Sidney Maroons claim first all state honor in 1950s era
The Associated Press selection of Ron Gilbreath on the all-state all-class 1958 basketball teams stirs Hawkeye fans to recall Sidney high school history. Gilbreath, part of a five and 11 last season, is the first Maroon to earn such state recognition. The article traces earlier all-state players like Jim Livanis in 1942 and Bob Bowman, and recounts Sidney’s 1942 and 1944 teams, coaching changes, and notable players as the program’s distinctive achievements unfold.
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Bob Bowman
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Dick Kanthack
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Lea Shuman
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Mickey Holtman
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Clarence Bonestee
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Tim Curless
Duane Kahl
LaVern Ells
Lews Sebold
LaVern Heng
Bob Mitchell
Harold King
Vern Miller
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Maroon Hall of Fame
Sunol Track Team Seeks More Meets
Sunol's track squad aims for at least three meets this year under Coach Dave Dubach. Eleven boys are on the roster: Joe Demers, Charles Houser, Dale Houser, Larry Mashek, Jerry Misgadis, Jim Misgadis, Kenneth Namath, Gene Hodges, Roy Barnhart, and Gerald Tremain. First meet set for April 11 at the Sidney Invitational.
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Sunol
Dave Dubach
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Joe Demers
Charles Houser
Dale Houser
Larry Mashek
Jerry Misegadis
Jim Mis¢gadis
Kenneth Namath
Gene Hodges
Roy Barnhart
Gerald Tremain
Bowling Telegraph Want Ads Get Results
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56 Out For Track At Gering School
Fifty six track and field enthusiasts reported for workouts at Gering High School with nine lettermen returning. Bulldogs plan 10 meets coached by Henry Meter. Key sprinters include Fred Lockwood and Jim Harding with others listed. 25 freshmen among 56 candidates. schedule runs March 28 practice at Scottsbluff and April 5 Scottsbluff Relays through April 25 Alliance Invite.
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Max Carpenter
Ken Clarke
Rod Harsin
Don Retzlaff
Charles Young
Stan Bastion
Jim Harding
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Scottsbluff
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Western Nebraska
Stengel Ponders His Problems Which Positions For His Stars
Yankees manager Casey Stengel weighs spring lineup puzzles at Miller Huggins Field in St Petersburg. He raves over youth Deron Johnson and Tony Kubek and weighs where each should play while noting Mantle and Lopat Raschi Reynolds. Veteran players and a fresh bench of prospects shape his strategy in the Florida camp.
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Milwaukee
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Yankees
Denver
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Vic Raschi
Allie Reynolds
Jenos Slaughter
Sidney Rifle Team Drops To Triple Tie
Sidney rifle team fell to a 2319 2318 loss against McGrew dropping into a three way tie for first with Harrisburg and Lyman in Panhandle Rifle League play. Walt Engelland led Sidney with 389 aiding Harrisburg outshoot Bluffs No 2 2296 2276. Other high scorers included H E Birchfield 388 Ted Rife 387 Robert Gifford 386 Jake Huber 381 and William Walters 370.
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McGrew
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Lyman
Walt Engelland
Bluffs
Bayard
H. E. Birchfield
Ted Rife
Robert Gifford
Jake Huber
William Walters
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Twelve Report For Dix Track Team
Dix aims for strong track season with twelve sprinters hurdlers and weight men led by lettermen Al Nichols Ron Marks Monty Novotny and Jess Alcaraz Transfer Ward McGowan also among top contenders in 220 discus high jump and relay Schedule features meets at Scottsbluff Sidney Scottsbluff Kearney and Lodgepole Valley Conference at Sidney
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Dix
Bill Kelley
al Nichols
Ron Marks
Monty Novotny
Jess Alcaraz
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Ward McGowan
McGowan
Lyle Beach
Lonnie Novotny
Ted Alcaraz
Fred Plowman
Bob Biesecker
Jim Gottfrey
Leo
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