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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1971

Page

5

Shamrocks seek upset of undefeated Scotus in GI title clash

Grand Island Catholic Scotus hosts Shamrocks in a key Class B showdown as Scotus defends a seven game win streak. Homecoming adds extra incentive for a large crowd while Shamrocks aim to derail the Crusaders and jeopardize a perfect season.

Grand Island Columbus Scotus Pawnee St. Cecilia Scotus Shamrocks Crusaders Hitch City Lincoln Journal and Star Omaha Jim Puct Mielak Tor [Iahak Ken Sehrad Mont Man Nis Aquinas Ted Wieser Dave Melliger Reb Shonka Shonka Scotus Central Grand Island Catholie Pyelzmen West Point Catholic Lakeview Woly Naing Fremont Bergan Wahoo Neumann Superior Invaders Cireles Dan Gockhahn Gary Schmidt Gockhaluy Crusader Rockhamn Jodie Rockhahn Len Guzinski Bark Purdy Len Sarahan Jim Wetzel Mike Borowski Jit Wagoner Guziinski Grand Islan Catholic Grand Island Catholic-Scotus

Husker Colorado clash undecided experts favor Buffs

Sport Shorts notes many predictors side with Colorado in the Husker clash though NU is favored by some. TV timing around 12 43 will feature a pregame pep rally and weekend sports coverage. Also reports four pointer Steve Umstead bow deer northeast of Fullerton and Jerry Tagge passing accuracy leads Husker seniors.

Paul Ernst Colorado Colorada Huskers Packers Lions fourPointer Steve Umstead Fullerton Sondeorup Brothers Nance Crusis Sheriff's Office Tagoe Jherry Tagge Husker Senloy Ha Hay Togde

Tagge leads Nebraska poised for big clash with Colorado

Nebraska quarterback Roger Tagge anchors a balanced offense as the No. 2 Cornhuskers host Colorado in a nationally televised showdown. Tagge notes Paced by receivers Johnny Rodgers Woody Cox and Jerry List the offense aims to stay sharp while the defense has allowed just seven games and 49 points. Analysts see a collision with Oklahoma looming for the national title.

Charlie Smith UPI Nebraska Accient Bob Devaney Tagge Mt Coe Flo AEL Colorado Lincoln Iowa State Oklahoma Oklahoma State Kansas Kansas State Missouri Tagee Tapee Johnny Rodgers Woody Cox Jerry List Espere Rodgers Jeff Kinney Bill Olds Cornhuskers

Cattau's 613 series earns Lutheran Bowler honor

Martin Cattau posted games of 7 4 and 172 for a 64 series, leading Lutheran League keglers at Columbus Bowl. Others reached high marks include Ray Johnson 200, Gene Krumvand 207, Lyn Wordemutt 210, Darrell Janssen 223, and Del Triebwasser 216. Washots Tax Service posted a 2 508 total with a best game of 999. Columbus Grain No. 1 and Eagles led team totals with 2 625 in the trio.

Martin Cattau Columbus Bowl Ray Johnson Gary Stadie Gene Krumvand Lyn Wordemutt Vern Osten Kilna Johnson Liner Kapels Darrell Janssen Arnold Stubman Mike Mueller Washots Tax Service Wawnee League Jim Wieser Tony Hansen al Ali del Triebwasser Larry Zywiee Dwayne Harms J. Nickolite Pete Wieser Milt Baumgart Don Sheriff Leon Miller del Scefeldt Laurels Columbus Grain Eagles Ben Pensick Charlotte Weisser Wea Garnet Goedekert Polkas

California Seals Triumph In Boston Boosts Finley Cheers

The California Seals defeated Boston 24 to 0, marking a rare Boston win for the team as owner Charles Finley congratulated Coach Vic Slagius by phone. Gilles Meloche, newly acquired from Chicago, stopped 34 shots in goal. The win follows Oakland-ward hopes and a prior seven-home-start drought.

Boston California Golden Scul Seal California Hostond Charles Finley Vic Slagius Seals Finley Oakland Minnesota North Stars Mnother Pittsburgh Penguins Philadelphia Flyers Vancouver Canucks Gilles Meloche Chicago Fort Wayne

Huskers drill in wind and cold ahead of Colorado clash

Lincoln Nebraska coach Bob Devaney led the No 1 Huskers through a wind swept cold practice as Thursday drills shift. Team plans war meetings after watching the freshman game and tie expressed doubt the cold snap would impact Saturday’s matchup against Colorado.

Lincoln UPI Nebrask Colorado Bob Devaney Tie

Important pro grid games top schedule

United Press International outlines Week midseason NFL action with key battles shaping division races. Chiefs and Raiders both 6-1 in a tight AFC chase while Dolphins visit Los Angeles to meet the Rams, and multiple games feature spread lines and notable injuries. Daryle Lamont is cleared to play for Oakland after a thumb injury.

United Press International Yonaway Trere Phus Kansas City Chiefs Oakland Raiders Lash California Mimni Dolphins Los Angels Tams Los Angeles Feader Dolphins Cleveland Browns Auana Falcons St. Louis Cardinals Buffalo Bills Denver Groncos Philadelphia Ashe Minnesota Vikings New York Giants Washington Redskins New Orleans Ns Dallas Cowboys Chicago Bears San Francisco Forty-Miners New England Patriots San Diego Chargers New York Jets Detroit Lions

Kearney Juniors Share Title After 7 0 Win Over Columbus

Kearney Junior High clinched a share of the Great Plains Conference football title by blanking Columbus 26 6 Thursday to finish league play at 3 ym Grand Island Borg and Columbus fumbled the opening snap and Kearney answered with a TD and extra point. The Huskers defense held, Columbus later found the end zone, and Kearney sealed the win with their third shutout of the season. Key players included Matt Orr Roger Iwansky Greg Wiseman Joel Rongish Kent Franzen and Kevin Knopick.

