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! Sam's New Niche Bull jinx IO continue f By JOE BAIJDWIN (Sports Columnist) After fiddling around in the ill-fitting roles of floor leader, defensive specialist and generally-experienced senior, Sam Mar tin has finally decided to do what he does best on the basketball court gun. Martin is one of the best outside shooters in the Big Eight Conference, and his performance in the Oklahoma State and Kansas games backs up his reputation (27 points, 70.9 field goal percentage). But prior to the Cowboy and Jayhawk con tests, Martin had seemed reluctant to fire from long-range unless the Huskers were hopelessly behind. This is not to say that Sam should henceforth start casting up shots from mid-court every time he gets his hands on the basketball; but he should not be afraid to unload ten or twelve times a game. maktiin is ODViousiy noi beloved of some NU fans, mainly because when he makes a ball-handling or defensive mistake, it invariably seems to occur in crucial situations. Another of Sam's difficulties with the fair-weather flock is a matter of appearance. He just happens to appear rather droopy-eyed even when fully alert; several Husker followers have said that they hoped coach Cipriano wasn't keeping him up. At any rate, Martin has un doubtedly developed a lot of character over the past two and one-half seasons and now that he is converting some of that character into baskets, perhaps the Coliseum hecklers will let up. MISCELLANY With the satisfying 84-73 win over Kansas in the bag, Nebraska has now won as many games 12 as it won all last year. r--3 mm . X . 4J--xata. M Sad Sam Over Aubrey Nash CIGARETTES Lowest Prices LOWEST PRICES M TOWM AT 16th & P St. Just South of Campus 1 . '' Dividend Bonded Gas WE NEVER CLOSE By RANDY YORK (Nebraskan Sports Editor) Boulder, Colorado, has to be the best place to live in the country. That is, if you gamble for a living. You could make a fortune in two hours a year. The work is simple bet a bundle on Col orado when it plays Nebraska in Boulder, collect after the game, then vacation elsewhere until the next year. Sound unreal? Well, if you did just that in the last 17 years and escaped the law, wire-tapping and other roadblocks, you'd be rich. COLORADO really has all this going for it. Nebraska hasn't beaten the Buffs in Boulder since 1953. The Cornhuskers must crack that jinx Tuesday night to re- SjiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiS 1 Big 8 Standings I All g Conf. Games rs Kansas State 6-1 15-4 sa Missouri 4-3 12-7 Nebraska 3-3 12-5 3 Kansas 3-3 12-4 rs Iowa State 4-4 11-9 S Colorado 3-4 10-9 Oklahoma 2-4 13-5 S Oklahoma State 2-5 11-8 Saturday's Results Oklahoma 62, Oklahoma State 57 Nebraska 84, Kansas 73 Colorado 72, Kansas State 59 3 EE Iowa State 89, Missouri 78 3 EE Monday's Games Kansas State at Iowa State 5 Oklahoma State at Kansas s Oklahoma at Missouri Tuesday's Games s Nebraska at Colorado niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinl! main in contention in the Big Eight Conference race, which tightened considerably Saturday. S Mike Coleman 15 against Wildcats Nebraska and Colorado each strengthened its own standing. Nebraska tripped Kansas, 84-73 to gain a third place deadlock with the Jayhawks. Colorado did its share of the Big Eight spoils, handing Kansas State its first conference loss with a 72-59 decision at Boulder. The importance of Tuesday's collision needs little explana tion to Nebraska coach Joe Cipriano or Colorado coach Sox Walseth. Each must win, the Buffs, even more so since the defending league champs are saddled with four losses. CIPRIANO, who has solved the Dave Robisch headache twice this season, must do the same thing with CU's Cliff Meely, who pocketed 22 points and retrieved 17 rebounds against Kansas State Saturday night. The Cornhuskers held the Buff ace to 17 in a 60-58 win at Lin coin Jan. 17. Guards Gordie Tope and Dudley Michell for the most part, were responsible for the Buffs' 75-73 win at Boulder last year. Forward Mike Coleman has been a consistent scorer. He hit 15 in the win over K-State. More Sports, page 7 Sophomore Jim Creighton, a rugged rebounder, completes CU's starting lineup. NEBRASKA will counter with its new winning combination: center Leroy Chalk, forwards Chuck Jura and Bob Gratopp, and guards Sam Martin and Tom Scantlebury. Help Wonted Baby Sitting: East campus girl call Mrs. Peterson 466-7422 3910 Orchard. Reg ular work Tues., Wed., andor Thurs. Wanted: One Judo GE. Size 3. Carl 8203 Selieck Quad. Wanted: Part time desk clerki hours arranged to tit schedule; Apply In person at Clayton House Items Offered Available Feb. 12 bedroom opt. Wood burning fireplace, stove, refrlg. and carpeting. 125.00 per month. 201 So. 27 Phone 432-3645 Watch Repair. Two Day service. Campus Bookstore. 13 and R Sts. For Sale: 10,000 ft. of maple flooring 5c a square ft. Free fireplace kindling. Bricks 2c ea. I-beams 5c a lb. See Wrecker Ted at Geography Bldg. For Sale: Lear Jet t track portable stereo tape player Used less than one yr. Just cleaned. $45 or best offer. Contact Kent Beverldge 435-2961 and leave message. if" Prospective Representatives Interviews Interviews Tuesday, Feb. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Student Activities Office call 472-2484 for appointment PAGE 8 THE DAILY NEBRASKAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1970