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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1978

Page

2

Patriots, CA In Tug-Of-War Over Chuck Fairbanks

Denver reports show Colorado Athletic Director Eddie Crowder declaring Chuck Fairbanks will coach there in 1979 while New England Patriots officials refuse to release him. Patriots threaten legal action for breach and seek to keep Fairbanks for playoffs.

Denver Chuck Fairbanks University of Colorado New England Patriots Fairbanks Colorado Eddie Crowder New England William H. Sullivan Jr Patriots Miami Sullivan Hank Bullough Ron Erhardt Chuck Sullivan NFL New York Daily News New York Crowder Chuck

Pro Footballs Dubious Honors From the AP Awards

AP Sports writer Bruce Lowitt lists tongue in cheek NFL honors with players coaches and officials receiving satirical awards. Notable mentions include Chuck Fairbanks Joe Pisarcik Norris Weese John McVay Bert Jones and Bart Starr in a spoof roundup of NFL missteps and rivalries.

Bruce Lowitt National Football League Associated Press Lou Holtz Chuck Fairbanks New England Patriots Norris Weese New York Giants Joe Pisarcik Denver Broncos Leo Durocher John McVay Horatio Nelson Washington Dallas Tony Dorsett Bert Jones Ken Anderson O.J. Simpson Meadowlark Lemon Ken Stabler Pete Banaszak Dave Casper Harlem Globetrotters San Diego Chargers Primo Camera Joe Thomas San Francisco Frank Blackman 49Ers Bart Starr Duane Thomas Harry Houdini Steve Bartkowski Atlanta Falcons Santa Claus Philadelphia Eagles Giants Foster Brooks Minnesota Vikings George Orwell Jerry Markbreit Don Wedge Lizzie Borden

Error Prone Bulldogs Fall to Paola on Turnovers

Paola beat Garnett 64-47 in Pioneer League play as Garnett committed 31 turnovers and trailed 16-9 at the first break. Wes Wilson led Paola with 22 points while Garnett’s John Young posted 20 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists. Garnett drops to 0-4 before the holiday break.

Garnett Paola Bulldogs Wes Wilson John Young Wilson Young Tonganoxie

Dick Mackey in critical condition after Memphis collapse

Kansas City Times columnist Dick Mackey, 49, remained in critical condition in a Memphis hospital after collapsing in a taxi on arrival. Doctors reported stable vital signs but could not determine the cause of a high blood acid level. Internal bleeding and kidney damage were found.

Kansas City, Mo Dick Mackey The Kansas City Times Memphis Tenn Mackey William F. Bowld Hospital Phil Bertram

High School Scores From Across Kansas Tonight

A long list of basketball results features Altamont edging Coffeyville 47 46, Baldwin 48 over Eudora 47, Belle Plaine 53 over Andover 38, and more with OT thrillers like Bellleville 58 57 Abilene, Osawatomie 88 over Gardner 65, and Wichita Heights 91 over Wichita North 48. Numerous teams such as Topeka West 73 over Salina Central 60 and Lawrence 66 Topeka 57 highlight the night’s action across cities including Salina, Kansas City, and Wichita.

The Associated Press Altamont Coffeyville Baldwin Eudora Belle Plaine Andover Bellleville Abilene Beloit St. John’s Tescot Bern Midway-Denton Blue Valley-Stanley Louisburg Brewster Herndon Circle Augusta Concordia Marysville Conway Springs Argonia Copeland Einsign Courtland Burr Oak Dodge City Liberal Douglass Bluestein Ellinwood Ellsworth Goddard Valley Center Hanston Utica Hartford Flinthills Haven Mulvane Hayden Shawnee Heights Highland Park Schlag Horton Pleasant Ridge Independence Parson Jamestown Hillcrest Jefferson North Royal Valley Jewell North Central Junction City Salina South Kansas City Northeast Olathe Kingman Chapparal Kinsley Pawnee Heights Lansing DeSoto Lawrence Topeka Linwood Elwood Luckey Blue Valley-Randolph Madison Hamilton Marais Des Cygnes Reading Gardner Osborne Phillipsburg Oswego Caney Oxford Udall Paola Garnett Piper Santa Fe Trail Quivira Heights Marquette Russell Hays Sedgwick Rose Hill Shawnee Mission East Washington Shawnee Mission South Shawnee Mission Northwest Skyline South Barber Thayer Chetopa Thomas More Larned Tipton Natoma Tonganoxie Bonner Springs Topeka West Salina Central Troy Powhattan Uniontown McCune Valley Walls Jefferson West Waconda East Scandia Wakefield St. Xavier Wamego Chapman Washburn Rural Seaman Waverly Lebo Wellington Arkansas City Wellsville Spring Hill Westmoreland White City Wichita Heights Wichita North Wichita Northwest Bishop Carroll Wichita Southeast Kapaun-Mt.Carmel Wichita West Wichita South Wilson Gorham Winfield el Droado

OHS Honor To Thompson Basketball Award

The first Bill Scribner Memorial Award at Ottawa High goes to senior guard Mike Thompson. Coach Bob Duncan announced Thompson as the monthly honoree for his hustle determination and team play in the Cyclones' season so far.

Bill Scribner Ottawa Mike Thompson Thompson OHS Bob Duncan Cyclones

Wellsville Triumphs Over Spring Hill in 63-52 Win

Wellsville Eagles improve to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in Jayhawk League with a 63-52 victory over Spring Hill. Bill Starling dominates inside with 11 points and 17 rebounds, supported by Scott Ryburn 18 and Jeff Campbell 12. Wellsville led 36-26 at halftime and held a 14-point edge entering the final period as Spring Hill’s Hickman led with 16.

Wellsville Bill Starling Spring Hill Jayhawk Eagles Blue Valley Starling WHS Scott Ryburn Jeff Campbell Hickman Page Foster

Waverly Wins Sixth Straight in Lyon County Clash

Waverly blitzed Lebo 73 49 as Steve Hinderliter poured in 18 of his 24 points and Mike Hughes and Tim Stewart added 11 each. Waverly improves to 6 0 in league play and heads to Hartford after the holidays.

Waverly Lebo Steve Hinderliter Bulldogs Mike Hughes Tim Stewart Hinderliter Thorne Hartford Hughes Peavier Maine Britton Stewart Ainsworth George Townsend Site Mock Steward C Huddleston

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