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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1954
Page
8
Dale Meck pitched a three hit shutout through six innings and drove in a run as Bunker Hill defeated Gurley 2-1 in the opener. Len Steffens and Bernie Buscomb contributed RBI singles, while Gurley’s Ward Woods held firm with three safeties allowed.
The Milwaukee Braves announce a three day baseball school in Rushville Nebraska from June 15 to 17 directed by scouts Eddie Dancisak and Russ Sehon. Gene M Leahy chairs the program drawing boys ages 16 to 22 from seven states. participants supply shoes gloves and uniforms while the club provides bats balls and catching gear.
Pat Buchnan won the class B individual state golf title at Pioneer Golf Course in Lincoln. He shot 83 on day one and 86 on day two for a 199 total, edging Bil Koeppen of Omaha Holy Name who opened with 71 and finished 83. Sidney placed third in the team standings with 548, behind Omaha Westside and Omaha Holy Name.
The 1954 stock car season opens in Sidney on Saturday May 22 under arc lights at 7 p.m. with time trials and a 8 p.m. trophy dash. Local drivers Curley Doggett Gene Cole Pete Rapp and others debut, NASC AR rules apply, and a dustless track promises steadier racing plus a guaranteed purse. A 5:30 parade precedes trials with many Sterling track drivers expected.
Player lists and managers for major and minor league outfits in the Sidney Little League Association were released this week. Openers set for the first week of June on Little League Day with practice already underway at designated fields.
Tremont secures the state title with a 499 team score. Lee Anderson of Lincoln posts the lowest individual in class A with a 158.
An advertisement notes The Telegraph offers printing services with fast reliable workmanship. It mentions stapling machines and staples available to fit them and promises dependable service.
The Sidney Kiwanis Club hosts the 1954 track and field meet at Sidney High School with preliminaries at 9 a.m. and finals at 1 p.m. Central won last year after a tally error favored North, and standings show Central, North, East, St. Pat’s in 1953. A new South ward squad enters, and ribbons are awarded to top five in each event with trophies for relay winners and the overall champion.
Carl Ziegler was elected president of the Industrial Bowling League at its annual banquet in the Silver Dollar dining room. Don Kahl and LaVerne Thomas were elected first and second vice presidents, Art Nienhueser treasurer, and Del Lamm reelected secretary. 102 members and guests attended. Special speaker Mayor Fred Thompson spoke on bowling history. Seven Up won the championship with 67 wins and 82 losses. Forrest Belieu sponsors, Bill Triplett captain, high team series of 3011. Second place Oliver Machinery, third Sidney Flooring. Julesburg bowlers earned tie clasps for high team game 1048. Don Davis (Schlumberger) high individual series 691. Gene Triplett high individual game 289 and city belt buckle for high scratch game 257. Frank Helms high average 175.6. George Chambliss most improved in average. Prizes also went to Rev Averill most splits, Hersey Mangels eight splits in one game, Tony Farro most nine pins, Carl Gratopp red-pin for missing head pin.
Rail's Cafe clinched the Commercial Bowling League trophy with 6842 wins and 203% losses, earning high team series scratch 2703 and high team game scratch 990. Sid Simmerman claimed high individual average 176 and Charlie Harris high individual series 664. awards presented at the league dinner last week at Silver Dollar.
Sidney's Maroon track team scored eight and one half points at the state high school meet in Lincoln. Joe Barnes placed second in the broad jump at 20 feet 2 inches, just two inches behind Gordon's Martin Hess. Tim Krueger finished third in the 180 yard low hurdles at 21.0 seconds, with Claude Smith Tekemah and Bob Madsen Blair close behind. Jerry Krueger, Francis Swoboda Grand Island St. Marys, and Rod Jensen Ogallala tied for third in high jump at 5 feet 8 1/4 inches, while Bune Smith York won with 6 feet 1/4 inch. Cozad led Class B with 234 points. Gordon topped the Panhandle with 10. Sidney finished 11th overall. Coach Tom Jones praised the Sid ney trio for peak performances. Krueger's discus was 131 feet, four feet shy of fifth place. A total of 58 schools competed in Class B.
More than 15,000 readers per day browse The Telegraph classifieds seeking items for sale rent or trade. The section offers wide reach for sellers and helps buyers locate goods services and opportunities across the area.
Girl Scout Troop 70 held regu lar meetings at the Band Shell with guest Mrs Leslie Landmesser teaching two dances. Next meeting Mrs Nor bert Loebe spoke about England. They enjoyed a weiner roast at Legion Park and hiked with leaders. Some girls performed a play titled Cinderella. Gloria Jean Sanks, Scribe.
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