Simpson Rips Steel Curtain in Bills 30 21 Win
O J Simpson rushed for 227 yards and an 86 yard TD as the Bills upset the Steelers 30 21. He matched the NFL single game record with his fourth 200 yard game, while Dallas, Washington, Oakland, Cincinnati, Houston, Minnesota and Detroit also won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Carnicelli
UPI
O.J. Simpson
Pittsburgh Steeler
Buffalo
Oakland
Minnesota
Simpson
Bills
Pittsburgh
New England
New York Jets
Nell Simpson
Jack Ham
Cleveland
Jim Brown
NFL
Dallas
St. Louis
Washington
New York Giants
Baltimore
Cincinnati
New ‘Orleans
Houston
San Diego
Detroit
Atlanta
Kansas City
Miami
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Chicago
Philadelphia
Green Bay
Denver
Cowboys
Cardinals
Roger Staubach
Billy Joe Dupree
Staubach
Jim Hart
Redskins
Giants
Bill Kilmer
Wendy Johnson
Larry Jones
New York
Kilmer
Roy Jefferson
Redrow Sets CHS Cross Country Mark in Dual Win
Columbus High runner Mark Redrow led the team to a 38 point victory over David City Aquinas with a 12 minute 43 second 2.3 mile, besting the CHS record set last week by Terry Anderson. Anderson finished third with 13 09, while Kane Stavas and Doug Brunkhorst followed. Aquinas top finishers included Tim Kovar and Jim Vanous. Apollo Conference Championships follow on Saturday at Beatrice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Redrow
Columbus
David City
Doug Brunkhorst
Aquinas
Tim Kovar
Jim Vanous
Mark Arps
Paul Woita
Dana Wardinger
Travis Jackson
Dave Morse
Bob Chavanu
Roger Peterson
Ron Callan
Beatrice
Royals cut Killebrew in season's end shock
Kansas City Royals told aging slugger Harmon Killebrew he must start seeking a new job. The 39 year old, once a Minnesota Twins star, had joined the Royals this season as a designated hitter. He planned to fly to Minneapolis for a pre arranged business trip and was unsure of his next move. Royals GM Joe Burke delivered the news before the final game in Arlington Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
UPI
Harmon Killebrew
Kansas City Royals
Killebrew
Minnesota Twins
Frank Quilici
Twins
Minneapolis
Royals
Joe Burke
Arlington
Tex
Seaver caps 1975 season with 22 9 record and Cy Young bid
Tom Seaver of the New York Mets finishes 1975 with a 22-9 mark and a league leading ERA chase as rival Randy Jones drops to 20-12 after San Diego loses to San Francisco. The Mets beat Philadelphia 5-4 with Staub driving in two on sacrifices. Other NL games see Reds edge Braves, Astros top Dodgers, Cubs beat Expos, and Cardinals defeat Pirates to end the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Atlanta
Falcons
Haskell Stanback
Steve Bartkowski
Gerald Tinker
Errol Mann
Taylor
Lions
Jets
Chiefs
John Riggins
Carl Garrett
Joe Namath
Richard Caster
Kansas City
Dolphins
Patriots
Norm Bulaich
Garo Yepremian
Miami
New England
Neal Graf
Randy Vataha
Russ Francis
Los Angeles
San Francisco
James Harris
Lawrence McCutcheon
Mike Williams
Ram
Bears
Eagles
Bob Thomas
Chicago
Philadelphia
Thomas
Gary Huff
Cid Edwards
Roman Gabriel
Harold Carmichael
Tom Seaver
New York Mets
Randy Jones
Seaver
San Diego Padres
San Francisco Giants
Jones
Andy Messersmith
Losco Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Atlanta Braves
Houston Astros
Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Montreal Expos
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Oakland
California
A’s
New York
Baltimore
Texas
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Boston
Mets
Phillies
Rusty Staub
Skip Lockwood
Dave Cash
Giants
Padres
Gary Matthews
Gary Thomason
San Diego
Reds
Braves
Cesar Geronimo
Bill Plummer
Astros
Dodgers
Cliff Johnson
Jim York
Charlie Hough
Cubs
Expos
Rick Reuschel
Andy Thornton
Manny Trillo
Cardinal
Pirates
Reggie Smith
Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Ron Reed
Two managers fired as season ends in AL showdown
The Twins dismissed Frank Quilici after 30 years and the Brewers ousted Del Crandall after a disappointing year. Vita Blue and Jim Palmer starred as Oakland and Baltimore led the day with strong showings as Cleveland and Boston split key outcomes. Reggie Jackson boosted the A’s with two homers as Minnesota and Milwaukee cleaned house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Madden
UPI
Jim Palmer
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Oakland A's
Finil
California Angels
Vida Blue
Glenn Abbott
Paul Lindblad
Rollie Fingers
A's
New York Yankees
Minnesota Twins
Milwaukee Brewers
Twins
Frank Quilici
Brewers
Milwaukee
Del
Reggie Jackson
George Scott
Ernie Shore
Babe Ruth
Shore
Steve Barber
Stu Miller
Orioles
Detroit Tigers
Yankees
Palmer
Chicago
Quilici
Detroit
Texas
Kansas City
Cleveland
Boston
Montreal
