OU Faces Holiday Hassle
Ottawa University basketball faces a holiday road trip to play Friends University in Wichita as finals end and break begins. Coach Bill Frear stresses mental readiness to handle a taller, fast Falcons lineup while OU must rely on guards Bob Lusk and Greg Bell to spark scoring and counter Friends’ inside game.
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Braves
Wichita
University
Ags OU
Bill Frear
Wichita 2
Frear
Falcons
Kansas
Bethany
Ottawa
Jim Nagy
Steve Alan
Sam Burnett
Bob Freschenmeyer
Ralpheal Toney
Hilford Moore
Kevin Moore
Chris Chaney
Bob Lusk
Greg Bell
Lusk
Bell
City Scores Big in Local Basketball League Night
A dense scoreboard shows numerous teams and players tallying points in city leagues. Notable lineups include Sonic Drive-In, Pomona Jaycees, Jaycee Blue, Wellsville Merchants, Labs teams, and Wesleyan division results with mixed totals and standout scorers across positions.
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Kramers
Green
Golller
Forster
Johnson
Sachse
Thompson
Ndall
Stauffer
Grake
Wadkins
McAdoo
Keim
Pomona Jaycees
Servaes
Lantis
Stonehing
Alc
Parkin
Stankard
McFadden
Shanahart
Robbins
Fowler
Hoch
Parks
Jaycee Blue
Bones
Lay
Montandon
Ruse
Rute
van Belkum
Warean
Cullen
Richmond
Robertson
Hermreck
Secrest
Von
Kueser
BANK
Seastram
F. Buckley
T Buckley
Val
Daugharthy
Winter
Rush
Toote
N’s & Longue
Wellsville
O'Conner
Carmona
Ree Word
Milbern
Hubsard Lumber Virtus
Anderson
Cole
KSU Names Ellis Rainsberger Head Football Coach
Ellis Rainsberger, 42, then offensive coordinator at Wisconsin, was named head football coach at Kansas State University. He returns to his alma mater after seven years as a coach and signed a four year deal likely around 30 thousand dollars annually. He emphasizes defense and speed, and highlights a plan to build a strong program, while noting his pride in leading the Wildcats. Kansas-Kansas State basketball at Allen Field House on Feb 22 is sold out.
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Manhattan
Kan
Ellis Rainsberger
University of Wisconsin
Kansas State University
Rainsberger
Wildcats
Vince Gibson
Kansas State
Gibson
Washburn University
Topeka
Southern Illinois University
Ernie Barrett
East St. Louis
Christian Brothers High School
St. Louis
Bus Mertes
Ilinois
Drake University
Washburn
University of Kansas
Penne
Aliitsis
University of Illinois
Wisconsin
Lawrence, Kan
Allen Field House
Mike Howard
Ottawa High Eyes Turning Point Against Paola Panthers
Ottawa High School prepares for a 6:15 junior varsity start and an 8:00 varsity clash with Paola on Paola’s home court. Coach Bob Duncan seeks improved shooting after two opening losses, relying on a familiar lineup as OHS faces a bigger, undefeated Panthers squad led by Anthony Wilson and John Weaver.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Ottawa High
Cyclones
Paola
Panthers
Ottawa
Lawrence
Harmon
OHL
Bob Duncan
Duncan
OHS
Hastle
Anthony Wilson
Dave Carey
John Weaver
Jim Kettler
Bob Clark
Ken Miller
Keith Whitacre
Rod Sharpe
Bob Thompson
Roland Connor
Pro Football Playoff Picks Begin Countdown to Super Bowl IX
The AP reports the playoff path to New Orleans starts Saturday with routes to Oakland and Minnesota, and Sunday to Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. The old Pro Pigskin Picker, battered by a poor regular season at 120-61-1, remains optimistic for postseason success.
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New York
New Orleans
Oakland
Minnesota
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Pro Bowl First-Timers Lead NFC Selections
Twelve NFC players including St. Louis QB Jim Hart and Dallas WR Drew Pearson are named to the Pro Bowl. Also listed are St. Louis teammates Jeff Van Note Mel Grey Dan Dierdorf Terry Metcalf Blaine Nye Cliff Harris Diron Talbert Willie Buchanan Dick Jauron. Raiders and Vikings picks anchor weekend playoff predictions.
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New York
St. Louis
Jim Hart
Dallas
Drew Pearson
Hart
Pearson
Jeff van Note
Atlanta
Bill Bergey
Philadelphia
Mel Grey
Dan Dierdorf
Terry Metcalf
Blaine Nye
Bowling Wednesday Households and Local Leagues Scores
Readable list shows multiple bowling leagues at Ottawa area venues with high scores and top players. Entries include West Wilson Repair, East 9th Community, Kramer Drugs, Damron Towner Chapel, Harvey's Appliances, Irwin's Gifts, Twilight League Bendix, Town & Country, Todd Mobile Homes, Everett's Barber Shop, Ottawa Bus Service, Cannady Supplies, Crites Service, Skyhook, Sertoma Club, Lamb Roberts, Ottawa Tire & Supply, Princeton Grain. Top highs range 10-30 with players named for each team's high series or score.
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Housewives League
West Wilson
Lene
East 9Th
A. Roberts
V. Dalschlager
Kramer Drugs
J. Dodd
Damron-Towner Chapel
D. Newby
Harvey's
D. Nitcher
Irwin
Lamb Roberts
J. McClaran
Ottawa Tire & Supply
F. Simmons
Princeton Grain
M. Wilson
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the Smothers Brothers
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Jack Benny
Jarry Lewis
Joey Bishop
George Burns
Glen Campbell
Don Rickles
Sammy Davis
Dassmer
Tonight Show
Gibson Discount Center
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