JL Stars Tumble In Tournament
Ottawa JL All-Stars finish fourth in the Gopher League invitational after a 13 9 loss to Topeka Little Builders. Despite a late rally, Ottawa was unable to overcome an early six run inning and nine hits by Topeka. Deron Kramer drove in three with a bases clearing triple as Basil Allen Brand and Dicky Hamilton added two hits each. Coach Don Burroughs praised the effort and fan support throughout the event.
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Topeka
Ottawa
Little Builders
Deron Kramer
Chris Bird
Mark Gates
Kramer
Basil Allenbrand
Dicky Hamilton
Sandy Aldridge
Jeff Hutchinson
Roger Mendell
Don Burroughs
Burroughs
NCAA Split Now A Reality
CHICAGO AP Major college football powers can run their own legislative show under a historic three-divisional split of NCAA membership at a special convention. The vote established three autonomous divisions for about 700 members, ending the long big school versus small school setup that dictated policy. Garnett ousted in State American Legion B-team tourney first round as Lindsborg beat District II rival 8-7. Tampa dominated, defeating three foes by a combined 48-18, with Seneca finishing second.
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Chicago
National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
Garnett
American Legion
Ellsworth
Lindsborg
Tampa
Seneca
Mit-Way Wins Sub-State Crown in Slow-Pitch Final
Mit-Way of Emporia cruised to the sub-state men slow-pitch title at Forest Park, with Fiock's Sporting Goods of Emporia second. The top two finishers advance to the state tournament, reflecting strong local competition and a rising softball scene in the area.
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Forest Park
Fiock's Sporting Goods
Cardinals Lose Gibson Four to Six Weeks to Knee Injury
St Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson will miss four to six weeks after injuring his knee in New York. Doctor Stan London said Gibson will have surgery this week in St Louis to repair torn cartilage on the knee's outside edge. No ligament damage was found after tests.
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Bob Gibson
St. Louis Cardinals
New York
Stan London
St. Louis
London
Baseball Scoreboard highlights from Wednesday’s games
Despite mixed results, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Montreal and Los Angeles split key NL matchups. The American League standings show Detroit and Baltimore atop the division races as Oakland and Texas adjust, with several daily results listed for Tuesday and Monday games.
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Associated Press
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Briles
Chicago
Reuschel
Cincinnati
Gullett
Los Angeles
Sutton
San Diego
Troedson
Montreal
Renko
Francisco
Barr
Houston
Atlanta
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
San Francisco
W. L. Pet
Murphy
Sadecki
Wilson
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Baltimore
Boston
Milwaukee
Ty Cleveland
West Oakland
Kansas City
Minnesota
el California
Texas
Detroit
Kings
Cleveland
McNally
Jefferson
Decker
Kaat
Merritt
Siebert
Medich
Beene
Oakland
Blue
Lindblad
Lolich
Coaches Poll Picks Ottawa in Heart of America
A radio poll by KVOE Emporia surveyed coaches who project Ottawa University to win the Heart of America Conference this season. They also favor Northern Colorado in the Great Plains Athletic Conference and a Bethany College Friends University tie in the Kansas College Athletic Conference.
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Emporia
Kan
Ottawa University
Heart of America
Northern Colorado
Bethany College and Friends University
KVOE
Women Take Second at Emporia Invitational
The Kansas State Bank women's softball team finished second in the Emporia Invitational, going 5-2 in the double elimination tourney. Mil-Way of Emporia claimed the title, while Ottumwa players Sharon England Nancy Hopkins Janice Mayfield and Debbie Barrett earned tourney all star honors.
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Kansas State Bank
Emporia
State Bank
Mil-Way
Sharon England
Nancy Hopkins
Janice Mayfield
Debbie Barrett
Envy Follows Sooner Boss and Recruiting Row
Barry Switzer, new Oklahoma coach, faces recruiting violations at Chicago Big Eight meeting. Oklahoma may forfeit the conference title, miss postseason play, or lose TV rights though contracts may be honored. Switzer insists the team will play this season. Other new Big Eight coaches also spoke at the session.
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Kansas City
Barry Switzer
University of Oklahoma
Chicago
Oklahoma
Sooners
Kerry Jackson
Houston
Switzer
Chuck Fairbanks
New England
Patriots
Big Eight
Don Fambrough
Kansas
Vince Gibson
Kansas State
Fambrough
Tom Osborne
Nebraska
Earle Bruce
Iowa State
Jim Stanley
Oklahoma State
Prep All-Star Tickets Here
Tickets for the first annual Kansas East-West High School Basketball and Football Classics in Wichita go on sale locally via Ottawa Jaycees at Personal Thrift Plan Inc. or from any Jaycee. Proceeds benefit the cerebral palsy ranch near Augusta. Basketball Friday at Henry Levitt Arena costs 3 dollars. football Saturday at Cessna Stadium costs 5 dollars for reserved, 4 dollars adults unreserved, 2 dollars students unreserved. East team features Rex Pope and Mary Winter from Ottawa High School. Senior-only event for class of 1973.
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Ottawa Jaycees
Personal Thrift Plan Inc
S. Main
Kansas Jaycees
Augusta
Wichita State University
Henry Levitt
Cessna Stadium
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Sayamay
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Dave Hamm
Steve Runty
Tony Davis
Johnny Rodgers
OHS
Rex Pope
Mary Winter
Dassmer
Brand Name Men's and Young Men’s Clothing
S. S. Sport
Qassmer
Ottawa, Kansas
Ottawa Retail Association
Bob Miller
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