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Sports finrcln Journal' Friday, April 29, 1977 21 Burns hoping final spring game his finest gUiUS 1 I ft 'i 1 i I 1 if U. A L' A- Jy wili itlfiilliy irfifiiriiiiia WKMirTTTIitfilii ill By Dave Sitter Staff Sports Writer Fans attending Saturday's Red-White game should take a moment to seek out, watch and enjoy Eddie Burns. The 1:30 p.m. kickoff at Memorial Stadium will mark the beginning of the fourth and last time around for Burns in the annual gridiron clash. Just the fact that Burns wearing No.

17 and quarterbacking the White team will be in uniform is a testimony to his tenacity. Most players, battling the same odds, would have chucked the game long ago and would be sitting in the stands along with the more than 20,000 fans who are expected to show up for the 18th annual game marking the end of spring practice. "I've never considered myself a quitter," Burns, a graduate of Omaha Rummel, said. All things considered, few people would have considered Burns a quitter if he had decided to pass up his final season as a Husker. To date, the 6-2, 210-pound senior has spent his time battling injuries while relegated to running the scout team.

That's the team with the dubious honor of imitating the upcoming opponent. The team runs the foe's plays and takes a pounding from the No. 1 defense. "I got to know Coach (Monte) Kiffin -4 1 Jeff Quinn pretty good," Burns said with a chuckle while recalling his scout squad days working against the former Nebraska defensive coordinator's products. Burns spent three years off and on with the scout team.

He ran it his redshirt year, his sophomore year and again last season while recovering from a broken thumb. Hopijig for a crack at varsity action, burns played in just one game last season. He threw two passes against Kansas State, completing one for seven r- Lincoln to get new bowling center Proposed Bowling Alley Tim Hager "Granted, game experience is important, but I think I have the confidence to overcome my lack of experience." There are still discouraging moments for Burns. Like last Sunday's scrimmage when he sprained an ankle after his first chance at running the first team offense. "It was the first sprained ankle I've ever had," Burns said.

Thanks to his family, the low points never last too long. Bums and his wife Nebraska Red Squad No. Player Pos. 2 Rene Anderson DB 4 Larry Valasek DB 6 Scott Gemar 8 Tim Bergkamp 10 Tim Haaer QB 11 Danny Cass DB 12 Tom Sorley QB 13 Mike Hanika WB 14 Billy Todd 16 Eric Stewart DB 18 Randy Garcia QB 19 John Ingram DB 24 Tim McCrady WB 26 Jeff Lee SE 27 Percy Keith MON. 28 Greg Suelter IB 29 Jim Pillen MON.

30 Glenn Lewis IB 31 Ted Harvey DB 32 Isaiah Hipp IB 33 Curtis Craig WB 34 Steve Davies FB 35 Rick Berns IB 36 Paul Letcher DB 37 Jeff Carpenter LB 38 Lee Kun LB 39 Trior Jacobs FB 42 Greg Olson LB 43 Allen Korte DT 44 Keith Steward FB 45 Joe Adams LB 46 Don LeFever LB 47 Kim Baker LB 51 Kerry Weinmaster MG 52 Tom Davis 53 Randy Florell MG 54 Barney Cotton DT 56 Brian 58 George MG 59 Dave O'Doherty OG 61 Calvin Anderson OG 62 Stan Waldemore OT 63 Greg Jorgensen OG 65 Randy Schleusener OG 66 John Keuten. OG 68 Steve Lindquist OG 72 Mike Bruce OT 73 Kelvin Clark OT 75 Kelly Scolfeld OT 78 Tom Matthies OT 80 Daryl Holmes DE 81 MarkStroh SE 82 John Fischer TE 84 Brian Hedrick DE 85 Columb Higgins SE 86 Ken Spaeth TE 88 Mark Duf resne TE 90 Dan Lindstrom DE 92 Jawrence Cole DE 93 Gordon Thiessen DE 96 George Andrews DE 97 Bill Barnett DT 98 Tony Samuel DE 99 Larry Young DE Red coaches Mike Corgan, Clete Fischer, Gene Huey, Lance Van Zandt, King Block, Jake Cabell, George Darlington, Dan Brock, Chuck Mallto. By Bob Mover Staff Sports Writer Construction of a $1.5 million, 32-lane bowling center will begin in Lincoln in two to three weeks according to Bob Kerry, managing partner of a group of investors. The center, whose target date for completion is mid-November, will become Lincoln's largest bowling center. It will be called Sun Valley Bowling Center.

