Winn Poised For National Javelin Run At NAIA Carnival
Bob Winn of Ottawa University headlines a field of nearly 400 athletes from 131 small colleges at the NAIA carnival in Bittings. Winn, a three time Kansas Conference champion, boasts the nation's best spring throw at 250-9 and recent 262-foot practice mark as OU coach Bill Boucek notes. Top challengers include Emporia State's Jim Correll and Larry Hynek, Fort Hays State's Bill Manning, and Gene Grassie of Oklahoma Christian. The meet, opening today with decathlon, runs through Saturday.
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Ottawa
CBS
Bittings
Winn
Kansas
Bill Boucek
Bill Manning
Fort Hays State
Gene Grassie
Oklahoma Christian
Emporia
Purse Finder Seeks Belmont Glory After Peter Pan Win
In New York AP report Purse Finder trains for the Belmont Stakes week after a Peter Pan victory that boosted his 8 race career. Owner Anthony Imbesi Maribeau colt benefited from blinkers and good pace, with trainer Jimmy Conway optimistic about a 14 mile effort against Canonero II and eight rivals. CBS TV and radio will cover the Belmont after 5 p.m. EDT with post time around 5:35 p.m. Saturday.
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Johnny
Jimmy Conway
Maribeau
Conway
CBS
Lawyer Schwitz Upsets 1970 British Amateur Champion
In Carnoustie Scotland AP Mike Schwitz a 28 year old attorney from South Africa defeated defending champion Mike Bonallack 4 and 3 in the fourth round of the British Amateur Golf Championship. Schwitz two birdies on Carnoustie s 6828 yard course sealed the upset as Bonallack had won the title the past two years and five times overall.
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Scotland
Mike Schwitz
South Africa
Mike Bonallack
Schwitz
Bonallack
Tex
Tom Kite Jr
McKinney
Kite
Walter Black
Ed Updegraff
Tucson
Ariz
Orioles Back In First Place
Orioles rally to a 3-2 12 inning win over the Chicago White Sox to reclaim the AL East lead. Paul Blair scored on a bases loaded walk in the 12th after a pivotal double by Dave Johnson, with Brooks Robinson homering earlier and Detroit, California, and New York results listed.
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White Sox
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Los Angeles
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San Diego
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Atlanta
Houston
Tom Bradley
Bradley
Frank Robinson
Rettenmund
Vicente Romo
Blair
Dick Hall
Don Buford
Johnson
Joe Sennett
Forster
Boog Powell
Rain Cancels Ottawa A-team Legion Game
Rain washed out Wednesday’s American Legion game between Ottawa A-team and Topeka Post 1. No makeup date due to tight schedules. A-team travels to Kansas City Friday for KC Post 199 at 8 p.m. Sunday home doubleheader vs Paola at Orlis Cox Field. Ottawa B-team hosts three games weekend, Burlington Saturday 8 p.m. and Osawatomie Sunday 1:30 p.m.
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Ottawa
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Across Leagues
The scoreboard shows American League leaders Baltimore and Boston with strong records, and Detroit and New York close behind. In the National League, St Louis leads Philadelphia and New York, with Chicago and Montreal midpack. Thursday and Friday schedules include key matchups across both leagues.
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Philadelphia
Francisco
Langeles
Houston
Atlanta
Cincinnati
San Diego
Forsch
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Niekro
Hands
Nolan
Torrez
Johnson
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Bad Boy Of Pro Golf To Try On White Hat
Subdued Dave Hill begins the $125,000 Atlanta Golf Classic on probation for conduct unbecoming a professional golfer. He arrives wearing a white hat after a recent on-course incident and legal actions against the PGA and TPD continue. Leading money winner Jack Nicklaus faces challengers Lee Trevino Charles Coady Tony Jacklin and Tom Aaron in the crowded field at Atlanta Country Club.
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Atlanta, Ga
Dave Hill
Hill
Fort Worth
Tex
Tournament Players Division
Professional Golfers Association
Federal District Court
Memphis
Tenn
PGA
TPD
Policy Board
Joe Dey
Jackson
Mich
Atlanta Country Club
Jack Nicklaus
Lee Trevino
Danny Thomas
Charles Coady
Tony Jacklin
England
Tom Aaron
Local Ottawa Athletes Set for JO Finals in Lawrence
Twelve Ottawa athletes from Ottawa High will contest state Junior Olympic finals Friday and Saturday at Memorial Stadium, KU. Six boys and six girls qualified via JO trials. Boys include Dennis Perkins in 120 yd high hurdles, Wade Mace in pole vault, Marty Woodward high jump, Scott Calder discus. Steve Hanes pole vault. Rudy Wilson broad jump. Girls include Kim Miller board jump, Kandee Wray 100 yd dash, Terry Hollon shot put, Barbara Peters 88 yd run. Wendy Fritts broad jump. Mary Lynn Keefer shot put.
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OHS
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Wade Mace
Marty Woodward
Scott Calder
Steve Hanes
Rudy Wilson
Kim Miller
Kandee Wray
Terry Hollon
Barbara Peters
Wendy Fritts
Mary Lynn Keefer
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