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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1976
Page
5
A lighthearted sports quiz from Sidney covers university matchups, local teams, and notable figures. It features questions about the Nebraska Colorado game, Sidney coaches, and unsung athletes, reflecting a playful regional tone.
North squad stars Randy Fahey and Steve Cook prepare for the August 5 and 6 all star games in North Platte and Lincoln. Coaches Trubey and Bargen emphasize conditioning and fast break offense to counter tall South players. Fahey leads North with a 226 ppg average and Cook adds 161 ppg, as both seek to cap high school careers with state recognition.
The South team aims for simple offense while the North squad emphasizes speed and team effort as practice begins for two games August 6 in North Platte and Lincoln. Assistant coaches note optimism about the South offense and readiness, with three-a-day sessions planned and scrimmages scheduled.
Sidney A and W Girls Junior League district champions advance to the state softball tournament in North Platte July 30 through August 1. Coach Jack Thorpe’s crew, 14-0, meets defending state champ Nielsen Propane of Point at 7 pm MDT in the first round. If Sidney wins, a 2:30 pm MDT game is set Saturday. if it loses, A and W plays at 10 am MDT Saturday. The double elimination tourney dictates their path.
An AP recounts life at the Olympic Village where athletes and guides describe flirtations and rumors of romance. Rower Jim Iietz and others comment on the village’s social scene, noting playful, nonexclusive encounters and the challenge of shared rooms.
Athletes warn of a difficult four year wait after a third place finish in Montreal. Arnie Robinson laments amateur status versus professional rivals and calls for greater government support. Americans trail leaders Russia and East Germany in medals while several U S competitors advance toward finals in track, wrestling, archery and field events.
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