OU Grid Troops Eclipse Century Mark For '83
Ottawa University football coach Nyle Salmans previews a record high 100 plus players for 1983 pre season. The Braves add 36 returnees and 86 newcomers including 11 junior college transfers, enabling a four game junior varsity schedule and heightened local recruitment through the Franklin County Scholarship Program. Salmans notes improved community support and aims for 50 percent Kansas players.
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Rick Peterson
Ottawa University
Nyle Salmans
Salmans
Braves
Bravehelm Salmans
Baker University
Emporia State
Haskell Junior College
Washburn
Benedictine
Bethany
Franklin County
Joe Swinehart
Jay Sanders
Pomona
Mike Folks
Brent Qualls
Steve Nicolay
Jim Starling
Wellsville
Bob Gasaway
Williamsburg
Ottawa High
Wendell Lewis
Keith McDaniel
Bill Gasaway
Bob Jung
Greg Nilges
Ottawa
Daryl Finch
Jacos
Mike Christy
Russell Byrd
Doug Bedford
David Cardiff
Bruce Stuckey
DeSoto
Mickey Davis
Doug Burk
Gardner- Edgerton
Kansas
Pine tar bat ruling brings Brett homer back to life
AP reports AL President Lee MacPhail overruled umpires and ordered George Brett's two run homer count after pine tar was deemed excessive. The game vs the Yankees, halted 4-3, resumes with two outs in the ninth, Royals leading 5-4, as Brett's ejection stands and rule clarity cited as lacking.
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NEW York
American League
Lee MacPhail
George Brett
New York Yankees
Yankees
Kansas City
Brett
MacPhail
Tim McClelland
State Babe Ruth Tourney Nears for Ottawa Team
The 14 and 15 year old state Babe Ruth tournament starts in Ottawa with games at 1 3 7 and 9 p m Saturday. Ottawa hosts Pittsburg in the 4 p m opener and aims to capitalize on practice readiness and a strong pitching staff led by Phillip Geist.
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Obal
Ottawa
Orlis Cox Field
Pittsburg
Front
Brian Hoke
Byron Goracke
Gary Kuntz
Jerry Cole
Oren Skiles
Big Key
Phillip Geist
Otla Skoog
Keith McLain
Barry Reynolds
Tecur
Charlie Rutter
Jeff Walton
Geist
Steve Mathey
Russell Hisele
Steve Smith
Smith
Skoog
Phillip Larios
Mark Johnson
Clayton Nancy
Johnson
Nancy
Larios
Jon Mauszycki
Reynolds
Kansas
Perry Earns Spot In Exclusive Club
Gaylord Perry becomes the oldest pitcher in the majors to reach 3,500 strikeouts in a 5-4 Kansas City Royals win over Cleveland. The 44 year old fans celebrated as Perry struck out the side in the sixth, his 311th career victory, and earned his first win for KC aided by Brett and McRae early run support.
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Kansas City
Gaylord Perry
Perry
Cleveland
Dan Quisenberry
Walter Johnson
Houston
Nolan Ryan
Steve Carlton
Philadelphia
Mike Fischlin
Gorman Thomas
Julio Franco
Ron Hussey
Fisehlin
Franco
George Brett
Len Barker
Royals
Onix Concepcion
Brett
Hal McRae
Willie Aikens
RBI
Pat Tabler
Thomas
Indians
Bake McBride
Andre Thornton
Mike Hargrove
Gaylord
Dick Howser
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Otto Skoog
Steve Matney
Centropolio
Crossseptcher's
Daig Bankroidery
Aida Glots
Slapescoteh
Kichadias
Wastin
Orlis Cox
Ottawa Girls Softball, Association Association
Cougars Padres Bluebirds
Zingers
Red Sox Sharks
Angels Oh Saints
Ah Angels White Sox
Tigers
Twins
Wildkittens
Lhd Cubs
Royalettes
Ffi Dodgers
Eagleties Tigers
Hai Whirlwinds
Onoles
Ponchos
Pirates
Rangers Athletic Supply Yankees
Eagles
Feta Fogle Quarry
Chrys LeBaron
Eberengin
Chrysler
BOB White Motors
Hickory
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