West Germany Japan Back Boycott Push for Moscow Games
West Germany and Japan appear ready to back a U S boycott after the USOC vote. NBC reportedly will not televise Moscow with a $57 million insurance issue tied to the deal. IOC officials weigh the US decision as European nations respond.
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West Germany
Japan
Carter
NBC
Klaus Boelling
Afghanistan
Dusseldorf
Moscow
Willi Daume
IOC
France
Masayoshi Ohira
Washington
Ohira
USOC
Katsuji Shibata
Lausanne
Switzerland
Lord Killanin
U.S
Tass
White House
Local Gals Help Hornets Win Husker Invitational Crown
Ottawan Kim Miller and Garnett’s Rael Hodgson, both seniors, sparked Emporia State University to a 16 team Husker Invitational title in Lincoln Nebraska. Miller, shortstop, and Hodgson, outfielder, guided ESU past Creighton in the championship with Nebraska finishing third.
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Ottawa
Garnett
Emporia State
Lincoln
Neb
Reid signs with Kansas State after Dodge City standout season
Manhattan AP reports Steve Reid a guard from Dodge City High School signed a letter of intent to join Kansas State next season. The 5-11, 170 pound senior set school scoring and assist records while averaging 20 points per game.
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Kan
Steve Reid
Dodge City
Kansas State
Reid
Pete LaCock defies critics with gratitude and grit
Kansas City Royals first baseman Pete LaCock speaks of a privileged childhood and a supportive family as he battles criticism over his hitting and outfield play. He recalls hitting a grand slam off Bob Gibson and explains his 1979 season stats, while vowing to win the left field job and keep performing despite doubt.
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Pete LaCock
Kansas City Royals
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Peter Marshall
Joanne Dru
Royals
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinal
Bob Gibson
Kansas City
California
Willie Aikens
Ottawan Bests 10K Field at Doc West Race
Jerry Peffly of Ottawa won the overall men’s title at Ottawa University’s Doc West 10K in 34 11 over the 6.2 mile course, with Patsy Byrd of Lawrence taking the women’s overall honors in 44 40. Sixty nine runners competed, with divisions listing Anspach, Chesky, Brewer and others among top finishers.
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Ottawa
Ottawa University
Patsy Byrd
Lawrence
Peffly
Byrd
Ottawa High
Jeff Anspach
Largo
Fla
Anspach
Rockets Fizzle In 4th Straight Loss To Celtics
In a playoff clash Boston overwhelmed Houston 138-121 to seal a 4-0 series sweep and advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Cedric Maxwell led Boston with 27 points as the Celtics used a decisive third-quarter burst to end Houston’s run-and-gun challenge. The night also noted ongoing NBA playoff actions across Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Seattle, alongside Ottawa Junior High Relays with 500 athletes set for Ottawa High stadium.
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Houston Rockets
Boston Celtics
Rockets
Celtics
Boston
Celtic
Cedric Maxwell
Rocket
Nate Archibald
Maxwell
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Philadelphia 76Ers
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta
Sixers
Pat Williams
Williams
Phoenix
Suns
Ottawa
Rural Golfers Dominate Ottawa Invitational at Ottawa CC
Washburn Rural swept the Ottawa High Invitational at Ottawa Country Club with a four man score of 25 to beat Garnett by 15 strokes. Kevin Crow led with 77 and teammates Larry Golden 79 and Joel Fitzgibbons 81 followed. Blue Valley placed third at 347. Olathe 361. Ottawa 362. Sumner Academy 472. Osawatomie 378. Bonner Springs 482. Turner 399. Paola 425. Ottawa junior varsity to St Andrews meet. varsity heads to Garnett Invitational next week.
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Ottawa
Osawatomie
Bonner Springs
Turner
Paola
K. Crow
Larry Golden
Joel Fitzgibbons
Jeff Brewer
Cyclones
Dennis Nelson
Kirby Soph
Allan Reyes
OHS
Mark Badgley
Pat Gahagan
St. Andrews Links
Olathe
Garnett
Night Crawlers Dominate Bowling Night Scores
The night’s bowling scores feature high marks from multiple leagues led by Fritts 214, Redenbaugh Oil, and Compton 214,599 outs at Burger Bowl. Notable totals include Hutt 184-513 at Cafe and Hettler 214-571 across divisions, with teams like Otto Ottawa Co-Op and Guys and Dolls posting strong showings.
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Redenbaugh Oil
F. Fritts
B. Lane
Kozy Kitchen
T. Grelson
W. Wolgast
Burger Bowl
Compton
L. Johnson
E. Cummings
Fogle Quarry
B. Haas
B. Smelt
Haven Steel
J. Peimann
Ottawa Co-Op
Ottawa
Ainsworth
Deltas
Bateman
D. Hutt
Guys and Dolls
Dummy Hoy: Deaf Mute Influenced Umpire Signals in Baseball
Bill Byron Faden notes Dummy Hoy a major league outfielder from 1888 to 1902 for Washington Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis. Hoy at 5'4" 148 pounds hit .288 and averaged 50 stolen bases yearly while pioneering hand signal counts used by umpires.
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Hoy
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Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
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