Sidney Broncs, Kimball Romp In Panhandle League Action
Sidney Broncs routed Alliance 12 to 3 at Legion Park as Mark Wieser led with four hits and Hank Meysenburg and Jim Schwartz added three each. Kimball crushed Minatare 14 to 0, scoring seven runs in the sixth inning and seven in the seventh to seize control. Scottsbluff earned a forfeit win over Dalton while Peetz and Bunker Hill had games postponed for harvest.
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Alliance
Kimball
Minatare
Scottsbluff
Dalton
Peetz
Bunker Hill
Sidney Broncs
Legion Park
Bronc Bats
Sidney Nine
Dick Boness
Chub Holthus
Boness
Holthus
Mark Wieser
Jim Schwartz
Hank Meysenburg
Wieser
Meysenburg
Schwartz
Sidney Chucker
Don’ Patton
Wayne Rickard
Horst
Wester
Fees
Friede
Maynard Wieser
Yauney
Broncs
Sidneys Maroons Debut New Colorful Uniforms
The Sidney Maroons unveil new uniforms for football season. Art Bauer sports scarlet jerseys with white numbers and UCLA style stripes, silver gray pants, white shirts with scarlet trim, and matching hats. The piece notes historic evolution of football attire from rough, functional gear to striking designs.
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Sidney Maroons
Art Bauer
UCLA
Tear-away and short-sleeved jerseys transform football gear
The article notes trends in football apparel including tear-away jerseys for easier tackling, short-sleeved jerseys popular in the south and southwest, and a failed experiment with knee padded shorts. It also cites shifts from canvas to light-weight fabrics and plastic helmets with foam padding, aiming for greater protection with less hindrance.
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Oklahoma
Southland
Southwest
Missouri
Don Farout
Warriors
Portland Man Seeks Divorce After Abusive Trial Claim
Theron N. Colbath of South Portland testifies in superior court alleging cruel treatment by his wife. He describes an incident where she drilled him in both legs with an electric drill during the marriage.
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Portland
Maine
Lions Vet Creekmur Guards Health With Pads On Busy Schedule
Detroit Lions guard Lou Creekmur, six year NFL veteran, starts 119 straight games and keeps a strong on field presence by wearing extensive pads. He takes Mondays off to rest, enjoys his paydays and bank visits, and works as a trucking firm salesman in the off season while remaining an after dinner speaker. He stresses avoiding the training room and values his one day off each week.
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Detroit
Lou Creekmar
Detroit Lion
Buddy Parker
Lions
Creekmar
National Football League
William & Mary
NFL
Creekmur
Lion’s Office
Big Lou Parker Shifts To Defense For Team Strategy
Creekmar remarks on leaving the sport as he notes his role change. Parker transformed Lou into a defensive specialist by mid season 1955, aiming to extend his career. He prioritizes offense only when it suits the team's forward-looking plan.
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Creekmar
Parker
Lou
Signs misled truckers to Riverview Cemetery
Port Clinton Ohio police traced complaints from truck drivers following Route 63 signs to a dead end. Investigators found pranksters had altered the signs causing trucks to end at Riverview Cemetery on W Third Street.
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Port Clinton
Ohio
Riverview Cemetery
W. Third St
Sunol Opens Second Half Softball Schedule at Legion Park
Sunol, a top team in the Sidney City Softball League, begins the second half tomorrow night at Legion Park. They meet Union Pacific Railroad and then the Communications Workers of America on Thursday. The card also features SOD versus Stickney's in the May twilight doubleheader.
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Sunol
Sidney City
Legion Park
Union Pacific Railroad
Communication Workers of America
SOD
Stickney’s
Midget League Clash: Town & Country Face Legion Firemen Jaycees
Local midget league action features Town & Country taking on Legion Firemen and Jaycees in a three-team showdown. Standings and scoring details unavailable.
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Town & Country
Legion Firemen
Jaycees
Peratt Captures Kimball Tourney
Hollis Peratt fired 108 over 27 holes and won a playoff with Hersey Mangels at the Kimball Open on the Kimball links. He had a 34 on the final nine to earn medalist honors in gusty wind with about 25 golfers from Sidney competing.
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Hollis Peratt
Hersey Mangels
Kimball Links
Peratt
Kimball
Jim O’neal
O’neal
Mangels
Sidney
John Hettrick
Rod Moore
Ivan Adams
Clark
Grieve
Merritt
Ed Swanson
Doug Ford Offers No 5 Iron Swing Guide
The 5 iron is central among irons. Ford notes an open stance with the left foot drawn slightly from line of flight. He calls the 5 iron accurate and suggests using the 4 iron for shorter distances while keeping the same swing for max distance.
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Doug Ford
Swing and iron lineup for lower golf scores
The writer favors a slightly open stance with the 5 iron to impart spin and maintain an upright swing. They rank the 3 5 7 and 9 irons as key and suggest practice with these to lower scores.
Oregon Trail Days Opens in Gering With Dignitaries
The 35th annual Oregon Trail Days festival runs Thursday and Friday in Gering. Gov. Victor Anderson is among the dignitaries expected, with old settlers registration a highlight of the event.
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Gering
Victor Anderson
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