1911 aggregate.

Martin Cattau Fops Columbus Walt Henke al Kala Bud Kapels Vern Osten Gary Badje Carl Schmidt Flarry Rosche Tiger Osten Viergutz Limmber Westeast Tax Service Viergutz Leon Millers Don Brase Erne Christensen Larry Heerbohm Joe Kamik Carl Ryba del Seefeldt Rudy Gatlo Norm Kuninets Jerry Janicek Chris Kamenske Columbus Yaw Pro Shop Téanchard’s Bora Hage Marti Janssen Charlotte Weisser

Leigh volleyballers capture two titles in roundup

Leigh varsity and reserve teams won both titles at the Howells Volleyball Roundup with Leigh undefeated. Varsity scorers were Karen Fuhrith with 26 and Julie Reichmuth with 25 while Kathy Prang led reserves. Other teams included Howells, Dodge, and Madison as participants. Leigh will host MicState volleyball on Oct 1 and November 2.

Leigh Howells Dodge Madison Wach Karen Fuhrith Julie Reichmuth Kathy Prang

Six Huskers Named for All-America Consideration

Seventeen Big Eight players were nominated for the 1972 All-America team by the District 3 board led by Chuck Woodling. Nebraska leads with six nominees: Johnny Rodgers, Richard Glover, Dave Hamm, Willie Hamper, Doug Pinner, and Jerry Ast. Other schools include Colorado Oklahoma and Iowa State with multiple selections. Woodling praised Rodgers and Glover highly. The report also notes Little All-America ballots and other district nominations.

Kansas City Nebraska AllAmerica Chuck Woodling Lawrence Kan Journal-World Kim van Heel Mason City Iowa Globe Gazette Frank Boggs Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City Dave Blackwell KMTV Omaha Neb Johnny Rodgers Richard Glover Dave Hamm Willie Hamper Doug Pinner Jerry Ast Colorado Oklahoma Tawa Oftir

Beatrice Edges Columbus Gymnasts In Dual Meet

Beatrice nipped Columbus in a close boys gymnastics dual as Beatrice topped Columbus 108.04 to 105.47 before a parents night crowd. Ted Kyster led Beatrice but was removed after a tumble, costing Columbus. Kent Lane led Beatrice with an 4 all around score while Brown Speicher Hansen starred on rings for Columbus.

Beatrice and Columbus Beatrice Orangemen Ted Kyster Ror Brown Steve Hadley Simmons Meints Bart Bartholomew Columbus Kirk Kyster Don Korcek Jamie Ferguson Ted Kent Lane Brown Gary Speicher Hansen Hadley North Platte Grand Island Discoverers Hastings Nouars Tedste Nee Te Sinnaons Amba RAGE Ted Weer I Jaimie Ferguson Laue Jah Mazi Tea Kyler Ig Hundy Tun Rorcek Stan Brown Tory Snitcher Thorpou AilArmini

Soap scrimmage showcases sharp debut for Green

Coach Gene Torezan praised Thursday scrimmage at Place Field House where Green defeated White 121 to 6. Freshmen Brower and Williams starred with 28 and 26 points respectively, Williams adding eight rebounds and Brower 16 boards as Wesolawski 22 and West 21 supported the Green effort while Hollatz stood out at guard.

Gene Torezon Raiders Place Field House Brower Williams Frank Brower Tim Wiliams Jack Wesolawski Greg West Dan Hollatz Steve Flaherty Jr Torezan Hollatz Leigh Bill Bliefernich Roger Brown Ray Ter

Grid Scores From Recent Games

Bellevue 63 over Omaha North west 14. Lincoln Northeast 45 defeating Bryan 0. Ryan 20 over Rummel 14. Dodge 21 over Eikhors Mount Michael 20.

Associated Press Bellevue Omaha Northwest Lincoln Northeast Bryan Ryan Rummel Dodge Eikhors Mount Michael

Nebraska 1971 fivearm season yields four percent harvest

During Nebraska's 1971 fivearm deer season four percent of the hunters on the site bagged a deer.

Nebraska

Palmer Leads Sahara Invitational After First Round

Arnold Palmer fired a six under par 65 to share the Sahara Invitational lead with four others at Las Vegas Country Club. Doug Sanders Lanny Wadkins and George Knudson joined him at 65 while Nicklaus stood one stroke back with Bud Allin. Trevino could only manage a 70 in the tightly packed field.

Las Vegas Nev Arnold Palmer Jed Kaiser Internations Palmer Doug Sanders Lanny Wadkins Larry Ziegler George Knudson Nicklaus Bud Allin Art Wall Dick Lolz Tom Watson Lee Trevino Bette Tor Brek

Leaders cited at Boulevard Lanes bowling results

Ed Trofholz rolled a 231 game and 16 in the series to lead men at Boulevard Lanes Senior League while Bert Umbarger led women with 180 and 452. Malay League top scorers included Rich Kment 230 377 and Harold Krumland 415 902 with Hon Tuma 200 and Frank Rockey 200. Ski Leumge led team scoring with 84 and 2500, Darlie Cox 220, Bila Fubra 506, Everette Hough 167, and the Niners led the xt team list with 739 and 2027.

