Potter Coyotes push LPWA title bid with Friday wins
Potter defeated Dix 51 to 23 as Lodgepole beat Gurley 78 to 30 and Dalton toppled Sunol 66 to 53 lifting Potter toward a championship bid. Broadwater edged Bushnell 42 to 41 in a close game while Sunol and Dalton’s girls fell to Dalton’s strong show.
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Coyotes
Lodgepole Valley Association
LPWA
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Lorenzo
Lodgepole
Bushnell
Sunol
Gurley
Broadwater
Dalton
PHS
Tigers
Bushnell Five
Nebraska indoor track error prompts old records rethink
A columnist notes Nebraska University's indoor track was seven yards too long, explaining why records seem weak until new coach Frank Sevigne uncovered the issue. The piece then shifts to Sidney's push for a Junior Legion Baseball program, urging organization to enable a city wide effort and noting community support and upcoming park renovations.
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Nebraska University
Nebraska
Frank Sevigne
Cornhuskerland
Sidney
American Legion
Junior Legion
Crook edges Peetz in tight 38 37 come from behind win
Crook rallied from a seven point fourth quarter deficit to defeat Peetz 38 to 37 in a Lower Platte Valley Conference showdown. Leland Finley led Peetz with 12 points as Jack and Leo Fehringer added nine apiece for the hosts. Conrad Hemlet topped Crook with ten points.
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Peetz
Crook
Joey Adams
Mallards
PHS
Leland Finley
Jack
Leo Fehringer
Conrad Hemlet
Fpeetz
Nebraska
Lodgepole
Potter
Irishmen Prep For Tourney
St. Patrick's Hish School opens the Grand Island Diocesan tournament with a semifinal spot after a first round bye. Defending champion St. Mary's of Grand Island awaits the winner of St. Mary's and St. Agnes. Coach John Dykal leads 11 players on a 2-2 season as they depart at 1 p.m. for the road event.
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St. Patrick’s
Grand Island
North Platte
St. Pat's
St. Mary's
St. Agnes
Alliance
John Dykal
Dick McCoy
Mike Heaton
Rudy Arellano
Lemoyne Myers
Leland Skrdlant
Don Nelson
Dick Rayl
John Beyer
Tom Powell
Tom Kallhoff
Rodney Hahler
Ralph Nadeau
Gurley
Dix
Paxton
Dalton
St. Anthony’s
Doubleheader Weekend Promises Big crowd for Maroons
Sidney High plans a two game weekend at the new junior high gym hosting Gothenburg Friday and Alliance Saturday. Coach Jones seeks return of top scorer Charles Vernon from flu while Larry Black’s ankle injury clouds his availability. A road swing to Gering Omaha and Lincoln follows the doubleheader.
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Maroons
Sidney
Gothenburg
Alliance
SHS
McCook
Minatare
Tom Jones
Charles Vernon
Jones
Vernon
Larry Black
Black
Ogallala Indians
Gering
Omahha
Lincoln
Bowling Showgon League Standings and Results
Standings show Wamsley leading with 3114 and 221 percent, Hutchison 3024, Welch Ins. 2742, and Overland Cafe 2742. Jan 5 results list Wamsley over Welch 3 0 and Overland edging Hutchison 2 1. Hi team series honors go to Wamsley 2361 Wheat Belt 2061 Welch Ins. 2043. Hi game top marks Wamsley 820 789 Wheat Belt 736 Hutchison 730. Individual high series Ray Hartzler 558 Leonard Moseman 481 John Dykal 479. High games Ray Hartzler 218 Wayne Einspahr 202 Dennis Wamsley 182.
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Wamsley
Hutchison
Welch
Overland Cafe
Rudy’s
Overland
Wheat Belt
Ray Hartzler
Leonard Moseman
John Dykal
Raby Arrives as Car Vanishes Near Police HQ
Ruey C. Collins parked three meters from police headquarters in Richmond at 4 30 a m and later returned to find his car gone. Police deny any towing or overtime incident and confirm the birth of a baby girl.
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Richmond, Va
Ruey C. Collins
Goof remembered in 1955 World Series steal talk
Baseball players recount a famous moment when Jack Robinson stole home in the 1955 World Series with Frank Kellert in the batter's box. The play inspired debates on catcher interference and the impact of Kellert’s immobility on the ruling and future trades.
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Jack Robinson
Brooklyn
Yogi Berra
Frank Kellert
Berra
Brooklyn Dodgers
Kellert
Coney Island
Yankees
Robinson
Bill Summers
Jackie
Yankee
Whitey Ford
Cleveland
Tony Cu
Yogi
Kelert
Kellerts
Chicago Cubs
Oklahoma City
Doak Walker Retires From Football Star of SMU and Lions
Doak Walker quits after six seasons with the Detroit Lions ending a storied career. The Doaker, famed for scoring and sportsmanship, left a lasting impact on Dallas, SMU crowds, and the Lions. He helped drive Cowboys to Cotton Bowl fame and was honored by fans, teammates, and even opposing clubs.
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Harold Ratliff
Dallas
Doak Walker
Doaker
Southern Methodist University
Walker
Doak
Detroit Lions
Don Hutson
Bob Waterfield
Cotton Bowl
SMU
Big Saucer
Mustang
Oak Lawn
Holes in One Mark Pickens County Championship Qualifying
Holes in one were recorded on successive days during qualifying for the men’s championship at Pickens County Country Club. Both aces came on the 158-yard par 3 No 2 hole.
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Pickens
S. C
Pickens County Country Club
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