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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1977

Page

5

Schuyler Triumphs Over Scotus 14-8 In Class B Opener

Schuyler Warriors opened the season with a 14-8 win over Scotts Central Catholic Shamrocks at Pawnee Park Memorial Stadium. The Warriors built a 14-0 lead on a 52-yard McClintic to Mueller pass and a one-yard Dolliver run, then held off Scotus in a fourth-quarter goal-line stand. Coach Gene Hunting praised the defense as Scotus mounted a second-half rally before the final whistle. Schuyler visits Wahoo next Friday while Scotus hosts West Point Central Catholic in a bid to stay playoff-qualifying.

Terry Anderson Telegram Sports Sditer Nebraska Schuyler Warriors Scotts Central Catholic Shamrocks Warriors Pawnee Park Shamrocks Memorial Stadium Seamus Schuyler Shamrock Mike McClintic Don Mueller Mueller Lavern Kobus Dennis Dolliver Tite Field Dolliver McClintic J. Cielocha Tim Hroza Randy Brezinski Pat Novicki Scotus Hroza Novicki Hex Kunpf Brezinski Jeff Muhle Irish Clelocia Warrior Gene Hunting Suard West Point Central Catholic Jenring Schuyler Pipes Beoseee Sch-Muettee McCindle Karmiinski Kaminski Sco- Mroza Muhle Srerinski

Dodge tops Clarkson in Mid-State clash on road

Dodge defeated Clarkson 120 in a Mid-State Conference game with scores in the second and third quarters and a strong fourth quarter defensive stand. Clarkson committed fumibles and penalties early, aiding the Dodge offense. Clarkson travels next Friday to Humphrey St Francis.

Clarkson Dodge Audiuons Hroat Red Devils Humphrey St. Francis

Valasek punt return upsets Polk in season opener

Silver Creek defeated Polk 60 to 0 in a defensive battle with a 71 yard punt return TD by Ron Valasek. Silver Creek rushed 17 yards on 29 attempts, Polk gained 142 yards on 43 carries, and both teams had three fumbles. Silver Creek hosts Clarks on Sept 3 while Polk travels to Stramsburg on Sept 9.

Silver Creek Polk Ron Valasek Gary Blains Tigers Cubs Clarks Stramsburg Doc Silver Cr

Osceola Tops Genoa 22 0 In Shutout Victory

Osceola Bulldogs shut out Genoa on Genoa's field 22 to 0. Randy Reese scored in the second quarter, Lyndon Welseman added a one yard TD in the third, Wieseman scored the third and both extra points, Kenny Miller ran for 85 yards. Osceola totaled 234 rushing yards, Genoa had 103 rushing and 11 passing. Next game at Cedar Rapids against St Edward.

Genoa-Osceola Bulldogs Genoa Orioles Randy Reese Valianty Bulldogs Lyndon Welseman Tracy Day Wieseman Kenny Miller Osceola Cedar Rapids St. Edward

Royals sweep double bill with 3-1 win and no hit bid

Kansas City Royals win 3-1 over Milwaukee as Paul Splittorff takes a one-hitter into the eighth, Hal McRae adds two doubles and Al Cowens drives in an RBI. Earlier McRae and Otis provide early scoring while Amos Otis opens the third with a single. The Brewers fall to 0-? as Splittorff’s bid ends on a pinch single.

Kansas City UPI Lal McRae Kansas City Royal Milwaukee Brewers Amos Otis MeKae Fred Patek McRae Paul Splittorff Kansas City Royals Hal McRae al Cowens RBI Royals Andy Hassler Doug Bird Splittorff Charlie Moore

Discoverers win opener on John Peterson boat

BEATRICE The Columbus Discoverers rallied to beat Beatrice 15-14 in a come from behind finish. John Peterson kicked a 27 yard field goal with 5:26 left for the decisive points after a drive powered by running plays and key returns. Columbus moved into the lead after Gary Becher and John Justice advances, then Beatrice briefly took the advantage on a Larry Parks touchdown before Peterson’s decisive kick sealed the win.

Beatrice Columbus Discoverers John Peterson Discoverers Jed Rood Columbus John Justice Gary Becher Justice Tedh Steve Carlson Bruce Hofeling Larry Parks Gary TeKolste Orangemen John Tremain Becher Juat Jarry Mancruso Discoverer Hanes Carlson Jerry Mancuso Peterson Columbus Havby Jilek Shistice Mancuso Ken Robinson Cought Norfolk Beathos Lincoln High

Melcher spark MonroE leads 26 12 win over McCool Junction

Monroe quarterbac hick Melcher rushed for 154 yards and scored twice in a 26 12 Crossroads Conference victory over McCool Junction. Allen Zoucha and Gordon Edenson added touchdowns, while Beatrice Becher and Carlson key moments highlighted a back and forth game with late Columbus drives. Beatrice and Columbus split time with strong rushing totals from Becher and Carlson, as the Discoverers prepare for Norfolk and Lincoln High next week.

Monroe Hick Melcher Mustangs McCool Junction Allen Zoucha Gordon Edenson Melcher Montoe Ken Cook Edmison Sand

Seward Edges David City 6 0 In Central Ten Battle

Seward defeats David City High 6 0 after late fourth quarter interception set up the Jays TD. Tim Preuss intercepted at the David City 15 returning to the 2, Mike Felix snuck in for the score with 1:30 left. David City peels to Seward 30 in final seconds, another pass intercepted.

David City Seward David City High Tim Preuss Mike Felix David

Opening win for Fullerton Warriors at Wood River

Fullerton Warriors opened the season with a 14 0 victory at Wood River. Pat Larset scored early from three yards and a third quarter safety extended the lead. Fullerton finished with 10 first downs and 149 total yards while Wood River had seven and 106. Defensive standouts for Fullerton were John Santin Tom Gilowski and John Dubas with Terry Boshard leading Wood River. Next up Fullerton hosts Cairo Centura in the home opener.

Fullerton Warrior Wood River Warriors Pat Larset John Santin Tom Gilowski John Dubas Terry Boshard

Stromsburg Tops Sutton 63 on Mickey Tds and Johnson Hookup

Dennis Mickey threw a 12 yard TD pass to Alan Johnson late in the fourth quarter as Stromsburg defeated Sutton 63. The win capped a 60 yard scoring drive with key plays by Mickey Johnson Baker and Retz. Jay Anderson led the defense with six unassisted tackles and 14 assists as Stromsburg outgained Sutton 220 to 173 and hosts Polk next in Goldenrod Conference action.

Stromsburg Dennis Mickey Alan Johnson Sutton Mickey Johnson Craig Baker Mike Retz Stromsbueg Ani Funtles Jim Bauman Stromaburg Jay Anderson Polk Goldenrod

Howells Falls to Norfolk Catholic in Mid-State Clash

Norfolk Catholic defeated Howells Friday night 7 41 in East Mid-State action. A 55 yard pass from Mike Melstick to Don Liebe sparked the victors second period score while Howells threatened in the fourth, marching to the Norfolk Catholic 15 before fumbling. Phil Prusa led Bobcat rushers with 59 yards as the stout defense held Howells to 118 yards while N. Catholic totaled 192. The Bobcats travel to David City High next.

Howells Norfolk Catholic Mike Melstick Don Liebe Phil Prusa Bobcat Bobcats David City High N. Catholic

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