Sidney prepares for tough backto back basketball tests
Sidney High faces Omaha Westside tonight and Lincoln Central tomorrow in a pair of Eastern Nebraska Class A showdowns. Coach Tom Jones wants improved scoring as the Maroons, coming off losses to Ogalalla and Gering, rely on Hettrick Friede Berry Ward and Van Cleave with K.S.I.D. radio to broadcast both games.
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Winter fish kills in Nebraska ponds caused by snowed ice
Winter fish kills occur in small farm ponds and shallow lakes when snow on the ice blocks sunlight needed for photosynthesis by microscopic plants. Prolonged cold, snow covered ice reduces oxygen, while deeper lakes resist kills. Raw sewage in streams also depletes dissolved oxygen as it decays.
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Local High School Basketball Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight games feature Sidney at Omaha Westside Sund at Dix Gurley at Dalton Bushnell at Lodgepole Peetz at Ovid Tomorrow schedule repeats with Sidney at Lincoln High Dalton at Melbeta Fleming at Peetz.
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Big Seven Iowa State Preview Oklahoma Duel Looms
Iowa State coach Bill Stannigan says Oklahoma is the toughest upcoming test as Doyle Parrack’s Sooners sharpen for the visit after a close win at Norman. Stannigan notes Oklahoma could still beat others later this season and recalls a 3 point win there earlier this month.
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Sidney forms new teen baseball group for summer season
A Feb 14 meeting at the Fire Hall will select the committee to run Sidney's teen baseball program including Little League Midget League and possible Junior American Legion oversight. The local board may move baseball lights from the fairgrounds to Legion Park as Cheyenne County officials seek input from initial light purchasers.
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Pirates extend win streak with 33 32 victory
Sid ney Junior High edged Ogallala JHL 33-32 on Wednesday to secure a sixth straight win. Kent Pearson led Sidney with 11 points while Dick Yonekura and Terry Gilliand added eight each as Ron Zalesky scored six. Ogallala fought back late but a no-basket call and a final heave sent Sidney ahead at the end.
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Cowboys Aggies Meet In Fr Collins Tie Breaker
Colorado A and M College cagers return from a week off to face Wyoming in Fort Collins as a Skyline Conference tie breaker. Both teams sit at sixth with one win and three losses, renewing a long rivalry. Aggies beat New Mexico who defeated Wyoming. Cowboys lost to Utah State and Brigham Young.
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Curious Pattern In Sidney High School Basketball
Sidney High School has lost three consecutive games to Alliance Ogallala and Gering with a repeating pattern. At halftime Sidney trails or leads by a point and struggles in the third period allowing a flood of points. Against Alliance the second half flipped the game while Ogallala and Gering widened the gap.
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SHS Sports Shifts Highlight Football And Basketball Prospects
The narrative notes Wes Berry injury pressures on Don Schmidt and the rise of Jim Irwin as a capable halfback. It also discusses Sidney losing Charles and Vernon, relying on untested youth, with juniors Lanny Ward and Larry Feather seen as future SHS basketball prospects.
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Peetz Upsets Sunol In Hot City League Clash
Peetz defeated Sunol 52 to 51 in a tight Sid ney City Basketball League game. Jack Fehringer led Peetz with 13 points, B Zalesky scored 20 for Sunol, and the win creates a league tie for leadership with several teams in contention.
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SHS Students Head to Lincoln for Pep Band Support
Twelve SHS students with parental supervision depart for Lincoln to cheer the Maroons against the favored Links. The group includes band members taking instruments and is aided by former Sidney High students now at the state university forming a pep band for the game.
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Frosh Dropped By Ogallala Quintet
Ogallala freshman team defeated Sidney ninth graders 51 to 39 on the Sidney floor. Nichols scored 23 points for Ogallala, 17 in the first half, while Armstrong added 12. Sidney struggled in a 3-8 first half and finished 2-4 overall. Next week Alliance visits for a freshies game.
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Bowling Standings and High Scores From Local Leagues
Standings and top performances from Commercial Bowling Leache and Industrial Bowling League events. Highlights include Greenlees and Waddells tying high team series at 2416, Sinclair 892 in games, and top individual scores y underlining year’s strong local bowling.
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Dalton High School Beats Sidney Second Reserve Team
Dalton High School defeated Sidney High School second reserves 66 to 39. Jerry Dykman led Dalton with 17 points followed by George Roberts with 12. Dean Meyer and Billy Bell added nine apiece as Dalton built a 30-13 halftime lead while Sidney played 17 players.
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Sidney High Seeks Big Home Crowd Tonight
Sidney High School basketball team will enjoy strong hometown support tomorrow night as fans plan to fill the stands for a key game. The team aims to capitalize on the crowd energy to secure a win at home.
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Wild Life Club To Meet Next Tuesday
The Cheyenne County Wildlife Club will meet next Tuesday night in the Legion Room at City Auditorium. The program includes outdoor films and a discussion of club business starting at 7 30. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. all interested sportsmen are invited.
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