Franklin County Rodeo standings shift minimally on night two
Eight competitors moved into top positions at the Franklin County Rodeo after two nights at the fairgrounds. Standings show Don Cook and Bob Vincient leading bareback bronc and saddle bronc respectively, with Zeke Griffith still atop calf roping. Several event leaders changed, including Gary Clearwater in bull riding and Ann John in girls barrel racing, while Ottawa Jaycees lead businessmen's steer riding and Haverty tops calf tying.
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Franklin County
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Glen Teagarden
la Cygne
Don Cook
Eric
Bob Vincient
Topeka
Zeke Griffith
Wichita
Tom Walker
Norman
Okla
Ronny Cunningham
Okmulgee
Terry Davidson
Cook
John Cuttler
Fairfax
Wayne Baily
Matfield Green
Bob
Bonsall
Burwell
Neb
Bill Bailey
Girard
Sonny Parrott
Norwater
Gary Clearwater
Jack Carnes
Perryton
Tex
Jack Pyle
Haysville
Ann John
Shannon Walter
Lea Sage
Dean Todd
Drexel
Monroe Hodges
Sedan
Roscoe Keesling
Gary Hamm
Perry
Keesling
Billy Payne
Ottawa Jaycees
David Haverty
Dick Cravens
Spitz Wins 200 Meter Free At AAU Finals
Mark Spitz of Carmichael California won the men's 200-meter freestyle in 1:54.744 at the National AAU Swimming Championships, edging Jerry Heidenreich of Southern Methodist. Heidenreich faded late to finish second at 1:55.033. Fred Tyler of Canada Dry Jets placed third in 1:56.129. Gary Hall led a 400-meter individual medley duel with Rick Colella and Tim McKee. Linda Johnson won the women's 200-meter freestyle with 2:08.036, followed by Sandy Neilson and Ann Simmons. Eight finals remain Friday across multiple events.
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Houston
Mark Spitz
Carmichael
Calif
Spitz
Jerry Heidenreich
Southern Methodist
Don Lehoilander
Heidenreich
Fred Tyler
Canada Dry Jets
Gary Hall
Rick Colella
Cascade Swim Club
Tim McKee
Suburban Swim Club
Linda Johnson
Lakewood Swim Club
Sandy Neilson
el Monte
Ann Simmons
Jenny Bartz
Santa Clara Swim Club
Leslie Cliff
Canadian Dolphins Swim Club
Ottawa Cyclones Preview Scrimmage At New Field
Ottawans get a first look at the 1971 Ottawa Cyclones football team with a 7:30 p m display on the new field followed by a 7:40 p m scrimmage. Admission is one bar of soap with a collection box at the gate. Coach Bud Wheeler says the event could become annual.
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Ottawans
Ottawa Cyclones
OHS
Cyclones
Bud Wheeler
Baseball Leaders Cite Strong 1969 AL Batting Averages
Associated Press summary notes top AL batting figures with Oliva of Minnesota at .351 across 325 at bats and Murcer of New York with 323 at bats earning high runs and RBIs. Buford of Baltimore leads runs with 88, Murcer follows with 81, and Killebrew of Minnesota tops RBIs with 89.
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Associated Press
Oliva
Minn
Murcer
N.Y
Buford
Balt
Fishing Report PRATT Kansas AP compiled conditions by lake
Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission reports varied conditions across reservoirs. Perry and Pomona are normal level and clear with fair to good catches. Turtle Creek and Council Grove clear and good for bass and crappie. Fall River low and clear with slow activity. Cheney, Milford and Wilson clear with fair to good bass and crappie. Cedar Bluff low and clear with fair channels. Norton murky with channels. Webster deep and clear with fair channels. Brown County and Atchison Flag states show normal level and clear water with fair to multiple species. Wilson County fair for crappie channels and bass.
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Pratt, Kan
Kansas
Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Perry
Turtle Creek
Pomona
Council Grove
Fall River
Cheney
Milford
Wilson
Cedar Bluff
Norton
Webster
Brown County
Atchison County
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Jack’s
Jack
Gretchen Kille
Main
Fishing Report
Wilson County
Jerry Allen
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