Dalton Tigers Lead D-15 District Prep for Sidney Tourney
The D-15 district class D basketball tournament runs from Monday to Saturday at Sidney Junior High Gym to decide the Western Nebraska state qualifier. Dalton, seeded No. 1, faces seven rivals including Potter, Gurley, Big Springs, LeWellen, Chappell, St. Pat’s and Lodgepole, with the winner earning a regional bid and a shot at the state title. Opening games Monday feature Dalton vs Lewellen and Chappell vs Big Springs. Tuesday night pairs Gurley vs Lodgepole and St. Pat’s vs Potter.
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Sidney Junior High School
Nebraska
Dalton Tigers
Tigers
Potter Coyotes
Coyotes
Minuteman
Dalton
Potter
Gurley
Big Springs
Lewellen
Chappell
Sidney St. Pat’s
Lodgepole
The
Thorns
Hank Reitz
Sidney High
Omaha
Lincoln
St. Pat’s
Chappell Buffalos
Referee Praise Echoes in Coaches Optimism
A poem by Mac Dunkworth, former Washington State coach, critiques referees and yearns for fair calls. The writer jokes about divine officials and cites Joyce Kilmer in a lighthearted farewell to the season.
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Mac Dunkworth
Washington State
Joyce Kilmer
Nebraska State Wrestling Tournament Preview in Lincoln
In Lincoln the 1970 Nebraska State Wrestling Tournament is anticipated with high attendance forecasts up to 20 000 from ETV. Sidney High teams figure prominently with eight Sidney state champions historically and Western Nebraska dominance noted by Conde Sargent. The event marks Class D adding fans and a long-running program dating to 1929 with Omaha schools originally featured.
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ETV
State Educational Television
Omaha
Conde Sargent
Omaha World Herald
Nebraska
Columbus
Raiders
Sidney
Marty Geiger
Juniors Upset Seniors In Powder Puff Basketball
Juniors coached by two wrestlers defeated the seniors in a Powder Puff tournament. Senior cheerleaders outshined the basketball teams and even the pep club, while male coaches and players showed mixed effort. Local folks enjoyed the Student Council event and called for more practice before an intra-school league.
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Tim O’halloran
Dick Peetz
Iowa
Red Raiders Set for Friday Clash With Alliance Bulldogs
Sidney High Red Raiders travel to Alliance to meet the Bulldogs in junior varsity and varsity games led by starter lineup of Wait, O Halloran, OConnell, Knicely, and Selzer. Alliance led by Randy Borg will seek another win after an 80-60 victory over North Platte. both teams eye district tournament action.
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Sidney High Red Raiders
Raiders
Alliance
Bulldogs
Sidney
Randy Borg
Red Raiders
North Platte
Ogallala Indians
Ogallala
Sidney Court
Borg
Lonnie Cowher
Rich Nolda
Pat Edwards
Rick Walker
Western Nebraska Western College
Scottsbluff
Gordon
Lincoln
Gering
Saturday Morn Basketball Schedule in Sidney Kiwanis League
The Sidney Kiwanis League lists Saturday morning games at Sidney Senior High School Auditorium. 8:10 Yankees meet Giants. 8:45 Jets face Broncos. 9:20 Dodgers play Red Sox. 9:55 Cards vs Twins. 10:20 Bears vs Broncos. 11:05 Tigers vs Rams. 11:40 Rockets vs Lions.
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Sidney Kiwanis Club
Yankees
Giants
Jets
Broncos
Dodgers
Red Sox
Cards
Twins
Bears
Tigers
Rams
Rockets
Lions
Braves
Sidney Senior High School
Sidney
Don Christians
Bernie Roybal
Minuteman Conference volleyball tourney set for Gurley
The Minuteman Conference volleyball tournament will be held in Gurley on March 2 and 3 with top seeds Melbeta and Gurley both at 6-2. Other seeds include Lodgepole Potter Dix and Dalton, with a single elimination format leading to a consolation and championship match once four finalists remain.
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Gurley
Melbeta
Lodgepole
Potter
Dix
Dalton
Sidney St. Pat’s
Bushnell
Harrisburg
Lyman
St. Pat’s- Bushnell
Harrisburg-Lyman
Sidney Red Raider Wrestlers Set for State Tourney
The Sidney High Red Raider wrestling squad of six district champions travels to Lincoln for the state tournament at the University of Nebraska Coliseum. Led by Greg Abrams the group faces top Nebraska rivals with finals by Saturday night and ETV Channel 13 plans to air coverage.
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Lincoln
Gering
Kyle Abrams
Brent Abrams
Rod Hecker
Greg Abrams
Tim O’halloran
Dick Peetz
Raiders
Raider Armada
ETV
Channel 13
University of Nebraska
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Greg
Tim O Holleran
Sidney
Kyle Mines
Valentine
Nebraska
Colonial Inn
56Th and
Cornhusker Highway
Irish Cagers Face Weekend Twinbill in 3-13 Season
The Sidney Irish basketball team schedules two away games this weekend at Dix on Friday and at Sterling to face St. Anthony's Bobcats on Saturday. The Irish hold a 3-13 record and preparation for the 0-15 tournament in Sidney next week.
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Sidney St. Patrick’s Irish
Dix
Sterling
St. Anthony’s Bobcats
Sidney
Sidney Cyclists Triumph at Laramie Snow Run
The Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Racing Association held its snow run cross country meet in Laramie WY last Sunday. Local Maddox Motors sponsored team members Monte Heil Jeve Savolt Terry Ring Danny Dickinson Pat Porter Bill Trahen Bill Maddox and Sandy Rufenacht competed. Porter won first in 126 250 cc class and Dickinson finished fourth Ring took third in 0 125 cc class.
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Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Racing Association Motorcyle Club
Laramie
Wyo
Maddox Motors
Monte Heil
Jeve Savolt
Terry Ring
Danny Dickinson
Pat Porter
Bill Trahen
Bill Maddox
Sandy Rufenacht
Porter
Dickinson
Ring
Bowling KeGlerettes Take On Western Land Meet
In a Western Land bowling recap Crocker leads with a 651/2 301/2 high series while Diamond Sidney Nat'l and Zwick show strong marks. Johnson and Doyle post notable high games with Crocker claiming top series at 2302 and 863. Gary Hohman makes a Minnesota interception return for a touchdown against Nebraska. Roger Jaeger nets the 1969 Big Ten longest field goal at 48 yards for Wisconsin.
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Brandin Iron
Hamms
Clarence
Hipps
Sidney Nat'l
Peetz Elev
Western Drug Legging Co
Zalesky Fron
Elmers Tav
Hot Spot
the Mill Hi
HI Ind
B. Fleming
K. Kieselhorst
Socialettes
Conoco
Sidney Imp. First State
Livs Groc
Model Clean
Colton C of C
Wilson Juelfs Grain
Potter State
Coiffure
Lorenzo Coop
Doris Juelfa
Industrial
Adams Com
Whitake Tar. Zwick
Sidney Ellis
Happy Holly
Miller Imp
Ellison Phar
Staschs Mobil
Diamond Bar
Vu Kokjer Mtr
Larry Doyle
Verne Sharman
Keglerettes
Western Land
Crocker Claim
Egging Co
Cedar Lanes
Frontier Music
Crocker
Diamond
Zwick Dance
Sidney Shoe
Hill
Linn Doyle
Roger Jaeger
Wisconsin
UCLA
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Snyder
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