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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1977
Page
5
Emerson-Hubbard routed Columbus 28-6 as Lakeview posted 3 first downs all in the second half and limited the Vikings to 11 yards of total offense in the first half.
Nebraska selects five-year veteran Randy Garcia of Los Angeles as the starting quarterback for the 1th ranked Cornhuskers in their season opener against Washington State. Garcia edged out Tom Sorrey after spring and fall drills, while coach Tom Osborne notes a defensive overhaul and improved offensive depth. Washington State, led by quarterback Jack Thompson and star receiver Mike Levenseller, presents a potent opening test as Powers returns to Lincoln as a visitor.
The Big Eight opens 1977 with standout passers. Missouri's Woods and Hertel duel, Brigham Young's Nielson faces Henrikson, Knapple hosts Benjamin, and Oklahoma's Lott eyes Vanderbilt as Thompson of Washington State meets Nebraska.
Silver Creek Tigers and Clarks Blue Bombers battled to a 14-14 draw Friday night. Ken Rieker opened scoring for Clarks, Valasek added long runs for Silver Creek, and Vickler scored late as the Tigers claimed a share of the points with a strong rushing attack and solid defense.
David City escaped with a 10-7 non conference victory over Howells Friday night. Kin Grubaugh starred with a four yard scoring pass to Joe Molacek and a late quarterback keeper. Grubaugh, Muntz and Miller had key runs while Bartlett Helcker and Muntz anchored the defense as David City moves to 1-1 and hosts York next Friday.
Tim Hroza rushed for 191 yards and a touchdown, added a 55 yard punt return, as Scotus Central Catholic blanked West Point Central Catholic 33-0 at Pawnee Park. Hroza totaled 120 rushing yards by halftime, with other scoring by Rex Kump and Lavern Kobus, while Scotus’ defense stifled WPCC throughout. The Shamrocks improve to 1-1 on the season and 1-0 in the Nebraska Centennial Conference National Division, traveling to Albion next.
St Francis blanked Clarkson 33 to 0 in a non division Mid State Conference game on Humphrey turf. Randy Heesecker gained eight yards for a score then 86 more on a run Melvin Weinhoff added 50 yard dash plays Tim Heesacker ran 15 yards and Jack Kesster 53 yards for points. St Francis improves to 1 1 on the year surpassing last season’s win total.
Hordville beat Rising City 46 to 8 in Crossroads Conference action. Cody Quick and Bill Anderson starred with multiple touchdowns and big plays, including a 60 rushing yards and a 177 yard passing effort on 10 of 16. Rising City drops to 0-2, next at Shelby, while Hordville improves to 1-1.
McCook Platte College golfers improved their scores at Friday's McCook Invitational finishing with a 335 team total. John Klug led with 79, Al Richards 81, Chuck Putnam 87, and Rick Mayhew to a BB. Southeast Fairbury led as Platte coach Rich McGill observed as the Raiders departed.
Graham of Osceola ran for 205 yards on 25 carries and scored twice as the Bulldogs held Cedar Rapids to 9 rushing yards and 30 passing. Reese and Day added rushing TDs, Osceola totalled 335 rushing yards and 8 passing yards. Defensive tackles Graham and Henderson starred. Next up: Stromsburg Friday. 24-0 record?
The $5,000 added Columbus Special Stakes attracts speedsters for the 51 furlong event at Agricultural Park led by top weight Bonafide Streaker and Royal Max M with Kerwin Clark back in form after three wins on Friday. The card opens at 2 p.m. with nine races and daily double payoffs noted.
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