Elks edge Ogallala 2-1 on eighth inning rally
In a Nebraska Independent League clash at Legion Park North Platte Elks beat Ogallala 2-1 to narrow the gap behind Lexington. Bud Murray struck out 12 over eight innings, with Don Heidt delivering a perfect squeeze bunt for the decisive run as Wieser and Heidt scored. Lexington had earlier split with Grant with Steve Smith keying Lex’s win and Grant’s late surge coming short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Elks
Legion Park
Ogallala
Don Duke
Elks
Lexington
Red Sox
Lex
Grant
North Platte
Sidney
Qgallala
Bud Murray
The
Keith Kommenhoek
Murray
Krommenhoek
Indians
Hank” Meysenburg
Maynard Wieser
Don Heidt
Heidt
Wieser
Stan Martin
Clair Ryerson
Larry Lewis
Steve Smith
Porky Prokop
Alan
Potter Area Doused With 2.15 Rainfall
Weather observer Mrs. George Coulter reports 2.15 inches of rain fell Friday afternoon in Potter area, adding to a prior inch overnight. Flooding reached six to eight feet in Lodgepole Creek, washing rye onto Highway 30 and stalling about 100 vehicles. Bridges washed out and roads impassable in the county. resident Chuck Mayer traveled to Sidney by air Saturday morning.
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Potter
Sidney
George Coulter
Lodgepole Creek
Coulter
Mr. Coulter
Kimball
Chuck Mayer
Dalton
Have Something to See or Trade Telegraph Want Ads
Classified line invites readers to place or browse telegraph want ads for goods, services, or exchanges. Encourages visibility and quick bargains in a busy town newspaper context.
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the Telegraph
Peetz Juniors Rally To edge Bronson In Nine Innings
Peetz Juniors nipped Brownson 11 to 10 in a nine inning game at Peetz Sunday. Peetz led 5-0 in the third, Brownson answered with seven in the fourth, then Peetz pulled ahead again before Brownson tied 10-10 in the sixth. Peetz pushed across the deciding run in the bottom of the ninth as John Koester earned the win with three runs, four hits, and 10 strikeouts.
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The
Peetz
Legion
Brownson
Chuck Koester
Dave Ledabrand
Jim Kippes
Art Hernandez
Gary Tagtmeyer
Ike Ramos
Fanning
John Koester
Ron Wieser
Koester
Ramos
Perkins
Tagtmeyer
Aleman
Acre
A. Hernandez
Hernandez
Salazar
East
Peetz AB Hunter
Johns
Nelson
Wieser
Raddatz
If Lendabrand
Kippes
J, Koester
Roelle
Lauderbach
Brachtenbach
Wip—Koester
Windrowing Wheat Decisions Highlighted by Nebraska Experts
Lincoln farmers weigh windrowing to salvage grain after rust. J C Swinbank notes no proof of yield gain and warns hail damaged fields may be better suited for windrowing oats and winter barley. Early harvest favors combining and drying per E A Olson as more economical with less labor.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska Extension Agronomist
Swinbank
E. A. Y Olson
University Agricultural Engineer
Potter Wins Over Sterling in Panhandle League
Potter strengthened its hold on first place in the Panhandle Baseball League by defeating Sterling 15 to 11 Sunday night at Sterling. Cletus Wright pitched six innings for Potter, with Ken Alexander finishing. No box score was available. With only two games left, Potter is assured at least a tie for the PBL championship.
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Panhandle
Potter
Sterling
Brownson
Coloradoans
Cletus
Wright
Ken Alexander
Big Mac's Level Near McConaughy Records Fourth Best Year
The OGALLALA region around Lake McConaughy recorded its fourth highest annual gain this year. Prospects for a stronger buildup next year look favorable as reservoirs above the lake remain in good condition in both the North and South Platte watersheds.
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Ogallala
McConaughy
North
South Platte
Bicycle Found In Wake Of Hood River Debris
A bicycle carried by flood debris was found by the home of Dr. C. B. Dorwart on Lodgepole Creek. It will be returned to its owner after identification. Other washout items included fish, turtles, and poisonous snakes observed in town.
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Harvey Vizina
Newton Street
Lodgepole Creek
C. B. Dorwart
Dr. Dorwart
County Below Goal In Safe Savings Bonds
Cheyenne County residents purchased 460,431 dollars in Series E and H savings bonds during the Treasury Department drive. The county chairman, H Glenn Spearow, said this equaled 68.3 percent of the county goal for January through June. June sales reached 68,650 dollars. Nationwide June sales totaled 5,303,034 dollars, bringing Nebraska’s campaign to 42,980,389 dollars for the period. William H. Neal called the drive a success, noting June E bond sales were the highest in six years and the 25 to 200 dollar denominations led January-April sales for four years. The drive helped firm public awareness of savings bonds as defense participation.
