World Series shares set records and totals rise
The Minnesota Twins earned a record 119,579.66 for a full World Series share, while the Atlanta Braves received 73,323.41. The postseason pool totaled 12.85 million, 40 percent of ticket sales from the first four World Series and playoff games. The Pirates topped NL East shares at 390,637.82. the Blue Jays earned 35,163.53. Hakeem Olajuwon may return after atrial fibrillation diagnosis and hospitalization.
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Braves set for ECAC openers
Ottawa University men and women brace for Kansas Conference openers at Kansas Wesleyan. The Braves aim to build on a strong defensive showing after a 72 56 loss to Emporia State, while the Lady Braves hope limited games won t hurt their rhythm as KWU arrives with a deep guard lineup. Ottawa s coach Andy Carrier and Patti Phillips stress defense and experienced returners as keys to early season success.
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Ottawa University hosts Kansas Wesleyan basketball doubleheader
Ottawa University hosts Kansas Wesleyan in a two game set with men at 6 p.m. and women at 8 p.m. Ottawa’s squads feature veteran guards Dan Chapla Rodney White Evan Doran and forwards Todd Schultze John Heckest for the men while the women lean on Amy Zule Suzie Watkins Kristen Scheufler and Missy Miller. KW’s men include Don Solberg Jeff Wells Erich Bower and Brian Gormley, and KW women feature Cyntra Cheatham Brandi Amanders Shawnda Weatherford and LaTisha Wheaton as they chase improved records.
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Bonilla signs with Mets in landmark $29M deal
After a six-team bidding war and two weeks of talks, Bobby Bonilla agreed to a five year, $29 million contract with the New York Mets. The deal, averaging $5.8 million annually, breaks previous records and surpasses Jose Canseco’s prior totals. Bonilla chose New York City, citing it as his heart, as Al Harazin defended the move amidst mixed reactions.
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Eagles edge Oilers as Kemp saves sputtering offense
Jeff Kemp, signed off waivers, threw a 21 yard TD to Keith Jackson and directed a 10 minute drive to lift the Philadelphia Eagles to a 13-6 win over the Houston Oilers in the Astrodome. The Eagles defense, led by Seth Joyner, held Houston to 247 yards and forced five fumbles.
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K State holds off Rolla in low-scoring scare at Bramlage
Kansas State survives a scare from Division II Missouri Rolla at Bramlage Coliseum to win 90 78. The Wildcats, 2 0, shoot 44.3 percent while Rolla goes 37.8 percent as Kansas State commits 22 turnovers. Vincent Jackson leads with 17 points, Deryl Cunningham 13 rebounds, and Bill Jolly tops Rolla with 22 points.
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