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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1979
Page
2
The Ottawa Recreation Commission schedules an organizational meeting for its fall volleyball program at 7 30 Monday night at the Youth Center. First 33 women teams and 11 men teams may sign up. a 25 entry fee and roster required.
Tom Watson plays in the Hall of Fame Golf Classic at Pinehurst defending his title as he pursues a fifth win of the season. He notes his $402,636 earnings this year are not a true measure of ability and cites historical comparisons with Byron Nelson. Major challengers include Hale Irwin, Hubert Green, Andy Bean, Johnny Miller, Tom Weiskopf, Larry Nelson, Tom Kite, Peter Oosterhuis, and Howard Twitty. The Colgate-sponsored event offers $45,000 to the winner.
INDIANAPOLIS RP Bobby Knight offered to resign as Indiana University's head basketball coach amid a broad controversy. He faces assault charges in Puerto Rico after a Pan American Games incident and was sentenced to six months in jail with a $500 fine. Extriction talks swirl as IU officials assess the move.
NFC title hopes hinge on replacements at key spots as Dallas, still the NFC’s strongest team, eyes a third straight Super Bowl run. The Cowboys’ Pasadena trip signals another tough chase with potential new challengers emerging in the conference.
The AP led American League batting and pitching leaders highlight a busy season, while NFC projections name contenders. Cowboys face lineup gaps with Jones and Waters out, Eagles and Lions poised to rise, Rams face tougher rivals from Atlanta and New Orleans, and veterans like Staubach and Youngbloods anchor strong units.
Kansas City lefty Larry Gura limited New York to five hits over seven innings, fanning three and walking one. George Brett drove in two runs as the Royals beat the Yankees 3-1, dropping Beattie to 5 losses and narrowing the AL East gap for New York while KC moved within 4 1/2 games of first-place California.
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