Kerry said the center will have Brunswick automatic scorers and pinsetters and will include all standard bowling center 'extras' including a pro shop, lounge and nursery. Kerrey said his group will soon apply for a liquor license for the lounge. The bowling center will be built adjacent to Grandmother's Skillet Restaurant, which Kerrey also owns. Kerrey said the 'bowling center site is being purchased from the Copple family. "We have two studies which show Fo nner Handicap highlights have three children Jimmy, Michelle 2, and Joey, almost a year.

"They (the family) have been great for me," Burns said. "Instead of going home at night and sitting around they are there to help me take my mind off things. "Marriage has been a blessing. It's been terrific." The Burns family will be on hand Saturday to see if their dad can lead the White squad to its third consecutive victory. The Whites won last year, 29-26, in the series which started in 1954.

Osborne has split the squad with the No. 1 and 4 teams facing the No. 2 and 3 teams. Burns will be joined by Quinn and Brad Humphrey as quarterbacks for the White team. Hager, Garcia and Sorley will direct the Red squad.

"Ordinarily we'd like to have our top two quarterbacks play at least three-fourths of the game," Osborne said. But since we haven't selected the top two, we'll try and let each quarterback play at least half the game." Osborne will leave the coaching up to his assistants while he views the action from the sidelines. "The spring game gives the younger players a chance to go through some game-type conditions," Osborne said. "We want to see how they will perform when they are feeling a few butterflies." rosters White squad No. Player Pos.

1 Rod Dixon 3 Dean Sukup 5 Mike McWharter WB 6 Pat Lehigh DB 7 Darrell Walton DB 8 Dave Liegl WB 9 Earl Everett WB 11 Jeff Quinn QB 13 Dennis Payne DB 15 Brad Humphrey QB 16 Tim Fischer DB 17 Ed Burns QB 19 Scott Mensing 21 Frank Taylor IB 22 Kenny Brown WB 23 Kent Smith MON. 24 Andy Means DB 25 TimWurth IB 27 Tom Ridder DE 28 Dana Powers DB 29 Frei, Steve MON. 30 Byron Stewart IB 41 Greg McQuitter DB 42 Mike Washington FB 44 Chris Jeuhring FB 45 Dodie Donnell FB 46 Willie Young LB 48 Jeff Hansen SAF 49 John Ruud LB 50 Bruce Dunning LB 51 Jeff Bloom OC 52 Trey DeLoach 53 Keith Bishop OC 56 Steve Markus LB 57, Tom Vering LB 58 Dan Steiner OG 59 James Wightman LB 62 Andy Cole MG 64 Paul Potadle OG 65 Pat Callahan OG 66 Jeff Pullen MG 67 Lawrence Cooley OG 68 Kelvin Roehrs MG 69 John Havekost OG 70 Brett Moritz OT 71 Steve Glenn OT 74 Tom Ohrt OT 75 Randy Poeschl DT 76 Mark Goodspeed OT 77 Paul Walderzak 78 Dan Pensick DT 80 Frank Lockett SE 81 Roger Adams SE 82 RegGast DE 83 John Seiko TE 84 Tim Smith SE 86 Derrie Nelson DE 87 RockeLoken SE 89 Junior Miller TE 90 Randy Rick DE 91 Lee Atkins DE 94 Gary England DT 95 Bill Bryant DT 99 Larry Young DE White coaches Guy Ingles, Milt Tenopir, Jerry Moore, Bob Thornton, John Melton, Dale Zabrocki, Charlie McBride, Donny Westbrook, Brad Jenkins. America submitted a bid higher than a second bid submitted by Omaha's Interstate Printing the commissioners chose the Lincoln firm for its superb reproduction qualities in the area of color printing. Information and Education Division chief Rex Amack indicated the quality of the production the past 18 months has aided greatly to the sub-soription increase from nearly 33,000 to over 50,000 paid subscribers.

