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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1967
Page
9
A fragmented remark recalls the ancient Roman custom where gladiators called out to the emperor before entering the arena. The scene hints at the peril they faced from wild beasts kept for entertainment, with some suggesting additional ritual words prior to the combat.
Sidney Gibson Ford Juniors defeated Sterling 2-0 at Legion Park, breaking Sterling’s 9-1 season run. Jim Slama doubled in the first inning to drive in Bob Ladine, then Slama later scored on consecutive hits as Sidney built a 2-0 lead. Pitcher Matt Herbert allowed four hits and struck out nine for Sidney, while Hoffman yielded seven hits and seven strikeouts for Sterling. The piece notes the approaching end of Sidney’s Legion season with four home games for the Juniors and details upcoming state and regional tournament plans including matchups against Gering and the Area VI tourney in North Platte and Grand Island.
The Knights of Columbus invitational golf tournament will start at Hillside Golf Course in Sidney Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. about 35 golfers from the western end of the state are expected to participate. The event is open to K of C members, 18 holes, with a championship and three flights. Awards follow a luncheon. Carl Faddis notes Hillside will be open for outside play during the tournament.
The Sterling Colorado B Legion team shut out the Sidney Kiwanis Midgets 7-0 at Legion Park. Sterling led with three runs in the first, added three in the fourth, and tallied one in the seventh. Winning pitcher Roger Shield allowed two hits with 11 strikeouts and one walk. Mike Nienhuser took the loss for Sidney, surrendering nine hits and eight K’s. The game pitted a younger local squad against an older group under differing Colorado Nebraska Legion rules.
Potter Town Team defeated Sidney Town Team 7 to 0 last night in Potter. The teams meet again this Sunday July 9 at Potter for another game at 8 p.m. on the main diamond in Potter.
Local qualifiers for the State Jaycee Junior Golf Championship were named at noon today. Sidney qualifiers and scores include Bob Tobin 82 Mike Wilson 83 Bill Christ 84 and Larry Wilcox 87. Other contenders posted 88s 89s and higher with Novice Flight entries listed.
The 1967 winter baseball meetings will be held in Mexico City from November 25 to December 2. The major league session follows the completion of the minor league meetings and brings together executive committees and club officials for planning and discussion.
The American Legion blocks Kiwanis Midgets and Gibson Ford Juniors will host Ogallala teams in Sidney on Saturday night. The Midgets won 7 to 4 in the first meeting and start at 5 30 p.m., followed by the Juniors who won 5 to 4 and play at 8 p.m.
Gus's Gals host Potter at seven p.m. in the opener while the Sidney Mods face Dix at eight p.m. Both games take place on the master ball diamond in Legion Park this evening, continuing the softball circuit schedule.
Cheyenne County Centennial beard contest set for Tuesday August 22 under Unit 26 of the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association announces divisions. Sweepstakes winner earns 100 to cover Lincoln travel as the county winner advances for the state title. Categories include Best moustache Most handsome beard Best grizzly beard and Best comical beard with prize tiers of 15 10 and 5 dollars respectively. Contestants report after the parade to the judges platform at the American National Bank corner. Sidney beauticians and local residents among the judges with Mrs Schmidt as president of Unit 26.
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