West Germany and Japan back boycott push for Moscow Games
West Germany and Japan signal support for boycotting the Moscow Olympics after the USOC vote. NBC reportedly will not televise the Games pending insurance clearance and a $57 million recovery. West German officials warn the boycott could influence other nations as officials in Tokyo and Lausanne prepare for further actions.
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Alex Sachare
West Germany
Japan
Carter
NBC
Klaus Boelling
Afghanistan
Dusseldorf
Moscow
Willi Daume
IOC
France
Masayoshi Ohira
Washington
Ohira
USOC
Katsuji Shibata
TOC
Lausanne
Switzerland
Lord Killanin
U.S
Tass
White House
Local Gals Spark ESU Softball to Husker Invite Crown
Ottawan Kim Miller and Garnett native Rael Hodgson led Emporia State to the Husker Invitational title in Lincoln Nebraska, as the 16 team field saw ESU defeat Creighton in the final with Nebraska finishing third. Miller is ESU shortstop and Hodgson an outfielder.
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Ottawa
Garnett
Emporia State
Lincoln
Neb
Reid Signs With Kansas State Basketball Program
Reid, a 5-11 guard from Dodge City High School, signed a letter of intent to join Kansas State next season. He set school scoring and assist records and averaged 20 points per game in his senior year.
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Manhattan
Kan
Steve Reid
Dodge City
Kansas State
Reid
Pete LaCock Defends Self Against Critics In Royals Profile
Pete LaCock of the Kansas City Royals deflects criticism about hitting lefties and fielding, citing a privileged upbringing with Hollywood relatives, a supportive family, and gratitude. The piece notes his spring training surge winning the first base job, his strong defensive plays, and his patience amid ongoing debate over his abilities.
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Kansas City, Mo
Pete LaCock
Kansas City Royals
Royals
California
Willie Aikens
LaCock
Joe Burke
Kansas Citys
Ottawan tops Doc West 10K with 34 11 for overall win
Jerry Peffly of Ottawa wins the Doc West 10K at Ottawa University with 34 11 over 6.2 miles, edging OU freshman Jeff Anspach. Patsy Byrd of Lawrence leads women in 44 40, with 69 runners overall. Other age group winners include Chesky, Hobson, Brewer, Detwiler, and Davies among men and Byrd, Bostwick, Starks in women.
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Jerry Peffly
Ottawa
Ottawa University
Patsy Byrd
Lawrence
Peffly
Byrd
Ottawa High
Jeff Anspach
Largo
Fla
Anspach
Steve Lee
Mike Cater
Pomona
Eric Chesky
Jim Hobson
Jim Brewer
Larry Liggatt
McFarland
Same Pacheco
Bert Detwiler
Lane
Lowell Gish
Baldwin
Don Boyer
Topeka
Laverta Bostwick
Holton
Joan Starks
Diane Davies
Glenda Schmidt
Salina
Myrna Sheperd
Rockets Fizzle In Game Four Of Celtics Sweep
Celtics overpower Rockets 138 121 to complete a 4 0 series win in the Eastern Conference semis. Cedric Maxwell scores 27 as Boston extends run and dominates third quarter with a 144 to start. Meanwhile Sixers beat Hawks 107 83 to take a 3 1 series edge. Lakers thump Suns, Sonics-T Bucks tied 2 2 as playoff action heats up. Ottawa Junior High Relays set for Friday with 500 athletes expected.
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Houston
Houston Rockets
Boston Celtics
National Basketball Association
Rockets
Celtics
Boston
Celtic
Cedric Maxwell
Faime
Rocket
Nate Archibald
Maxwell
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Philadelphia 76Ers
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta
Sixers
Pat Williams
Chhicken
Williams
Phoenix
Suns
Lakers
Seattle
SuperSonics
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee
Ottawa
Rural golfers steam Ottawa Invitational at Ottawa Country Club
Washburn Rural dominated the Ottawa High Invitational with a four man total of 325, fifteen strokes ahead of Garnett. Kevin Crow led the field with a 77 as Rural claimed top three individual rounds and the team title over nine schools, with Blue Valley third at 347 and Olathe 351. Ottawa 362, Sumner Academy Osawatomie 378, Bonner Springs Turner 399 and Paola 425.
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Washburn Rural
Ottawa
Night Crawlers and Many Teams Post High Scores in Night League
A dense listing of bowling scores from the Night Crawlers and numerous teams shows Fritts, Johnson, Haas, Pelmann, Hennessey, Swingle, Welborn, and others attaining top game marks and series highs. The compilation spans multiple clubs including Kozy Kitchen, Ottawa Co op, Gu ys and Dolls, Energetics, and Monday Night Ladies with scores reaching the 200s and series in the 500s and 600s, reflecting a busy league night across many alleys.
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Redenbaugh Oil
F. Fritts
Lane
Kozy Kitchen
T. Greyson
W. Walgast
Burger Bowl
Compton
Xouts
L. Johnson
E. Cummings
Fogle Quarry
B. Haas
Smell
Haven Steel
J. Pelmann
Ottawa Co-Op
B. Hennessey
C. Swingle
Nicola
J. Bradley
Guys and Dolls
C. Rockers
J. Bivens
Ottawa
D. AiNsworth
Deltas
G. Bateman
CAFE
D. Hull
Dummy Hoy the Deaf Baseball Pioneer and His Signaling Impact
Bill Byron Faden recounts Dummy Hoy, a 5 foot 4 inch, 148 pound outfielder who played in the majors from 1888 to 1902 with Washington Chicago Cincinnati and St. Louis. Hoy hit .288 lifetime and averaged about 50 steals per season while innovating umpire hand signals for ball and strike calls.
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Hoy
Washington
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
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