The rumble of motorcycles will be heard this Saturday (April 27) as the Central Sandhills American Legion Riders host a baseball poker run to benefit the Broken Bow and Ord Legion baseball teams.
Dave Downey, a member of the non-profit charitable organization told KCNI/KBBN that the event will start and end at the Veteran’s Memorial building in Broken Bow, and everyone is welcome to participate whether they have a motorcycle, vehicle, or no vehicle at all.
“I’ve done this before. I’ve got my big red bus. I, or if I can find a driver for it, somebody will be driving it to take anybody that would like to go along with us or riders or whatever. The only thing that we ask is that you buy a ten dollar hand,” said Downey.
Registration starts at 11 am and poker hands are $10. A free will offering lunch is being provided before the first bike hits the road at 12:30 pm. Stops on the poker run include Sargent, Burwell, Ord, and Loup City.
Downey added, “We will also be having a 50/50 drawing and we’ll be selling tickets throughout the whole day at each stop.”
Cash payouts will be determined by participation, with high and low hands being rewarded.
The American Legion Riders have a very busy spring and summer ahead, and Downey said anybody who is a veteran Legion member, a Sons of the American Legion member, or Legion Auxiliary member is eligible to join.
“We have a very active group. You know, yes we’re getting into the busy season because all you gotta do is pick a weekend and you can ride somewhere or be involved in something.”
Any American Legion Rider can be contacted about interest in joining.
