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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1997

Page

4

Chiefs to Decide Between Grbac and Gannon for Playoffs

Kansas City coach Marty Schottenheimer weighs quarterback options as Elvis Grbac nears return from a broken collarbone. Rich Gannon has directed the Chiefs to four consecutive wins, while Grbac could reclaim the starting role if he shows progress in late-season practice and games. The decision hinges on team chemistry and Grbac’s readiness for playoff duty.

Ansas City Marty Schottenheimer Kansas City Chiefs Elvis Grbac Chiefs Rich Gannon Kansas City Denver Seattle San Francisco Oakland Gannon Pittsburgh Schottenheimer San Diego New Orleans Grbac

Kansas holds up Big 12 honor amid shakiness and scandal

In a snapshot of the Big 12, Kansas remains the standout team with quality wins while others like Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Oklahoma, and Missouri show mixed results. Coaches warn that repeated scandals could erode college basketball credibility, highlighting calls for better defense, tougher play, and integrity across the sport.

Arizona State Kansas State Tom Asbury Oklahoma Kelvin Sampson

Osborne Quietly Denies Retirement Rumors Amid Health Talks

Lincoln Nebraska AP Tom Osborne addresses retirement rumors as he confirms health issues including atrial fibrillation after an overnight hospital stay following a 77 14 win over Iowa State He says he feels fine and jokes about timing his announcement, noting the condition can recur and may raise stroke or heart attack risk.

Lincoln Neb Tom Osborne Dean Smith Osborne Nebraska Cornhuskers Smith North Carolina Iowa State

Ottawa wins with pressure defense outrunning Anderson County

Ottawa press disrupts Anderson County as Ricky Bulmer pours in a career high 27 and Joe Kramer adds 18 points including four threes. Keith Grover’s defense stifles Derek McDonnell while Ottawa’s back court fuels a 90 point night led by Bulmer Garcia and Kremer in a charged third place game effort.

Joe Kramer Josh Garcia Ottawa Ricky Bulmer Kramer Ricky Anderson County Peek Hank Doering Dennis Hermreck Bulldogs Grover Stanton Raymond Kellerman McDonnell Harrington Rues Bowman Unruh Stevens Zuiner Hayes Bulmer Reed Skiles Garcia Kremer Queen Thompson Habtemichael Gueen

Baldwin Girard Nabs Semifinal Win In High Scoring Bout

Sixth ranked Girard sprinted to a 32 9 first half lead and held on to beat Anderson County 73 48 in a semifinal. Jerrica Miller led Anderson County with 19 points while Amy Rockers added seven as the Bulldogs advance to the third place game against Burlington.

Girard Anderson County Bulldogs Jerrica Miller Amy Rockers Burlington Friggers Franklin Cates Davied Hagemann Peak High

Ottawa Middle School Sweeps Emporia Teams

OMS seventh graders win 25-24 led by Liz Burks with 20 points and Jenny Heck with 5. Eighth graders dominate 60-34 paced by Lindsey Dieterich with 16, Sharell Wheeler with 13, and Katie Sheffield and Adrienne Allegre with 10 each. Ottawa hosts Turner Thursday at Ottawa High School.

Emporia Ottawa Liz Burks Jenny Heck Lindsey Dieterich Sharell Wheeler Katie Sheffield Adrienne Allegre Kristen Kay Jayme Vance Emily Chapman Erin Maxwell Turner Ottawa High School

KSU Players Injured in Hit-and-Run Accident

Kansas State basketball players Marcus McCollough and Chris Griffin suffered neck injuries in a hit-and-run in Manhattan. McCollough has torn neck ligaments and will miss six to eight weeks. Griffin strains neck tissue and is day to day. Both were key players in the 5-0 start as McCollough averaged 8.6 points and Griffin 10.3 minutes per game. Kansas State heads to Wichita to face the Shockers Wednesday.

Manhattan Kan Kansas State Marcus McCollough Chris Griffin McCollough Griffin Dan Wallenberg McCullough Wichita Shockers

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