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Contracts with coaches lead to suits OMAHA, Neb. — A legal dispute between two Omaha companies over promotional agreements with three football coaches, including Nebraska coach Tom Osborne, has surfaced in lawsuits in Douglas County District Court. Harz Marketing and Promotions Inc. and mid American Long Distance Co. filed lawsuits last week in which each alleges that the other hasn’t abided by the terms of the contract. A third lawsuit was filed by midAmerican’s former president, Edmund Blankcnau, against Gunter Harz, the president of Harz Market ing. The coaches — Osborne, Iowa coach Hayden Fry and former Minne sota Viking coach Bud Grant—aren ’t parties to any of the lawsuits. Their names entered the dispute because of promotional agreements they made with Harz Marketing, which agreed to arrange tor the coaches to appear on behalf of midA merican. According to the lawsuits, Harz Marketing had contracts with Osborne. Fry and Grant permitted the company to arrange personal appear ances by the coaches on behalf of Harz’s clients. The lawsuits don’t disclose what Harz had agreed to pay the coaches. The suit says Gunter, Harz and blankenau had an agreement unaer which Blankenau was to underwrite celebrity golf tournaments in Des Moines, Iowa; Minneapolis; and the Omaha area. The Tom Osborne-mi d American Senior Classic was played during the Memorial Day weekend at Capehart Golf Course. Blankenau alleges that more than $300,OCX) he paid for the tournaments hasn’t been accounted for by Harz. Harz and Blankenau couldn’t be rcaencu iui tummum, anu men auui neys declined to discuss the case. The disagreement between midA merican and Harz Marketing centers on mid American’s payments to Harz for the use of celebrities. In addition, mid American alleges that Harz has incorrectly demanded $57,(XX) from midAmerican for pay ment of fees related to the golf tourna ments agreed to between Harz and Blankenau. .-.. . . .1' " i Oklahoma State’s kicking game to challenge Huskers FOOTBALL from Page 7 are 240-, 250-pound players who can really run well,” he said. “They’re good athletes, and many times that causes more problems than a big old 280-pound guy that can’t move.” Oklahoma State ranks First in the nation in punt returns, third in net punting and sixth in kickoff returns. Last season, Nebraska’s Rod Smith and Dana Brinson fin ished first and sixth, respectively, in the country in punt returns; they are among the leaders this season. Osborne said the kicking game should be a key factor. “The kicking garne very well could decide the ball game,” Osborne said. “Their kicking game is probably about as sound as any body that we’ve played this year. “All the way around, they’re a very, very good football team.” Oklahoma State coach Pat Jones said Nebraska is also a good football team. “It looks to me like a typical, talented, well-coached Nebraska team,” Jones said. “They always look the same to me. This group seems to be no exception. It’s a very complete football team — typical Nebraska.” ; That this will be Oklahoma State’s first televised game of the season won’t be a factor, Gundy said. “Once the game gets started, I really won’t notice whether the game is on TV or not,” he said. Oklahoma State has no one out with injuries, and the Huskers’ lone loss is senior wingback Von Shep pard. Sheppard is expected to be out for the year after suffering a leg injury against South Carolina. Enjoy smooth, creamy Frozen Yogurt that tastes Hke Ice Cream but with 80% lest fat! -FREE SAMPLES <1 Can’t Believe Its YOGURT! Frozen Vbgurt Stores y ^ OPEN: 11 a.m.-ll p.m. Daly Noon-11 p.m. Sundays 70th A Von Dorn, Ph. 489-9116 Holmes Lake Plaza, Lincoln All baseball Hems 15*25*. including eutiienic bosebol jerseys. Come in and see details on how to win your favorite jersey. J111..."""I k The Pr)c /mage rrTTTTTT mTHTITm li77iTi TTTTTTTT Located between the centrum and atrium skywalk level 476-7675 frfaMH IJ \i ! II tVJ IJ ^ • /I7: .bj MRTmwaiw 1 _ 5:30 MY lift AS Ffrofl (Pti») •V I AiM» 3 raoci nmhmuII 7: 1S-9;)S LA BAMBA (PG13) j 730-9:30 UKE FITHEI UKE SON (P013) l 5:00 »nMMunni ■ ' ,1 3 O’CLOCK HIGH trot 31 2 HEAVY METAL m> 3 UKE FITHEI UKE S0i(PQ13) | 4 WC« mum KJWtWim THE PWINCIPU^I