Beatrice subdues Columbus as Cramer dominates in opener
Unstoppable Paul Cramer rushed for 188 yards on 35 carries and scored Beatrice's winning TD in a 12-7 home opener victory at Pawnee Park. He also contributed as a safety with an interception while teammates Armstrong and Oberg ignited a late surge, as Beatrice outgained Columbus 260 to 140 in total offense.
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Rich Gaver
Paul Cramer
Columbus
Beatrice
Discoverers
Pawnee Park
CHS
Orangeman
Weath
Maroon
Cramer
Bill Armstrong
Cis
Brian Tuma
Millard
Ralston
Paw Cramer
Dan Dell
Tom Heiser
Dog Wardlager
Fats
Season opener could prove pivotal contest
NFL Week begun with the AFC East clash as the Baltimore Colts host the New York Jets in the season opener. Colts rely on Johnny Unitas and Tom Matte despite injury concerns while Jets lose Joe Namath and Matt Snell. Other games feature Dallas at Buffalo, Houston at Cleveland, KC at San Diego, and more with Monday night’s Minnesota at Detroit.
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Bill Madden
Haves
Nashinare Colts
New York Jets
Colts
Reiin
Johnny Unitas
Tom Matte
Jets
Joe Namath
Matt Snell
Unitas
Earl Morrall
Matle
Namati
Snell
al Woodall
Namath
John Riggins
Miami Dolphins
Manny Fernandez
Denver Broncos
Dolphins
Paul Warfiald Chip
Jake Skort
Dallas Cowboys
Buffalo
Dennis Shaw
O.J. Simpson
Houston
Grouse Hunting Area Defined for 1971 Season
Shooting hours for the September 18 through October 17 hunt are one half hour before sunrise to sunset. Open area covers Nebraska west of the 0 line from the South Dakota border along Highway 14 to the Platte River, along the Platte to U.S. 283, then south to the Kansas line. Daily limit two, possession six. Head plumage or one foot must remain attached for identification at all times.
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Nebraska
South Dakota
Kansas
Silver Creek blanks Wolbach 22 to 0 Friday
Silver Creek Tigers traveled to Wolbach and shut out the host 22 to 0. Larry Valasek ran for two touchdowns and added an extra point while Scott Van Winkle connected for a score to Mike Cage. Kevin Eggar added a 40 yard rushing TD and two Silver Creek passes were intercepted to prevent Wolbach scoring. Defensive standouts were Rick Haas and Justin Liss as the Tigers improved to 24 wins, heading to Nebraska Christian on Sept 24.
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Silver Creek
Silver Creek High School
Oathail Tigers
Wolbach
Wolbach High
Juvior
Larry Valasek
Valasek
Fay
Scott van Winkle
Mike Cage
Kevin Eggar
van Winkle
Tigers
Airlines
Rick Haas
Justin Liss
Nebraska Christian
Walbach
Early mistakes hurt Terriers in 33 20 loss at Rising City
Rising City capitalized on Terriers early errors to lead 33 20 Friday. Guy Leaf sprinted 50 and 60 yards for scores, Seve Geis and Craig Allen contributed scoring plays, and Dave Struching added three late TDs. Defenders Randy Potter Duane Jones Janak and Ray Jelinek stood out as Rising City hosts Hampton on Sept. 24.
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Rising City
Benedict
City
Guy Leaf
Geis
Craig Allen
Day Leat
Allen
Dave Struching
Danny Janak
Larry Ayler
Randy Potter
Duane Jones
Janak
Ray Jelinek
Hampton
Tsing City
First Whitewash Stuns Early League History
The first shutout game in major league history occurred on April 28, 1816, as Chicago defeated Louisville 4 to 1 in a memorable early season clash.
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Chicago
Louisville
Giants edge Padres as Dietz drives in late brace
Slumping Giants muster seven to five over San Diego in a five-error game. Dietz slammed a pinch homer with two aboard in the sixth to spark a four-run inning and restore a two-game NL lead as Dodgers falter. Gaylord Perry slated to start next for SF while Kirby pitches for San Diego. Other NL results include Houston over Cincinnati and St Louis beating Montreal.
