Columbus High ground attack nets 20 point win
Columbus High defeated Omaha Bryan 20 to 0 behind a relentless defense and Tori Heiser option runs. Heiser rushed 68 yards on 15 carries and scored twice, while Roblin Reed added a four yard TD reception. The Bears stranded most offense and Cassidy was harried, with CHS set to host Beatrice next Friday at Pawnee Park.
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Rich Gaver
Tori
Heiser
Columbus
Omaha Bryan
Golden Hears
Roblin Re
Doug Wurdinger
Calta
Terry Moore
Oberg
Bill Deyke
Brian Toma
Jeserman
Brian Gaver
Greg Bullington
Mike Wagner
Ren’ Ziola
Dennis Korniek
Bears
Dan Richards
Cassidy
Mike Slama
Iading Perl
CHS
Wardinger
Moore
Reiser
Bryan
Roadmen
Don Soulliere
Randy Nondrehal
Kobus
Wurdinger
Richards
Cansidy
Slama
Bit Ziola
Jed Rood
Apollo
Beatrice
Pawnee Park
Dodgers surge as Giants stumble in tense pennant chase
Dodgers power to a 6-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night as Maury Wills drives in a run with a single and Hark Aaron belts his 40th homer amid a string of six hours play. The Dodgers push their win streak to five while the Giants suffer a sixth straight defeat. In Atlanta, San Francisco rallies to a 5-4 lead before extra innings. Aaron hits a 6% homer, set a NL record with seven straight seasons of 20 or more homers. Other NL results: Montreal over Pittsburgh 3-2 in 11. St Louis 8-7 Chicago in 12. New York 4-3 Philadelphia. Houston 1-0 Cincinnati.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
San Francisco Giants
Giants
Maury Wills
Wes Parker
Dodgers
San Diego Padres
Hark Aaton
Padres
Atlanta
San Francisco
Ken Henderson
Jim Nash
Braves
Jhn Breazeale
Felix Millan
Ralph Garr
Aaron
Jerry Johnson
Irmore
Wile Mays
Montreal
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Houston
Cincinnati
Wad
Allen
Baltimore Colts
Green Bay Packers
New York Jets
Qe Rams
Washington
Los Angeles
Chicago Heat
Jack Pardee
Myron Pottios
Maxie Baughan
Diron Talbert
Jack Wilbur
Self Jordan
Exis
AFIL
Verlon Biggs
Jets
Ron McDole
Buffalo Bills
Manuel Sistrunk
Romise
Talbert
Burgensen
Redskins
Ronning
Larry Brown
Marquette tops Monroe in season opener
Marquette defeats Monroe 12 to 10 in a Crossroads Conference opener. Gary Tourner scored on a three yard run and Rick Hoegh connected on a 45 yard pass to Jeff Jacobsen, with Hoegh adding a three yard run and two point conversions. Defensive standouts included Rick Arkosti Rod Jalxen Virgil Crumley and Dennis Eimison.
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Monroe
Marquette
Gary Tourner
Rick Hoegh
Jeff Jacobsen
Hoegh
Bill Mimick
Mustangs
Rick Arkosti
Rod Jalxen
Virgil Crumley
Craig
Boyd Gerisch
Warren Raymer
Dennis Eimison
Guenther Leads With High 235 619 Series In League
Guenther posts 235 and 619 in the Thunderbolt League at Boulevard Lanes. Romberger adds 214 and 202 for a 610 set. Ernst Jannsen and Del Triebwasser reach 200 games. Sokot leads Speed Queen with 317 and Mimick rolls 511 via 189. Rusty’s Rebels win team honors with 2,276 in the series.
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Werner Guenther
Eoulevard Lanes
Larry Romberger
Lloyd Ernst
Dan Jannsen
del ‘Triebwasser
Jo Sokot
Rusty
Rebels
Penguins Sign Two Veterans Prentice and Schinkel
Pittsburgh Penguins confirm 1971 72 contracts with left wing Dean Prentice and right wing Ken Schinkel both 38 years old. The pair join Phil Watson’s NHL squad as veterans replacing recent free agency gaps.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Dean Prentice
Ken Schinkel
Pittsburgh Penguins
National Hockey League
Kilmer may be key to Washington hopes
Washington Redskins coach George Allen faces a setback as star quarterback Sonny Jurgensen ruptures a left shoulder in an exhibition. Bill Kilmer, acquired from New Orleans, becomes the likely starter while Jurgensen recovers, with Sam Wyche in the mix and Allen vowing a proud, competitive team despite changes.
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Washington
UPC
Washington Redskins
George Allen
Sonny Jurgensen
Jurgensen
Miami
Bill Kilmer
New Orleans
Allen
Sam Wyche
Paul Brown
McInnall Bengals
Kilmer
Reidsking
Los An
Prere
Columbus to host golf superintendents meeting at Elks CC
Columbus will host a Monday session of the Nebraska State Golf Course Superintendents Association at Elks Country Club starting at 9 a.m. About 40 attendees are expected. Dave Schurman, Elks CC grounds superintendent, hosts the gathering to discuss care and maintenance of golf courses.
