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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1971
Page
3
Millard edge Columbus 45-43 in a tense Apollo Conference showdown at Indians Stadium. Heiser led CHS with two long touchdown runs, while Millard’s Peterson scored twice and Sweeney added a late extra point as the Governors rallied in the final period.
Scotus Central Catholic held on to beat Omaha Holy Name 6 to 1 at Pawnee Park. Tom Blahak, a 190 pound junior, scored on a second quarter fumble return after Mike Dlalley mishandled a play. Holy Name threatened late but a key pass interference and strong Scotus defense preserved the win, moving Scotus to 2 1 in Centennial Conference play.
Albion blanked Ord 24-0 as Jeff Bolin scored twice on a two-yard run and a 42-yard reception from Dave Tasentaun. Rosenbaum connected with Kent Smith on a scoring play, Tim Christo added a four-yard TD run, and Albion’s defense with four interceptions preserved the unbeaten run.
The Monroe Mustangs, coached by Bil Minick, were overwhelmed by Gresham, trailing 48-6. Monroe’s injuries included Agnioc Dave Jenkinson with a dislocated shoulder and Nick Urkoski with a concussion. Craig Gottch scored Monroe’s lone points on a two yard run in the fourth quarter. The team plans to face McCool on Monday October 4.
Lincoln Southeast led by John Culick won the fifth annual Lincoln High School Cross Country Meet with 62 points at Plonger Park. Culick set a 9:40 record for 1.94 miles, Lincoln High finished second with 71 points, and Lincoln Northeast placed 38 with other teams totaling from 119 to 200.
Marv Aldrich rambled 27 yards in the third period to lift David City High past Wahoo 6 0. The Scouts held early advantages in first downs and total yards led by standout defensive efforts from Tom Hose Randy Schroeder Bob Marlin and Steve Meeker. David City travels to Schuyler next Friday for a crucial Central Ten Conference clash. Mantle drives for World Series career marks in fall classic.
The State Game Commission reports duck flights entering northern Nebraska as the season opener nears on October 4. Population increases span Bex Bluff Reservoir and western sandhills with pad wall, wigeon, teal, and mallards. central and eastern sand hills see pinfeathers, teal, mallards, shovelers, and gadwall. Reports note about 9 flocks over Bart County, with hunters enjoying better than pre-season expectations and activity statewide including archery and deer hunting amid ongoing fishing.
Battle Creek rolled past winless Leigh 43 to 7 as Leigh trailed after a 60 yard pass from Schoeder to Schaf. Bob Baker tallied two rushing touchdowns and threw for 38 and 41 yard completions to Wacker and Huughes. Volk Axford Bredehall added scoring runs as Battle Creek kept control and Leigh heads to towels next Friday.
Randy Matson world record holder in the shot put will not participate in the international track and field meet on October 2 here due to a wrist injury.
Upstart rookies Jim Plunkett and Archie Manning, debuting for the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints, stunned the Raiders and the Rams respectively, in week one. Odds-makers still list both teams as heavy underdogs for Sunday's games despite the early upsets. Plunkett, a Stanford Heisman finalist, threw for two touchdowns in the Patriots win.
Manning ran a yard for a final play score as New Orleans upset the West. The Lions host San Francisco while Oakland and Los Angeles seek division renewals. Colts De Baltimore, Vikings, Redskins, Bengals, Cowboys, Dolphins, Packers, Chiefs, and Rams are favored in varied Week matchups. Manning completed 16 of 29 passes for 218 yards. Nolan notes his speed and size.
Col Deal, 18, retires as pitching coach for the Cleveland Indians after two years. He previously served in similar roles with Cincinnati, Houston, the New York Yankees, and Kansas City.
Lakeview remains undefeated after a 13-12 shootout with Valley. Key moments include three Viking interceptions, a fourth quarter rally led by Jim Pillen and Clete Pillen, and a late 12 yard touchdown pass to tie the game followed by Dean Rupp’s extra point for the win. Valley threatened with a late drive but were stopped at the goal line by Muble.
Cincinnati rallies from a four run deficit to defeat San Francisco 6 5 as George Moster hits his 12th homer and Johnny Berra chases in the winning run. Sparky Anderson, Charlie Fox discuss late inning tension while Dodgers beat Atlanta and other MLB results noted.
In Madison, Friday horse races produced various payouts. Winners included Vicky Capri in race one, Uncle Les in race two, The Dervish in race three, City Dad in race four, Mr. Mara in race five, Pink Orchid in race six, Persian Spice in race seven, and Barb's Bill in the eighth. Attendance reported at 1,480.
Silver Creek won its third game blanking Nebraska Christian 35 0 on Monday night. Scott VanWinkie scored on runs of 1 5 and 38 yards, Don Jones added a 5 yard TD, and Neil VanWinkle returned a 45 yard interception for a TD. Jones and Scott VanWinkle added two point conversions. The defense chained four interceptions led by Bill VanWinkle with two 50 yard picks. Coach Paul Hickman’s crew totaled 415 yards. Larry Valasek was slowed by an ankle injury. Silver Creek hosts Palmier nest Friday.
Osceola edged Clarks 14 to 12 at home in a Crosdenrod Conference clash. Clarks standout Pave Schultz ran 63 yards for a first half score and added a 24 yard TD in the fourth. Steve Tomiiges opened scoring with a six yard run, and Chris Hayes connected with Colin McKeag for a pine yards in the third. Gseeula hosts St. Fawward on Oct. i.
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