Hitters Jumpstart OU Baseball Season With Friends Tilt
Ottawa University opens 1971 with a 1 30 p m home game against Friends University at Orris Cox Field. Coach Sherm Price fields a young roster with 10 returnees from a 31 14 ECAC team and 10 new faces, led by returning seniors Bob Innes and Paul Sapienza. Gunther Behrenburg rejoins after spring break to boost the lineup, while pitching staff chief Ron Schoonejongen Tim McDonald and Hawley Hamm anchor a six man unit. Early intrasquad work showed wildness but progress, with freshman Dave Wilbur impressing. Schedule runs through April with key dates including Kansas State April 6 and Baker April 21.
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Dan Mullen
Ottawa University
Braves
Friends University
Orris Cox
Sherm Price
Bob Innes
Paul Sapienza
Innes
Sapienza
Price
Brave
Gunther Bahrenburg
Manhattan
Behrenburg
Gunther
Ron Schoonejongen
Tim McDonald
Hawley Hamm
Dave Wilbur
Wilbur
Ken Sumrall
Sumrall
Massachusetts Classic Golf Tournament slated for August
SuttonMass announcment says Pleasant Valley Country Club will host the $165,000 Massachusetts Classic Golf Tournament on Aug 19 1916. Paris Ky reports Darby Dan Farm's His Majesty underwent ankle fracture surgery and appears fresh per coach Robert Copeland.
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Pleasant Valley Country Club
Paris
Darby Dan Farm
Bench To Start Opener Despite Ten-Stitch Gash
Reds star Johnny Bench avoids missing the opening game after a three inch shin gash required ten stitches in an exhibition. Manager Sparky Anderson said movement will not be hindered, with three days of soreness expected. Banks injuries and other spring results noted.
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Ted Meier
Associated Press
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Cincinnati Reds
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Warriors Bulls Win NBA Spots In Tight Player Standings
The Warriors beat the Bulls 91 85 to secure a second place playoff berth in the Pacific Division. Chicago clinched second in the Midwest despite the loss as New York edged Phoenix in overtime. Seattle defeated Milwaukee 122 121 in the night’s other NBA game. Utah edged Denver 124 123 in the ABA with Jeff Mullins pacing San Francisco’s finish. Maury Wills’ wife Gertrude Wills files for divorce in Spokane citing mental cruelty.
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Chaney on 3-A Squad Honorable mention for Ottawa star
Chris Chaney, a 6-3 senior and Ottawa High leading scorer with a 14.6 average, was the lone state championship team member from Ottawa to earn honorable mention in the Wichita Eagle 3-A All-State selections. The Eagle named first and second teams including players from Dave Byers to Ted Settle and others from across Kansas.
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Ottawa High
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Marysville
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Wamego
Wayne Jones
Hiawatha
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Goodland
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Hayden
Ken Crick
Pratt
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Colby
Larry Roy
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Kingman
Robert Williams
Parsons
Heavyweights Shine in Fourth National Golden Gloves Night
Heavyweight contenders headline the fourth National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in Fort Worth with crowd roaring as Marvin Johnson of Indianapolis lands sharp punches in early bouts. Johnson halted Thomas Giacobbe of Chicago in 1:31 of round one and then stopped Dave Hill of Detroit in 48 seconds. Ninety seven bouts were held across three rings before 10,262 spectators. Repeat champions and past titleholders reached quarterfinals as Fort Worth, Charlotte, Columbus and Salt Lake City led team standings after opening night. The event runs through Monday with about 100 bouts on the schedule for Friday and Saturday sessions.
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Indianapolis
Johnson
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Chicago
Dave Hill
Detroit
UCLA Wins Big In NCAA Over BYU To Reach Quarterfinals
UCLA, top ranked, defeated Brigham Young 91-78 to advance in the NCAA tournament. Ohio State upset Marquette 60-59 as Western Kentucky thrashed Kentucky 107-33 and Drake edged Notre Dame 79-72 in overtime. Kansas shaded Houston 78-77 to reach the regional final against Drake.
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Associated Press
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