Death of Wilson and son ruled accidental
Houston Astros pitcher Don Wilson and his five year old son Alexander died from carbon monoxide poisoning in their home in Houston's southwest area. Wilson's widow Bernice and daughter Denise were hospitalized with injuries. Autopsy showed over 60 percent CO in both victims. Memorial services set for Braeswood Assembly of God Church with burial in California.
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Houston
Houston Astros
Don Wilson
Alexander
Joseph Jachmiczyk
Harris County
Wilson
Denise
Bernice
Jim Pierce
Pierce
Jachimczyk
Trinkle
Astros
Braeswood
OHS Grapplers Win First Dual Victory
Ottawa High shaded Olathe 36 to 17 in a dual wrestling meet, moving to 1-2 on the season and boosting momentum for a home tilt with Osawatomie. Ottawa’s lineup featured Errol Hooper at 112 pounds earning a major decision, with Vic Shenk 119, Tim Mages 126, Bill Gentner 138, John McAdoo 155, Jesse Korkames at 195 by forfeit, and Daryl Oglesby closing strong.
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Olathe
Ottawa High
Cyclones
Osawatomie
OHS
Eables
Ottawa
Figdbsant
Qottawa
Errol Hooper
Vic Shenk
Tim Mages
Bill Gentner
John McAdoo
Jesse Korkames
Daryl Oglesby
OHL
Mark Gentner
Tony Weatherbie
Rod Orndorff
Roger Bachelor
Gene Beauchamp
Lynn Scott
Wes Skilling
Mark Walker
Jim Hamilton
Jim Mauszycki
K. Howell
Glathe
Angell
Osm
Howell
Schoch
Hipper
Zimmerman
He—Shenk
Rector
Mages
Stoner
Daley
Walker
B. Geniner
Hager
Clifton
Moore
McAdoo
Browning
a—Porter
Harris
Korkames
Hwt—Oglesby
Hullman
Tigers Pound CH in Non League Victory 72-42
Lyndon High rolled to a 72-42 win over Central Heights in a non league basketball game. Sophomore Randy Dawson scored 36 points to pace Lyndon, which led 36-21 at halftime and widened the gap in the final period. Dean Wigger added 10 for Lyndon, while Rex Wilson and Tom Horstick led Heights with 12 and 10 points. Lyndon improves to 6-0, Heights drops to 1-5 as both teams prepare for upcoming games this week.
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Lyndon
Central Heights
Tigers
Vikings
Randy Dawson
LHS
Dawson
Dean Wigger
Rex Wilson
Tom Horstick
Williamsburg
Midway
Buffalo
Silver Lake
City Bowling Scores Highlights From Monday League Night
Ottawa Bowl standings show high games by C Wallace 159 and M Bledsoe 181 with Patterson's runner Trautman 181 and Longfellow 516. Franklin Savings posts 183 as Droge leads a 5135 tally. Osburn's Flowers 558 high by Lane 200. Brunswick First National and Iggf No 24 each post notable figures while Moorman Feeds and John’s Service feature strong marks.
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Ottawa Bowl
C. Wallace
M. Bledsoe
Patterson’s
Trautman
R. Longfellow
Franklin Savings
B. Droge
Nitcher
S. Heckman
Osburn
Ottawa
Ainsworth
Brunswick League
J. Miller
H. Reeves
Moorman
Stewart
Iggf NO
F. Hamner
B. Smell
Lemaster Enterprises
G. Sibley
King Radio
S.smith
City Scores and League Totals From Local Basketball Night
A dense score roundup lists KNICKS on J Garcia and H Garcia, plus totals for SPORTSMAN SHOP, FRANKLIN CO, UNGERWOOD EQUIPMENT and other teams. Multiple players with assorted per game lines appear. final tallies show a mix of 31 to 78 points for various clubs, with FORFEIT noted for PEOPLES BANK.
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Knicks
J. Garcia
H. Garcia
Moore
Balantine
DeLa Torre
Miller
van Sickle
Sportsman Shop
D. Jameson
V. Jameson
Kleaht
Dillon
Tiffany, & Hague
Wiley
Franklin CO
Imp
Peoples Bank
Williamsburg
Benton
Turner
Heck
Ai D. Hermreck
Mallory
White
Ungerwood
Lewis
Drumright
Keim
Stevens
Dietrich
DeFrigs
King Radio
Wells
Jacob
Gipson
Peek
Thomas
Nasse
Fotals
Kramer
Green
Golller
Forster
Johnson
Sadie
Thompson
Ndall
Haworth
RD Lumber
Anderson
Platt
Brulaz
Sandberg
Ward
Goad
Totals
Jaycee Gold
Fletcher
Hamilton
Jackson
Meyer
Owens
Pistote
Culliven
Skyhook
Fritts
T. Sink
J. Sink
Schmog
OHL Player Of The Week Named Bob Thompson
Bob Thompson 5 9 senior guard for the Cyclones earns Herald Ottawa High Player of the Week after a 16 point game last Friday. His defense helped narrow a Bonner Springs rally as Bonner Springs won 62 55.
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Bob Thompson
Herald
Ottawa
Thompson
Cyclones
OHL
Bonner Springs
Bonner
Area Player Of The Week Norman Meiers Shines For Quenemo
Norman Meiers of Quenemo earns Area Player Of The Week after leading the Buffs to their first win a 45 26 over Linwood. He grabbed 18 rebounds and scored 11 points as Quenemo dominated the boards 60 29 and shared team honors.
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Flerald
Norman Meiers
Quenemo
Linwood
Meiers
Buffs
NCAA Eyes National Crowns For Women
The NCAA plans a pilot program to create national championships for women, matching men's events. The move, urged by the NCAA Council, faces opposition from the IAIAW. The plan follows the 69th NCAA convention opening and references potential spring start.
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NCAA
Washington
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Ncaa Council
Association For Intercollegiate Athletics For Women
Ford
Theodore Roosevelt
Cyclones Host Emporia in Ottawa Tonight
Ottawa High hosts Emporia this afternoon and evening with a sophomore game at 4, junior varsity at 6:15, and the varsity to follow. Ottawa stands 1-3 while Emporia is 1-4, both aiming to rebound after holiday layoff and recent losses.
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Cyclones
Emporia
OHS
Ottawa High star Drumright to speak at Rotary
David Drumright, former Ottawa High star athlete and current Montreal Expos pitcher, will guest speak at Ottawa University Student Union Rotary Club meeting at noon. He lives at 317 Walnut in the off-season and in 1971 helped the state champion basketball team and javelin squad, then starred in American Legion ball before joining the Expos. He has spent three seasons in the Montreal farm system and is expected to reach triple-A Memphis next season.
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Ottawa High
Montreal Expos
Ottawa University
Drumright
Walnut
OHS
American Legion
Expos
Montreal
Memphis
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Milcfelt
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Long
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Trinity "B
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Hook
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Sacred Heart
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Chandler
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Tedrow
Rob Thompson
Lawrence, Kan
Gary Rutledge
Alabama
Kansas
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Wade Phillips
Oklahoma State
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KSU
Manhattan
Kan
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Kansas State
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Ellis Rainsberger
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University of Oregon
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Oklahoma University
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Associated Press
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