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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1973

Page

4

Columbus Discoverers Romp Beatrice 41 0 in Home rout

Columbus High overwhelmed Beatrice 41 to 0 at Memorial Stadium Pawnee Park as Robi Oberg and Steve Schumacher powered a 189 rushing yard attack. The Discoverers improved to 3 0 in Apollo Conference while Beatrice remained winless. Oberg and Schumacher combined for most scores with two touchdowns each and Troy Trotholz and Roger Kwansky added short TD plays. Defensive stand held Beatrice to one yard on offense and two Beatrice fumbles.

Rich Gaver Columbus High Beatrice Memorial Stadium Pawnee Park Abo Elrony Discoverers Apollo Orangemen Ted Rood Robi Oberg Steve Schumacher Theiach Wresliaght Seal "Pothola Jeff Schlot Trobholz Oberg Crushiow BO Pound Kent Mranzen Trafiolz Columbus Tom Miller Trafholz Dennis Quirk CEES BHS Greg Bullington Wardinger Dave Luckey Mike Clancy Tovuk Miller Porter Stan Gembel Bhals Roger Kwansky Discoverers Elliot Trofhelz Luckey Schumacher Sehile Bullington Dave McWilliams Maroons Lemke Colmbus Millard Supt de Columbus Robin Gherg Doug Wourdinger Wurdinger Scott Trotholz Rex Porter Trotholz Roger Iwansky

Mets Rally Sparks 10-2 Win To Lead NL East

New York Mets stunned the stumbling Pirates with four first inning runs on doubles by Cleon Jones and Jerry Grote, and Tom Seaver’s five hitter sealed a 10-2 victory Friday night. The win put New York one-half game ahead of Pittsburgh in the NL East race.

Mets-Pirates NEW York Mets Fittsburgh Cleon Jones Jerry Grote Tom Seaver Pirates Padres-Giants SAN Francisco Bill Greif Mike Caldwell Clarence Gaston San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants

McCool Junction Edges Shelby In Close Crossroads Clash

McCool Junction remained undefeated after a hard fought Crossroads Conference win over Shelby. McCool scored in the second, third, and fourth quarters as Shelby led briefly, with key plays including a Jeff Dahlen two yard run, a Rick Chisman to Terry Volkmer 16 yard pass, and a Chrisman to Volkmer two point conversion. Final scoring and quarter details show McCool 27 Shelby 0 with late scoring by Robin Perry and Steve Wombacher on 40 and 58 yard plays. Shelby drops to 2-1, next facing Benedict while McCool hosts Monroe.

Shelby McCool Junction McCool Jeff Dahlen Rick Chisman Terry Volkmer Chrisman Chrisman Volkmer Monte Grossnicklass Robin Perry Krhossnicklas Steve Wombacher Grossnicklaus Perry Wame Alonroe Benedict

Clarkson Wins First Game In Week Season Kickoff

Clarkson captured its initial victory with a 26 to 6 win over Hatreek on Friday night. Cuet Svik opened scoring with a two yard run, Roger Kucera added a three yard run and two points, while Providence Konicek and Joe Tonran contributed with short scores. The game took place in Tilden Fikhorn Valley on September 28.

Brewers-Orioles Milwacker Micheharren Baltimore Milwaukee Brewers Orioles Wwn Clarkson Hatreek Cuet Svik Roger Kucera

Sophomore York leads CHS game with big yardage edge

CHS sophomores faced York Selambus High as York Reserve, 16, but visitors held a 6 to 126 advantage in total yards. Key scores included a six yard pass from Mike Rick to Todd Trothaty and a 71 yard run by Jarry Nits. Nitz added four more points on runs as Pensick and Nitz forced a 70 yard interception return.

