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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1956
Page
8
After a tied regulation and a recent stretch of overtime losses, Coach Tom Jones saw his Sidney Maroons pull off an overtime win. Jones praised the team’s determination and daring as they prepare for tough upcoming games against Ogallala Gering Omaha Westside and Lincoln Central with rumors that Charlie Vernon may play his last game.
Lodgepole Valley Association fans prepare for four days of LPVA play in Gurley starting Wednesday. Broadwater faces Sunol at 7 15 and Lorenzo meets Dix at 8 15 in opening games. Potter leads seeds, Lodgepole and Dalton follow, with finals slated Saturday in championship and consolation brackets.
After SHS beat Alliance and Gothenburg for the Maroon and Black Friday against Ogallala, Vernon could earn a high school diploma with 175 credits while retaining athletic eligibility. The Sid ney youth contemplates mid year graduation, family plans to move, and the writer emphasizes education over athletics.
Peetz school basketball teams swept five games over Friday and Saturday. Leo Fehringer led Peetz with 16 points in a 45 37 win over Sedgwick on Friday while Padroni fell 53 43 in the next night’s clash as Peetz B squad and junior high also won. Padroni scorers Deenhart and Anderson hit 10 each as Peetz topped Padroni 48 43 with Fehringer again top scoring for Peetz.
Potter and Broadwater scored conference wins over Sunol and Gurley as Lodgepole topped Oshkosh after a halftime rally. Dalton defeated Bushnell, Dix beat Lorenzo, while Potter and Del Maas missed due to injuries. Ron Namath led scoring with 19. George Roberts netted 34 for Dalton. The LBVA tournament starts Wednesday at Gurley with Potter No 1 seed.
Boulder Colorado's basketball team will play an exhibition contest against Air Force on January 25 in Boulder. Coach Bebe Lee announced the addition to the schedule noting the Buffs have 21 regular games while collegiate rules allow 23. Bruce Drake, former Oklahoma coach, leads Air Force from Bunker Hill AFB. The game starts at 8:05 p.m. and proceeds go to the U.S. Olympic Fund and the National Basketball Hall of Fame Fund.
Gary Bartling and Charlie Meyer each made eight field goals for Lodgepole as Meyer added five free throws to finish strong. Lodgepole led 21 6 36 45 at three quarters and 58 52 final over Oshkosh in a matchup noted for finishing bursts.
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