Ed Trofholz Boulevard Lanes Bert Umbarger Rich Kment Harold Krumland Hon Tuma Frank Rockey Everette Hough Ski Leumge Darlie Cox Bila Fubra Dale Electronics Niners

Allen Tops All Star Ballot As White Sox Lead

The 1972 AP All Star team picks by writers and broadcasters across the nation show Chicago players dominating. Dick Allen led with 407 votes as White Sox first baseman and slugger, while Cubs stars Billy Williams Ron Santo and Dan Kessinger joined the squad along with Clemens, Cedeno, Morgan, and pitchers Carlton and Perry from the NL and AL.

New York Shanieianehl Oakland Chicago Associated Press Ohe White Allen Swinler Cubs Billy Williams Ron Santo Dan Kessinger Williams Ata Santo Kessinger Willams Houston Cesar Cedeno Pittsburgh Ruberto Clemente Cedero Astros Clemente Pirates Cincinnati Johnny Hench Joe Morgai Bench Reds Morgan Howsler Steve Carlton Philadelphia Phillies Gaylord Perry Cleveland Indians Hoth Weuns Carlton Phillies Perey Cleveland

Virginia Squires trounce Denver Rockets in record foul game

The Virginia Squires beat the Denver Rockets 155 to 117 in an ABA game as 86 fouls were called. The match saw 36 personal fouls, seven ejections, 92 free throw attempts, and 74 conversions, with Virginia dominant in the fourth quarter. Denver coach Alex Hannum criticized the officiating as an experiment.

Associated “Press Virgina Squires Denver Rockets Squires Denver Alex Hannum

Shamrocks Tangle with Third City Eleven at Home

Scotus Central Catholic seeks rebound after a 6-24 loss to David City Aquinas. Grand Island Central Catholic visits Saturday night as Shamrocks recall a 27-8 defeat in an earlier season clash amid a rough start with only two returning regulars.

Scotus Central Catholic David City Aquinas Grand Island Central Catholic Scotus Crusaders Broken Bow Gothenburg Graud Island Northwest Cozad David City Aquinas Adams Conical Grand Island Cathole Superior Crusader Ken Sarahan Tunsomre Fie Lorahan Rory Schuman Joh Mueller Jim Pueta Ray Tlamkas May Shonka Frile Schwack Shonka A Tom Zabawa Zabawa Seatus Stormers Steve Wolpert Shamrocks Grand Island Ord

Sport Shorts Roundup from PAUL EF on Norcal grid and players

Vikings rated No. 9 in Class B face Milford this week to remain in the poll. Platte Center Junior High adds a third undefeated eight man flag season. Notes on World Series pay and Big Eight football matchups including Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas State with several high school results and player updates.

Cornhuskers Cowbys Lincoln Oklahomia Sooners Colorado Kansas State Colorado Buffaloes Missouri Tigers Buffs Sooners Missouri Notre Dame Iowa State Kansas Oklahoma Stutt Woodling Rodgers Glover Hodgers HAYS Harper Eddie Sheats Inital Bud Magrum Charlie Davis John Stearns Oklahoma Tom Trahaney Ken Jones Greg Pruitt Iva Siile Paul EF Lukeyinn Vikings Vikes Milford Vikings Dale Nelson Platte Center Sal Levine Nebraskalami Magazine Columbus

Ducks and Geese Scarce Across Nebraska Statewide

Nebraska game officers report ducks and geese are scarce statewide with Lake Ogallala holding better numbers. In the southwest few hunters pursue birds while the Sandhills see a similar shortage though fishing remains good.

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Lake Ogallala Sandhills

Fines From Fish and Game Violations Fund Nebraska Schools

Money collected as fines for violations of fish and game laws in Nebraska goes to county school funds. Local officials report the revenue supports rural districts and helps balance budgets across counties.

Nebraska

NCAA withdraws from USOC over calls for reorg

The NCAA pulled out of the United States Olympic Committee accusing it of shortchanging America. The move, announced by Charles Nevias and Samuel E Barnes after a fall meeting in Knoxville, demands a full reorganization and warns that up to 700 member schools will stop funding USOC efforts. The NCAA clarifies it does not call for U.S. withdrawal from the Games and urges Congress to reassess USOC funding and governance. The World University Games link and internal reform proposals are cited amid criticism of Munich 1972 bungling and calls for new oversight.

Kansas City National Callegiate Athletic Association United States Olympic Committee USOC America USC NCAA Charles Nevias Ncaa International Relations Committee Samuel E. Barnes Remember Chincil Knoxville Ten Barnes United States Nevias International Neations Committee Congress Walter Byers Munich United States Collegiate Sports Council National Association American Association For Health, Physical Education and Recreation Bamnes John V. Tunney Calif Ab Teady Senate

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