Couch tourney altered by rain in Les Couch Memorial
The rain soaked field shifts two Thursday games to this afternoon for the Les Couch Memorial Baseball Tournament. Cheyenne meets Ogallala at noon, Sterling faces Gering at 2 30, with Scottsbluff against Kimball at 5 30 and Sidney versus Alliance at 8. Saturday and Sunday schedules remain, with Sidney’s path depending on tonight’s result. An updated schedule will be posted at Legion Park concession stand.
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Les Couch
Cheyenne
Ogallala
Sterling
Gering
Scottsbluff
Kimball
Sidney
Alliance
Jim Lodes
Sidney Junior Legion
Scottsbluff-Kimball
Sidney Club
Lodes
Legion Park
Beloved Sidney community figure Les Couch honored
Dear editor a belated tribute to Les Couch recalls his tireless work for Sidney's junior baseball program and many other services He faced physical limits but showed strength of character inspiring boys, coaches, and families His influence on discipline teamwork and sportsmanship shaped a lasting local legacy
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Les Couch
Sidney
Jack H. Lowe
Red Raiders win Class B trophy at Beemer golf tournament
Beemer State Golf meet brought home by the Red Raiders with Chuck Haupt, Chuck Mehling, Jay Schmidt and Mark Rogers earning praise. Mehling broke 80 and coach Leroy Bruce hailed the team as the season closed slowly but promisingly. John Knicely and Mrs Hal Teague are noted competitors in Nebraska events, with local players Ruth Wicks and others linked to upcoming clinics and tournaments.
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Bing Christ
Beemer
Red Raider
Chuck Haupt
Chuck Mehling
Jay Schmidt
Mark Rogers
Leroy Bruce
John Knicely
Nebraska
Omaha
John
Fort Sidney
KM TV
Knicelys
Ruth Wicks
Betty Pedersen
Nyda Biggs
Ruth
Goodwin
Kimball
Jo Goodwin
Max Wilson
Diane Merritt
Pat Hassle
Sidney Raiders Rank Seventh In Class B State Standings
Sidney High School athletic program, praised by Omaha World Herald sportswriter Conde Sargent, ranks seventh among Class B teams based on state standings in basketball, golf and wrestling. The Raider program rose on the basis of solid basketball and wrestling finishes, continuing a history of strong showings.
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Sidney High School
Omaha World- Herald
Conde Sargent
Raider
Sidney
Sidney claims mythical golf title. multiple top finishes noted
Sidney High School earned a mythical championship and placed eighth in wrestling and seventh in basketball per Activities Director Bob Lohrberg, with Cozad winning Class B. Season records included Hodglin tying the 100 yard dash mark at 10.0, Kuhns set a two mile record, and Schilreff broke the sophomore pole vault record at 12 feet. Top scorers were Matzke, Hedglin, Long, Schilreff, and Kuhns, who was injured at Gothenburg Relays.
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World- Herald
Sidney
Bob Lohrberg
Sargent
Cozad
Minden
Plattsmouth
Crete
Gering
Lincoln Plus X
Ord
Auburn
Alliance
Valentine
Mike Sutton
Jim Holechek
Red Raiders
Jay Matzke
Hedglin
Mike Long
Schilreff
Kuhns
Gothenburg
Mitchell
Individua
Four Sidney athletes sign with Northeastern Junior College
Four Sidney High School standouts signed letters of intent to NJC in Sterling Colorado. Chuck Haupt will join the Plainsmen basketball program while Brian Plank Harry Hazlitt and Kent Talich receive wrestling scholarships.
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Sidney High School
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, Colo
Chuck Haupt
Plainsmen
Brian Plank
Harry Hazlitt
Kent Talich
Women's Softball Schedule Announced For League Play
Women's League Softball action opens Wednesday at Legion Park with seven teams: O'Connell Construction led by Janis Ribera, Bags Bar, Potter led by Marlene Slama, B S Fire Equipment with Joan Loghry, Lincoln Lifers captained by Debbie Christ, Deckers led by Carol Stimka, Gurley with Sue Dyer, and Chicken House captained by Sue Silvester. The Braves broadcast mentions opening round pairings and June July matchups, with byes, and an end of season tournament planned.
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Legion Park Diamonds
O’connell Construction
Janis Ribera
Bags Bar
Potter
Marlene Slama
B & S Fire Equipment
Joan Loghry
Lincoln Lifers
Debbie Christ
Deckers
Carol Stimka
Gurley
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Lelors
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Che Sidney Celegraph
Decker
Independent Cable
Sidney Conoco
Wieser
Thayer
O’connell
ICI
Jeff Hedglin
Rick Kuhns
Stan Nienhuser
Greg Schilreff
Chuck Borcher
Rick Herman
Jay Kieselhonst
NJC
Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Bob Apodaca
Biff Pocoroba
He Vane
Olympia
Stickney
Tumiroyal
F.E.T
Little League
Akron
Akron, Ohio
Ohio
Firestone Country Club
Pars Omena
Lew Scren
Illinois
A.C
Hunter
Monroe
Chevrolet
BUICK
Kripal Motor CO
Chappell
Nebr
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