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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1973
Page
2
NC State, led by Stan Fritts who ran 83 yards on 18 carries and scored twice, controlled the game with a ball handling offense to defeat Kansas 31-18 in the Liberty Bowl. Kansas quarterback Dave Jaynes passed for 218 yards with one TD as NC State closed the season 9-3.
Olathe sophomores erased a 6 point deficit in the final period to beat Ottawa High rookies 49 to 48 at OHS. Dennis Kauffman hit the final buzzer winner as Kent Ramsey and Rod Sharpe combined for 38 points for Olathe. Ottawa had led 26 15 at halftime and missed 15 of 21 foul attempts.
Kansas coach Don Fambrough faulted his team for dropping passes and offensive lapses after the 31-18 loss to North Carolina State in the Liberty Bowl. N.C. State coach Ion Holtz credited ball control and a strong third quarter for the win while Jayhawks star QB David Jaynes noted misplays and a tough layoff for passing. Jayne’s late TD run and a 12 yard score by Jayne capped the game as injuries marred Kansas in the first half and final period.
Area Player of the Week honors go to Jon Dunbar of Central Heights. The Vikings veteran guard scored 24 points on 12 field goals in a 57-46 non league win over Humboldt, lifting Central to a 3-1 season mark.
The Herald names Ottawa High standout Steve Ryssemus as Player of the Week. In a 39-32 defeat to Lawrence, the 6-5 senior totaled 16 points and seven rebounds, sparing Cyclones from a worse loss despite a 2 of 15 free throw showing.
Sacred Heart 8 and Nazarene 32 led Sacred Heart 8 and Nazarene 32, with First Baptist 12 and Trinity U. Meth. No. 1-18, plus many other league totals. Strong player tallies include Hotaling 1-1-3 and McDaniel 3-0-2 for North Baptist, Kimes 13-0-2 for Assembly of God, and Bien 9-0-0 for Sacred Heart A.
Ottawa High and Ottawa University resume play in cross town basketball tonight with OHS hosting Seaman at 8 pm after a 39 32 defeat to Lawrence and OU welcoming Friends University at Wilson Field House starting at 7 30 pm. Ottawa High sits 2 1 after Friday’s loss while Seaman is 3 3 and Lawrence handed both teams recent losses. OU enters with a five game skid but hosts Friends 3 2 as the Braves seek their first win since Nov 23.
UCLA dominates the AP poll after an 84-66 win over North Carolina State extending their winning streak. Maryland Notre Dame and North Carolina follow, with Marquette Indiana Louisville Providence Alabama and others in the top twenty. The rankings reflect votes and season records as snubs and surges reshape the poll.
Didde Office Supply reports a fatal incident involving Nagle Ui Tl. Police and investigators respond at the city store, documenting preliminary details and noting no further danger to employees or customers.
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