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Columbus
Nebraska State Golf Course Superintendents Association
Elks Country Club
Dave Schurman
Three Zabawa touchdowns spark Shamrock triumph
Scotus Central Catholic rout West Point Central Catholic 26 0 in season opener as Tom Zabawa scores three rushing touchdowns. Zabawa returns opening kickoff 73 yards for early momentum amid stout Shamrock defense and miscues by the Invaders.
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Zabawa
Shamrock
Ray Gattermeyer
Tom Zabawa
Scotus Central Catholic
West Point Central Catholic
Zabana
Scotus Central shutout wins over West Point Catholic in season opener
Scotus Central blanked West Point Catholic 26 to 0 in the Centennial Conference opener. Dan Briggs connected with Zabawa for a 47 yard TD, Briggs added a 30 yard run, and Dan Brock ran in the two point conversion. Scotus defense held the visitors on the ground and forced three lost fumbles as West Point failed to threaten through the air.
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Dan’ Briggs
Zabana
Dan Brock
Shamrocks
Briggs
Frank Miclak
Mark Keller
Ted Wieser
Scotus
Jim Puetz
Mon Blbajay
Terry Christensen
West Point
Greg Strehte
Dave Heimann
Tom Jicha
Jerry Liss
Tom Blahak
Secord
West Point Catholic
Ioeals
Liss
Heimann
Blahakapi
Bluejay
Bhatrocks
Lakeview High
Pawnee Park Memorial Stadium
Qoali
WAP
Scotus Central
Tom Zabawa
Dan Briggs
Robinson Homer Sparks Orioles Victory Over Senators
Frank Robinson homered for his 498th career hit and two triples by Mark Belanger highlighted Mike Cuellar’s 18th win as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Washington Senators 7-1. Cuellar pitched a three-hitter, while Robinson ended a hitting slump. Also in the American League, Boston beat Detroit 6-1, Oakland topped Minnesota 5-4, Kansas City defeated Chicago 6-1, and California beat Milwaukee 7-3 as Baltimore’s clinching magic number shortened.
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Neil Hershberg
UPI
Frank Robinson
Robinson
Mark Belanger
Mike Cuenlan
Baltimore Orioies
Washington Senators
Scaters
A To &L
Wee
Pat Dobson
Boston
Detroit
Mickey Lolich
Oakland
Minnesota
Kansas City
Chicago
California
Milwaukee
Nico Petrocelli
Billy Conigliara
Duane Josephson
Gary Peters
Red Sox
Lolich
Tiger Joss
Orioles
Baltimore
Osceola Bowl Victory String Finally Broken
Nebraska's longest high school football win streak ends as North Loup defeats Osceola 38-22. Gordon Kriewald scores four TDs for the victors while Columbus explodes past Omaha Bryan 20-0 at Henson Field. Other opening games include Papillion 17-8 over Nebraska City and Bellevue 20-12 over Omaha Westside.
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United Press International
Nebraska
Osceola
North Loup Scotia
Gordon Kriewald
Columbus
Omaha Bryan
Henson Field
Creighton Prep
Omaha Rummel
Cornell Bluffs
Thomas Pevereen
Boys Town
Dennis Eckert
Tastings
Lincoln High
Eckert
Incoln
Grand Island
Seacrest Field
Lincoln
Jack Ball
East
Fairbury
Falls City
Norfolk
Yankton
S.C
Beatrice
Cheyenne
Wyo
Scottsbluff
Minden
Lexington
Sidney
Gordon
Ogallala
Grant
Kimball
Valentine
Omaha
Omaha Burke
Central
South
North
Millard
Omaha Towa
Elkhorn
Raymond Central
Spitz Sets Freestyle Record at Triangular Meet
US swimmer Mark Spitz broke the 20 meter freestyle work record during the second day of a three nation triangular meet in Moscow against the Soviet Union and Britain. His time was 1:55.5, surpassing a mark he set last week.
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Moscow
Mark Spitz
United States
Soviet Union
Britain
St Edward blanks Genoa in 11 0 win on the road
St Edward shutout Genoa 11 to 0 on Genoa’s home field. Rick Klassen set up the opening score by intercepting a pass and quarterback Rod Jasa ran for a touchdown. Klassen added a two point run. Ed Wathen kicked a field goal in the third quarter. Gerald Wollesen an interception for Genoa and Ted Rosak stood out on defense. Genoa visits Palmar next Friday. Coach Robert Forbes Beavers host Polk.
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Genoa
St. Edward
Orioles
Rick Klassen
Ani
Rod Jasa
Klassen
Ed Wathen
Gerald Wollesen
Ted Rosak
Robert Forbes Beavers
Polk
Albion Opens with 14-0 Conference Victory
Albion Cardinals race to a 14-0 lead as Hartington Cedar Catholic falls 14 to 0. Quarterback Dave Rosenbaum accounts for all Albion points by tossing a five yard pass to Kim Smith and a long strike to Jeff Rolin. The defense shuts down the Huskers as Albion heads to Utica Centennial and hosts Ord in the next conference clash.
