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Emotional Factors Many for Husker-Buffalo Clash Brad Jenkins NU Tight End By Virgil Parker Journal Sports Editor It'll be another typical Big Eight football game in Memorial Stadium when Nebraska tangles with Colorado. Two conference clubs both in the national Top Ten trying to knock each other out of the ratings. I members of the "toughest league hi the country" could keep playing teams from outside the loop they were 284 against non-confernce competition this fall before starting to beat each other all eight might finish in the Top Twenty. Before the conference campaign began, six were in that elite group. Four remain.

Unbeaten Nebraska is fourth in the nation, while the Buffaloes come stampeding into town ranked 10th. Colorado, under second-year coach Bill Mallory, has dropped only a last-second 21-20 decision to No. 2 Oklahoma. The Buffs last week staged a come-from- behind uprising to dump No. 15 Missouri, 31-20, adding the Tiger's tail to previous victories over California, Wyoming, Wichita State and Miami of Fla.

Miami is the one common opponent for the two clubs. Nebraska topped the Hurricane, 31-16, while Colorado recorded a 23-10 triumph. On that basis, a finniltt Journal Friday, October 24,1975 Osborne's troops should rate a two-point favorite. Huskers Unbeaten Nebraska, 6-0 on the current season, is off to its best start since the unbeaten-untied year of the 1971 national champions. In addition to the Miami win, Nebraska recorded pre-league victories over LSU, Indiana and TCU before topping Kansas and Oklahoma State in conference clashes.

Last-minute speculation has arisen as to what effect if any the suspension of two top Colorado players will have on the outcome of the game. Mallory, known as a strict disciplinarian, left first-string tailback Tony Reed and starting linebacker Gary Campbell at home. Reed was cited by Boulder police on a shoplifting charge this week, while Campbell became involved hi a night club fracas. Colorado, often considered a team with great talent but little unity in years past, has become a close-knit group under Mallory. 21 Some observers feel Mallory's action could spur the other team members to an evern greater height of determination despite the fact that Reed gained 153 a a scored touchdowns in the Missouri win and Campbell was the Buffs' second-leading tackier.

Osborne said the Colorado attack will not suffer from the loss of Reed. "Billy Waddy is one of the best runners in the Big Eight," the Cornhusker coach said. "And this (disciplinary action) sometimes serves as an added incentive to the other players. I know when we lost some people for our first game, a lot of other players were determined to take up the slack." Another possible emotional factor entered the picture this week when ex-Nebraska defensive end Tom Pate died as the result of injuries suffered in a Canadian professional game. NU Has Colorado Players In addition, three Colorado natives will see action for Nebraska against the Buffaloes.

Tight end Brad Jenkins (Ft. Collins) and cornerback Dave Butterfield (Kersey) will be in the starting lineup, while Chuck Malito (Lakewood) returns to share the split end duties with Bobby Thomas after missing the last game because of a knee injury. Another incentive is present for 13 members of the Nebraska squad. Over 300 "Californians for Nebraska" including the parents of those players have made their annual trek to the Capital City for the game. The clash, to be played before another sellout crowd of plus, may well be decided in the trenches of the line, despite the a both teams a explosive offenses.

Nebraska has the Big Eight's best defense, while Colorado will bring one of the nation's biggest offensive lines. The Buffs are 6-8, 6-9, 6-2, and 6-5 across the front and average 257 pounds, including the split end. Soccer Game Set The University of Nebraska soccer club, boasting a 7-1 record this fall, will host Colorado Saturday in Memorial Stadium. The soccer game will start immediately following the final gun of the Husker-Buffalo football game. Dave Butterfield NU Defender Gifford Purchase Okayed By Tom Vint Journal Outdoor Writer The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Friday approved action to apply for funding in the purchase of Omaha's Gifford Tract.

The request was made to purchase the tract by Omahans Glenn LeDoyt of LeDoyt Land Company, Dr. Craig the Omaha schools system and Pat Pendergrass of the Omaha i organization. The acres of farm and wooded land along the Missouri River, just east of Fontenelle Forest, would be purchased through the Secretary of the Interior's continengency funding with matching state or local funds provided by a land donation through owner Dr. Harold Gifford, according to the Omahans. The tract is currently being used as a farm (320 acres) and as a nature education center for Omaha school youngsters.

The request for purchase was to provide this acreage for similar use for years to come, said Fullerton. Operation and maintenance funding would be provided by the Metro Education Planning Association (MEPA), said LeDoyt, so the state would have no expenses involved in the application for federal funds to purchase the tract. An estimated $675,000 would be needed, most of which would go to the Gifford Foundation and redonated to other community projects, the Omahans pointed out. After a morning delay and discussion centered around federal guidelines, the commissioners voted to construct the application for purchase. It will be sent on to the Secretary of the Interior for consideration.

