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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1980
Page
2
The 21-year-old speed skater Eric Heiden, fresh from four Olympic golds and chasing a fifth, basks in public fame yet stays unshaken. In Lake Placid he spoke after a record 1500 meters, saying he enjoys high expectations and would rather return to practice than the spotlight.
Eric Heiden faced a mix of media restraint at the Olympic oval as he clinched his fourth gold. His family kept to themselves while guards protected privacy, and Heiden joked about breakfast cereal and staying away from a Jenner style Wheaties deal, signaling reluctance toward self-promotion.
Iona Gaels derail Louisville 77-60 as Jeff Ruland dominates inside with 30 points and 21 rebounds while Kevin Hamilton adds 20. DePaul also thumps Wagner 105-89 in the same MSG doubleheader as Aguirre Dillard and Cummings lead the Blue Demons.
Ottawa University earned a semifinal date with Baker by beating Kansas Wesleyan 62-50 in the KAIAW Division III tournament first round. Southwestern defeated Mid-America Nazarene 65-60 and meets Bethany at 6:30 p.m. tonight, with OU-Baker slated for about 8:30. The winner advances to the Division III sub regional on March 1 at Concordia College in Steward, Nebraska.
The Ottawa Babe Ruth League invites new players aged 13 by August 1 to sign up with Gary Kuntz at Ottawa Junior High School through February 26. Returning OBAL players need not sign up. The annual draft will occur March 3 with selections by teams.
Billy Martin, 51, agrees to manage the Oakland A's after leaving the New York Yankees amid a dispute with George Steinbrenner. He vows to be on the field and clashes with owner Charles O. Finley loom as the club aims to restart a championship era. Martin signed a new two year deal with Oakland following a settlement with the Yankees. He will become Finley’s 11th field boss in 13 seasons and previously managed Minnesota, Detroit, Texas and New York.
Ottawa Jaycees beat Sunrise Suzuki AZ 49 to 39 in overtime. Key scores came from Hepner 10 and Cummings 7 for Ottawa, while Beets led Sunrise Suzuki with 13 points. Forfeit noted in Gulf Western Williamsburg game.
Phil Mabre of Yakima Washington led after the first slalom run at Lake Placid to possibly win the first Alpine gold for the United States in 1980. Mabre clocked 53.31 seconds on the 549 meter course, with Luethy and Enn tied for second at 53.70 and Krizaj fourth at 53.79. Stenmark was fifth in 53.89. Mabre's early split was 37.28 seconds, trailing only Orlainsky who fell near the bottom.
Olathe downed Ottawa 63 32 as nine Eagles hit 54 percent from the floor and 13 of 24 free throws. Susie Mackey led with 15 points, Nancy Clark 12, while Ottawa’s Karen Chambers had 8. Olathe improves to 4 12, Ottawa falls to 6 9. Cyclones eye next Thursday at Blue Valley and home makeup at Turner.
Lyndon senior Marla Tucker poured in 32 points to push her career total past 1,000 as Lyndon overwhelmed Wellsville 91 27. Tucker added 16 rebounds as Lyndon improves to 16 1 while Letha Farwell and Janet Burns each scored 15. Freshman Tommy Clabaugh led Eagle scorers with 8. The Tigers prepare for Mission Valley and St. Marys next week.
Central Heights girls suffer back-to-back losses for the first time this season, losing 64-48 to Eudora. Rhonda Barrett scored 12 and had 11 rebounds before an ankle injury. Eudora led 28-28 at halftime and pulled away in the second half. Patty Trefz led Eudora with 16 points, Susie Rider 12, Cheryl Cawley 11, JoAnn Flowers 10. Heights teammates Patty Kratzberg and Ray Clark added 13 and 10. Eudora JV won 46-22.
The Ottawa Recreation Commission calls an organizational meeting for spring volleyball next Wednesday at 7 pm at the Youth Center 115 W 4th. All teams must send a representative pay a 25 entry fee and bring a roster plus every player must get an ORC participation card. Competition starts Monday March 3 with a 44 team maximum.
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