A Whole New Ballgame NFL Wars Enlighten Ottawan
Steve Grogan, after starting nine games for the New England Patriots, reflects on a rookie season that tested him physically and mentally. He learned pro football is a big business, felt the gap from college, and values the confidence gained while acknowledging the hard realities of securing a top job. He contemplates returning to Kansas, with plans for checkups and possible teaching, while noting the enduring truth that past performance shapes opportunities in the NFL.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Steve Grogan
Grogan
Ottawa
Colorado
Nebraska
Kansas State
Ottawa High
NFL
New England Patriots
Pats
Steve
Kansas
Patriots
Amherst
Mass
Patsteins
Plunkett
East
Boston
Manhattan
K-State
Jim
Cardinals and Royals Draft Catchers In First Round
The Cardinals picked 17th Fulvio Bertolotti a 19 year old from Merced JC. The Royals followed with Stephen Beene a 21 year old from University of Central Arkansas. Beene hit .398 with 4 homers and 21 steals in 28 games.
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Associated Press
Missouri
St. Louis
Kansas City
Cardinals
Fulvio Bertolotti
Merced
Calif
Royals
Stephen Beene
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
Bill Sayles
Bertolotti
William Schopp
Moonpark
John Valizpany
Grossmont
Randy Toogood
Glendale
Roger Nolan
Pittsburgh
David Mobley
Chipola
Ronald Swanson
Contra Costa
Mark Hoffman
Harvard
Charles Maynard
San Mateo
Michael Bungarz
Chabot
Gary Skow
Tucson
Ariz
Daniel O’brien
James Kopatz
University of
Ronald Wrobel
Chicago
William Paschall
Virginia Beach
Ronald Rainer
Houston
Alphonso Eiland
Englewood
George Robins
Los Angeles
Bowling Scores Across Local Leagues Report
A compilation of bowling scores from multiple Ottawa area leagues. Notable totals include Luther 144 in Panthers 4 and Birchhead 205 in 500L5 4, with teams such as JOhn's Service and Davis Paints posting high game marks.
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Pizza Shack
G. Turnar
Budge’s
G. Schulz
Panthers
G. Luther
Ottawa Typewriter—O
N. Black
Schwann's
D. Holzapfat
Hits & Mrs
L. Bayless
Apache League Black Foot
G. HamIlton
Sheldon Truck & Tractor
S. Thorn
J. Laket
Underwood Equipment
K. Mille
M. Birckhead
RAY Brown Ford
K. Cordle
Davis Paints
L. Garnes
John's Service
B. Haas
Ottawa
Rookie Honor To Redskins Back
Washington back Mike Thomas, a fifth round pick from UNLV and Oklahoma transfer, is NBA free but NFL rookie of the year hype. He aims for 100 yards next season as George Allen favors veterans, benefiting from Duane Thomas absence and Larry Brown’s knee recovery. Bartkowski and others also received votes.
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Washington
Mike Thomas
Washington Redskins
Thomas
National Football League
The
Associated
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Oklahoma
Austin
Tex
Larry Brown
Duane
Duane Thomas
Redskins
Brown
ORC Sets Cage and Mat Programs for Ottawa Youth
Ottawa Recreation Commission launches boys midget wrestling and fifth sixth grade basketball. Practices start Saturday at south Ottawa Junior High for fifth and sixth graders with specific times for boys and girls. Wrestling signups Sunday at Ottawa Senior High with coach Charles Gentner guiding five tournaments starting late February. Weight classes range from 44 to 125 pounds for grade school and 68 to heavyweight for junior high.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission
Ottawa U.S.C
Sacred Heart
Ottawa
Gary Kuntz
South Junior High
U.S.C
Ali Fight Set for Puerto Rico Title Defense
Promoter Don King announced heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali will defend his title against Belgian challenger Jean-Pierre Coopman in a 15 round bout in San Juan Puerto Rico on February 20. Coopman, 29, is a sculptor known as the Lion of Flanders and speaks Flemish only.
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New York
Jean-Pierre Coopman
Belgium
Muhammad Ali
Don King
Ali
Flanders
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Pussy Cat
Coopman
Europe
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Ottawan
P. Abbott
Briscoe Drugs
Burgerteria
Dyer
Osburn's
D. Robertson
Citizens State Bank
R. Carlson
P. Leach
Harvey’s
J. Harvey
Loyo Builders
P. Cotling
T. Bien
Housewives League East
V. Oelschlager
Kramer Drugs
AA. Hopkins
B. Hickman
Harvey's
C. CampBeLl
Jean
C. Wallis
West Wilson Repair
F. Collins
Camron-Towner
D. Newby
Commercial League
Ottawa Tire & Supply
F. Simmons
Crites Service
O—F. Wise
C. Emery
Sertoma Club
J. Taylor
Lamb-Roberts
R. Andrews
Woman's League
Trinity
King Radio
Fortuity King Radio
Ottawa Teachers
H. D. Lee
Imol
Mat
OL Resemol
McNaMara
Wel
Ranquist
Sobba
Burroughs
Hutchinson
Stanley
DeLaTorra
Jaycee Jaynes
Kay
Kramag
Stenson
Marburg
Trinity UM
S. Hook
Milton
G. Hook
Ware
M. Selman
L. Selman
Nazarene
S. Cranshaw
T. Crenshaw
Young
Geiss
Willams
T. Williams
Randa
Brownell
Winter
Rockets
Allen
Crigui
Petty
Priddy
Scott
Thompson
Clark
Johnison
Reedy
Grean
Gosher
Jonson
Sutton
Totalis
Pomona Jaycees
Robins
Lantis
McFadden
Mull
Ritzel
L Platt
Vietta
Guya
Doubla Farfait
Richmond U.M
Gillogly
Ball
Wilson
Prue
Barkdoll
Watson
Springer
Savage
Totals
Princeton UM
Alley
Bakar
Lawin
Faith Lutheran
Switzer
Cook
M. Switzer
Moore
Kingswood
K. Switemy
Williams
Min Coun
LaRue
Hazen
Fe. Hazen
Lytle
First Baptist
Vanbelden
Pankeats
A. Burke
Ovier
L. Burke
White
Rader
Snyder
Fulppa
Shrum
Diamond
Martner
Flora
D- Smith
Will
Sweeps Heights
Marmaton Valley
Central Heights
Marmaton
Jamie Cole
Carlson
Jamie
Sive
George Allen
ORC
Ren
Rausay Squire
Ramsay Squire
Smn
Ortows
Ramsay Charge
Bankamericard
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