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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1977

Page

7

Ali vs Evangelista Tonight in Capital Centre Card

Muhammad Ali faces unknown Spaniard Alfredo Evangelista in a world heavyweight bout at the Capital Centre priced up to 150 dollars. The card also features Alfredo Escalera versus Carlos Becerril and Roberto Duran versus Javier Muniz. Ali says he will donate unsold tickets worth 200000 dollars to the poor as he defends a 2.5 million purse against the 22 year old Uruguayan challenger.

Steve Wilstein Landover UPI Muhammad Ali Alfredo Evangelista Ali Capital Centre Alfredo Escalera Puerto Rico Carlos Becerril Pomona Calif Roberto Duran Panama Javier Muniz Evangelista

Area girls shine at state meet with Sidney win

Among the area competitors at North Platte last weekend were Kathy Schrock of Sidney who won the 100 title, Nancy Fecht of Dalton placing fourth in the mile, Kathy Herrin of Dix, and Tammy Fish who finished fifth in the mile, pictured together after the events.

North Platte Kathy Schrock Sidney Nancy Fecht Dalton Kathy Herrin Dix Tammy Fish

Final registration for girls softball due May 21

Girls interested in playing softball this summer must register by May 21. Mail registrations to Kris Johnson at 1157 Country Club Dr. A coaching shortage exists and a meeting for potential coaches is scheduled May 24 at 7:30 pm in the Shelter House. Age groups span 6-8 Tball, 9-12 Minors, 13-15 Juniors, 16-19 Seniors. September 1 is the age determining date.

Kris Johnson Country Club Shelter House

Hopkins to Succeed Bill Russell as Sonic Coach

Seattle SuperSonics name Bill Russell's cousin Bob Hopkins as head coach at a Friday luncheon. Hopkins vows major changes, stating five or six current Sonics would not remain.

Seattle UPI Seattle SuperSonics Bill Russell Bob Hopkins NBA Sonic Sonicville Hopkins Sonics

Raiders send three to state meet

Sidney will be represented by three athletes in four events at the state track meet in Omaha. Jaye Kieselhorst led with a 120 high hurdles win and a 180 low runnerup, plus a high jump fourth and 880 relay berth. Rod Challburg won shot put with a district record 54-11.75 and added discus sixth. Wreett Surber earned a state bid with a high hurdles runnerup.

Rod Chaliburg Challburg

Sidney girls claim first state track title as Schrock wins 100 dash

Kathy Schrock, sophomore from Sid ney High, won the Class B 100 yard dash in 11.4, becoming the school’s first girls state track champion. Tammy Fish set a school record in the mile and placed sixth in the event, while Beth Gretch narrowly missed the 100. Other Class B standouts included Trudy John of Gering and Anjie Morse in the mile and Laurie Schadegg in discus. Sidney coach Dan Garrett praised the team’s performance as a sign of rising girls track strength.

North Platte Sidney High Kathy Schrock Stan Nienhuser Schrock Gering Shari Kuricek Sidney Tammy Fish Beth Gretch Fish Panhandle Trudy John Anjie Morse Morse Laurie Schadegg Kimball Dan Garrett

Local girls rally at state meet for North Platte teams

Harrisburg’s Lori Linn led the locals with two top finishes as she placed second in the 100 and third in the 220. Chappell’s Nancy Jessen and Lodgepole’s Tami Krieder cleared 5-1 in the high jump to share third, while Dalton’s Nancy Fecht and Dix’s Kathy Herrin each earned fourth in the mile and shot put respectively. Gurley’s Val Schumacher scored one MAC point with a 111-0 discus for sixth.

North Platte Dalton Nancy Fecht Dix Kathy Herrin Val Schumacher Gurley MAC

Baseball Standings and Results From United Press Internationa

National League West standings show Los Angeles leading with 26 wins and 7 losses, followed by Cincinnati 14 18, San Francisco 13 19, Houston 13 34, San Diego 14 22. Sunday results include Chicago over Montreal 4-3 and 4-2, Los Angeles over New York 3-12, Philadelphia 5 over San Diego 2, Atlanta 15 over St Louis 12, Cincinnati 6 over San Francisco 2, and Pittsburgh 3 over Houston 1.

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