Top swimmers set for NU meet
Nebraska high schools send 11 squads to the University of Nebraska Invitational at the NU Sports Center pool. Coach Ray Huppert aims to evaluate state talent, with Lincoln High’s Barb Harris Lincoln East’s Kris Funk and Kay Stromer among the standout swimmers to watch.
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NU women teams set for weekend road trip
The University of Nebraska women squads head out this weekend with golf to the IAW Region 6 tournament at Minnesota and Nicknamed front-runners include Stephens College Minnesota Kansas Missouri and Nebraska per coach Larry Romine. Cross country goes to the Kearney State Invitational led by Cindy Dixon after last week’s Grinnell result. Volleyball travels to the Madison Invitational facing several Big Ten and Midwest opponents. JV volleyball also plays at Platte Community College after an 8 0 start.
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Sander leads Lincoln East in dual gymnastics win over Beatrice
Ben Sander of Lincoln East dominates the dual meet with titles in floor exercise still rings parallel bars and horizontal bars en route to the all around crown as East posts a 146.1 to 106.77 victory over Beatrice.
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UNL Gals Sweep Kearney State In Volleyball Action
The University of Nebraska women’s team defeated Kearney State College in three straight sets 15-13 15-4 15-6. The UNL junior varsity also beat the Kearney State JVs 13-15 15-10 15-11 in the same matchup.
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Strong Husker golfers set for Rocky Mountain tourney
University of Nebraska golf coach Larry Romine takes a good strong team to the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Tournament at Eisenhower Golf Course, Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs. Brigham Young defends and leads 26 teams. Husker top scorer is Larry Sock with teammates Doug Smith Rick Reynolds Steve Statton Knox Jones and Jim Julian.
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Wright gains Ak rodeo tie in seventh performance
Ed Wright of Gatesville tied for second go-around lead with Paul Tierney after roping a steer in 3.5 seconds at the Ak-Sar-Ben Rodeo. Carolyn Schropp of Council Bluffs won the barrel pattern in 15.3 seconds and joined a three-way tie for second with Carol Martin and Collette Graves. Nicky Wheeler of Tyler rode an eight-second bull ride.
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Lincoln golf meet moved to Mahoney Park course
The Lincoln Public Schools golf tournament was moved from Holmes Park Golf Course to Mahoney Park due to work at Holmes. The event will start at 1 p.m. Friday as scheduled.
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Nebraska woman ranks third in PRCA barrel racing
Kay Vamvoras of Valentine Nebraska is third in barrel racing per PRCA figures released this week with $14 480 earned. Jimmie Gibbs of Valley Mills Texas leads with $20 165 while Jerome Robinson of Brandon is 14th in bull riding with $11 987.
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Conference football practice notes from Oklahoma and Kansas
Oklahoma and Kansas coaches criticized offense as practice for conference opener. Lott and Peacock deal with injuries while Bud Moore praises defense but notes ragged timing. Kansas State prepares to face Mississippi State. Dayton injury questions affect Iowa State matchups. other teams report varying health and performance. Feature horse race results also listed.
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Cager Silas set for honor by Omaha group
The Omaha Sportscasters Association will name veteran Paul Silas its Sportsman of the Year at the mid winter banquet in Omaha on January 23. The former Creighton star and Boston Celtics champion and current NBA Players Association president played for Seattle and starred in 1974 and 1976 title teams.
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