In other Friday morning action, the commissioners turned down a request by a Grand Island Boy Scout council to purchase a 64-acre plot of school board land near Grand Island. The plot, located along the Platte River, would then be turned over to the courts on a long term lease, as a request outlined. The commissioners felt such a purchase would only open the doors for other special interest groups to have the state purchase lands for their group grounds on a lease basis. Chaffee Likes Underdog Role Lineups UPI TELEPHOTO In a race at Hazel Park in Detroit this fall it was hard to tell from the photo finish whether the race was won by a nose or by the beak. Unluckily for the pigeon, he was declared out of the money.

By Ken Hambleton State College Writer Nebraska Wesleyan football coach Harold Chaffee wants his team to be considered a big underdog this weekend against Hastings College in a Nebraska Intercollegiate A i Conference game Saturday at 7:30 at O.N. Magee Stadium. "I'm hoping Hastings is comparing scores and thinking we're a pushover," said Chaffee referring to Hastings' 31-0 win over Concordia and NWU's 21-6 loss to the Bulldogs. "It might give us an edge," Chaffee added. "I told my players after practice Thursday that if we ever put it together we might surprise ourselves and Hastings." The Plainsmen, 34 and 1-2 in the NIAC, will be looking to control the ball and put together the long drives Chaffee said.

"Hastings is a passing team and always presents the threat of the long scoring plays. So we'll need to keep the ball out of their hands," Chaffee said. The Bronco threats include quarterback Rod Schultz and Chan By The Associated Press Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made his first National Basketball Association regular season appearance with the Los Angeles Lakers, and it was the New York Knicks who had to suffer the consequences. Traded to Los Angeles from Milwaukee during the off-season, Abdul-Jabbar has found both his new city and new teammates to his Liking. And Los- Angeles Coach Bill Sharman had no complaints after the 7-foot4 center scored a three-point play to snap a 97-97 deadlock and lead the Lakers to a 104-101 victory over New York.

In other season-opening NBA games Thursday night, Atlanta stopped New Orleans 109-91, Golden State clipped Cleveland 89-83 and Washington defeated Kansas City 107-95. Lakers 104, Knicks 101 Burdened with five fouls, Kareem sat out most of the third period, but came back in in the final quarter when the Knicks rallied, finally knotted the score at 97-97. But the Lakers got the ball in deep to Abdul Jabbar, who was fouled while scoring. He sank the free throw and New York never caught up again. Cazzie Russell led the Lakers with 29 points while Kareem added 27 points and 20 rebounds.

High for the Knicks were Walt Frazier and Earl Monroe with 21 and 20 points, respectively. Frazier now has 12,189 career points, breaking Willis Reed's New York record of 12,183. Hawks 109, Jazz 91 John Drew's 21 points, aided by six of his Atlanta teammates scoring in double figures, paced the Hawks' rout of New Orleans. The Hawks jumped to a 19-2 lead and never trailed the Jazz, who were playing without injured Pete Maravich. "It's great to win our first said Atlanta Coach Cotton Fitzimmons, "but I'm not going to go overboard.

I think we will be competitive. I think we can battle for the playoffs." New Orleans closed the gap to three points in the second period and was still in the game until a 14-2 Atlanta spurt in the fourth period. Ron Behagen, playing his first game for New Orleans, led the Jazz had 18. Lou Hudson and Dwight Jones had 17 points each for Atlanta. Sports Briefs Football Green Bay has lost kicker Chester Marcol for the season with an injured thigh muscle.

The Tangerine Bowl faced with costly construction needs, will nevertheless hold its bowl in Orlando, on Dec. 20. The San Francisco 49ers have put wide receiver Bob Hayes on waivers. Baseball Cincinnati's Sparky Anderson has been named National League manager of the year by United Press International. The St.

Louis Cardinals have traded Willie Davis to San Diego for outfielder Dick Sharon. Former New York Yankee shortstop Phil Rizzuto is being sued by a Florida bank for $150,000 for an alleged loan default. Golden State 89, Cavaliers 83 The defending champion Golden State Warriors, who trailed by as much as 18 points in the first half, rallied behind Rick Barry's 22 points to pull out a season-opening victory. Golden state didn't take its first lead since 2-0 until 5:43 remained in the game. That's when Barry, who scored 12 of his points in the final period, hit on a long jumper.