In other action, the commission was updated on the status of Niobrara State Park. It is hoped the finalized land contracts and relocation of the park on adjoining ground can be completed in the next several months. The commissioners also accepted responsibility for the operation and maintenance of recreational facilities of Summit Lake. The lake is being planned for construction by the Middle Missouri NRD and will be located west of Tekamah. Finally, the commission revised the wording of its bow and arrow and other similar projectile devices on state recreation areas, and further discussed possibilities of altering its archery deer season on the Gilford Tract near Omaha.

A Randy Garcia Tom yards while the other was intercepted. That was it. "Sure there have been times when I've been pretty discouraged," Burns said. "But this is a good program and I've got a scholarship. "And I knew if I quit I always would have wondered if I could have made it." Bums' tenacity has started to pay off.

He ll not only be in pads Saturday, but he'll be fighting for the No. 1 job. After three silent springs and as many long West 0 Street positive about Lincoln as a bowling town in general and our location in particular, because we will be the only bowling establishment west of 48th street in Lin Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark. and finished third, just two heads back, here April 16 in the Fonner Mile. A winner of $33,011 last season, Officer's Call won this event in 1975.

Stumpy, meanwhile, has taken this chase in 1974 and 1976. A year ago, he stopped Officer's Call by two and one-half lengths. Stumpy was entered in the Fonner Mile, but scratched and has not had a in NBA The winner of this series, which would stretch to Sunday in Philadelphia with a Boston victory, plays the survivor of the Washington-Houston series. In other series, Washington is at Houston and Golden State is at Los Angeles tonight, with both matchups tied two games apiece. Portland, leading 3-1, next plays Sunday in Denver.

The closeness of'the Houston-Washington series can been seen in the statistics. The Bullets lead in points, 425422, while the Rockets have a slight edge in rebounding, 107-103. Neither team has won by more than 10 points, including an overtime triumph by Houston, and each team has dropped a game at home. record soared 14-7 at Grand Island in 1967 and the mark has held ever since. The first field events begin at 11 a.m.

with track prelims following at 11:30 a.m. The afternoon program is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., with the last event at T-N records 100 Perry Krogmelef, Southeast Doug Calkins, East (1975) and Al LubecK, Grand Island (1976), :09.9; 0 Bob North Platte, :22.4, 1969; 440 -Mel Tarpley, Lincoln High, :49.6, 1968; 810 -Chris Grieb, North Platte, 1 :57.4, 1972; Mile -Lynn Hall, Grand Island, 4:19.6, 1970; Two- mile Jon Martins, North Platte, 9:33.7, 1974; 180 lows Rich Brandfas, Southest, :19 6, 1975; 120 highs Rich Brandfas, Southeast, :14.3, 1975; 880 relay Grand Island, 1:30.4, 1972; Mile relay Grand Island, 3:23.5, 1969; Twe-mlle relay Southeast, 0:02.1, 1969. High lump Doug Phelps, Hastings (1975), Bruce Kucera, North Platte (1975), Rick Haak, North Platte (1976) and Kim Nuium, North Platte (1976) e-4; Long lump Steve Brlttenham, Southeast, 23-l'A, 1972; Pole vault i- Mike Henninger, Northeast, 14-7, 1967; Shot Mike Fulti, Lincoln High, 58-10, 1973; Discus John Beaver, Lincoln High, 183-7, 1976; Triple lump Stevt Brlttenham, Southeast, 1972. By Mark Gordon Staff Sports Writer Grand Island Stumpy The Boy and Officer's Call have dominated the Gus Fonner Handicap the past 'three years here at Fonner Park. That's why it's really no surprise that both should receive serious consideration again Saturday when the chase has its 17th renewal on the closing day of Fonner's 40-day spring meet.

