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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1977
Page
3
A Colorado trip along the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan near Basalt yields calm weather and light catches. The narrator recalls losing a brown and a strong fight with a deep pool, while his brother cleanly catches a few fish.
Thousands of Marquette supporters celebrated in Milwaukee causing about 14 thousand dollars in public facility damage and 3 thousand dollars in street theft and vandalism near the campus. Police closed bars early and Gen Mitchell Field saw 11 thousand dollars in damage as 5 thousand fans greeted the team at 2 a.m. Airport manager Joseph F Sanek condemned the conduct as malicious violence.
Coaches needed for the legion midgets aged 15 to 16 and the juniors aged 17 to 18. Interested individuals should contact Benny Hochman no later than April 10.
Players who participated in the Sidney men's town team basketball league are invited to a party Saturday at 7pm at the Stug Tavern.
Sidney selected to host the state level events for 1977 American Legion Baseball. Class A Area sites include Omaha Papillion Lincoln Fremont Columbus Scottsbluff and State events at Lincoln. Class B lists Beatrice Wahoo West ONeill Aurora Broken Bow Sidney York for state events. Class C covers Wayne St Paul Clay Center Gothenburg with Harvard as state site. Area tournaments start July 26 to July 28 and August 5 for all State Tournaments. Umpires clinics planned in Columbus Broken Bow and Scottsbluff.
The text notes Canada’s housing complex for 1976 Olympic athletes is hard to dispose of and unused. It contrasts with plans for Lake Placid 1980, where the facility would be repurposed as a US federal prison for the eastern district, implying the facility would be readily filled due to crime rates.
Sidney sends eight boys and eight girls to the Kimball Invitational with 26 boys and 24 girls competing. Tim Snyder and Denise Dils lead on sprints, Jaye Hazelwood and Joe Haupt pace distance events, Pam Wamsley and Debbie Rowe headline the girls, while coach Dan Garrett notes strong contingents across field events and relays. Bob Gerner cannot compete due to jaw injury from an accident, and Pam Selzer will miss the shot put for ACT exams.
Sidney High golf coach Leroy Bruce reported frigid 30 degree conditions at North Platte where the Raiders finished tenth of eleven. Low Sidney score came from Larry Tow with 83, aided by Mark Zalesky 86, George Niekum 94, Chris O Connell 96, and Terry Osborne 101. Only top four counted. Bruce plans a playoff to pick the remaining two. Medalist was Steve Mack of Grand Island. Team scores: Grand Island 319, McCook 323, Hastings 327, Cozad 329, North Platte 342, Kearney 347, Gothenburg 350, Scottsbluff 357, Minden 358, Sidney 359, Lexington 362.
Sidney area players are invited to three Sterling summer tennis tournaments with dates July 23 24 for Men singles and doubles August 13 14 for Boys singles and doubles and September 10 11 for Men singles and doubles. Entry details include fees 4 and 6 for men and 2 50 and 5 for boys per year.
Telegraph lifestyle editor Jeana Steikunas profiles her big city orientation and career in journalism. She discusses trends, preferences, and how city living shapes her approach to reporting and features.
The line expression hold that line is often shouted by railroad engineers when passing through western Nebraska rather than originating at a football game. The claim that it was coined in sports is corrected by noting its common usage in railroading contexts.
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