After that, Cleveland could come only as close as one point only once. Jim Cleamons paced the Cavs with 18 points. Bullets 107, Kings 93 With Elvin Hayes scoring 29 i and grabbing 13 rebounds, the Washington Bullets grabbed its first victory in defense of its Eastern Conference crown. Dave Bing, playing his first game with Washington since being acquired in an off- season trade, scored 13 of his 19 points in the final period while Mike Riordan scored six of his 13 points in a two-minute span late in the game to help the Bullets pull away from an 87-85 lead to a more comfortable 95-89 advantage. Nate Archibald paced the Kings with 25 points.

receivers Dave Dirrim and Bob Squires. Schultz. the seventh leading passer in the nation with a 216.4 yards per game passing average, also leads the state college ranks in total offense. Schultz's two giant receivers Dirrim, 6-4, 190-pounds and Squires, 6-5, 230-pounds lead the state college ranks in receiving. But the Broncos offer two other offensive threats.

Fullback Ted Schroeder is the fourth leading rusher in the state, and freshman quarterback Tom Wissing proved against Doane last week he could run and scramble. Hastings coach Wendell Maupin noted that the biggest improvement in this year's Bronco squad has been the defense. "Three sophomores, Webster VanValkenburgh. 256- pound tackle, linebacker Jim Weber and nose guard Jack Blum have really anchored our defense this year and have made us a good all around team," Maupin said. Hastings is the current leader in defense in the NIAC.

"We've been stressing the fact we can get a 7-2 season with two wins," Maupin said. "We're all but out of the conference race (1-2) but we might be able to get a bowl bid with our overall record." Concordia-Midland The surprising Cc-ncOrdia Bulldogs are in the middle of the NIAC title race. After losing their first five games, the Bulldogs have surfaced with a 2-1 NIAC record. Concordia will get a stern test Saturday at Fremont against NIAC leader Midland, 3-0 and 61 overall. "They'll be the best team we'll face this season, and we'll have to win to stay alive in the conference," Bulldog coach John Seevers said of the eighth ranked Warriors.

The Warriors offer the best offensive team in the state, averaging 361.7 total yards per game. The Midland wishbone, centered around halfback Rick Klug and Dexter Brown averages 265.3 yards per game and is ranked 14th in the nation. Selections Hastings over Nebraska Wesleyan, at Lincoln, Midland over Concordia, 7:30 at Fremont; Doane over Dana, 7:30 at Crete; Wayne over Peru, at Peru, UNO over Northern Colorado, at Omaha; Chadron over Black Hills State (S.D.). NEBRASKA No. Name 88 70 51 54 63 78 8 15 49 25 27 80 93 69 72 87 61 44 34 35 26 2 Mushinskie Lingenfelter Schmidt Bonness Jorgensen Hoins Thomas Ferragamo Anthony Davis Heiser Phillips Wied Lee Fultz Martin Pillen Eich'berger Butterfield Jones Monds Burrow Ht.

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Parker's Picks By I irgil Parker Big Eight Nebraska 28, Colorado 24 -Another tough Saturday for the Huskers, but what one isn't in this league. Both clubs feature offenses with high-scoring potential. The Nebraska Black Shirts will make the difference. Oklahoma 31, Iowa State 14 -The Sooners haven't rolled over their foes lately, but have plenty to hold off the Cyclone. Missouri 28, Kansas State 7 -Missouri will bounce back after letting an apparent win over Colorado slip away last week.

K- State has been stubborn all year but doesn't have enough offense. Oklahoma State 24, Kansas 21 The tossup game of the week in the Big Eight. Nolan Cromwell of Kansas has proven to be a great wishbone quarterback, but OSU's Steve Burk has more help. East PITT over Navy, HARVARD over Dartmouth, PENN STATE over A A over Lafayette, BOSTON COLLEGE over Syracuse, BROWN over Holy Cross, RUTGERS over Columbia, YALE over Cornell, TEMPLE over Delaware, PRINCETON over Perm, WEST I I I A over Virginia Tech. South ALABAMA over TCU, AUBURN over Florida State, VMI over Citadel, NORTH A I A STATE over Clerason, FLORIDA over Duke, NORTH CAROLINA over East Carolina, FURMAN over William Mary, GEORGIA TECH over Tulane, GEORGIA over Kentucky, SOUTH CAROLINA over LSU, MISSISSIPPI STATE over Louisville, MISSISSIPPI over Vanderbilt, TENNESSEE over North Texas State, VIRGINIA over Wake Forest.

