Brave Thinclads Garner Nine Golds At Sterling
Ottawa University athletics report from Sterling College Relays shows OU claiming nine first places across men and women. Karrie Brockman starred for the Lady Braves with wins in long jump 17-4 100m 12.6 and 200m 26.6, alongside teammate Kathy Hodges in 400, plus Susan McFarland in shot put and Laura Pady in 1500. men’s winners included Daryl Finch in discus Gary Williams long jump Sterling Johnson triple jump and Keith Lowe javelin with OU relay entrants clocking strong times. OU eyes Kansas Conference meet next month with Southwestern Bethany McPherson Sterling Kansas Wesleyan and Bethel competing.
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Thomasson Fourth in Javelin at Kansas Relays
Thomasson a Wellsville High senior placed fourth in the high school javelin at the Kansas Relays in Lawrence. He reached 194-0, short of his 200-foot goal, as Trent Cantrell of Wichita South won with 206-7 and Steve Henson of McPherson was second at 205-3.
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Vince Bryant
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CH Boys Seventh At Rossville Meet
Central Heights tied for seventh in the Kaw Valley Relays at Rossville High School as Chapman won with 831% points and Santa Fe Trail followed. Royce Powelson led CH with seconds and a fifth, while Mike Douglas, Alan McClain, and teammates earned several top relays and field marks despite strong winds. The Vikings prepare to race again Tuesday at Burlington.
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Royals Prevail In 13th Inning
The Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in 13 innings to clinch the three game set. Darryl Motley delivered a bases loaded single in the 13th, driving in Willie Wilson after a walk-loaded frame. Ron Gura earned the save for Kansas City as Dan Quisenberry pitched 2 2/3 innings.
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Baseball Scoreboard East Division Games Scheduled
American League East division games are on the slate with teams set to clash across venues. This update lists forthcoming fixtures and matches, noting opponents, locations, and dates where available.
Langer wins Heritage Classic after Augusta triumph
Bernhard Langer, following his Masters victory, again wins on the American Tour by securing the Sea Pines Heritage Classic title after a playoff with Bobby Wadkins. Wadkins misses a greenside bunker attempt while Langer two puts for par to win at Harbour Town.
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OHS Athletes Shine At Olathe North Track Meet
OHS sophomores win team title in girls division at Olathe North with 194 points, Ottawa second, Blue Valley third. soph boys led by Olathe South. Freshmen show strong showing in both boys and girls events. Blue Valley tops boys, Leavenworth East wins girls. OCR results note incomplete. Herald apologizes for errors.
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Wellsville High
Anita Phares
Special Olympians Shine At Topeka Washburn Meet
TOPEKA Ottawa High's Special Olympians and two former students competed with about 500 track and field athletes at Washburn University. The Ottawa group won 10 golds, six silvers, and a bronze led by Tony Moten and Donald Slifer who earned multiple top finishes. Al Wheeler coached the Ottawa team with Cindy Lund and others. next event is Summer Special Olympics in Wichita in late May.
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al Wheeler
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