Nebraskan stars loom in pro ranks and All-Star weekend
Panhandle spotlight traces Rich Glover’s Eagles tryout and his past Husker glory. It notes Chuck Haupt in Lincoln’s Coaches All-Star, four ex-Huskers in an exhibition with Colts and Falcons, plus Kearney State alums Tom Kropp and Kirk Heyer pursuing NFL and NBA paths. Also profiles Dan Warthen, Nebraskan in Montreal Expos relief duties with a potential move to starting role.
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Rich Glover
University of Nebraska
Philadelphia Eagles
Mike McCormack
Glover
Sidney High
Chuck Haupt
Lincoln
Baltimore Colts
Atlanta Falcons
Joe Orduna
Bill Olds
John Dutton
Danny Westbrook
Haupt’s
Kearney State
Kearney
Tom Kropp
Kirk Heyer
Kirk
Steelers
Alex Karras
Coliseum
Heyer
Tom
The
Nuggets
Bullets
Kropp
Aurora
KSC
NBA
Dan Warthen
Omaha
Dan
Gene Mauch
Montreal Expos
Warthen
Expo
Seven Softball Games Highlight Open Tournament Prep
Seven games remain before the Open Tournament in the men’s league softball schedule. Tonight Farmers Feed and Seed faces Deckers on Field 1 while Potter meets Brandin’ Iron on Field 2. Gurley meets Fairmont and Peetz Elevator hosts Nifda on Field 2 and 3 respectively. Pizza Hut versus Lincoln National tops Field 3 late, Sidney Conoco faces A W on Field 4. The Lions’ Field hosts The Mill against Hartgiers and Sidney Manus meets Western Market on Kiwanis Field. State Farm meets Independent Cable on Kiwanis Field in the late slot, with Baker Tire versus Dalton on the Dalton field.
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Farmers Feed & Seed
Deckers
Potter
Brandin’ Iron
Gurley
Fairmont
Peetz Elevator
Nifda
Pizza Hut
Lincoln National
Sidney Conoco
Mill
Hartgiers
Lions
Sidney Manus
Kiwanis Field
State Farm
Baker Tire
Dalton
Dalton Field
Hayes Traded as Thorn Joins 49ers from Cowboys
Dallas sends speedster Bob Hayes to the San Francisco 49ers for an undisclosed 1976 draft pick. Hayes expected to report to Santa Barbara training camp, while Cowboys officials declined comment. The former world record holder in the 100 yard dash reflected on his decade with Dallas and the move.
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Dallas
Bob Hayes
Dallas Cowboys
San Francisco 49Ers
49Ers
Hayes
Santa Barbara
Calif
The
Cowboys
Dick Nolan
Gil Brandt
Florida A & M
Hays
Midgets sweep Hay Springs in twin bill dashes
The Sidney American Legion Midgets defeated Hay Springs 10-0 and 16-4 to improve to 22-2. Pitcher Ken Stroh logged a no hit no run win in the first game as Sidney showcased depth with reserves. Nick Swanstrom and Dave Swanstrom led timely hits and the offense exploded early in both games. Three games remain before district playoffs in Alliance. three wins could tie the school record at 25-2.
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Ken Stroh
Hay Springs
Sidney
Stroh
Telegraph
David Swanstrom
Swanstrom
Terry Kane
Sidney American Legion
Bill Willburn
John Thayer
Larry DePoorter
Bill Jallen
Doug Brauer
Greg Schilreff
Pat Lierly
Schilreff
Nick Swanstrom
Jay Schmidt
Chris Hadden
John DePoorter
DePoorter
Thayer
Steve Cook
Cook
Hadden
Jallen
Sean Doyle
Alliance
Torrington
Gering
Nebraska high school official registration changes announced
The NSAA outlines new procedures and dates for registering varsity officials. Returning volleyball and football officials must apply, pay fees, attend a rules interpretation meeting, and pass an open book exam each year. Applications for volleyball and football run June 1 to August 1, with an August 15 late window. First time volleyball and football officials may apply until August 26, while basketball and wrestling run June 1 to November 1 with a November 15 late date and $5 penalty. All applications due by November 15. contact the NSAA office in Lincoln for questions.
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Nebraska
Nebraska School Activities Association
NSAA
Lincoln
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Sidney Telegraph
Terry Kané
Panhandle Spotlight
Giants
Shreveport
Eagles
Sooners
NBA Bullets
Nebraskan
Olympia
Speedster
Thorn
Hutchinson
B & B Sales, Inc
Briggs & Stratton & Kohler Engines
Airport Oil Road
Peavey Company
Lorenzo, Nebraska
Ellison Rexall
Harvest Time
Uniroyal
Harvesters
F.E.T
Whitewall
Chard
Mlinois
Jackson
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