Derby Drivers Take To Track Tonight At 8
A former professional motorcycle rider joins the demolition derby at the Franklin County Fairgrounds rodeo arena at 8. Bob Albers, of 205 S. Oak, drives a modified 1967 Ford LTD with doors welded shut and the gas tank moved. He prepared the car for about two weeks and has never contested a demolition derby before. He competes in heats of four with winners reaching the feature heat, with ten trophies and 300 dollars in prize money. Entry closes one hour before race time.
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Laughs and Prizes At Rodeo At Franklin County Fair
The 1973 Ottawa Rodeo at the Franklin County Fairgrounds featured parachutists and top 4 H exhibitors with awards. Eddie Hull started as the first bull rider on a comedic bull. several riders fell before the buzzer. Jerry Beagley won best bull ride with 74 points. Mike Wharry and Tim Dotson tied for second with 64, Neil Olson was fourth with 59. Top four placings per event included Barrel racing, Bareback riding, Calf roping, Saddle bronc riding, and Team roping with listed riders and scores.
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Bird Populations Down In Kansas Dove and Game Birds Down
Pratt Kansas AP reports dove hunting remains prospecting with spotty prospects while pheasant and quail populations fall from last year. Rural carriers counted July sightings 23 percent fewer pheasants and 20 percent fewer quail statewide. Commission says declines follow peak last year. Dove season runs September first through October thirtieth while pheasant and quail seasons run November tenth through January thirty first.
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Women's Golf Round Two Pairings in Handicapped Match Play
The second round 18 hole handicapped women’s golf match play to be completed by Sept 4 lists pairs: C Johnson Sheldon Clarridge Moherman Foulks Gilroy Wolgast South Walker Warnock Hysom Burkdoll. Bennett Snell winner faces Kramer. loser faces Armacost. Other pairings include Lyman Elder Fredeen. A three way tie for first occurs among Mary Lou Sheldon Virginia Gilroy Delores Clarridge with Delores South second and Helena Kramer third.
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Burkdoll
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Mary Lou Sheldon
Virginia Gilroy
Delores Clarridge
Delores South
Helena Kramer
Orioles Top Royals to extend win streak
Orioles push their winning streak to 11 with a 6-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Earl Weaver lauded the team as they pull 4 games ahead in the AL East, with Boston four games back and Detroit three games behind. Oakland beat New York 5-1 to strengthen the Royals’ position in the West.
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