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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1976

Page

10

Schuyler Warriors Top Wahoo Behind Krejci Passes

Schuyler quarterback Jeff Krejci threw two touchdown passes and Dennis Dolliver ran for 87 yards as Schuyler defeated Wahoo 27 4. Krejci connected with Mike Pazayat for a 36 yard TD and Dolliver scored on a four yard run as Schuyler built a 14 0 halftime lead and coasted to the win. Coach Gene Hunting praised the defense for the shutout aside to some mistakes and noted Mike Croghan with 10 tackles. Schuyler rushing totaled 281 yards while passing gained 76 for 357 yards and 14 first downs. Schuyler hosts Central City next Friday.

Tom Bogner Schuyler Jeff Krejci Dennis Dolliver Wahoo Krejci Mike Pazayat Warriors Mike Wolfe Leland Luft Gene Hunting Hunting Mike Croghan Central City

Like Cadillac Captures Columbus Feature For Fourth Straight

Like Cadillac dominates the Columbus Chamber of Commerce feature at the Columbus track winning by a hard drive over Single Leg as No Rival and Be A Song also win. Wayne Anderson rode No Rival and Be A Song earlier, with a $242.60 daily double and attendance listed at 2957.

Tim Gleason Dodge City Kan Columbus Chamber of Commerce Cadillac Menewink Wayne Anderson Columbus Futurity Mr. Zig J.B. Fonafide Ton Street Lemhi Rettele Ecoftey Tudor Lintner Tratico Nova Boldny Diamond Doo Elkhorn Fiyer Mburg Shooter's Star Cotter Peten Tait Anderson Buckin Bones Hancock Steady Fire Eric Barer Mike Jimmy Matheny Lakeport Smart of Molly Matoskin Compton Bookie Slane Errard’s Roxie Orona Ecotfey R Meier Burgos Mr. LS Unique Bird Cozies Bay Eootfey Jackson Awiz Niobrara County Eooffey

Huskers Face LSU as Fresh Team Debuts on Defense

Nebraska frosh football reveals five Columbus players assigned to defense. John Fischer listed at 180 end may be misprint, Dan Pensick at 235 tackle, Allen Korte 203 linebacker, Tom Sobotka 170 and Roger Iwansky 175 backs. Iwansky reportedly neck injury. Open schedule September 24 versus Kansas State junior varsity.

Columbus Husker Frosh John Fischer John Dan Pensick Allen Korte Tom Sobotka Roger Iwansky Iwansky Kansas State

Stromsburg shuts out Polk Cubs in 24 0 victory

Stromsburg routed Polk Cubs 24 to 0 on Friday night. Viking Rick Brazda scored from five yards in the third quarter and Lee Peterson added an eight yard touchdown in the fourth. Stromsburg improves to 2-0 while Polk remains winless after two games.

Stromsburg Polk Rick Brazda Lee Peterson Dennis Kovizan Pete Anderson Viking Cubs Vikes Sutton Polk County Osceola Goldenrod St. Edward Orioles Indians Baltimore OPI Bob Grich Ross Grimsley Dyar Miller Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Indians Grimsley Miller

Monroe Triumphs 46-6 Over Benedict in Conference Victory

Monroe Mustangs stunned Benedict with an 8-6 fourth quarter rally led by Randy Melcher one yard TD and perfect extra points by Greg Zoucha. Benedict had a first quarter TD from Dennis Peterson to Dave Lindigen. Monroe totaled 174 rushing and 53 passing yards while intercepts by Tracy Day and Rick Melcher added 40 yards. Randy Grieson topped tackles with 10 and 3 assists. Zoucha added 7 and 4 as Benedict fumbled twice.

Monroe Monroe Mustangs Benedict Randy Melcher Greg Zoucha Dennis Peterson Dave Lindigen Tracy Day Rick Melcher Mustangs Randy Grieson Fred Fricke

Scoreboard roundup from United Press International games

Falls City Sacred Heart led 40 to 6 over Stella Southeast while Omaha Central blanked Creighton 20 0. Big wins included Harrison Central 57 knob. wait not present.

United Press International Falls City Sacred Heart Stella Southeast Elkhorn Raymond Central Grand Island Northwest Ord Emerson-Hubbard Hastings Kearney Omaha South Omaha Benson Omaha Creighton Prep Omaha Central Council Bluffs Iowa Thomas Jefferson Omaha Roncalli O'Neill Crofton Creighton Atkinson West Holt Hebron Mount Michael Yutan West Point Columbus Scotus Grand Island Lincoln East Ralston Millard Lincoln Plus X York Omaha Cathedral Omaha Boys Town Adams Central Wood River Weeping Water Johnson

Albion Beats Ainsworth 19–7 In Week Two Prep Showdown

Albion ground game powers 19 to 7 victory over Ainsworth to move to 1-1 while Ainsworth falls to 1-1. Brian Lind returned a 39 yard interception score, Kevin Kunzman added a 7 yard TD run, and David Renning scored on another 7 yard rush. Ainsworth added a fourth quarter 2 yard run with a point after.

