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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1985

Page

13

Peterson: Small-Town Idol who Missed Pro Dream

The Kansas teen on Sports Illustrated cover in 1971, Mike Peterson, now 31, works at a J.C. Penney center in Olathe. He recalls a stellar high school career at Yates Center, one year in minor leagues, and a life shaped by hometown pride and later restraint. Peterson emphasizes hard work, family support, and the value of education over pursuing pro sports.

Doug Tucker Clathe, Kan Kansas Sports Illustrated Hay Capitol Mike Peterson J.C. Penney Distribution Kansas City Olathe Woodson County Yates Center Kan Clarence Newton Yates Center High School America Peterson American Legion Newton University of Kansas Jim Thorpe Mike Emporia State University Emporia Dave Bingham Seguin Texas Toros Emporia State J.C. Penneys Olathe Distribution Center Doris Peterson Kansas City Royals Nicole

Cyclones JV Capture Nine Hole Meet Title At Home

Cyclone junior varsity golfers won their home nine hole meet by 12 strokes over Ottawa High led by Doug Rich and Kurt Brunner finishing 1-2. Rich posted 44, Brunner 45 as Ottawa JV players Wes Maier 47 Scott Schulte 52 Byron Goracke 54 and Charlie Winsky 56 also competed.

Topeka Washburn Rural Ottawa High Doug Rich Kurt Brunner Cyclones Forbes Rural Santa Fe Trail Bonner Springs Rich Brunner Ottawa JV Wes Maier Scott Schulte Byron Goracke Charlie Winsky

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