This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1989
Page
8
Boston star Larry Bird fractured his lower back during a summer-camp scrimmage return, ending hopes of a quick comeback. The 32 year old, who had heel surgeries last year, faces four to six weeks out with recovery expected before training camp.
Oakland pitcher Dave Stewart tied for the league lead with his 15th victory as the A's beat Seattle 5-3. Stewart improved to 15-6, matching years of dominance against the Mariners, and Oakland closed within 1 1/2 games of California in the AL West. Other AL results included Texas 9, Milwaukee 3 and Chicago 3, California 2.
Astros beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 as Mike Scott won his 17th, with Danny Darwin finishing. Giants manager Roger Craig lamented poor hitting while Chicago and St Louis won, and Montreal’s Rex Hudler doubled to spoil a Magrane no hitter bid. Dodgers routed Padres 10-1 behind Belcher's four-hitter and Murray's two homers.
Ottawa native Cindy Blakeley finished second in the Lake Atwood Run, clocking 1 hour 1 minute 28 seconds to post the sixth-fastest women’s 10 mile time in the event’s 12 year history. Louise Mahanna of Cairo Nebraska won in 58:27, the fastest women’s 10 mile time on Kansas soil.
The Ottawa Volleyball Camp at Ottawa High School on August 7 and 8 is filled to capacity and registration is closed. The event features local players and focuses on training and team skills under noted coaches.
Spade Queen Drift ridden by Glen Melson and owned by Rodney and Annette Williams of Americus won the Eureka Downs feature by a head on Sunday. The gelding paid 10.40 6 3.80 to win, place, and show.
Glendale Arizona golfer Chris Endres fired a final round 71 to win the Kansas Open at Alvamar Golf Club with an 8 under par 208 and a $10,000 prize. Paul Trittler of Naples Florida was second at 209 while Don Walsworth led early before finishing at 6 under. Endres credited learning how to win after capturing the Colorado Open last weekend.
Former University of Missouri basketball player Michael A. Walker, 27, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Elmo B. Hunter to seven years and 11 months in prison on drug charges. Walker pleaded guilty to selling about 220 grams of cocaine for 40 000 dollars in food stamps in November 1988 and was fined 15 000 dollars with five years probation after release. He played for MU in 1982 and at Central High School in Kansas City.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.