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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1977
Page
5
Sidney Junior Coach Bob Decker announced readiness for the Ralph Welch Memorial Day Tournament amid predicted weekend rain. Sidneys 14-player roster features Jay Schmidt as starter with Ken Stroh in relief, facing tough foes Cheyenne, Sterling, and Scottsbluff, as Decker notes strong pitching and versatile players.
In New York, sources report Billy Martin remains employed as Yankees manager after weeks of upheaval. GM Gabe Paul confirmed his job is secure, despite a recent $2500 fine for missing a meeting and criticizing the club over roster decisions.
Braves star Andy Messersmith, two-time 20 game winner, is viewed as the key to Atlanta’s challenge in the National League Western Division. He worked seven innings for an 8-3 win over the Padres as Tom Paciorek backed his former teammate’s claim of Messersmith’s superior pitching. Other NL games featured Krukow four-hitting Expos 1-0, Cards edging Phillies 4-3 in 10, Dodgers beating Astros 4-3 in 10, and Giants topping the Reds 6-5.
Tony Dorsett signed a multiyear contract to join the Dallas Cowboys after Pittsburgh success. Team officials called him a top choice and noted the deal may exceed 1 million dollars. Dorsett, Pitt star with 6062 rushing yards, told reporters the move brings big expectations and plans to report to camp with rookies on July 20.
Final Carburetion tests show pace setters led by Sneva and Andretti with speeds over 190 mph as prospects for a hot day loom. Penske says practice sheds little light. Rutherford Foyt Unser Johncock also clocked high speeds on a resurfaced track ahead of Sunday’s classic.
The Sidney city swimming pool opens June 1 at 1 30 pm with 25 cent admission for ages 1 12, 50 cents for ages 13 18, and one dollar for adults. RoA Cross Registrated swimming lessons run June 9 and 10 in the city park west of the pool.
Two Sidney High coaches will depart. Head girls track coach Dan Garrett leaves after this year, while junior high coach Doug Sturma also resigns. Garrett, an assistant football coach, produced school record marks and state champion Kathy Schrock this spring. He plans graduate work at Chadron State College. Sturma will leave the education profession.
Junior Legion action begins in Sidney with Cheyenne vs Ogallala at noon Saturday, Scottsbluff against Kimball at 2 pm, Gering vs Alliance and Sidney at 5:30 and 8 pm. Last year Sidney finished third after a semi final loss to Scottsbluff. Championship Monday at 8 pm. The tourney honors retired insurance man Ralph Welch, longtime Sidney baseball figure.
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