Western Conference race tightens as Gering and Sidney duel
The Western Conference standings loom large as Sidney Maroons face a potential shift in leadership. Gering Bulldogs, rising from last season’s bottom, show strength with a 47-6 win over Mitchell. Openers feature Sidney beating Wray 16-0 and Chadron edging Alliance 7-4. The season holds a key Tri-State AMMRA motorcycle championship in Sidney on Sept 24 hosted by the Sidney Cycle Association, led by Dick Bonner, with 50 to 75 riders expected from Colorado Wyoming and Nebraska. The Irish meet Potter Friday night as the Coyotes seek home success under lights where they have not lost at home in six years.
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Prince Charming
Sidney Maroons
Gering Bulldogs
Mitchell
Sidney
Alliance
Ogallala
Chadron
Gering
Wray
Grant
Indians
Cliff Hermance
Sidney Cycle Association
Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Riders’ Association
Dick Bonner
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska
AMMRA
Potter
Coyotes
Busy Friday Night Ahead On Gridiron
A slate of Friday night games features Sidney St Patrick Academy Irish at Potter Coyotes as part of Potter Days with 7:30 p m kickoff. Irish home status while playing in Potter and boosters honored at Potter. Potter hosts next year as home club. Coyotes opened with a 14 7 win over Dalton in a Minuteman clash, Irish lost 24 6 to Morrill. Gurley Pirates aim to rebound after 40 14 loss to Sunflower at Dix, while Dix tops MAC contenders with many lettermen. Dalton visits Alliance St Agnes after a 14 0 season opener loss. Lodgepole hosts Harrisburg after 13 0 opener loss. Lodgepole Panthers welcome Harrisburg Friday. Wildcats fall 28 14 to Hemingford in opener.
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Sidney St. Patrick’s Academy Irish
Potter Coyotes
Potter
Sidney
Academy
Coyotes
Dalton Tigers
Minuteman
Morrill Lions
Gurley Pirates
Dix
Dix Panthers
Lodgepole
Gurley
Pirates
Alliance St. Agnes
Dalton
St. Agnes
Lodgepole Panthers
Harrisburg
Panthers
Wildcats
Hemingford
Maroons Travel to Fort Morgan for road game
The Sidney High Maroons, after a 16 0 win over Wray, travel to Fort Morgan to face the Mustangs led by quarterback Randy Gettman. Fort Morgan, top Northern Conference contender, features quick, aggressive players like Steve Jarboe Jim Weitzel Rick Schoeneman and Mike Simpson with standouts Bruce and Jim Yearous on defense. Coach Ernst notes need to reduce mistakes and improve pass defense and punting as the season progresses.
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Sidney High Maroons
Wray
Colorado
Fort Morgan
Mustangs
Tom Ernst
Morgan Mustangs
Randy Gettman
Gettmen
Steve Jarboe
Jim Weitzel
Rick Schoeneman
Mike Simpson
Bruce
Jim
Morgan
Cheyenne Mountain
Maroons
Willis Resigns as Sidney Baseball Commissioner
The Sidney Junior Baseball Association accepted Sol Willis resignation as Commissioner of Baseball at a Wednesday meeting. Willis, who led the summer program since 1952, served 15 years shaping a top state program. Les Couch named to succeed him. Willis pledged help to Couch. Al Ladine presented Willis with a gift for his service.
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Sidney Junior Baseball Association Board of Directors
Sol Willis
Sidney
Willis
Les Couch
Baseball Association
Mr. Willis
Mr. Couch
al Ladine
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