Sorley Eddie Burns falls, Burns is enjoying success. On the latest depth chart, Burns is listed along with Randy Garcia, Tim Hager, Tom Sorley and Jeff Quinn in the top quarterbacking spot. Coach Tom Osborne is having a difficult time selecting a replacement for Vince Ferragamo. "I was always confident that I could do the job," Burns said. "I've set through four years of quarterback meetings and have built up a lot of knowledge from them.

coln except for Bowl-Mor Lanes." Bowl-Mor is at 9th streets. The same studies cause Kerrey to feel that the new bowling center will "not be a glut on the other bowling centers. We feel there are enough new bowlers in Lincoln to substantially fill our leagues." Kerrey, a Northeast and Nebraska University graduate, describes himself as a once-a-week bowler. However, Kerrey's wife, Bev, is currently the handicap Class singles leader in the women's state bowling tournament which concludes in Lincoln this Sunday. Kerrey said a general manager for the bowling center has been hired, but declined to reveal his name.

He also said an eight-court racquetball-handball facility is planned by another investor group in the area. Kerrey added that investors are projecting a shopping center for the area, by the recreational centers. final day successfully at Oaklawn before arriving at Fonner. Stumpy will be coupled in the wagering with Ever Amazing as both are trained by Don Von Hemel. Perry Compton will ride Officer's Call while David Pettinger has been named on both Von Hemel entrants.

Jerry Chaffee's Albert H.B. appears to have solid credentials to upset the top two. Although he finished a disappointing sixth among seven runners in the Fonner Mile, he has won more than $30,000 this season. His two wins were in $40,000 claiming races at Santa Anita near Los Angeles in early January. He gets in with 120 pounds, including Ken Jones.

Ed Luther's Ride The Bubles was an upset winner by a head over Rudarco in' the Fonner Mile in 1:42 1-5 on a track listed as He came from off the pace to score his first victory this season in four outings. Other entrants, their weights and riders include Al and Eileen Cascio's Upshur (111, Fred Ecoffey and Rudarco (114, Walter Orona); B.K. Sides' Windy Gulf (112, John Rettele); Red Socks, Yankeedoodledandy (110, Tim Doocy) and Tom Mann (117, Rob Williams). Sports Briefs. Baseball The Chicago White Sox have reactivated pitcher Wilbur Wood, out since May 9, 1976.

The Chicago Cubs have placed one-time Kansas three-sport athlete Steve Renko, a pitcher, on-the 21-day disabled list. Basketball Two Kansas assistant coaches, Sam Miranda and Duncan Reid, have resigned. Reid will become head coach at Dodge City Community College. Miranda future plans were not revealed. North Carolina's Steve Krafcisin, a 6-9 freshman center, has decided to transfer to Iowa.

i Other Sports Former Nebraska gridder Lloyd Cardwell, now UNO track and crosscountry coach, will be the honorary referee at the Howard Wood-Dakota Relays, May 6-7. i Alabama junior quarterback Jeff Rutledge broke his left arm just above the wrist during the Tide's spring foo ball game. Steve Alexander, 22, who competed in college track at UCLA and Houston, has won the decathlon at the Drake Relays. Crucial contests set Grandmother'sff-i Skillet" excellent demographics for the bowling center," said Kerrey. "One is an independent study Brunswick did for Lincoln which is very The duo will have eight foes in this mile and 70-yard chase as they attempt to continue their success in the Fonner Handicap.

