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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1994
Page
2
Vydeek Nicklaus posted a 51 in a beer race atop a three round event while Bannister trailed by 18. The odd phrasing hints at a sprint or cycling meet with a small field and unclear venue. Both names appear amid a compact, desultory race note.
Jeff Peine of Central Heights signed to run cross country and track for Ottawa University after a comeback from a hip disorder that limited his senior season. He placed sixth at regionals and 39th at state, earning a college spot due to improved times and a good fit with coach Darren Strickler.
Rees Heights senior Ellen Snow, a 6-foot center and two-time All-Herald second team pick, commits to Fort Scott Community College to play basketball. She chose FSCC over Labette and Independence CC, noting the program’s faster pace and emphasis on conditioning and man-to-man defense.
Wellsville Junior High track teams dominated a Thursday triangular, with seventh and eighth grade boys and girls sweeping team honors. Notable performances included Darren Carpenter's 18-64 long jump school record and Beth Deterding's 13.2 seconds 75-meter hurdles. The eighth grade girls and various relays also set or contributed to school marks amid multiple event wins.
Louisiana Tech University was placed on one year probation by the NCAA for basketball program infractions under former coach Jerry Loyd. The university was reprimanded and required to recertify athletics policies. A former assistant coach paid tuition and arranged transportation, meals, lodging, and tutoring for prospective players to aid eligibility.
Righthander Mark Gubicza pitched six solid innings in his first start back from injury for Kansas City on a cold dreary night. Both Viola and Gubicza showed progress as they work to revive their careers, with the Royals rallying to force a tie before Boston pulled away in the 10th. Viola went 6 2 3 innings, giving up two runs on five hits.
Kansas State narrowed its search after Dana Altman left for Creighton. Washburn’s Bob Chipman was eliminated due to lack of Division I experience. Ohio’s Larry Hunter renewed his contract, shifting focus to Pepperdine’s Tom Asbury with Duke aide Mike Brey possible this week.
A former Ottawa woman, Randi Jandt, won a 55 mile ski joring race at Fairbanks Alaska with a time of 8 hours 23 minutes 40 seconds. Her husband David finished third in the men’s race with 7 21 56. The event started on the Chena River and used the Yukon Quest trail to a remote grocery store before returning.
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