Hogs fans give heroes welcome after title win
Arkansas fans greet MVP Corliss Williamson and coach Nolan Richardson on arrival in Fayetteville after the NCAA final in Charlotte where Arkansas defeated Duke 76-72. Crowds of about 3,000 gathered at Drake Field, with supporters showing unique signs and slogans.
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Arkansas Wins NCAA Title In High Drama Thrill Ride
Arkansas defeated Duke 76 to 72 to claim the NCAA championship as CBS pegged the game at 51.4 million viewers just shy of last year’s record. Scotty Thurman’s clutch 3 with 50 seconds left sparked the Razorbacks’ comeback and big crowds celebrated at Bud Walton Arena with athletic director Frank Broyles praising the win.
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Duke seniors honored at emotional Duke farewell
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski lauded seniors Grant Hill Antonio Lang and Marty Clark at a Cameron Indoor Stadium sendoff after a 76 72 title game loss to Arkansas. He praised the team for heart and unity as Duke finished 28 6 and secured the ACC title with players delivering clutch moments throughout the season.
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Central Heights track opens with strong seventh-grade boys win
Central Heights Junior High opened its track season with a home meet. Seventh-grade boys led with 116 points, followed by eighth-grade boys at 84. Seventh-grade girls were fourth with 56 and eighth-grade girls second with 88. Highlights include Peters 14.24 in 100 meters and Stephenson 7-0 in pole vault.
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Osage City Wins Medals in State Special Olympics
Osage City Special Olympic basketball team won four of six games at Hays and earned top placement for their cheerleaders, who finished third. Athletes met Dallas Cowboys star Elvis Patterson, and the event concluded with a banquet and dance. They prepare for track regionals in Emporia on April 30.
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ORC to fill expired at large seat at meeting
The Ottawa Recreation Commission will fill an expired at large member's seat at tonight's 7 p.m. meeting at the Don Woodward Community Center. The agenda also designates officers for the coming year and discusses spring and summer use of the new center. Call the ORC office at 242-1939 for details.
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Dieterich ready for Texas Relays
Kansas sophomore Jeff Dieterich won the javelin at the Arkansas State Triangular with a 205 feet 11 inches throw in his final tune up before the Texas Relays. In Kansas City, Tony Casillas signed a four year six million dollar contract with the Chiefs after leaving Dallas, noting the Cowboys prioritized offense and questioned signings of others.
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Masters Contenders See Norman Dominance Rising
Ian Norman, the Open champion, aims to dominate golf as he seeks a first Masters title after a record Players Championship victory. Langer and Faldo flag him as a leading threat alongside Nick Price of Zimbabwe and Jose Maria Olazabal, with Olazabal fresh from a strong New Orleans showing.
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Cubs Second Baseman Sandberg Tops Salaries
Baseball salaries show Ryne Sandberg as the prior season's top earner with $6,299,966 including a prorated portion of retirement payments. The number of million dollar players grows slightly on opening day, with 265 at $1 million and 43 at $4 million, while the average salary dips to $1,076,089 by August 31 as veterans leave and younger players replace them.
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Alexander Takes Second at Ottawa Relays
Ottawa High School javelin thrower Sarah Alexander finished second behind teammate Whitney Drumright with a five inch best. Megan Pence placed sixth helping OHS place three athletes in the top six as the girls matched the boys. OHS heads to the Blue Valley Stillwell Relays at 9 a.m. Saturday.
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Correction: Ottawa Recreation champions outline corrected
The Herald apologizes for an incorrect outline from Ottawa Recreation champions photo. The team is the Terrapins Theron Powers was omitted and Ryan Huska last name misspelled.
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