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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1975
Page
3
Debbie Rowe, a junior, was chosen for her setting and spiking skills at a conference coaches meeting. The item notes Rowe earned a volleyball nomination and highlights her as a standout player.
Oklahoma State coach Barry Switzer saw two weeks of hard luck end with a 35-10 win over top ranked Nebraska. The Sooners forced four Nebraska fumbles and rode 130 rushing yards by Steve Davis to claim a share of the Big Eight crown and a trip to the Orange Bowl to face Michigan. Nebraska finished 10-1, while Oklahoma moved to 10-1 and earned a Fiesta Bowl berth consideration.
The Sidney Telegraph's weekly football prediction contest ends in a tie between Doris Frerich Helen Hartzler and Margaret McElfresh after a tie-breaker misses the actual margin. Hartzler and McElfresh share the $50 prize with runner-ups named, and a list of 20 game winners is provided.
Nebraska voters chose to accept a Fiesta Bowl bid for the Dec 26 game after an earlier rejection. Coach Osborne highlighted the motivation to redeem a 35-10 loss to Oklahoma. The Huskers, 10-1, would meet the winner of Arizona vs Arizona State, with Arizona State 10-0 and Arizona ranked 11th.
Jill Thorpe of Sidney a starting member for Kearney State College travels to Pocatello Idaho for the national volleyball tournament on Wednesday Dec 10. Thorpe a co captain aided the Antelopes as they won the regional tournament in Kearney to qualify for nationals.
South Carolina coach Jim Carlin opened practice with 27 freshmen among 118 candidates. He aims to evaluate newcomers early and shape the quarterback battle between Jeff Grantz and Ron Bass, who recently had a hamstring operation.
Captain Mel Pender an Olympic gold medalist is appointed Army track coach at West Point succeeding the late Carleton Croswell who died Sept 4 after 25 years in the post. A native of Atlanta Pender enlisted at 17 and began a world renowned sprint career in Okinawa seven years later.
Indiana University football coach Lee Corso, known for cautious remarks at alumni events, joked about not wearing a watch for 24 hours after two disappointing seasons. In Baltimore a radio DJ sought a Nairobi witch doctor to affect the Red Sox, but the spell lasted a day and Boston still won the division by four and a half games.
Seventh-ranked Oklahoma clinched a 35-10 victory over second-ranked Nebraska to tie for the Big Eight title at 10-1 overall and 6-1 in the league. Kansas drew Sun Bowl participation after routing Missouri, while Colorado topped Kansas State to earn Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl invitation. Oklahoma State beat Iowa State as bowl matchups were set.
Wayne and Concordia both fell short in close finishes as Briar Cliff edged Wayne 62-60 in Sioux City and Concordia beat Southwestern 76-75 at Winfield. Creighton beat Panama Nationals 94-62 in Omaha exhibition. Independence CC won 70-65 over Fairbury in Fairbury Four State tourney final. Mack Jones and Darryl Heeke starred for Briar Cliff and Wayne respectively.
Free hearing tests with modern electronic equipment offered by Ronald L. Miller a hearing aid specialist at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel in Sidney Nebraska on Wednesday November 26 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Diagrams explain ear function and causes of hearing loss. Call 254-5863 or write Beltone Hearing Aid Service Casper Wyoming for arrangements.
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