Hair length row sparks Legion baseball debate
Sidney Fort Sidney American Legion Baseball Association leaders defend a rule on hair length for players while critics say the policy is misguided and could weed out talent. The piece argues long hair does not reflect a player's character or ability and calls for respecting personal grooming choices.
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David McCumber
American Legion
Legion
Milhhons
Joe Pepitone
Ken Harrelson
Rusty Staub
Sidney
Fort Sidney
American Legion Baseball Association
Pheasant Nesting Needs Protected Nebraska Fields
Nebraska Game and Parks officials warn that pheasant hatch rates depend on preserved nesting cover. Roadside grasses and unmowed patches supply most chicks, while burnings and frequent mowings destroy nesting sites and force hens to abandon eggs.
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Lincoln
Nebraskas
Parks Commission
Nebraska
Commission
Name Omitted Key Player Receives Letter in Football
A junior high football roster list mistakenly omitted Mike Sullivan. Officials acknowledge the error and confirm Sullivan did receive a letter in football, and will be added to the record.
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Mike Sullivan
Mike
Cornhusker Basketball School Seeks Applicants
Lincela Joe Cipriano announced openings remain for all four sessions of the Cornhusker Basketball School on the University of Nebraska campus. The program features Stu Lantz and staff, with Coach Cipriano. Applications available at the Nebraska Basketball Office by writing or calling.
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Lincela
Joe Cipriano
Cornhusker
University of Nebraska
Stu Lantz
Houston Rockets
Cipriano
Nebraska
Midgets Practice Saturday at 9:30
Midget coach Virgil Raackstedt called a practice for his team Saturday morning at 9:30 in Sidney. He urged all players aged 14 and under interested in playing baseball to attend.
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Virgil Raackstedt
Knackstedt
Cheerleaders Short Course Slated at Chadron State College
The 1st annual cheerleaders short course will run June 11 to 15 at Chadron State College drawing several hundred high school and junior high students from five states. Directed by college and LUN Crstty cheerleaders trained by Lawrence Herkimer of Dallas. Participants will receive instruction in stunt technique crowd psychology and teamwork. Interested attendees should contact Richard I Tibbits at Chadron State.
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Chadron State College
Lawrence Herkimer
Dallas ‘Tex
Richard I .Tibbits
Chadron State
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