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Albion
Cardinals
Hartington Cedar Catholic
Dave Rosenbaum
Kim Smith
Jeff Rolin
Rosenbaum
Smith
Utica Centennial
Ord
Hartington-Cedar
Big Ten chase eyed as Fremonters face tough ramp
Storrs notes Fremont’s rivals Norfolk Grand Island and Hastings loom in the race for the Big Ten crown. Omaha- area teams seek strong backlines as Osceola’s Cal Coffin suffers a broken leg in a scrimmage, sidelining him for six weeks after earning Class C all state honors last season.
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Fremont
Norfolk
Grand Island
Tigers
Scottsbluff
Remont
Nes
Islanders
Ulettermen
Panthers
Cal Coffin
Nebraska Wesleyan-Un
Calfin
Lakeview Dominates Arlington 38-0 in Season Opener
Lakeview rolled Arlington 38 to 0 in the opening game. Keith Schutte sparked a kickoff return and scoring drives while Jim Pillen and Clete Pillen connected for a 3 yard TD and Schutte added another. Paul Warwick and Deke Rupp added scoring and PATs as Lakeview outgained Arlington and held the Eagles to minimal offense. Lakeview’s defense, led by Clete Pillen and Doug Zoucha with strong tackles, stifled Arlington throughout, with several penalties mounting for Arlington.
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Dave Condreay
Columbus Lakeview
Arlington
Eagles
Laxeview
Lakeview
Keith Schutte
Viking
Jim Pillen
Clete
Ater
Pillen
Vikings
Wayne Welt
Eagle
Schutte
Rick York
Artington
Julte
Jon Reims
Rupp
McWilliams
Clete Pillen
Doug ‘Zoucha
Scolus
Keith Schutter
Jim Pitan
Wayne U2
Paul Jarwick
Clete Pitten
Pat
Reap
Shelby beats Hardville in Crossroads Conference showdown
Shelby High trounced Hardville 02 Crossroads Conference game on Friday. Standout Nickolite and Hopwood scored twice each as Glatter added a one and two yard TD. Peterson connected on two point plays to Hiemer Nickolile and Doug Hopwood. Other players contributed as Hiemer Hahn and Bankson added points and touchdowns in late periods.
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Shelby
Shelby High
Hardville
Nob Glatter
Don Hopwood
Caes
Glatter
Hopwood
Chuck Nickolite
Greg Peterson
Bob Hiemer
Brian Hopwood
Perry
Peterson
Hiemer
Nickolile
Doug Hopwood Onice
Robin
Monte Grosanicklaus
Mordville
Doug Hahn
Rendy Blase
Randy Bankson
Silver Creek withstands late Clarks rally in win
Silver Creek defeated Clarks 12 8 in a hard fought 2 12-8 Gokdental Conference game Friday. Randy Dexter scored on a nine yard run after the Tigers led 12-0 and Dennis Jarecke added a two point conversion. Silver Creek rushed for 469 yards led by Valasek 92 Jones 41 and Van Winkle 29. Clark's Bob Schultz gained 9 of their 196 rushing yards and added 78 passing. Defensive standouts included Haas Powers Skarka Van Winkle and Liss. Silver Creek heads to Wolbach next Friday.
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Silver Creek
Clarks
Tigers
Randy Dexter
Dennis Jarecke
Invaders
Larry Valasek
Scott Vanminkle
Pail Hickman
Valusek
Don Jones
van Winkle
Bob Schultz
Rick Haas
Pave Powers
Dan Skarka
Scott van Winkle
Justin Liss
Wolbach
Clark G
Scores, standings and high marks at Columbus Row league meet
The report lists top scores across multiple bowling leagues at Columbus Row. Dodie McDonshad and Grace Force post high totals, with Fran Carlson and Lorena Lutjelusche close behind. Gary Badie and Harold Force lead Progressive league scoring, while Larry Erks and Joe Kartek shine in Pawnee and other local leagues. Team honors go to Gary's Badjers, Columbus Grain No. 1 tops a game, and Leonard’s posts high series as Lutheran and polka leagues report strong performances.
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Dodie McDonshad
Columbus Row
Grace Force
Fran Carlson
Lorena Lutjelusche
Gretchen Arndt
Sheila Stone
T & C Motel
Gary Badie
Harold Force
Force
Fred Leonhard
Ivan Weber
Loran Camehan
Gary
Badjers
Larry Erks
Pawnee
Joe Kartek
Tony Hansen
Bob Hardy
Dowayne
Harms
Clem Morgan
Leon Miller
Ernie Heinsohn
Bob Aeri
Carl Ryba
Columbus Grain
Leonard's
Tiger Osten
Gene Johannes
Ted Saalfeld
Vic Wilke
Ken Brandt
Ed Wurdeman
Mary Wurdeman
Jim Peterson
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