Selambus High York Mike Rick Todd Trothaty Jarry Nits Nitz Danny Pensick

NFL at a Glance Games and Times

NFL at a glance lists Sunday matchups with kickoff times for Cleveland at Pittsburgh Houston at Cincinnati Kansas City at New England Philadelphia at New York Giants Detroit at Green Bay Minnesota at Chicago New York Jets at Baltimore Washington at St Louis Atlanta at Los Angeles Buffalo at San Diego Miami at Oakland San Francisco at Denver Monday's game New Orleans at Dallas

NFL Associated Prost Clevelaml Fitlsburgh Oon Houston Cincinnati Kansas City New England Paiadelphia New York Gibbs Detroit Green Hay Minnesota Chicago Dels Tallimors Washington St. Louis Alana Los Angeles Buffalo Sin Diego Marin Oakland Sim Brandses Denver Han

Ryder Cup Play Deadlocked In Friday Ambush

The second day of the Ryder Cup saw a tightly contested session as American golfers faced tough competition from Great Britain and Ireland. Several matches remained undecided, keeping the overall score evenly poised heading into the weekend.

Moireirld Seathuat vApy Gay

North Carolina State visits Nebraska in high scoring showdown

NC State averaging 80 points a game headlines a sectional clash at Memorial Stadium before a sold out crowd of about 76 000. Nebraska coach Tom Osborne praises NC State offense while evaluating whether Steve Runty or Dave Buckey will start at quarterback and how to defend the Wolfpack with Bruce Shaw Burkey and a versatile backfield.

Lincoln Neb North Carolina State Wolfpack Vih Lesis Nebraska Ld Pan Memorial Stadium Carmuskers UCLA Tom Osbornne Louw Holtz Mollz Steve Runty David Humm Osborne Noring North Canal State Bruce Shaw Dave Burkey Tunty Shaw Buckey Rutty Mumm

David City Edges Waverly In Friday Football Thriller

David City beat Waverly 136 to show a strong 2-0 season start. Crandall connected with Caro for a second-quarter TD set up by Wright a one-yard rush for a lead. Moeller sealed the win with a three-yard fourth quarter score while Campbell added a late three-yard TD for Waverly.

David City Steve Crandall Russ Caro Waverly Doug Wright Rick Martin Wave Moeller Campbell Waverly Coo

Gresham Defeats Monroe in 28 14 Football Game

Gresham beat Monroe 28 to 14 after a sluggish second half and injuries to three players. Gresham led 8-0 as Steve Urkoski caught an 8 yard pass from Lloyd Jenkinson, with Jenkinson and Mark Diller also scoring. Monroe’s defense included Tim Tiaden Randy Diller Carl Cheloha and Rich Kummer as they prepare to face McCool next Friday.

Monroe Gresham Steve Urkoski Lloyd Jenkinson Jenkinson Mark Diller Tim Tiaden Randy Diller Carl Cheloha Rich Kummer McCool Monroe OM Gresham BO

Miami Upsets Texas 20-15 in Season Opener Shocker

The University of Miami stunned Texas 20-15 in the football season opener as Texas fumbled six times. Miami fullback Woody Thompson scored three touchdowns, while Texas entered as a potential national champion and heavy favorite.

Miame University of Miami Texas Miami Woody ‘Thompson Longhorns

Soul Sister wins feature at local race meet Friday

Soul Sister captured the feature, WInner Doug Schoepl aboard, as Sonny's Delight was second and Wild Wink third. Lickel won the $2,500 allowance with Washed Taters fourth. Lady Homan paid $31.40 in the sixth. Vicky Capri and Errol Baby ran exacta for a $428.10 payoff.

Soul Sister Columbus Slaves Sonny’s Delight Wild Wink Doug Schoepl Lady Homan Vicky Capri RA. Nelson Columbus Errol Baby Tom Bazer Ozzie Jet Diamond Slaubert Kroger Bouncing Flanner Arde Marbh Svikiova Pickapeck Arky Wauny Oklahoma Tims Wire Meier Herta Armstrong Shais Shepard Abo Ran Shelbas Prince Smarty Aiwestorss Echo Were

No. 1 Hampton crushes Rising City 56–14 in rout

Hampton dominates Rising City with a 56–14 win after a tough first half. Mark Olson and Charley Joseph contribute key plays as Hampton pulls away in the second period. Rising City drops to 4-2 on the season while Hampton improves to 10-0, with next Friday's game against Jess Severe on the schedule.

