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Harvey, team honor Sidney baseball Legend

Before Last night's American Legion Baseball game at Legion Field, Sidney shortstop Lane Harvey threw out the first ball in honor of his late grandfather Maynard Wieser.

Since the baseball program is so dependent on donations, it is Sidney's custom to honor "Homerun Sponsors" before each home game. A Homerun Sponsor is one who has donated $500 to the Legion program and they are honored by throwing out a first ball.

Wieser, who passed away in February, maybe a special sponsor. He had a lifelong passion for baseball. Wieser coached in the Sidney American Legion program for seven years between 1965 and 1972. He also was a passionate player in his youth.

On hand were Wieser's widow Marva Wieser and three of his seven children, Jane Woodis, Lori Foster and Jodi Harvey.

"All his sons played baseball and all daughters played softball," said Harvey.

Because of his passion for the game, Wieser's memorial was dedicated to Sidney American Legion baseball. The memorial raised more than $500.

 

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