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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1929

Page

6

Sidney Defeats Potter In Narrow 20 11 Victory

Sidney defeated the Potter Wildcats 20 to 11 last Tuesday night in a close game. Portrey led Sidney with scoring while Bartlett stood out for Potter. Sidney trailed early but pulled away in the second half, earning its first win over Potter in years and solidifying hopes for the pennant. Sidney has two wins and one loss in conference play, with a rematch against Kimball to even the record. Potter showed improvement and remains a tough foe going forward.

Sidney Potter Wildcats Portrey Bartlett Potter Kimball

Maroons Fall to Sterling In Slow Hard-Fought Game

Sidney lost to Sterling 19 to 11 on the Sterling floor last Saturday. The Maroons started slow but battled back to 14 to 11 in the second half before Sterling pulled away with two baskets and a free throw. Sidney faces Chappell Tuesday and Kimball Friday in upcoming games.

Sidney Sterling Chappell Kimball

Three Teams Battle Strong Basketball This Season

All three teams showcase a solid brand of basketball through the current season with balanced offense and defense. Each squad emphasizes fast transition plays, disciplined defense, and varied scoring options, making them competitive in close games.

Sidney Maroons Defeat Alliance 19 to 13 in Tight Conference Win

The Sidney Maroons beat Alliance 19 13 last Friday to extend their conference record. Captain Moore of Alliance fouled out in the second quarter as the game stayed close throughout. Sidney now has three conference wins and one loss, with a rematch against Kimball looming Friday.

Sidney Maroons Alliance Moore Aliance Sidney Kimball

Central Ward kindergarten and new pupils noted

The Central Ward report lists a new kindergarten Eski mo project, new first grade pupil Gordon Bryant, and June Fisher entering third grade. It also mentions sick pupils Jeanette Jones Donald Fulton and Bill Tewell, plus second grade travel in the good health special to Clean City.

Robert Sellers Gordon Bryant Clean City Jeanette Jones Donald Fulton Bill Tewell June Fisher

Wrestlers And Boxers Highlight Historic Exhibition Show

A historic event featured Gus Sonnenberg and Big Munn in a three fall wrestling world championship with Munn winning the final fall. Heavyweight bouts included Tom Poole versus John Pantenburg, plus ring legends Jim Corbett and John Sullivan, Kid McCoy and Tommy Ryan, and Grecian wrestler Kiekenheffer vs Luchenhoofovitch in two falls.

Gus Sonnenberg Robert Morris Big Munn Paul Kahl Sonnenberg Tom Poole John Pavlat John Pantenburg Robert Brumage Jim Corbett Goldwin Dyke John Sullivan Stewart Bush Kid McCoy Alie Baker Tommy Ryan Leonard Jones Kiekenheffer Bud Lovoni Luchenhoofovitch Alvin Goodale

Franklin Barger Sings Two Numbers Before Denver Departure

A sparse program drew appreciation as Franklin Barger sang King for a Day and Sonny Boy. He earned a second encore before leaving for Denver, and the assembly hoped for another encore on his return while wishing him success in vocal training.

Franklin Barger Denver King Sonny Boy Franklin

Three New Students Enroll at Sidne High School

East high school will continue the student focus as Cleore Smith freshman Flinor Hart junior and Nel lie Viss junior enroll at Sidne High. We welcome the newcomers and wish them success in their work. Miss Fitzsimons and Miss Runge traveled to Denver over the weekend.

East High School Sidne Cleore Smith Flinor Hart Nellie Viss S. H

Carnival Held Friday At Ag Fair Night

A lively crowd gathered in the agriculture building Friday after the basketball game for a carnival hosted by the Ag boys and domestic science girls. Confetti, fried hamburgers, and a variety of stands drew attendees to shooting galleries, fortune telling, a dog show, candy booths, and a boxing and wrestling match. The event was enjoyed by all with hopes for another carnival soon.

Ag Boys

Sidney High School Building Plans Discussed at Meeting

Mr. Nielsen spoke on future building plans for Sidney High School and discussed Smith-Hughes vocational agriculture and home economics programs. Arthur Zike presented plans for the agriculture class. A coffee and doughnuts lunch followed the meeting.

Sidney High School Nielsen Smith-Hughes Arthur Zike Floyd Miller

Quill Society Entertained by Womans Club

Quill society members were entertained Tuesday afternoon by the Womans club at a pleasant reception. After an interesting program, refreshments were served. The afternoon was profitably spent and greatly enjoyed by the guests.

Quill Society Womans Club

East Ward pupils earn blue stars for perfect spelling

Perry Butterfield and Mable Curless received blue stars on the spelling roll of honor for achieving 100 in spelling last week.

Perry Butterfield Mable Curless

Annual Open House at Agriculture Building

The Smith-Hughes vocational agriculture open house at the Ag building Wednesday night drew strong interest. Pupils demonstrated seed corn tests, constructed projects, and a milk testing demo by Ray Cruise, with George Null showcasing a baloptican. Jack Sparks explained seed corn testing steps while two pupils acted as guides. Afterward, the PTA met to discuss vocational education as Supt. Liebendorfer and Mrs. Ivan Robinson addressed training of children in home and school.

Smith-Hughes Vocational Agriculture School George Null Jack Sparks Ray Cruise Parent- Teachers Association Miss Clarke Ivan Robinson Liebendorfer

Boner in dating papers and self-citation notes

A brief note column fragment jokes about errors in dating papers and self reference. It mentions E Plance and Areo motor windmills, plus an ad line offering 3 color ice cream bricks in pints or quarts with a phone contact. The casual item blends wordplay and small ads in a local paper style.

Second Semester Changes Affect Local Students

The second semester begins with revised course plans as Lola Lewis, a sophomore, will attend Chappell High School for her second semester work. Franklin Barger, a junior, will study music in Denver during the second semester, and many students have completed their schedules with classes already underway.

Lola Lewis Chappell High School S. H. S. Franklin Barger Denver

For Sale Radio and Coffee Ad Blended Notice

For sale a six tube RCA radio with no 100 loud speaker inside aerial voltmeter and new batteries. Will demonstrate after six o clock. Price 125 dollars. Inquire at 1007 Illinois Street first door top of stairs. Also grocer guarantees Bluhill coffee. Klcen Heat Coal 9 dollars per ton. Cheyenne County Lumber Co promise the name describes it exactly. 26 02.

Illinois St Klcen Heat Cheyenne County Lumber Co

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