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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1977
Page
2
Ottawa's defending champion B team opens the District 2 tourney at Holcom Complex. Ottawa faces Kansas City Post 199 at 6 30 with Lawrence meeting Kansas City Post 399 at 8 30. The winner advances to the Aug 6 7 state event at Osborne.
Lee Trevino, after a four under par 68, leads the Canadian Open by three strokes at Glen Abbey as he chases back surgery recovery. He laments luck and vows to improve his ball striking while crediting his putting and chipping for the position. Nicklaus and Kite each shot 70 to stay within three, with Nicklaus needing a 15-foot eagle putt on 18.
Barry Pearson quit the Kansas City Chiefs after reporting to camp and a physical. The wide receiver, who led KC in 1975 with 36 receptions for 608 yards, said his deteriorated left knee makes running and cutting impossible, ending his pro football career.
Ottawa Babe Ruth League 13 year olds win first round of district play 15 to 3 behind a 13 run third inning. Keaton Altic and Wallis lead Ottawa with multiple hits while Butler scatters three hits over five innings for the win. Garnett beats Osawatomie 9 to 4 in the other first round game.
Kansas City won its eighth straight by a 5 4 victory over Detroit as Al Cowens belted a solo homer in the 12th after a late Royals rally. Cowens added two singles to stretch his hitting streak to eight, while Dave Rozema took the loss and Jim Colborn was the scheduled starter for KC. The Royals climbed to 13 of 18 and remain two games behind the White Sox in the AL West.
In Chaska Minnesota two newer faces lead the women's U S Open midway. Hollis Stacy one under 143 and Nancy Lopez at 145 share the top two spots after two rounds at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Carner and Stephenson follow as contenders.
Both Ottawa all-star squads host district tournament action at Orlis Cox Field. The 13-year-old rookies play at 6 30 against the Osawatomie Garnett winner, while the 14 15-year-old team opens at 8 30 versus Emporia. Results and pairings determine semifinals and finals with admission at 1 25 for adults and 75 cents for students.
Fort Hays State University head basketball coach Chuck Brehm announced his resignation to enter private business. In 12 seasons his record stood 145 wins to 141 losses. Previously he coached at Dodge City Junior College, earning national junior college coach of the year honors. Fort Hays will move quickly to fill the vacancy.
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