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Houston
Los Ang
St. Louisana
New York
Don Baylor
Cy Young
Indians
Red Sox
Alan Ashby
Tigers
Larry Anderson
Crandall
Harvey Kuenn
Darrell Porter
White Sox
Bucky Dent
Tom Burgmeier
Pat Kelly
Wightman Charged With Felonious Assault
Nebraska sophomore and starting linebacker Jim Wightman, 20, faces felonious assault charges after an Omaha incident in which police officer Richard McWilliams sustained a dislocated shoulder and facial injuries. McWilliams received treatment and will have X rays for possible internal injuries. Wightman remains jailed awaiting arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OMAHA
UPI
Jim Wightman
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Richard McWilliams
McWilliams
Wightman
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
Ruggles
Doane Captures Own Invitational Cross Country Meet
Doane College won its home cross country invitational with four runners in the top 10. Jon Eggers of Nebraska Wesleyan won individual honors in 21 minutes 20 seconds, with Doane teammates Tim Edwards and Mike Neeman finishing third and fourth. Nebraska Wesleyan placed second in the college division, while Class B and C titles went to Lincoln Plus X and Henderson respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Neb
UPI
Doane College
Lincoln Plus X
Seward
Henderson
Fremont Bergan
Jon Eggers
Nebraska Wesleyan
Bob Quick
Tim Edwards
Mike Neeman
Doane
Carl Stromberg
Kearney State
Ed Wilkinson
Waverly
Jim Reynolds
Pius X
Dennis Pierce
Doug Morin
Dan Hemsath
Bob Gibson
Jim Thieman
Mark Wewel
Wayne State
Concordia
Fairbury
Norris
Deshler
Hebron
Baseball Players Dominate League Leaders Across Leagues
United Press Internatio lists top hitters and pitchers from the American and National Leagues. Highlights include Rose and Brett leading in hits, Mayberry and Jackson high on runs and averages, with Seaver and Messersmith among top pitchers and Palmer and Palmer among home run leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Internatio
National League
G. Abrr
H. Pet. Madick
Chi
Immons
St.l
Luzinski
Snglin
Pit
Phil
Bench
Cin
Perez
Morgan
Staub
Cey
Watson
Hou
Bos
Rivers
Brett
Cal
Washington
Oak
Wilingta
Otis
Carew
Minn
McRae
Remy
Chmbiss
Orta
Hargrve
Schmidt
Kingman
Notices of Final Report and Guardianship in Platte County
Public notices announce final account and petition for final settlement in Estate No 4470 Della Stankey deceased with hearing set October 9 1975. Also guardianship No 946 August R Byer alleged spendthrift final account discharge and transfer of net assets scheduled October 9 1975 with court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte County
Nebraska
Della Stankey
Stephen Haney
Gerald E. Rouse
August R. Byer
Janice F. Scott
County Court Room
Columbus Nebraska Mayor and City Council Meeting Notice
Notice of a Columbus city council meeting at 8 00 PM on October 1 1975 in the Council Chamber City Hall 2220 11th Street open to the public. Agenda available for public inspection during normal business hours at City Clerk Treasurer's office and may be changed at the meeting to include emergency items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners of
Columbus
Nebraska
Pawnee Park Stadium
City of Columbus
Columbus Pawnee Park Memorial Stadium
Pawnee Park
Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners
Council Chamber
City Hall
11Th Street
Leoa. Boettcher
Duane Cermak Seeks P C Bar Liquor License Platte Center
Notice that Duane P Cermak d b a P C Bar Platte Center Nebraska applies for Class C liquor license to sell on Main Street. Hearing and protests set for October 7 1975 at 7 30 PM in Platte Center Village Hall. Creditors warned to file claims by January 7 1976 with a court hearing on January 8 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane P. Cermak
Platte Center
Nebraska
Nebraska Liquor Control Commission
Main Street
Nebr
Village Board of Trustees
Platte Center Auditorium
Platte County
Florence Stankey
Gerald E. Rouse
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Johnson
Charley Taylor
Alvin Reed
Raiders
Colts
Neal Colzie
Bengals
Saints
Dean Anderson
Isaac Curtin
New Orleans
Anderson
Curtis
Charlie Joiner
Oilers
Chargers
Hardeman
Coleman
Curley Culp
Jessie Freitas
Dwight McDonald
Vikings
Browns
Fran Tarkenton
Tarkenton
John Gilliam
Chuck Foreman
Willie Miller
Rucker
Artie Taylor
M. Redrow
Pan
Philadelphia Phillies
Columbus ¢ Telegram Sports Page
Columbus, Nebraska
Columbus Telegram
Scott
Mil
Jackson
Mayberry
Bonds
Tenace
Burroughs
Armen Maer
Messersith
Hooton
United Press International
W. L. Pet. G.B. Pittsburgh
W. L. Pet. G.B. Cincinnati
W. L. Pet. G.B
Joe R. Broz
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