Wary Commissioner Delays Three Way Baseball Deal
Jason Thompson moves from California to Pittsburgh and then to New York in a three team deal that gives California Ed Ott and Mickey Mahler, Pittsburgh Jim Spencer and two minor leaguers, while George Steinbrenner’s cash flows to the Angels. Cites commissioner Bowie Kuhn’s money ceiling of 400000 and his hold on the trades.
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Interconnected trades loom as Yankees front office ponders deals
Amid back to back trades, the Yankees face questions on interrelated moves as Wirz notes no rule bans such interlocking deals. Key moves include Jerry Mumphrey to the Mets and Ruppert Jones to San Diego, and Ken Forsch joining the Angels from Houston.
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Houston
Doc West Memorial 10K Set At Ottawa University
About 50 runners expected for the Doc West Memorial 10K in Ottawa Kansas with OU Beta Gamma Chi and Budge Sports Center sponsors. The 6.2 mile race starts 3 p.m. at the OU entrance with eight age categories for men and women and trophies for top three in each. Late registration runs 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for a $6 fee, plus a free 2 mile fun run at 3 p.m. Funds cover awards and advertising. Beta Gamma Chi volunteers assist entrants and Budge’s provides T shirts.
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Should Winning Shine Knight's Armor?
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley critiques the Bobby Knight era after Indiana's 63 50 win over North Carolina. He weighs Knight's discipline and public image against on court incidents, noting media praise despite rough behavior and questioning hypocrisy in celebrating winner-take-all values.
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Kings Stun Trail Blazers in NBA Playoff Opener
Kansas City Kings rallied from 10 down in the fourth quarter to force overtime and edged the Portland Trail Blazers 98-97 in Portland. The Kings lead the best of three series two games to none and could clinch at home Friday. Coach Cotton Fitzsimmons dismissed the homecourt edge.
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Rural Golfers Dominate Quadrangular Meet At Forbes
Rural Washburn Rural swept both varsity and junior varsity titles at Forbes public course in Topeka. Larry Golden edged Craig Martin in a 72 playoff for individual medalist. Ottawa High and Santa Fe Trail followed.junior blues and Cyclones performances detailed. several players posted scores from 72 to 95. team margins and future meets noted.
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Paola
Colorado star Tad Boyle picks Kansas over other offers
GREELEY Colo AP Tad Boyle a 6 foot 4 guard and top Colorado high school player announced his decision to enroll at the University of Kansas after leading Greeley Central to the Class 3A title. He cannot sign a national letter of intent until April 8 but set April 1 as his decision deadline. In youth results, 17 of 33 Ottawa Wrestling Club members medaled at the Olathe High School tournament with multiple placers across weight classes. The club heads to Hiawatha this Saturday for the sub district event.
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Bowling Scores Atop Local Highs In January Contest
Commercial Saffron Glass, Smith Family Car Sales, Litwin’s, Lamb Roberts, Wilson Plumbing and others post high scores in a January bowling meet. Notables include D Steele 17-53, K Suffvan 194-526, M Burris 208-534, and K McFadden 189 as teams and individuals vie for top totals. The event features multiple sponsors and local businesses in a round of competitive scoring across lanes and divisions.
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Bob's Carpet Service
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A. Miller
Young Local Bowlers Have Head-To-Head
In Ottawa at Indian Lanes Troy Greisen 19 and John White 16 faced off in the Men's Scratch League. Greisen posted a 771 series, a new Ottawa Mens Bowling Association record, while White finished with a 662 series as their teams G & M Tavern and The Unknowns split six games, with Greisen’s side winning 13-11.
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