Braves, MANC Split Chilly Track Decisions
In Ottawa University’s opening outdoor track meet at Dick Peters Facilities, weather favored Mid-America Nazarene as the Braves split decisions. Mid-America won the men’s meet 72-70 and Ottawa’s women prevailed 46-38 despite a strong showing by OU rookie Dave Stephens.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Ottawa University
Dick Peters
Braves
Mid-America Nazarene
Mid-America
Dave Stephens
Stephens
Mike Barbera
Bravés
Jeff Mercer
Ottawa
Mid- America
Paul Wieczoric
Kirk Keller
Keller
Dan Asbill
Wieczoric
Asbill
Manc
Missy Henderson
Kings Again Fade Late
Portland edges Kansas City 106 102 as Billy Ray Bates hits a late jumper for the lead. Twardzik adds 11 points and key assists while Dunn secures a late rebound as Portland climbs in the playoff race. Birdsong scores 27 for Kansas City. Natt leads Portland with 24.
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Portland
Kansas City
Billy Ray Bates
National Basketball Association
Otis Birdsong
Kings
Bates
Blazers
Dave Twardzik
T.R. Dunn
Dunn
Scott Wedman
Cotton Fitzsimmons
Twardzik
Phil Ford
San Diego
Clippers
Milwaukee
Chicago
Calvin Natt
Birdsong
Wedman
Ottawa Swim Club dominates District II meet with multiple podiums
Twelve Ottawa swimmers competed in District II events led by Steve Hasty who claimed top spot in the 50 Free and earned multiple AA and A times across six events in the 13-14 Boys division. Pam Baugher and Randy Brewer added top finishes, with Baugher taking silver and bronze in 200 IM and 200 Free, respectively, while Brewer placed in two Open events. The 11-12 relay squads for Hofman, Hofman, Cox and Jordan also scored runner up honors in both the 200 Free and 200 Medley relays.
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Steve Hasty
Steve
Pam Baugher
Pam
Randy Brewer
Randy
Susan Baugher
Jerry Hofman
H. Jim Hofman
Jim
Jim Hofman
Chip Cox
Matt Jordan
Erin Jordan
April Harris
Jeff Brewer
Kevin Brewer
Youth Soccer Needs Coaches for Ottawa ORC Program
The Ottawa Recreation Commission seeks coaches for spring youth soccer. Motivated individuals may contact the ORC office at the Youth Center, 115 W 4th, or call 242-1939 for details and volunteering.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission
ORC
Grand Slam Beats Royals in Grapefruit League Clash
Rick Cerone hit a grand slam to lift the New York Yankees to an 8-7 win over the Kansas City Royals in Fort Myers. Cerone's blast off Rich Gale came in the fourth as Gale allowed five runs, while Bob Watson added a homer in the fifth for the Yankees. Royals, now 11-5, got nine of 16 hits from rookie Mike Griffin, with Willie Wilson driving in a run in the eighth.
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Fla
Rick Cerone
New York Yankees
Kansas City Royals
Cerone
Rich Gale
Gale
Bob Watson
New York
Renie Martin
Royals
Mike Griffin
Rich Gossage
Pete Lacock
Gossage
Willie Wilson
Dave Chalk
Chris Welsh
Mixed Views On Baseball Talks in Scottsdale
Negotiations on a basic agreement between major league owners and players were to reopen in Scottsdale with owners cautiously optimistic and players pessimistic about avoiding a strike. Ray Grebey said no changes were made to the latest offer, while Marvin Miller condemned the proposal as unacceptable.
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Ray Grebey
Grebey
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Pittsburgh
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Cincinnati
John McHale
Montreal
Joseph Burke
Kansas City
Ed Fitzgerald
Milwaukee
Clark Griffith
Minnesota
Players’ Association
Marvin Miller
Players Association
Miller
Major League Baseball
Speed Still No 1 For Indianapolis Country
In Indianapolis, coverage shifts from NCAA hoop mania to Motor City lore as May 25 marks the 64th Indy 500. The Hall of Fame houses 20 cars spanning 1911 to modern speeds, including A J Foyt’s Coopers and the famed Hitler trophies.
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Indianapolis
Hall of Fame
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A.J. Foyt
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Tony Foyt
Gilmore
Foyt
A.J
Kalamazoo
Mich
John Cooper
Speedway
di Gilmore
Jim Gilmore
Adolf Hitler
Rudolf Caracciola
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