Kearney Hastings Columbus Walnut Oorican Kearney Junior High Grand Island Borg Husks KIAS Matt Orr Sere Roger Iwansky Greg Wiseman Joel Rongish Kent Franzen Kevin Knopick

Bob Dickson Leads Sahara Invitational Round One

Oklahoma native Bob Dickson, 27, opened the Sahara Invitational in Paradise Valley with a 33 35 68 round, six birdies and two bogeys on a windy day. Lee Trevino and others struggled as wind gusts and cold rained on the desert course. only a few players broke par on the 72 hole event.

Las Vegas Bob Dickson Oklahoma U.S Dickson Lou Fine Paradise Valley Lee Trevino Texas Bob Goalby Dale Pauglass Don January Jim Jamieson Deane Beman Bert Yancey Red Marti Paul Moran Arnald Palmer Leller

Boulevard Lanes scoring leaders and league highlights event

Scoring leaders at Boulevard Lanes included Jack Zeider with a 283 game and Don Schuele's 92 in a 214 206 split. Francis Staroscik and Warren Lund posted notable scores, while the Women's Dale Electronics League saw Rita Fuhr lead with a high single and total. Alley Cats posted a 536 game and 1408 series as local bowling honors spread across multiple divisions.

Jack Zeider Don Schuele Boulevard Janes Francis Staroscik Jappy Hillers Ed Zimmer Totas Senior Citizens League Lucile Mhiers Seaves

Devaney Faces Tough Test as No. 4 Nebraska Hosts Colorado

Nebraska coach Bob Devaney leads the fourth ranked Cornhuskers against ninth ranked Colorado in a nationally televised showdown. Colorado, riding a 4-1 start with wins over LSU and Ohio State, relies on a Triple option offense led by Tarver and Branch while Nebraska seeks to prove its strength against a top rival.

Buffs LSU Buffalovs Louisiana State Tuskers Ohio State Oklahoma Eddie Crowder Sooners Buffaloes Huskers Bullaloes Missouri Colorato Nebraska Tram Muskers John Tarver Charlie Kenn Johnson Joe Duenas Jackle Herb Orvis Orvis

Clarkson defeats Newman Grove in standout win

Clarkson Red Devils defeated Newman Grove Bluejays 40 to 6 as Vert Masing scored 12 points in the first quarter. A 70 yard pass from Gary Vavirina set up a second score, and Jesse Kucera added a two point run. Kucera later punched in a seven yard TD with Navrkal passing for two, while Newman Grove managed a second quarter score on a pass play.

Clarkson Red Devils Newman Groves Bluejays Newnan Grove

Bradshaw Looks Back on Rookie Season with Steelers

Terry Bradshaw says his rookie year with the Pittsburgh Steelers felt like a nightmare and bewildering, but now he feels he belongs and things are different as he reflects on his first season.

Terry Bradshaw Pittshurth Steelers

Buffs scout praises NU as Huskers loom

Colorado assistant coach Lary Kennan reported that Nebraska is the finest college football team he has seen, praising its defense and overall poise. Buffaloes enter Saturday as 20 point underdogs despite earlier scares, with Nebraska’s strength highlighted as a calm, dominant unit ready for another challenge.

Greg Gang UPI Colorado Lary Kennan Nebraska Buffaloes Tedy Crowder Kennan Oklahoma State Oklahoma Jacl Mildren Tagee Jerry Brownson Wilh Humm Pralit Rogers Wylie Kinney Dickson Princeton Brown Wake Forest Clemson Dartmouth Yale Purdue Michigan State Nowh Carolina State Virgini Syracuse Burgh Cornell Columbia Georgia Tech Duke Kentucky Virginia Tech State Minnesota Northwestern Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Stee Kansas LSU Mississippi Notre Dame Navy Mkennan Uesel

Organizational meetings set in boys basketball at Columbus Y

Preseason sessions for Midget Prop and Junior leagues at the Columbus Family Y outline two meetings each. Midget Nov 1 and 4 at 10 am, Prep Nov 2 and 9 at 7 30 pm, Junior Nov 3 and 10 at 7 30 pm. Final rosters and schedules will be distributed. Marlin Losche leads a fundamentals course for earlier participants.

Columbus Family Y Terry Miller Marlin Losche Y Office

UNO Favored To Win In College Cross Country Meet

UNO favored to win the Nebraska Wesleyan University W-Club invitational cross country meet at Pioneer Park in Lincoln. Seven schools compete in the five mile event including Peru State, Creighton, Doane, Midland and Hastings.

Lingolm UPL University of Nebraska Omaha Nebraska Wesleyan University Pioneer Park Wang Pera State Creighton Doane Midland Hastings

Cold weather spurs waterfowl migration across Nebraska

State game commission reports ongoing duck and goose movements as cold temps trigger migration. Permits remain for Thursday firearm seasons. rail lines of activity include Panhandle reservoirs with hundreds of ducks, Sand Hills concentrations, and rising mallard and redhead counts across counties.

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