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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1971

Page

4

Scotus Eyes Second Win at Home Over Holy Name

Scotus Central Catholic hosts Omaha Holy Name at Memorial Stadium seeking a second win after a rough start this season. Holy Name aims to rebound, while Scotus struggles with losses to Cathedral and Fremont Bergen, yet features standout players such as Gary McGill and Mike Thompson as it eyes a home victory.

Scotus Holy Name Scotus Central Catholic Omaha West Point Ramblers Jerry Wilke Oniala Cathedral Lo Fremont Gergan Gary McGill Rel Bovaney All Cornhusker Mike Thompson Holy Note Mike Val McGil Terry Wade Mark Shoemaker Seb Mumm Dan Shea Bergan Itory Puetz Shamrocks Frank Mielak Chib

Madison Horse Racing Results

UPI reports Madison race results with winning horses and payouts across eight events. Notable winners include Saberengen Molly's Kin Jen's Marble Moon's Up Sage Princess Summer Boarder He's A People About Broke and Thunder Princess Exacta 2 6. Attendance 1 357.

Madison UPI Saberengen Bold Sat Ings Jan Molly's Kin Lucky Skip Cindy L Jen’s Marble Reminder Course Moon's Up Red Barbarian Eric Exacta

Huskers Routed by Aggies in Doubtful Slant on Week Sprint

Column predicts Nebraska will beat Texas A M 42 0 in Lincoln despite chaotic notes. Mentions high school games with Lakeview Valley and Millard, Shamrock Omaha Holy Name thriller, and Norfolk Fremont Big Ten title implications.

Huskers Texas A&m Lincoln Nebraska Devaney Aggies Jess Torimph. 1 Millard Shamrock Omaha

Seward Nets Low Score To Win Four Team Invite

Seward High annexed the Wahoo Cross Country Invitational with a low score of 37. Lakeview finished sixth at 110 and Columbus Scotus third at 133 in the four team field. Kurt Wilke placed third in the meet, finishing 10.22 for the Vikings after Ed Kinzer 14h 10 41h and other runners.

Seward Waverly Blair Louisville Wahoo Lakeview Loganview Stremeburg Columbus Scotus Ashland Seward High Kurt Woke Vikings Ed Kinzer Lyte Klug Randy Medrickson Carroll Votha

Sloey Ready for Action as Husker Outlook Looms

Lincoln, UP T University of Nebraska head coach Bob Devaney said star linebacker Bill Sloey may play Saturday against Texas A&M while center Doug Dumler is also a possibility. Both were hurt in the opener vs Oregon and sat out the Minnesota game. Devaney warned the Aggies pose a comeback threat and won’t rely on an easy win.

Tie Noy Dumler Oregon Minnesota Aggies Devaney

Discoverers To Meet Millard In Apollo Conference Tilt

Discoverers travel to Millard Friday to face 10th ranked Indians in an Apollo Conference game. Millard boast a mobile line and strong backs led by Paul Cramer, with Beatrice-adapted blockers clearing paths. Columbus counters with new line players as injuries deplete star backs Wielgus and Moore, while Dale Paterson directs the offense.

Columbus Discoverers Millard Apollo Beatrice Maroon Bill Armstrong Paul Cramer Jed Raul Tom Kramland Trion Gaver Mike Wagner Scott Trofholz Larry Kehys Mike Raymond Orangemen Stan Wielgus Wielgus Brian Tuma Stuart Gerhold Terry Moore

Alliance drops to B in Nebraska high school classes

Nebraska School Activities Association assigns Onvalia Northwest High School to Class B, moving Alliance High from Class A. The change is the sole Class A adjustment among 36 state high schools, with 21 other lower division shifts. Class A includes the 32 largest schools by male enrollment. Class B holds the next 64, Class C next 128, and Class D the remainder.

Lincoln UPS Onvalia Northwest High School Alliance High Nebraska School Activities Association Bikhorn Wood River Loup City

CHS harriers falter in test at Lutheran Camp

Fremon wins triangular and dual cross country meet with 17 points at a two mile course. Norfolk places second with 41, Columbus 74, marking CHS second defeat in two years. Junior Howard Krebs leads CHS with 15th of 39. Fremob’s Tofte is individual champion. Coach Ron Callan cites mental unpreparedness ahead of Friday Lineal Invitational.

Fremon Norfolk Columbus Fremont Lutheran Church Camp Tiwo-Mile Howard Krebs Tofte Fremob Ron Callan

Dave Anderson bowls 276 in Columbus league play

Dave Anderson fired a 276 game in the Cornhusker League at Columbus Bowl. George Engel led with a 4 on high series. multiple bowlers posted 200s or better including Bokelian 283 and Engel 207. Micck Construction posted a 42 and 2,515. Coffee Cup League saw Loontjer 191 and Schoepf 501. Perks led team scoring with 492 and 1,737. Rey Rousek and Fran Carlton topped League of Jewels with 217 and 538. Dorothy Tard 53 percent series. Carlson 200.