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Joe Carnicelli
UPI
San Francisco Giants
Charlie Fox
Dick Dietz
Giants
San Diego
Los Angeles
Atlanta
San Franciso
Speler
Bingman
Dietz
Rusy Gibson
Die
Dodgers
Hank Aaron
Mike Lum
Aaron
Lum
Hoyt Wilhelm
Cecil Upshaw
Braves
Gaylord Perry
Padres
Clay Kirby
Bill Singer
Jin Nash
Houston
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Montreal
New York
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Baltimore
Cleveland
Kansas City
Minnesota
Boston
Washington
California
Oakland
Milwaukee
Don Wilson
Tony Perez
Astros
Wilson
Tigers close in on Orioles amid late pennant push
Detroit Tigers win two from Baltimore to trim the lead to six games as Fred Sherman and Tom Timmerman win in relief in Detroit’s bid. Dick McAuliffe hits his 18th homer to aid the comeback, while Mickey Stanley drives in five runs in the opener. Orioles weather rainouts and a tightened AL East chase persists with New York and Oakland also winning.
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Detroit Tigers
Irving
Baltimore Orioles
Billy Martin
Fred Shherman
Tom Timmerman
Detroit
Orioles
Baltimore
Tigers
Martin
New York
Cleveland
Oakland
Milwaukee
Boston
Washington
Chicago
California
Kansas City
Minnesota
Vida Blue
A's
Tommy Davis
Blue
Stills
U S Leads Ryder Cup Play On Day With Palmer Nicklaus
United States leads Britain 106 in Ryder Cup after par heavy day at Old Warson course. Palmer extends record with his 11th straight victory in Ryder Cup play, while Nicklaus forces a dramatic finish overcoming Townsend and Bannerman in a late 18th hole win.
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Louis
UPI
United States
Warsen
Palmer
Nicklaus
Great Britain
Peter Townsend
Harry Bannerman
Townsend
Bannerman
Kearney State to Host Second Annual Basketball Clinic
The second annual Kearney State basketball clinic is set for November 20 as a day-long event featuring a college coach a junior college coach a high school coach and a junior high coach. Names of the speakers will be announced later. Over 60 cage attendees joined the first clinic earlier this month.
Bowling standings and scores from Columbus Bay leagues
Francis Carlson and Lois Conrad led the Rollette Teague at Columbus Bay with a 505 series and 216 game respectively. Oasis Bar posted a 212 game and 2,400 for the evening while Harold Woree rolled 225 212 1948 pace in Progressive League. Gary Badie totaled 192 223 190 603 with Rich Stone 208 and Jim Irwin 219. Gary's Badgers posted 766 team high game and Columbus Bowl Bar team 2,168 series.
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Francis Carlson
Lois Conrad
Columbus Bay
Barb Badi
Sheila Stone
Frai Carlson
Corrine Cave
Ann Wozny
Oasis Bar
Harold Woree
Gary Badie
Rich Stone
Fred Leonhard
Art Alpers
John Rentschier
Harry Carlson
Denny Podany
Val Sahl
Harold Scholl
Gil Cage
Leoard Dufek
George Spidle
Wayne Eroshar
Jerry Wunderlich
Maurice Stansky
Jim Irwin
Gary's
Badgers
Rick Klassen Stars as St Edward Beats Polk
Rick Klassen scored twice as St Edward defeated Polk 15 to 0. Klassen ran for two touchdowns while Larry Crosier added a two point conversion and Ed Wathen kicked the extra point. Polk scored late but fell short as the St Edward defense held. St Edward hosts Newman Grove next, Polk travels to Gerwa.
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St. Edward
Rick Klassen
Polk
Larry Crosier
Ed Wathen
Glasser
St Edward
Hosk
Newman Grove
Gerwa
Guenther tops with 255 game in Thunder bolt League
Werner Guenther rolled a 255 game leading to a 594 series at Boulevard Lanes. Sof Spra team posted 2,508 series and 15 games as top marks. Duane Lutyens 210, Paprocki 208, Guenther 208, Bieler 202, Sevartz 202, Laudenklos 200, Wurdeman 200. Sue Mills 206 led Speed Queen League game honors with 529 series. Busty rebels won 817 game and 2,427 series. Jo Sokol 510, Blaine Mossman 502, Helen Campbell 500 also noted.
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Werner Guenther
Boulevard Lanes
Ted
Sof Spra
Duane Lutyens
Jerry Paprocki
Ford Guenther
Don Bieler
Jim Sevartz
Harry Laudenklos
Les Wurdeman
Sue Mills
Vonda Philips
Busty
Rebels
Jo Sokol
Blaine Mossman
Helen Campbell
Ownership drift as Senators near potential sale
Washington area reports indicate owner Trab Short may sell the Washington Senators by Tuesday. Short says a sale and reorganization in the District is likely, with options of moving the franchise discussed but not definite. Veeck criticizes the purchase price, while officials weigh political risk of relocation.
