UMKC Dominates Ottawa U 115-68 In Basketball Battle
UMKC used relentless full court pressure to overwhelm Ottawa University, forcing 27 turnovers and shooting 57 percent from the floor to rout OU 115 to 68 at Wilson Field House. Johnny Brooks and Gary Grove led the K-Roos with 19 and 18 points, aided by inside duo Ted Bolin and Ralph Booker with 31 combined points and 14 rebounds. Ottawa never led, trailed 68-33 at halftime, and finished at 38.5 percent shooting as Emporia State and Washburn loom on the schedule.
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Week's Major Upsets Rock NFL With Cold Weather
NFL action saw the Kansas City Chiefs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 17-13 while the Houston Oilers toppled the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10. Other results included the Bears edging the Giants 24-23, Browns 7 over 49ers, Jets 27 over Chargers, Eagles 36 over Packers, and Vikings 29 over Saints.
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State Prep Finals Thrillers Include Five Champions
In blinding snow and 20 degree winds at Manhattan Kansas, Manhattan wins 17-14 over Bishop Miege for Class 4A after Jerome Howell boots a 33 yard field goal late. Kapaun Mount Carmel comes from behind to defeat Fort Scott 14-7 for Class 3A. Sacred Heart edges WaKeeney 28-27 on Mike Sheahon to Jim Otto 63 yard TD pass for Class 2A. Colgan routs Natoma 28-14 to claim Class 1A. Lewis defeats Norwich 32-22 for the 8-man crown.
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ORC Deadline for Winter City Basketball Entries
The Ottawa Recreation Commission sets a deadline for winter city basketball program entries. Interested persons or teams must contact the ORC at the Youth Center located at 115 West 4th to join before the deadline.
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Sooner Ride Eyes KSU Job In Norman
Oklahoma defensive coach Larry Lacewell, a top assistant on the No. 1 Sooners, will visit Manhattan to discuss the vacant Kansas State head coaching post. He notes personal future uncertainties and the higher pay for a head coach, with an estimated $20 000 to $25 000 more yearly. Lacewell has led OU defense since 1970 and served as assistant head coach under Barry Switzer for two seasons.
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Washburn Faces Millikin in Boot Hill Bowl Victory
Washburn University, tied for third in the Great Plains Conference, won the Boot Hill Bowl in Dodge City Kansas by 21 to 7 over Millikin of Decatur Illinois. The Ichabods built a 14 point second quarter and led 14 at halftime. Jim Hastings scored on a four yard run after a fumble and Hodenfield paired with Mike Grogan for a yard pass. A first half safety occurred when a Millikin runner fell in the end zone.
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Veterans Highlight Cyclone Mat Debut at Ottawa Invitational
Ottawa Highs wrestlers opened the 1974 75 season at a Saturday invitational tourney noting a strong debut. The Cyclones finished sixth in a large field with 99 points and crowned two individual champions, veterans Errol Hooper at 112 pounds and Jesse Korkames at 185. Hooper led the staff with standout performance.
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Ottawa Cyclones win meet amid strong youth effort
Effingham took the team title with 144 points, Clay Center 1281, Bonner Springs 109, Concordia 102, Chapman 912, Hiawatha 67, Oskaloosa 13. Ottawa placed well with four freshmen led by Hooper who won the 112 pound title by pinning all opponents. Korkames shined in 185, and several Cyclones placed in other weights as OHS prepares to face Bonner Springs next Thursday.
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Alan Moore
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Rod Harris
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