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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1969
Page
2
Ottawa University heads to Sterling High School gym for a KCAC road game against Sterling College in a crucial weekend step. OU seeks to sustain momentum in a three game series that could decide the ECAC title race.
Lawrence South defeated Ottawa Junior High in both eighth and ninth grade games, 38-27 and 43-38, with fourth-quarter bursts sealing the sweep. Ottawa led at halftime in both contests as Chris Kornhaus led the eighth graders with 14 points, while Brinkerhoff topped the ninth graders with 16. South’s Doves and Nauman led the winners with 14 and 10 points respectively. Ottawa’s junior high season features strong offense from Sterling and Friends in the ECAC standings, with Ottawa focusing on defense and rebounding ahead of key matchups.
Ottawa Cyclones wrestled East Kansas League foe Olathe to a 35 9 victory in the season opener at home. Waymire pinned in 1 28, DePriest and Wadkins also earned pins, while several Ottawa wrestlers won decisions as the B team split 6 6.
In a multi-team scoring ledger, Johnson Auto 58 led with players Johnson, Morelet, Spears, Hughes, Birckhead, Evans, and Green contributing across assists and goals. Budge’s, Hubbard Lumber, Divco Wayne No. 2, Clary's, Bennett's, Waymire's and Divco Wayne No. 1 followed with varied lines including Kueser, Robertson, Gretencord, and Watson among others, totaling 16 to 75 in team scores.
The Grand Prix Sports Car Races are planned for July 26-27 in Garnett with city and Kansas City Sports Car Club consent. The National Racing Association will stage only national races this year, ending regional events. Money-restricted races will run on both days.
Kansas faces four remaining games with star guard Jo Jo White as coach Ted Owens warns the Jayhawks must win all before White departs. They beat Nebraska 56-52 last week and start a road stretch at Missouri before a Feb 1 home clash with Colorado, aiming to stay undefeated in Big Eight play.
MIAMI AP Earl Morrall Colts quarterback dismisses Jets QB Joe Namath’s taunt about him being a sixth rate passer. Morrall, NFL player of the year, led Baltimore to the NFL championship and Super Bowl by focusing on defense and execution. He praises John Unitas as a teammate and credits a remarkable 1968 season as a fantasy come true.
Mont Bleu near Lawrence may offer good skiing this weekend if temperatures drop and humidity falls. High humidity has temporarily closed slopes as it hinders artificial snow production. A resort official notes snow can be made at 35 degrees with low humidity, and cites ongoing freeze thaw cycles creating a large glacier.
A compact roundup of AMF league scores and top game totals from Naomi's Tavern listings. Presnell led with 206 and 527 across Baldwin-Ward and other teams while Wright and Sayler posted notable 490 and 499 series respectively. Multiple clubs including Kitty Clover Chips and Royal Lanes show strong individual scores in late October.
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