Officer's Call has been assigned top-weight of 122 pounds by racing secretary and handicapper Dean Williams. He will concede four pounds to Stumpy The Boy. Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Nial Tidball, Officer's Call has made four appearances this year.

He won one of three chases earlier this spring at tonight in Boston with a 109-100 triumph and, though the 76ers lost last Sun-. day in Boston, they did shave a 22-point deficit to one late in the game. "It's much easier for me to play up there," said Philadelphia superstar forward George McGinnis. "The pressure is on them now. We've got to win one: they've got to win two." McGinnis and teammates had no difficulty Wednesday night in Philadelphia as the 76ers trounced Boston 110-91 to go up 3-2.

The Celtics must diagnose and solve Philadelphia's first-period offensive blitz, which has decided all three 76er victories. Those early leads put. Boston in the unenviable position of having to play catchup ball for the final 30 minutes against such talented opponents. grown up in the shadow of guys like Brandfas, you tend to forget everyone else," Churchill says. "He's been a good kid, and a pretty fair country hurdler." One of the reason's Ritze hasn't been heard from more ii blamed on a slight back problem according to Churchill.

"He's had problems with that off and on," Churchill says. "We've been pretty careful with it this year and have had pretty good success." i While Ritze ranks well on the low hurdle charts, his name is noticeably absent from the high hurdle charts because he's only run them in practice and couple of times in duals. "We're going to throw him In there in the Trans and see just bow good he really is," Churchill says. East is the meet favorite with two-miler Brian Dunnigan and pole vaulter Todd Hirtkle leading the way. Hinkle, author of a best this season of 14-S4, needs' to better that by Just over one inch to erase the oldest record In the books.

Lincoln Northeast's Mike Henninger Avey, Ealy receive Commission awards United Press International The first crucial game of the NBA quarter-finals is tonight in Boston and it promises to be a scintillating contest between the Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. The defending league champion Celtics have their backs to the wall, trailing three games to two in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference series. "We know what we must do," said Celtic guard Jo Jo White, most valuable player in last a r's NBA championship finals. "We have no choice; we must win." While the odds would seem to favor the 76ers, Boston has won 12 of its last 13 home playoff games over the past two seasons. However, Philadelphia did manage to break the string a week ago Ritze sets sights on By Tom Vint Outdoor Editor It was awards day Friday for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

At its annual monthly meeting of commissioners, three awards were presented. Nineteen-year veteran conservation officer Cecil P. Avey, serving northwestern Nebraska, was honored as the Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year for Nebraska. The 10th annual award was presented to Avey for his work in Sioux and Dawes Counties through youth programs and public relations service. Avey has been almost single-handedly responsible for keeping Whitney Lake, a privately owned lake, open to the public.

His own time and money keeps trash pickup made regularly throughout the summers. Also receving an award for outstanding accomplishment was Rex Ealy of Moorefield. The McCook area rancher was presented the first Certificate of Accomplishment in Conservation for his habitat and tree plantings on his 2,900 acres. A third award of sorts was made to Lincoln's Mid- America Webpress, for publication xt the com- mission's NEBRASKAland Magazine. Although Mid- By Chuck Sinclair Prep Sports Writer When Lincoln Southeast's John Ritze surfaced on the prep track charts second to gold medalist Randy Brooks in the 180 yard low hurdles, many observers probably wondered who this new Lincoln hurdler was.

After all, the past two years the only Lincoln hurdlers you ever heard about were Northeast's Steve, Eliker and Southeast's Rich Brandfas. Ritze must be a talented sophomore just on the scene, right? As a matter of fact, Ritze has been around through both the Brandfas and Eliker era and now has his sights set on erasing Brandfas' name from the Trans-Nebraska conference low hurdle records. Senior Ritze takes a 19.65 clocking earned in last weeks' Lincoln Schools meet Into Saturday's conference test at East's Stuart Stadium. f. Brandfas' meet record net in' Ritze'l sophomore year.

is a shade under that at :19.0. "I "When you have a kid tike this who has if.