State's top ranked team meets Lincoln Southeast Thursday
Lincoln Southeast visits Memorial Stadium to face Columbus High as the top ranked team in the state. Lincoln Knights, led by Frank Solich, boast a 2-0 start and a strong defense anchored by Robin Deer, Jim Waterbury, and Felix White. Quarterback Mike Huffer directs a measured offense while injuries to Gary Becher and Mark Jilek threaten the lineup. Columbus High coach Jed Rood compares the Knights to his Discoverers, noting a veer offense and a tough front.
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Jim Waterbury
Felixe White
Rood
Mike Huffer
Dan Meginnis
Dan Fischer
Reod
Gary Becher
Mark Jilek
Bescher
McCook
Jilek
Jerry Mancuso
John Peterson
Discoverers
Ken Robinson
Scott Loseke
Telegram Players of the Week Highlight Bucks and Week’s Top Runners
The Telegram recognizes running backs as Players of the Week with honors for Mike Clelocha Scotus, Tim Hraza Scotia, Terry Bemis Shelby and others. It notes standout performances across area games, previews key matchups in Goldenrod Conference play, and mentions Coach Neish’s Humphrey St Francis squad rising to 2-1. The piece also forecasts 18 games on Saturday, cites Major Amos B Hoople’s odds and concludes with a tease for today’s edition.
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Schuyler
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Randy Heesacker
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Bryan Reichmuth
Humphrey
Snyder
Goldenrod
Fullerton
Osceola
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St. Edward
Newman Grove
Beavers
Blue Jays
Lindsay Holy Family
Lincoln Journal
Star
Wheeler Central
Flyers
Mark Neish
Lincoln Southeast
Columbus
Omaha
Holy Name
Lakeview
West Point Central Catholic
David City
Aquinas
Old
Raymond Central
Genoa
Silver Creek
Stromsburg
Cedar Rapids
Woelbach
Clarks
Howells
Elkhorn Mount Michael
Leigh
Battle Creek
Elkhorn Valley
Clarkson
Elgin
Pope John
Monroe
Gresham
Lindsay
Amos B. Hoople
Las Vegas
Petersburg
Washington State QB Jack Thompson leads upset drive
Washington State quarterback Jack Thompson shines in wins over Nebraska and Michigan State, posting 174 yards and two TDs on 16 of 30 and 364 yards on 21 of 30, as the Cougars prepare for Kansas and then USC. Baylor vs Nebraska previews note strong defense and open offense beside baseball AL East races.
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Washington State
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Michigan State
Cougars
Warren Powers
Kansas
Jayhawkers
USC
Dodgers Clinch NL West Title With 4 1 Win Over Giants
Dodgers clinched their first NL West crown since 1974 by beating the Giants 4 1 behind Tomy John and Lance Rautzhan. Rick Monday blasted his 8th homer, Dusty Baker doubled in a run, and John notched his 19th win. Other NL results included Cincinnati over San Diego and Philadelphia over Chicago with Carlton winning his 22nd.
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UPI
Hollywood
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Lance Rautzhan
San Francisco Giants
Tom LaSorda
Dodger Mubhouse
Pm Graters
John
Giants
Jack Clack
Gary Alexander
Rautzhan
Gary Thomasson
Rick Monday
Dusty Baker
Monday
Dan Destick Park
Cincinati
San Diego
Raiders take two volleyball matches and gain experience
Platte College volleyball coach Marge Burkett praised her Raiders after a split against Lincoln Volleyball Club and Nebraska Western. Platte won the opener 11-2 15-4 over Western, then dropped the Lincoln match 15-9 8-15 8-15, citing lineup changes and inexperience off the bench as the key factor. Burkett stressed the need for confidence-building and depth as the team experiments early in the season.
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Platte College
Marge Burkett
Nebraska Western
Raiders
Lincoln
Burkett
Area net roundup from Rising City Shelby and Newman Grove
Rising City beat Gresham 153 154 in Crossroads Conference play. Shelby defeated Monroe 15 13 11 in a league game. Newman Grove routed Lindsay Holy Family 15 11 18 16. Roxanne Laird led 32 Terriers with 13 points, Teresa Otte 8, Deb O'Brien 14, Lori Blaser 6, Carla McWilliams 10.
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Rising City
Shelby
Newman Grove
Gresham
Monroe
Lindsay Holy Family
Roxanne Laird
Teresa Otte
Karen Bunz
Deb O'Brien
Lori Blaser
Carla McWilliams
Amy Melcher
Holy Family
Orioles Win Tightens AL East Lead Over Yankees
The Baltimore Orioles defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 behind Jim Palmer as Ken Singleton Eddie Murray and Rich Dauer power the offense. Palmer improves to 18-11 and nears a 20-win season while Murray and Dauer drive the offense. In other AL action, Chicago routs Oakland, Kansas City tops Minnesota, California beats Texas, Detroit-edge Cleveland, and Milwaukee down Seattle. Hal McRae and George Brett spark KC’s win as Paul Splittorff goes seven innings. White Sox and Angels win to climb standings. Bobby Bonds and Ron Jackson homer for the Angels with Ken Brett earning the win.
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UPI
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Jim Palmer
Ken Singleton
Eddie Murray
Rich Dauer
Toronto Blue Jays
Palmer
Cy Young
Murray
Reggie Jackson
Yankees
Dauer
Bobby Grich
Orioles
New York Yankees
Boston
Royals
Hal McRae
George Brett
Paul Splittorff
Maglc
White Sox
A's
Henry Cruz
Oakland
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