ABA 4 Willing To Pay Way To Join NBA merger
Four ABA team owners Denver New York Indiana and San Antonio say they would pay 4.5 million each to join the NBA. Total entry costs could reach 6.5 to 8 million per club with Knicks territory fees potentially pushing Nets to 12 million. Kentucky and St Louis exit if four remaining ABA teams buy out their franchises.
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Chicago
Steebey Wins Open Javelin Title At Valley Meet
Ottawa University graduate Steebey captured the open javelin crown at the Missouri Valley AAU track and field championships with a career best 233-216, increasing his dominant resume as a three-time Heart of America Conference titlist.
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Ottawa University
Steebey
Heart of America
Pittsburg State Names New Head Football Coach
Pittsburg Kansas AP Ron Randleman 34 appointed to lead Pittsburg State football, coming from William Penn College Iowa where he served seven years as head coach. He succeeds Tom Lester who was dismissed after nine seasons.
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Ron Randleman
William Penn College
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Randleman
Tom Lester
Busby Gives Royals A Lift In Clinching Victory
Kansas City leans on Steve Busby as he returns from shoulder issues to star in a 10-0 win over Detroit. Busby pitched six innings of two hit ball with three strikeouts as Hal McRae led a 4 for 5 day and Frank White drove in five runs. Herzog praised Busby’s sharp return and the club’s improved form as they push toward the pennant.
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Hal Mcrae
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Tigers
Herzog
VFW
Jere Sellers
Vic White
Boys’ Club
Ottawa Swim Club City Championships Preview
The Ottawa Swim Club prepares for city championships at Forest Park Pool on Wednesday. All entrants must have signed parental consent forms available at the pool and due by 5 p.m. Those already submitted before the original schedule are exempt. Participants should arrive by 5 p.m. for warm ups. events start at 5:20.
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Ottawa Babe Ruth League Battles End in Narrow Wins
In a low scoring Ottawa Babe Ruth League night, Boys' Club beat VFW 43 to 2 and Kiwanis defeated Rotary 5 to 2. Key moments included Gage and Dodson pitching duels, Shaffer and Woods driving in runs for Boys' Club, Mendell shining for Kiwanis with three runs and two insurance markers, and a late Kiwanis rally capped by Hill's double driving in two.
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Scott Gage
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Larry Ackley
Evan Shaffer
Jeff Woods
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Roger Mendell
Mendell
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Mike Waldy
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Montreal Crosses Important Bridge
New York AP reports Montreal will officially receive Olympic venues on Sunday after delays. Officials led by Dr. Victor Goldbloom discuss costs nearing 1.5 billion, with final handover to the organizing committee and plans to complete stadium features including roof mast, dressing rooms, and artificial turf replacing infield grass for Expos and Allouettes.
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