Midwest SOUTHERN CAL over Notre Dame, OHIO STATE over Purdue, I I A I i a a MICHIGAN STATE over Illinois, I A i a WISCONSIN over Northwestern, MIAMI, 0. Over Bowling Green, CINCINNATI over SW Louisiana, WICHITA STATE over Southern Illinois, OHIO U. over Toledo. SW Rockies ARIZONA STATE over UTEP, A I A over New Mexico, A A A over Utah State, TEXAS AM over Baylor, TEXAS over Rice, TEXAS TECH over SMU, BRIGHAM YOUNG over i A I FORCE Colorado State, NEW MEXICO STATE over Texas-Arlington, TULSA over Memphis State. Far West UCLA over California, OREGON over Utah, STANFORD over Washington State, WASHINGTON over Oregon State, NEVADA LAS VEGAS over Idaho, SAN JOSE STATE over Fullerton, LONG A A over Drake, A A I I over a a a a PACIFIC over Fresno State Last Week: S2-10-1, .839 Season: 283-81-8, .777 Csonka, Others Weighing NFL, Canadian Offers 'By The Associated Press While a forlorn secretary at the World Football League's one-time headquarters in New York answered the phone with, "The New League, Inc," the scramble began to see how many of its former players would make it back into the old league.

The main man in all the speculation, of course, is Larry Csonka, the'former bulldozer of the National Football League's Miami Dolphins, whose announced jump to the WFL on March 31,1974, along with teammates Paul Warfield and Jim Kiick, gave the WFL instant respectability. That respectability crumbled last year under a landslide of unpaid bills, bankruptcies, phony attendance figures and lawsuits. And Chris Hemmeter's attempt to financially restructure and save the league crumbled Wednesday under a wave of fan apathy. The Birmingham and Memphis franchises continued plans to approach the NFL for entrance as expansion franchises--but one NFL owner, who asked not to be identified, said he did not believe the two clubs would be welcomed. Csonka said Thursday he plans to talk with the Dolphins about a possible return.

He and the 379 other players put out of work by the collapse of the WFL have only until 4 p.m. EOT next Tuesday to strike an NFL deal if they want to play any more this season. Miami Coach Don Shula wants Csonka back. "There's no question of his value to our team and of his contributions in the past," he said. The Dallas Cowboys admitted they were looking at two players, the Cleveland Browns expressed interest in Csonka and Paul Warfield and the New Orleans Saints said they had eight WFL players on their list.

Some WFL players may take the high road instead, heading north into the Canadian Football League. The CFL is eyeing some WFL players, one of them halfback Anthony Davis. Davis, the rookie running back from Southern California, led the WFL in rushing and scoring. He was drafted by by the New York Jets in the NFL and by the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL. will leave for Toronto tonight," Davis' agent, Mike Trope, said.

Thursday. "We will meet with the president and general manager of the Argo- nauts. Then New York." we plan to go to Tex Schramm, the Cowboys' general manager, said his team was interested in Memphis quarterback Danny White. Dallas also holds the rights to its former running back, Calvin Hill. But Hill went out with a knee injury early this season and is sidelined for the year.

He said he wasn't surprised that the league went under. "It was not like I woke up this morning and the bottom suddenly was sinking. When I signed, I considered the possibilities. Based on all the newspaper reports lately, I've been conditioned that this might happen." A possible return to the Cowboys "is something to discuss with my if I want to play football," Hill said, adding his immediate attention is directed toward preparatory tests for law school. Ken Preston, general manager of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, predicted that Canadian Football League teams will not rush to hire players from the WFL "unless some team is hurting at a certain spot or is out of the playoffs and trying to rebuild." The CFL's regular season ends next week.

Ed Garvey, executive director of the NFL Players Association, asked NFL owners to increase squad sizes from 43 to 47 to make room for the WFL players. "We're in a tough spot because we don't want to see our players replaced," he said. "At the same time, we want to see that there is fair treatment for the WFL It wouldn't cost that much. For a player making $250 a game in the WFL, the $15,000 NFL minimum would sound like gold." Funeral Set For Pate Omaha (AP) Funeral services will be held at Morning Star Lutheran Church in Omaha at 11 a.m. Monday for Tom Pate, former Nebraska football player who died at Calgary, Canada, Tuesday night.

Pate, 23, collapsed on the field Saturday during a Canadian Football League game between his Hamilton Tiger Cats and Calgary. Dr. John Butt, Alberta's chief provincial coroner, said an autopsy "did not produce clear conclusions as to the cause of his collapse and subsequent death." He added it was believed that, after further study of tissues retained by the coroner's office, "the cause of death will be available within the next four weeks." Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L.

Pate; two sisters, Barbara and Lisa; a brother, Jeffery, and his grandmother, Mrs. Clara Norgard, all of Omaha. rj WSPAPEM.