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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1948
Page
7
Local sports page highlights brief items and results from Sidney and area teams with brief scores and upcoming events. Includes prep league standings and notable performances from players, plus schedule notes for the week.
The Irish of St. Patrick's earned their fifth win of the season by rallying in the fourth period to beat St. Agnes of Alliance 31 to 20. St. Agnes led early, with an 8 to 2 start, but the Irish closed the gap by halftime to 14 to 9 and surged ahead late in the game behind Kallhoff and Heaton to seal the victory. Heaton led scoring with seven points, while Kallhoff drained three field goals and two free throws in the decisive final minutes.
Sidney Maroons nearly pulled off a comeback but lost 38 36 in the conference opener at Kimball. McMurray and Kellner each scored 10 points leading Kimball while Vizina Don added eight for Sidney as the team heads to Sterling tonight before facing Scotts Bluff next week.
Sidney Freshmen stretched their winning streak to seven with a 32 to 21 victory over Peetz Reserves. Waddell Harden and McHugh sparked a 12 to 4 first half burst, Peetz narrowed late as H Potter Segelke Dillenburi and Fehringers led a late rally. Harden Wamsley and Waddell starred on defense and rebounding.
A record crowd attended the VFW sponsored wrestling program headlined by Mae Weston defeating Neil Stewart. Two additional men’s bouts rounded out the card, showcasing local wrestlers in a lively event.
The complete St. Patrick's Academy basketball schedule under Coach Tom Dineen lists 22 games led by an January 10 away tilt at Peetz. The slate includes dates through February with home and away games at St. Patrick's and several towns, plus a North Platte Catholic tournament February 4-5.
The Knights of Columbus lead the league with three wins, no losses after edging Peetz 27 to 24 in the third round at City Auditorium. Heeg brothers scored eight each for K of C, Fuehrer topped Peetz with eight as Sidney American Legion beat Gurley 32–18 and Sunol downed Kimball 46–17.
The Sidney junior high Little Maroons added two wins over Potter teams here Wednesday night. The eighth graders won 26 to 6 against Potter eighth and ninth graders, while the seventh grade quintet beat Potter seventh and eighth graders 10 to 8. The eighth grade squad travels to Gurley Friday. Sidney junior high teams host Dalton Monday at 6 p.m. and meet Lodgepole next Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Box scores.
The Maroons edged the Peetz youngsters 24 to 19 on Peetz floor in a Monday night game. The win highlighted steady defense and timely baskets by junior high players.
Sunol raced to a 46 17 win over Kimball with 11 points each from Hunt and Zalesky to lead the victors. Kimball top scorer Davidson had six. Half time stood 23 7, and schedule changes push the tournament’s fourth and fifth rounds to January 21 and 22, with Kimball and K of C, Sidney, and Sunol in updated matchups.
The Freshman cagers edged the Potter Reserves 27 to 22 as John Harden of Sidney scored 10 points for the Frosh. Rosenthall Schubarth and Anderson sparked the Potter Bearcats. Coach Ray Maley coached eleven days in this game, with a triple header planned Monday at Sidney High School gym.
Scottsbluff opens KNEB on 970 AM with offices in the Golden Rule building. The Telegraph ad touts the station features musical numbers market news and Associated Press reports as core programming.
IDEAL is presented as the simplest system for income tax records and bookkeeping. It claims a complete stock for farmers and business men and urges readers to consult a lawyer or tax consultant. The ad notes replacement sheets are available and promotes being ready for 1948.
Shareholders are notified of the annual meeting of the members of Sidney Federal Savings and Loan Association on January 21, 1948 at 7 30 P M at the secretary office 821 Tenth Avenue Sidney Nebraska for electing three directors to serve three years and handling other business as needed. Leslie Neubauer secretary Leon Fine president.
Thinking people in the market for new radio sets will want to hear the various modern choices. Visit and try them to your complete satisfaction before deciding. Heristensen Radio Service at 927 Tenth Avenue invites inquiries by phone 464.
Albert Werner of Peetz pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated after his 1947 Pontiac left Route 19 south of Sidney. Damages were about 450 dollars. he received a 50 dollar fine, 10.25 dollars costs, and a one-year license suspension. Werner and his wife suffered injuries from the crash and skid that rolled the car into a ditch.
U S bureau of animal industry specialists told the American Veterinary Medical association that diagnosis still rests on lab tests. More than half of serum samples from clinically diagnosed cases are confirmed as Newcastle disease by laboratory methods. The Telegraph notes mimeograph and typing paper stock available.
The Telegraph advertises stock for 1948 office needs. Readers are invited to visit for planning assistance and to fill all office supply and printing requirements.
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