OU Stans Marymount semifinal collapse stuns top seed 98 76
Ottawa University stunned Marymount 98 76 in the Friends Invitational semifinals, riding a 40 point burst in the final 10 minutes to reach the championship against Kansas Newman. Ricky Harris 24 and Lane Gooden 22 paced OU while Larry Davis 19 rebounds and Jimmy Cole 10 boards fueled the rally.
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Wichita
Ottawa University
Marymount
Ricky Harris
Lane Gooden
Larry Davis
Jimmy Cole
Davis
Cole
Gooden
Kansas Newman
Ottawa
WHS Gal Pours In 44 Points In Win Over Leroy
Priscilla Roberts, a WHS senior, scored 44 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to pace the Panthers to a 56-48 girls basketball win over Leroy. Williamsburg led 33-23 at halftime, Leroy rallied briefly in the third, then WHS pulled away behind Roberts. Vicki Combs added 15 for the Panthers, who host Central Heights Monday at 6:30.
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Leroy
Williamsburg
Priscilla Roberts
Panthers
Roberts
NCAA Convention Faces Transcript Scandals in New Orleans
In New Orleans, NCAA delegates arrive for the annual convention as transcript scandals from New Mexico, Oregon, Oregon State, and Utah top agenda items. FBI and NCAA enforcement probe student athletes receiving credit for attendance, with potential recruiting and benefits questions. Walter Byers will speak as William Flynn notes limited action possible. Delegates study 103 proposed measures amidst ongoing investigations.
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New Orleans
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Southwest
Walter Byers
NCAA
New Mexico
Oregon
Oregon State
Utah
William J. Flynn
Boston College
FBI
Ncaa Enforcement Department
Bill Hunt
Flynn
Central Heights dominates Prairie View 75 46 on hardwood
Central Heights Vikings beat Prairie View 75 to 46 in Three Rivers League action led by Don Elmer with 27 points. Foltz and Cox added 14 each while Elmer shot 11 of 17 and tallied eight assists as Heights surged 22 10 in the second quarter and 25 10 in the final stanza to improve to 7 1 overall. Prairie View connected on 29 of 76 shooting and went 0 for 6 at the line. Prairie View won the junior varsity game 65 58. Heights return to play Tuesday versus Santa Fe Trail.
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Central Heights
Prairie View
Don Elmer
Vikings
LaCygne
Buffaloes
Tom Cox
Dave Chisam
Scott Owings
Lady Vikings
Heights
Kings Defeat Spurs To Lead Midwest Division
Kings guards Phil Ford and Otis Birdsong combined for 40 points to fuel a 115-106 road win over the San Antonio Spurs. Ford added 24 points, including eight in the third quarter, as Kansas City moved to first in the Midwest, one-half game ahead of idle Milwaukee. George Gervin led San Antonio with 36 points, scoring 10 in the final period but the Spurs could not close the gap.
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Kansas City
Phil Ford
Otis Birdsong
Kansas City Kings
San Antonio Spurs
National Basketball Association
Kings
Milwaukee
Ford
Spurs
Birdsong
George Gervin
Gervin
San Antonio
Tigers Hold Off Baldwin 45 44 In Tight Nonleague Clash
Lyndon tops Baldwin 45-44 as Steve Claus leads with 15 points and Kevin Culley grabs seven rebounds. Lyndon shoots 56 percent to Baldwin 40, free throws 5 of 9 for Lyndon and 6 of 11 for Baldwin. Lyndon hosts Central Heights next Friday.
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Lyndon
Baldwin
Tigers
Central Heights
Viking Gals Rally To Defeat Prairie View 44-36
In a Friday night home game the Vikingettes rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Prairie View 44-36 and move to 6-2 overall, 2-0 in league play. Rhonda Barrett led with 11 points, others adding 7 each, as Marmaton Valley looms January 14.
Second-Half Rally Lifts Leroy Over Williamsburg
Leroy used a strong third quarter to beat Williamsburg 55 to 44 in the Marais des Cygnes Valley League. Williamsburg trailed 23-18 at halftime, then Leroy outscored them 20-13 in the third. Kevin Beard led Leroy with 28 points. Mike Basel scored 15 and Jon Johansen 12. Williamsburg travels to Gridley on Jan 15.
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Leroy
Williamsburg
Marais Des Cygnes
Kevin Beard
Panthers
Mike Basel
Jon Johansen
Gridley
McKay Keeps Bucs Loose Before NFC Title Clash
Tampa Bay coach John McKay expressed confidence ahead of the NFC title game with the Los Angeles Rams. He praised his young squad for overcoming a late season skid, noted the fans’ enthusiasm, and outlined his simple game-week routine and belief in building through the draft for future strength.