Albion Cardinals Ainsworth Brian Lind Kevin Kunzman Darrell Sharp David Renning Markon Steve Wallick Paul Atwood Tom Breezy Pawnee Park Scotus Shamrocks

Cubs Beat Phillies Behind Reuschel Six-Hitter

Rick Reuschel improved to 9-1 against Philadelphia with a six hitter as the Cubs edged the Phillies 3-2. Philadelphia dropped to 12th loss in 14 games, narrowing its margin over Pittsburgh.

Philadelphia UPI Rick Reuschel Phillies Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Montreal

Bulldogs Stop Tigers 19-0 in Goldenrod Conference Clash

Osceola quarterback and running back Dan Bond led the Bulldogs to a 19-0 win over Cedar Rapids. Bond returned a 60 yard punt for a score and added a 2 point kick. He ran 15 times for 89 yards on a 121 rushing yards total. Rick Johnson and Mark Schott anchored the defense with multiple tackles as Osceola shuts out Cedar Rapids. Next week Stromsburg visits Osceola for the rivalry game.

Osceola Dan Bond Bulldogs Goldenrod Cedar Rapids Bond Rick Johnson Mark Schott Joe Graham Johnson Schott Graham Stromsburg

Humphrey Dominates Clearwater in 44-12 Victory

Humphrey High School overwhelmed Clearwater 44-12 as Gordon Widhalm rushed 200 yards on 19 carries and scored from eight yards. Matt Brandl added three rushing touchdowns and strong defense, with Gary Krings and Andy Krings also scoring. Humphrey improves to 1-1 and travels to Snyder next Friday.

Humphrey Gordon Widhalm Matt Brandl Humphrey High School Clearwater Widhalm Brands Leroy Ditter Gary Krings Andy Krings Sandhills

Hampton Edges Shelby 36 32 In Crossroads Clash

Hampton stays undefeated at 2 0 with a 32 28 win over Shelby in a Crossroads Conference game. Bryan Hahn rushed for 5 touchdowns on 34 10 10 3 and 3 yard carries and added a fourth quarter conversion run. Pat Morgan led Shelby with 3 touchdowns on 49 and 28 yard passes and an 8 yard run. Shelby totaled 121 rushing 167 passing for 11 first downs while Hampton gained 248 on the ground and 16 through the air for 15 first downs. Shelby heads to Rising City next Friday.

Shelby Shelby Huskies Hampton Bryan Hahn Hahn Pat Morgan al Grossnicklaus Grossnicklaus Dave Wyman Tim Gabriel Rising City

Hordville Edges Rising City in Crossroads Conference Thriller

Hordville overcame a 28 deficit to defeat Rising City 30 to 28 Friday night in a Crossroads Conference game. Bill Anderson caught four TD passes from Cody Quick, adding 206 passing yards and 59 rushing yards. Rising City quarterback Kirk Seldon connected for two TDs and had 91 rushing yards for the losers. Dan Bankson led Hordville with 20 tackles and a decisive late return setup the final score with 30 seconds remaining.

Hordville Rising City Bill Anderson Larry Orthgren Cody Quick Kirk Seldon Seldon Dave Stuhr Struebing Eps Jeff Struebing Merle Hiatt Rising Dan Bankson

Bettor Wins $7190 Exacta at Hollywood Park

An unidentified bettor bought a $20 exacta that paid $7190 after longshot Tom won and Brave Spring placed second in the seventh race at Hollywood Park Inglewood California. A $5 exacta paid $1790 while four $10 tickets and 44 $5 tickets also sold on the same combination.

Inglewood Calif UPI Hollywood Park Longshot Tom Brave Spring

Marquette Cubs Top McCool Junction 26 to 22

Marquette beats McCool Junction 26 22 in a see sawing Crossroads Conference clash. Marquette rushes for 164 yards and passes for 40 while McCool Junction gains 87 passing and 39 rushing. Cub coach praises line after win sets up next game at Benedict.

Marquette Marquette Cubs McCool Junction Cubs Larry Hutsell Frank Montelongo Montelongo Greg Ellenwood Ellenwood McCook Junction Charles Smith Boyd Smith Rich Dellows Dan Hall McCool Marty Green Ron Elwell Cub Steve Jacobsen Benedict

Cappelletti to start at fullback for Rams opener against Falcons

Los Angeles Rams coach Chuck Knox announced John Cappelletti will start at fullback and Lawrence McCutcheon at halfback in the season opener with the Atlanta Falcons. 10 year veteran Tom Mack will return as a starter alongside Merlin Olsen.

LOS Angeles UPI John Cappelletti Lawrence McCutcheon Los Angeles Rams Atlanta Falcons Rams Chuck Knox Tom Mack Merlin

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