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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1981
Page
12
The White Amur grass eating carp, native to China, proves a weed control boon in Kansas waters. Since introduction in 1963 in Arkansas and Iowa, ponds show reduced aquatic vegetation and better sport-fish growth, with 10 pound fish gaining 8 to 10 pounds in six months.
In New York, Davis Cup quarterfinals pit defending champion Czechoslovakia against the United States amid hot 90s weather and humidity. McEnroe and Connors lead the US singles with Smith and Lutz in doubles, while Lendl and Smid headlining for Czechoslovakia. ESPN will televise all matches starting at 1 p.m. EDT each day.
Philadelphia based diet center mogul Harold Katz, who bought the 76ers for over 12 million, says he will trim front office costs and player salaries. He will rely on coach Billy Cunningham and GM Pat Williams, and will stay in NutriSystem to fund the franchise while aiming to raise attendance. The club had been loss making despite a strong on court record and is sold by F Eugene Dixon.
The NAIA invitational postseason game announces discontinuation due to dwindling local interest and rising costs. Sponsoring committee chair Ken Small cites lack of community support and scheduling conflicts with playoff games as key factors. Attendance ranged from 500 to 1,800, with last fall drawing about 1,200 as Cameron State beat Adams State 34-16.
A fragment notes blood pressure concerns and mentions weather conditions and timing. It is a partial clipping referencing national health guidance and a forecast, with incomplete phrases about measurement, likely medical or public health context.
Ottawa results highlight strong performances by Jerry Hofman and Randy Brewer in 11 12 and 13 14 boys divisions with multiple firsts, seconds, and relay wins. Notable swims include Hofman in 50 free 14.0 and 100 back 1 27.29, and Cox siblings posting top times in breast and free events.
Readable bowling scores show multiple teams with high efforts and totals. Notable entries include TRIBAL DUTIES GUTTER DUSTERS-2 led by Jones 156-430 and CARDINAL DRILLING-4 with Teter 166-439, while CHILI PEPPERS-3 led by Patton 202.582.
Kansas State remained unbeaten with a 79-73 victory over Czechoslovakia in the Kirin world basketball tournament in Matsu e Japan. Ed Nealy scored 22 points including three key baskets in the second half to seal the win as Rolando Blackman added 17 and Randy Reed and Tim Jankovich each had 12 in front of 2500 spectators.
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