Dave Anderson Columbus Bowl George Engel Harry Carlson Jerry Sroth Jack Zeider Bud Rhea Steve Reichmuth Gary Bock Len Bokelian Engel Butel Paben Micck Construction Mary Loontjer Verona Schoepf Perks Rey Rousek Fran Carlton League of Jewels Dorothy Tard Carlson Gates

Centennial Bowling League rolls 200s at Boulevard Lanes

Duane Stenger led with 246 244 663 while Gary Muth, Ardean Stone, John Kosch and others posted multiple 200s. Beano’s winner Paprocki notched a 2901 series. Stan Gollschall led Wednesday Night Mixed with 203 and 352. Night Owls top score 833. Post Office No 1 posted 833 and a null.

Boulevard Lanes Duane Stenger Gary Muth Ardean Stone John Kosch Larry Bornberger Elgin Tenniges del Engquist Dennis van Winkle Stan Goltschall Dave Paprocki Jim Berns den Semin del Triehwasser Frank Bork Rich Morgan Leon Miller Muth Paprocki Beano Winer Stan Gollschall Sean Brase Beo Liner Jeff Davidshofer Kris Brestel Laura Neitharl Craig Brestel Becky Rains Carroll Razminger del Ray Will Nichols Night Owls Nichols Post Office

Nets waive Luther Green from Kings Point NY

The New York Nets asked waivers on forward Luther Green a five year ABA veteran from Long Island University.

Tagge Named Big Eight’s Most Accurate Passer History

Nebraska quarterback Jerry Tagge is highlighted as possibly the most accurate passer in Big Eight history with a three season accuracy of 50.7 percent. The record stands at 54 percent by Oklahoma’s Bob Warmack. Tagge opened with strong showings against Oregon and Minnesota, completing 25 of 31 passes for 74.2 percent and leading in total offense at 136 yards per game. Johnny Hodgers has 11 career touchdown receptions, closing in on the conference mark.

Kansas City Lips Peatle Neraska Jerry Tagg Oklahoma Bob Warmrack Oregon Minnesota Tagee Iowa State Dean Carlson Colorado Charlie Davis Missouri Mike Fink Oklahoma State Dick Graham Nebraska Johnny Hodgers Fleet Rodgers Clarence Swanson Paughe

Huskers picked by 28 points over Aggies

Nebraska and Texas both favored by wide margins as top 10 teams face key tests in a slate that includes Notre Dame at Purdue and Tennessee hosting Auburn. The weekend game plans emphasize strong predictions, with Ohio State and Colorado, and Michigan versus UCLA drawing attention amid conference implications.

Martin Lader UPI Bill Etter Notre Dame Will Ly Purdue Dame Boilermakers Lafayette Ind Fish Joe Theismann Etter Pat Steenberg Northwestern Washington Nebraska Texas Cornhuskers Oregon Minnesota Texas A&m Ohio State Colorado Auburn Tennessee Michigan UCLA Alabama Florida Arkansas Tulsa Knoxville Vols Birmingham Shug Jordan

Kansas defense faces test at Florida State

Kansas aims to extend its scoreless streak as it travels to Florida State for a stiff challenge. The Jayhawks boast zero touchdowns allowed and rank fourth in total defense at 209.5 yards per game while Colorado dominates rushing and offense. Nebraska leads in nation in passing with 171.5 yards per game through two contests.

Kansas City Kansas Jayhawks Florida State Washington State Baylor Seminoles Colorado Buffaloes Louisiana State Wyoming Nebraska

Pirates clinch NL East title in 5-1 win over Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates clinched their second straight NL East title by beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 as Luke Walker and Dave Giusti combined on a six-hitter. Juan Marichal improved to 16-11 with a six-hit shutout of Houston as the Giants pulled within 24 games of the Dodgers in the West.

Martin Lader UPI Pittsburgh Pirates Louis San Francisco Giants Houston Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh St. Louis Cardinals Luke Walker Dave Giusti Giants Juan Marichal Astros Astrodome Dodgers Cincinnati San Francisco Spain Clarence Gaston Ed Acosta San Diego Padres Atlanta Braves Bill Stoneman Montreal Expos Philadelphia Phillies Bill Hands Chicago Cubs New York Baltimore New York Yankees Washington Cleveland Boston Detroit Kansas City California Chicago Oakland Milwaukes Minnesota Marichal Bobby Bonds Minss

Richey Opts Out of Davis Cup Defense

Petersburg Florida report states tennis player Richey notified captain Turville he will not participate in this year’s Davis Cup Defense. Turville said no reason was given for the decision.

Richey Petensburg, Fla Cupi Coptain Md Turville

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