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Tampa, Fla
John McKay
Tampa Bay Bues
McKay
Los Angeles Rams
Cold Climes Cast For Pittsburgh Houston AFC Title Battle
Houston Oilers quarterback Dan Pastorini predicts a win in Pittsburgh as snow blankets Three Rivers Stadium. The Steelers rely on home field and a strong recent home record, while question marks surround Oilers stars Earl Campbell and Pastorini amid injuries.
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Pittsburgh
Houston
San Diego
Oilers
Pastorini
Three Rivers Stadium
Steelers
Terry Bradshaw
Earl Campbell
Dan Pastorini
Bears overwhelm Ottawa High in ERL opener 78-46
Turner led Turner Bears to a 78-46 win over Ottawa High in the East Kansas League opener. Burke scored 19 with nine rebounds, Harris 14, Zendik 13, Lading 12 as Turner shot near 60 percent through three quarters. Ottawa struggled with 34 percent shooting, 22 turnovers, and 13 missed free throws.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Kansas City
Turner
Ottawa High
Golden Bears
Cyclones
Ottawa
Bears
Jim Harris
Scott Burke
Joey Zewdik
Zewdik
OHS
Burke
Harris
Zendik
Rob Lading
Biddy Basketball and Kid Wrestling Signups Slated in Ottawa
Ottawa recreation programs open for youngsters with Biddy Basketball signup today at the south gym for fifth and sixth graders in U S D 290 and Sacred Heart School. Instruction by Gary Kuntz and Don Sigmund follows eight weeks. Sunday signup for Kid Wrestling runs 1 to 2 30 p m for grade schoolers and 2 45 to 3 30 p m for junior high boys at Ottawa High gym. OBC cards sold at signups or Youth Center. Contact Charles Gentner for absentees at 242 4489.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission
ORC
U. S. D. 290
Sacred Heart School
Gary Kuntz
Don Sigmund
Ottawa
Charles Gentner
W. 4Th
City Basketball Schedules Across Leagues at Wilson Field House
The schedule lists junior and senior league games at Wilson Field House including Faith Lutheran versus Ottawa Bible and Westminster versus Faith Lutheran with byes for Wesleyan teams. Other venues include Junior High Gym matchups such as Community Foursquare versus Ottawa Bible and Ottawa Bible against Nazarene, plus open gym times and youth center access.
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Wilson Field House
Faith Lutheran
Ottawa Bible
Westminster
Williamsburg
Winsburg
C.R.C.C
U. M
First
Chistian
Sacred Heart
Wesleyan
First Christian
Princeton Methodist Men‘s Church
Jr. High
Community Foursquare
Nazarene
Zion Lutheran
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Braves
Emporia State
Ou-Newman
KTJO
Chris Rorabaugh
School of the Ozarks
Pittsburg State
Ozarks
Estate
Vicki Combs
The
Elmer
Rod Foltz
Prue
Rossman
Eimer
Foltz
Cox
Hutchinson
Laird
Yancey
Vining
Totals
Stits
Faldman
Chisan
Steve Claus
Frank Rhodes
Kevin Culley
Bradley
F. Rhodes
Rhonda Barrett
Rhonda Register
Patty Kratzberg
Miki Strobel
Cindy Pickett
Dougan
Marmaton Valley
Balleyville
Powhattan
Gorger
Texas
Chaparral
Circle
Clyde
Frankfort
Dorrance
Gorham
Eu-Saline
Downs
Fredonia
Burlington
Charley Hannah
Charlie
Bucs
Pittsburgh-Houston
Bradshaw
Chuck Noll
Campbell
Nell
Aroused Bears
Brian Dailey
Loren Stewart
Stewart
Bonner Springs
Lindsey
Daltey
Mausayex
Dengel
the Weeks
Hendrickson
Grace
Connor
Thompson
Wilson
OtDts
Sterner
Lading
Morris
Garrett
Vincent
Gerber
Gertin
Ottawa JV
Roth
Sullivan
Butler
Mauszycki
Pomona
Pomona High School
Crest
Steve Wilson
Garrett Strickler
Bulldogs Bite Eagles
Wellsville
Lori Barnhart
Sherry O’brien
Debbie Randell
Santa Fe Trail
Spring Hill
Duke Mf Gull
Western
Ottawa Jaycees
Sunrise Suzuki
South Peace
Ottawa Truck
TLB Land Co
Rowdies
People’s Bank
Richmond
Leshell
Century 21
Kiltough, Inc
0.D.P.S
Pioneer Leeds
Pomona Saloon
Sonic
Senior High Gym
Reese Oil
Loyd Builders
Simba, Ltd. Ve. Kofo
Baldwin Jaycops
20 & M Tavern
Welan’s
4Th St
Drumright Welding
Bulldex
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