Athletes Of Yesteryear Recall OU Sports In Ottawa
Terry Ostmeyer profiles Lee, an 83 year old Ottawa resident and former OU athlete who played football basketball and baseball in 1906 to 1908. He recalls tougher schedules, the passing game shift, and rivalries with KU, Haskell, and Baker. Lee later taught, coached, and served in public roles, praising current athletics while noting his own health limits. He remains an avid OU fan and reflects on a life in teaching, public service, and church work.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Ottawa
Lee
S. Cedar
Louisburg
Ottawa University
The
University
University of Kansas
Haskell
Kansas State Normal
Kansas State Aggies
Midwest
Institute
Baker University
Baldwin
Henry Froning
Lyons
Eit
Louisburg High School
Methodist Church
Harry Truman
Hickory
Roberta
Harold Tetwiler
Clay Fight in Doubt After Draft Debate and Apology
The planned heavyweight title bout between Cassius Clay and Ernie Terrell near Chicago faces a new hurdle as Illinois officials and Gov. Kerner urge cancellation over what they call Clay's unpatriotic remarks. Clay plans to apologize after reporting to the Miami training base and before the March 29 date. The Louisville draft board announced Clay’s status changed to 1A, making him eligible for the draft, despite the bout proceeding.
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Clay
Miami
Louisville
Illinois
Otto Kerner
Chicago
Richard J. Daley
Ilinois Athletic Commission
Kerner
Springfield
Ill
Daley
Commission
Joe Tuiner
Women Bowling Leaders City Tournament Singles and Doubles
Elaine Anderson and Susan Wolgast led singles with 610, Leona Wise 600, Barbara Spatz 594, Pauline Jackson 591, Rosie Wright 576. Doubles top teams included Ella Keller with Ann Smith at 1211 and Audra McMillen with Leona Wise at 1138. Team standings show Ottawa Bowl 2816, Nitcher Floor Service 2789, Osburns Flowers 2633, Elks Ladies 2577, Lee's Cafe 2534.
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Elaine Anderson
Susan Wolgast
Leona Wise
Barbara Spatz
Pauline Jackson
Rosie Wright
Ella Keller Ann Smith
Audra McMillen
Hazel McClay
Joyce Barber
Virginia Cordle
Mildred Heathman
Vera Ferguson
Elise Kiem
Peggy Cumberlin
June Foulks Delores Wiker
Ottawa Bowl
Nitcher
Ottawa Savings & Loan
Osburn’s Flowers
Elks Ladies
Lee’s Cafe
College basketball scores roundup across regions
East Syracuse 114 Creighton 104 Villanova 79 Niagara 61 Rd Island 92 American U 75 South Kentucky 108 Mississippi 65 Vanderbilt 117 Georgia 97 Florida 67 Tennessee 63 N C State 130 Furman 77 Tulane 73 Alabama 72 Jackson St 88 Grambling 86 Ky State 66 Tenn State 61 Talladega 103 Fisk 92 Midwest Kansas 86 Oklahoma 69 Nebraska 70 Colorado 63 Iowa 91 Michigan 82 Kansas State 85 Missouri 61 Ohio State 102 Minnesota 98 Purdue 77 Indiana 68 Northwestern 76 Wisconsin 65 North Mid Ferris 65 Gannon 72 Youngstown 70 SouthWest Hardin Sim 92 N M St 66 Prairie View 91 Wiley 66 Far West Portland 83 Whitworth 73 Weber 100 South Colo 93
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Kentucky
Mississippi
Vanderbilt
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
N. C. State
Furman
Tulane
Alabama
Jackson St
Grambling
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Colorado
Iowa
Michigan
Kansas State
Missouri
Ohio State
Minnesota
Purdue
Indiana
Northwestern
Wisconsin
North Mid
Ferris
Gannon
Youngstown
Hardin-Sim
N. M. St
Prairie View
Wiley
FAR West Portland
Whitworth
Weber
South. Colo
Virus Infection Keeps Gump Worsley Out for Days
Montreal Canadiens goalie Gump Worsley will be hospitalized with a virus infection through Wednesday at least. The injury sidelines the veteran netminder and could affect team plans for upcoming games.
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Montreal
Gump Worsley
Montreal Canadiens
Iowa Beats Michigan In Fast Break Showdown At Iowa City
Iowa used a fast break style to upset 10th ranked Michigan 91-82 at home. Ben McGilmer scored 26 and Chris Perrall 20 as Iowa stayed unbeaten at home, while Russell reached 1,000 Big Ten points. Michigan saw its share of leads slip as Iowa surged late.
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Associated Press
Iowa Basketball Express
Ralph Miller
Cazzie Russell
Hawkeyes
Miller
Michigan
Russell
Wolverines
Iowa City
Iowa
Illinois
Michigan State
Kentucky
Mississippi
Vanderbilt
Georgia
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Colorado
Providence
Loyola New Orleans
Ben McGilmer
Chris Perrall
Oxford
Miss
Adolph Rupp
Louie Dampier
Clyde Lee
Soph Bo Wyenandt
Commodores
Final OU Ottawa University basketball game vs College of Emporia
Ottawa University plays its final 1965-66 basketball game tonight at Emporia against College of Emporia with a 7 30 tip after a 5 30 junior varsity contest. C of E has won the ECAC title and stands 18 4 overall with a 15 2 conference mark. Ottawa is tied for fourth at 9 8 and can rise to a third place tie with a win while seeking a .500 season at 9 61 0 in all games.
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College of Emporia
Emporia
Kansas
C of E
Ottawa
Braves
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Peard
Cadeius
Ernie Terewell
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Zeekth
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Dorothea E. Klein
Topeka
Harry Smith
S. Main
Syracuse
Creighton
Villanova
Niagara
Island
American U
Ray Jeffords
Bulldogs
Dave Schellhase
Duke
Texas Western
Chicago Loyola
St. Joseph’s
Weyerhaeuser
Ottawa Lumber Co
Main
Bob McCrea
Mgr
Santa Fe
Dad
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Santa Fe Ticket Office
North Main St
Tulsan
Oil Flyer
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