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Washington
Short
Allas Fort Worth
Senators
Columbia
Kort
Veeck
Easton
Cone Jicit
Columbus gymnasts capture double dual
Columbus Discoverers won a double dual meet at Hastings pushing their record with six of eight events and an 111.80 team total led by Tom Folsom and Tom Olson. Hastings 107.60, McCook 76.55. Folsom won floor and tumbling, Olson won side horse, Dave Jenigais second on horse, Kyster won trampoline, Porter second, Hadley third, Brandenburg took still rings title. Next meet at Lincoln Southeast.
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Columbus High
Hastings
Tom Folsom
Tom Olson
McCook
Folsont
Secore
Witl
Olson
Dave
Jenifigas
Ron Beck
Gymnasta Swat
Junior Kyster
Mark Porter
Steve Hadley
Dennis Brandenburg
Columbus
Lineal Southeast
Eptinger
Kesler
Tor Olson
Che
Rae
Rina
Estterty Sharkny
Bnerell
Myers
Dara Abarss
Orion
Uinumpartner
Speebtas
Dennis Brantemburs
Heiseiner
Burebess
Hoyeri
Tom Kaboom Youngh
Minromd
Osceola Bulldogs Extend Winning Streak In Week Victory
Osceola keeps rolling with a 6 0 win over Stromsburg as Jim Carlson scores from one yard and adds two point runs in the fourth. Kronberg adds a one yard TD plunge while Parminter connects on 25 and 30 yard passes to Bob Parminter.
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Bisweek
Bulldogs
Jim Carlson
Mark ''Tenniges
Bill Peterson
Osceola
Bill Parminter
Bob Parminter
Kronberg
Osceda
Clarks
Bob Martin late scores lift David City past Waverly
In a 6 14 comeback win, senior Bob Martin sparked David City as he scored in the third quarter from 28 yards and added two point conversions. Waverly replied with a 42 yard pass to Franche and another pass for two points. David City outgained 212 yards to 1 and improved to 2 0 while preparing to visit Wahoo next Friday.
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David City
Secon
Bob Martin
Waverly
Martin
Pickard
Franche
Rich
Lorrensen
Wayne Arnold
Randy Schroeder
Chuck McLaughlin
Ed Birkel
Martinel Waverly
Wahoo
First State Championship Cornhusker Moto-Cross Race Held
The Cyclops Cycle Club of Kearney sponsors the first annual State Championship Cornhusker Moto-Cross races Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Buckeye Raceway nine miles east and five miles north. Cross-country motos include three two-woman events. More than $0 and trophies will be awarded.
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Kearney
UPI
Buckeye Raceway
Cyclops Cycle Club of
Monroe Defeats Bradshaw 30-14 in Mustangs Victory
Monroe edged Bradshaw 30-14 as Dave Jenkinson rushed 165 yards and returned a kickoff for a score. Virgil Crumley, Steve Urkoski, and Craig Gertsch added TDs, with two safeties by Urkoski and Jaxon sealing the win as Monroe rallied from a 14-14 tie. Defensive standouts included Urkoski, Jaixen, Cromley, Ditter, Raymer and Gertsch.
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Monroe
Dave Jenkinson
Bradshaw
Billimick
Mustangs
Jenkinson
Virgil Crumley
Steve Urkoski
Urkoski
Craig Gertsch
Vick Urkoski
Rot Jaxon
Eacrer
Fowles
Nuller
Gresharti
Rick Urkoski
Jaixen
Cromley
Randy Ditter
Warren Raymer
Boyd Gertsch
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Dan Klaus
Klaus
Brian Gaver
Tot Heiser
Robin Oberg
Terry Moore
Heiser
Moore
Oberg
Stuy Wielgus
Doug Wardinger
Kevin Prochagke
Merle Johman
Jack Crawford
Telegram
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Silver Creek Blanks
Terriers
Lennie West
Fox
Dave Kingman
al Gallag
Tegram- Telegram
By Neil Hershberg
UPI Sports
U.S
Ryder
Kearney State
Guenther
Nip Waverly
Schoo
State Farm
Delail
Rotile Davidson
Ian Coffer
Columbus, Nebraska
State
Farm Mutual Automobile Eninance Company
Blocrington, Minnis
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