Kearney State Invitational Preview Highlights Sidney Team
Herald sports scribe condenses Conde Sargent column on the Kearney State Invitational. Sidney and Aurora loom large in Class B with depth across events, while key athletes O Connell and Wait miss due to injuries. Sidney’s mile relay team looks strongest with Holecheck Empson Peetz and Boehm, aiming for state contention.
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Conde Sargent
Kearney
Sidney High
Sargent
Mr. Sargent
Reitz
John O’connell
Chuck Wait
Sidney
Jim Holecheck
Steve Empson
Mike Peetz
Ken Boehm
Busy Bull Peetz Leads Relay Bid at Kearney Pentathlon
A 200-pound teenager nicknamed Busy Bull Peetz will captivate spectators as he and Larry Lingwall contest Kearney's pentathlon. Big Mike, headed to Nebraska on a football scholarship, is unlikely to win but posted notable marks: 10.3 in the 100, 50-11 4 in the shot, 20-8 14 long jump, 0:52.8 in the quarter, and 5-6 high jump.
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Peetz
Larry Lingwall
Kearney
Big Mike
Lineup of Stars at Kearney Meet Promises Quick Dashes and Heights
Sidney jump specialist Mike Sutton leads Class B vaulters, clearing 13 feet and regularly clearing six feet in the high jump. State B leader Gary Harlan of Holdrege and Jim Halbersleben of Broken Bow challenge Sutton. Joe B's top performers, except the 180 lows and shot put, head to Kearney Friday. A feature: a 100 yard dash showdown between Joe Blahak of Columbus Scotus and Harry Bartling of Bridgeport.
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Holdrege
Jim Halbersleben
Broken Bow
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Kearney
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Columbus Scotus
Harry Bartling
Bridgeport
Registrations Rise in Sidney Boys Baseball League
Sidney Baseball Commissioner Les Couch reports 359 boys signed up this year, up from 354 last season, with total figures possibly rising as slips arrive. About 26 teams are planned in the Sidney Junior Baseball Association this summer. Major League bidding will occur at a meeting at the Sidney Police Department next Tuesday, with each manager receiving 36,000 points to buy players. Last season players were "free" except in the Major League where they are bought. Estimated six B Minor and eight A Minor League teams. Major League aims for eight teams and a Pony League of four. Gurley teams will compete in both Major and Pony Leagues, totalling about 16 players per team. A few Pony League coaching vacancies remain. other coaching spots have been filled.
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Sidney
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Sidney Junior Baseball Association
Sidney Police Department
Gurley
Legion Teams Begin Season Practices for Youth Units
Fort Sidney American Legion midget and junior baseball teams start their first practices this Sunday, May 4, at Legion Park. Midgets, ages 15-16, hit the field at 1 30 p m with Juniors, ages 17-18, at 3 30 p m. Both on the main ball diamond after weather delays.
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Rural Track Bowling Meet Here On Saturday
Cheyenne County rural track meet at Weymouth Field Sidney begins 8 a m and ends between 11 a m and noon. Eleven Cheyenne County schools enter for boys and girls from kindergarten through eighth grade in classes A B C. Events include sprints, three legged race, shuttle relay, high jump, broad jump, ball throw. Top boy and girl named along with top teams.
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Weymouth Field
Sidney
A. Caldwell
Gordon New As Western Loop Member
Gordon High School joins the Western Conference as a sixth member joining Sidney Chadron Gering Alliance and Kimball. Broncos gain immediate eligibility in four sports and may compete in others within one to two years. Football and basketball schedules must be drawn up, possibly delaying first conference games two years. George Hinn is president with Gene Torczon as secretary treasurer. Oshkosh Chamber dinner honors Mr Seen Thursday night.
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Gordon
Broncos
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Gene Torczon
Sidney High
Wyoming Cowboys football season ticket renewal announced
Renewal forms for Wyoming's 1969 football season go to nearly 7,000 former holders. Deadline is July 1 to keep Memorial Stadium seats as demand rises. Tickets cost 25 dollars for five home games with a four installment plan of 6.25 dollars each due June 1, July 1, August 1 and September 1. The season opens September 20 versus Arizona, with other home dates and road games listed. Contact Athletic Ticket Office, Memorial Fieldhouse, Laramie, WY 82070, phone 766-2345.
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Telegraph classified advertising rates and terms
Classified display advertising minimum charge is $1.06 with $1.58 per column inch. The Telegraph reserves the right to reject or edit any ad deemed fraudulent or objectionable. It will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion and asks advertisers to check their ad on publication day and report errors to receive a free rerun.
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Mel Steen Day in Oshkosh Promotes Tourism Plans
On Thursday May 8 Oshkosh designates Mel Steen Day with a luncheon for the visiting director of the Nebraska Fish and Game Department. He will meet local leaders in the afternoon to discuss tourism promotion in the area.
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Mel Steen
Nebraska Fish and Game Department
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