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Cheyenne
Treasury Department
H. Glenn Spearow
Nebraska
William H. Neal
Neal
McCook Midgets Sweep Doubleheader in Legion Park Twin Bill
McCook Midgets tag Cheyenne Juniors and Gibson Ford Juniors in a Sunday twin bill at Legion Park. In the opener the Midgets rallied from 3-1 down to win 7-4, Sam Jones earning the win. In the second game Cheyenne rolled to an 11-0 victory, Bartels pitching for the winners and Cronk taking the loss. The series moves to Tuesday with York Junior visiting at 5:30 and Sterling at 7:30.
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Dag
Su Yo
MicCook
Fe A ‘Aycee
Wright
Gibson Ford
Cheyenne Legion
Legions Park
Woody Ramos
Doug Adams
Mike Thorpe
Ken Mangels
Ramos
Thorpe
Adams
McCook
Jerry Holbrook
Sam Jones
Alex Kaiser
Dennis Mika
Denies Autry
McCookhurler
Roland Schubert
Sidney
Kern Mangels
Dan McKay
Autry
McKay
Sin
Jerry
Swanson
Randy Baade
Iby
Cheyanne
Cheyenne
Baade
Ted’ Miller
Keith Talley
Jim Hare
Dan Keiper
Holmes
Legion Park
York
Sterling
Gering
Peetz
Dalton
Arlina Harte Wins Gordon Golf Trophy
Arlina Harte took first place in the nine hole flight at the Gordon Women's Invitational Golf Tourney on Wednesday. Attending from Sidney were Mrs. Dick Smith, Mrs. M. L. Merritt and Mrs. Fred George.
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Arlina Harte
Sidney
Dick Smith
M. L. Merritt
Fred George
Out Of Old Nebraska Civil War Influences State History
Eighteen of Nebraska's ninety three counties carry names honoring Civil War leaders, with towns and events reflecting the era. The leaflet notes First Nebraska and Second Nebraska units, frontier defenses, Sioux campaigns, and Indian conflicts shaping the state as veterans returned and helped govern Nebraska for generations. It mentions Fort Cottonwood later Fort McPherson and 1864 Indian raids, plus broader frontier protection and veteran settlement patterns.
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Nebraska
State Historical Society
Fort Donelson
Pittsburg
Shiloh
Frontier
Colorado
Pikes Peak
Fort Cottonwood
Fort McPherson
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Plainsmen
Wwr
Idnéy
Geallsla
Ogallala Lindgren
Trumper
Lewis If Franey
Putman
Ryerson
Jarosz
Kromnenhoek
Texals
Sidney AB R Arnold
Rilf Meysenburg
Rf Mayn
Heldt
Martin
Jallen
I Stuckert
Mark Hiner
Duke
Langley
Yee Thomas
Sidney Ogallala
Wo—Murray
Potter Area
Big Mac
Nettie Bryan
Russell
Mickey Mantle
Roger Maris
Columbia Pictures
the Fox
al Hirschfeld
Bob Hope
Bing Crosby
Hong Kong
Fox Theatre
United Artists
Joan Collins
Robert Morley
Dorothy Lamour
Ente
York, Sterling
AB Boye
Schobert
Willard
C Ramos
Ss Cronk
Mangels
Rf Kaiser
Mika
AB Frakes
Cumming
Rf Best
Harr
By Holbrook
Leithe
Ld Crow
Peterson
Jones
Holbrook
Frakes
AB Cronk
P Thorpe
Anderson
Best
C Holbrook
Leitner
Ib Crow
Sidney McCook
AB Swanson
Keiper
Cronk
P Miller
Talley
Hare
C Laux
Rf Bradshaw
Cheyenne Basie Bailey
Meuliff
Setbacken
Melateah
Melatosh
Gish
Gish Ib Thorin
Thorin
Rae Ty Fey
Chaytenne
Sidne
McIntosh
Ib Talley
Ss Cronke
Muller
Bradshaw
Lau
Gordon Golf
Ron Tighe
Gene Higgins
Old
Outer Mongolia
Mobile
Ala
Twenty-Seven Mile Bluff
Dr. L. Gray Burdin
New York City
Dr. Burdin
Penver, coLornano
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