CELY Rising City Hampton Batlshaw Jess Mark Hiatt Mike Grack Aly

Lakeview overwhelms Emerson 33 0 behind rushing surge

Lakeview Vikings roll to a 33 0 victory over Emerson as senior Harold Pillen and halfback Tom Lutgens rush for multiple touchdowns. Keve Saalfeld adds a 1 yard keeper, while Galton Verdill scores and the offensive line dominates. Emerson stalls in Lakeview territory as fumbles and quick stops fuel the scoring drive.

Galton Verdill Karte Tom Lutfens Pillen Xobra Wisner-Pilger Kober Doug Inselmin Mike Jarosz Vikings Schuyler

Local grid scores across Nebraska high school teams

A sporadic readout lists numerous football scores among Nebraska teams such as Lincoln Southeast 9 over Lincoln East 9 and Creighton 36 over Atkinson West Toll 32, along with many other pairs like Omaha Westside 27 and Omaha North 12, reflecting a busy, uneven slate of Friday night results across cities including Lincoln, Omaha, Beatrice, Grand Island, and Coleridge with varying margins. The compilation underscores a wide geographic spread of results from small towns to larger cities with no single dominant outcome.

Boys Town Omaha Central Waterloo Yulin & Blair South Signs City Platteview Louisville & Aurora Grand = Island

Stromsburg Rips Osceola in Goldenrol Conference Opener

Stromsburg Vikings shut out Osceola 17 0 in a decisive victory their first over the Bulldogs since 1968. Kenny Schalt scored on a four yard run, Anily Johnson added the extra point, and Rick Colson plus a safety and pass play with Randy Johnson highlighted the scoring. The defense forced eight fumbles but Stromsburg posted 208 total yards to Osceola's 87 and moved to 1-0 in conference play, 1-2 overall. Next week they travel to Cedar Rapids Teapids.

Stromsburg Vikings Osceola Bulldogs Kenny Schalt Anily Johnson Rick Colson Ruane Sablitzelsa Oscedla Cedar Teapids Oseotilar Anoon

Scotus Defeats Albion 1 0 on Late Dan Martin TD

Scotus beat Albion 1 to 0 in a non conference game as Dan Martin plunged in from a yard out with 4 25 left. Albion failed to cross Shamrock 10 yard line despite several drives while Scotus defense held strong.

Albion Columbus Scotus Wil Dan Martin Cardinals Ron Laux Shamrock Shamrocks

Davidson runs spark SHS past Bison

CENTRAL CITY Schuyler High School powered a ground heavy win over Central City 32 6 Friday night led by Davidson who ran 92 and 22 yards for touchdowns John Dufek added a 42 yard scoring play and two yard TD run Don Kracl caught a pass Dan Cardsen added Central City s lone TD Dan Cardsen 20 yard run Paul Wilson s club fell to 1 2 as Schuyler prepares for Columbus Lakeview Sept 28 with St Paul to visit next.

Central City Schuyler High School Davidson Warriors Gene Stunting John Dufek Don Kracl Bob McNally Dan Cardsen Schuyler Paul Wilson Columbus Lakeview Bison St. Paul

Nate Archibald Signs Record Seven Year Kings Pact

Kansas City announces a seven year contract making Nate Archibald the highest paid pro athlete. General manager Joe Axelson kept terms private as Archibald, 6-1, 210 pound guard from Texas, ends a lengthy holdout after leading the league in scoring with 2710 points and in assists with 11.38 per game while averaging 24.0 points.

Kansas City Kansas City-Omaha Kings National Basketball Association Nate Archibald Joe Axelson Wiesum Archibald Kings University of ‘Texas Faso

Pronghorn Antelope Have Excellent Long Range Vision

Pronghorned antelope possess exceptional long range eyesight, comparable to a person viewing with eight power binoculars. This sharp vision aids them in detecting distant predators and navigating open landscapes efficiently.

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