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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1947
Page
2
The Telegraph in Sidney Nebraska notes that sports news contributions should be directed to the newspaper for proper publication.
Two former champions, Bobby Chick and Joe Rivers, renew friendship after long undefeated runs. Chick, a retired light heavyweight contender, plans winter training and eyes a card featuring George Temple or John Pesek. Mobiles in the Midwest race to stage top bouts with Squire Clayton aiding.
Sidney prepares for the 1947 48 season under Coach Leo Shuman with the Maroons set for seventeen or eighteen games. Returning players include Bob Stegeman and Don Vizina, while Doyle Butts and Henry Devies add veteran talent. Newcomers and lettermen like Stanley Kennedy Lewis Million Don Barker and others compete as a young group awaits December 16 home game vs Lodgepole.
Seven lettermen return to boost St. Patrick's basketball under Coach Tom Dineen. The Irish open with Peetz then face Dix in a Friday prelim to Knights of Columbus and Peetz town team game, with several newcomers and veterans listed.
The Ghosts from Sioux City known as The Kings of Razzle Dazzle Basketball visit Sidney High School auditorium for a 9 pm opening Legion game. A preliminary pits Sidney Knights of Columbus against Gurley. Legion squad features ex Sidneys and strong guards forwards centers. Knights improve with Merck and Heeg.
Sidney school cagers travel to Dalton next Monday night for three games on the Dalton court. Seventh grade plays at six, eighth at seven, and Freshmen at eight. The plan enlarges athletic participation. Coaches Harold Wooten and Ray Maley report strong student support and note eligibility limits due to academic standards, with more players expected in later contests.
Maple Grove community members gathered at multiple homes for Thanksgiving meals and birthday celebrations. Families including the Miles, Sharman, Rasmussen, Tremain, Jorgensen, Spiker, Yaeger, Johnson, and McGowan shared dinners, suppers, and visits at the homes of Grant, Stately, Rasmussen, Tremain, Spiker, and others in Ordville and nearby.
Standings to date show Ww L Oliver 22 8 Frontier Music 18 12 Sidney Creamery 14 16 Elwell Motors 6 24. Last week Oliver 2 Frontier Music 1 Sidney Creamery 2 Elwell's 1. High team series 1898 by Oliver. High team game 683 also Oliver. High series 427 by T. Riley. High games 159 by L. McCoy D. Hendricks and 155 by A. Folkerts I. Gabriel.
The Telegraph notes Capitol and M G M Columbia records amid a brief Christmas items list. It mentions paper clips remain scarce but stocked, available by box or carton with a one carton limit per customer. Scotch Tape gift wrapping seals are advertised.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness flowers and expressions of sympathy following the death of their wife and mother. Your thoughtful kindness will always be gratefully remembered.
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