Olympic Legend Jesse Owens Dies at 66
Jesse Owens, four time Olympic gold medalist whose Berlin 1936 feats challenged Aryan supremacy, died at 3:40 PM in Tucson Arizona. He had lung infection and cancer, survived by wife Ruth. Owens, 66, battled adenocarcinoma diagnosed in Chicago last December, later treated in Tucson and Phoenix. He later became a businessman and U.S. sports ambassador, awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1976.
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Kings Clinch Momentum With 114 110 Victory Over Bulls
Kansas City Kings close the regular season with a 114 110 win over Chicago, securing the No 2 seed in the Midwest and a playoff spot. Birdsong led with 28 points as the Kings overcome fourth quarter lapses and nine first-half free throws missed. Bulls finish 30 52. Kings 47 35.
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NBA Playoff Schedule First Round Best of Three EAST
The Associated Press outlines the first round best of three in the East with games: Washington at Philadelphia and San Antonio at Houston on Wednesday. Philadelphia at Washington and Houston at San Antonio on Friday. Washington at Philadelphia and San Antonio at Houston if needed on Sunday. The West lists Kansas City at Phoenix and Portland at Seattle on Wednesday. Phoenix at Kansas City and Seattle at Portland on Friday. Kansas City at Phoenix and Portland at Seattle if needed on Sunday. The second round remains best of seven with matchups Washington-Philadelphia winner versus Atlanta, San Antonio-Houston winner versus Boston, Kansas City-Phoenix winner versus Los Angeles, and Seattle-Portland winner versus Milwaukee.
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Lopez-Melton Wins LPGA Event With Late Rally in Costa Mesa
Nancy Lopez-Melton rallied from two strokes down with five holes to play at Mesa Verde Country Club to win the LPGA tournament in Costa Mesa, earning $22,500 and moving to second on the 1980 money list. JoAnn Washam and Debbie Massey finished behind as Washam bogeyed the last four holes.
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By DOT ROBERTSON Monday Night Ladies bowling leaders
A crowded bowling roundup lists Stinnetts top scores with 62-50, high game 804 and series 2304. Indian Squaws Dengels leads 8212-37 with Loyd Builders second. Misfits claim first in Super Chicks with 6314-4415, West Wilson high series 788-2222, and multiple players posting top 10 and 30 figures across leagues.
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Karen Sumner
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Kansas Land Sales
Freda’s
First National Bank
O' Day
Jim Bass
Green Acres
Betty Franklin
Marie Aubry
Nighthawks
Richmond Double Circles
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Patty Pearson
Bowling Scores From Local League Standings Report
A scanned bowling score page details multiple teams and high scores for October 30. Notable lines include Br aves and Squaws with pink Panthers, Misfits, Red Bones, Screwballs, Live Five, ccac, Wellsville Floor Covering, Shane's HTG, McGrath Construction, Brothers and Sisters, and many others with players and scores listed. The compact list highlights top highs such as J Kraus 485 for Red Bones and B Carpenter 509 for Screwballs, among numerous 400s and 500s across divisions.
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T. Greisen
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J. Kraus
B. Carpenter
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Wellsville
B. Shuch
N. Gumm
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C. Bumgardner
Lanombouffet
D. Roberts
C. Teter
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S. Robbins
Threshers Dominate Bethel as OU Tennis Struggles at Home
Ottawa University's Mabee Center hosted a rain affected weekend where the Braves split, losing 7-2 to Bethel College while Saturday’s match against Rockhurst was canceled. Senior K Dean Snell and sophomore Andy Eichenwald provided Ottawa’s two points with singles wins. Bethel claimed the doubles point with a 6 3 6 2 6 1 sweep over Ottawa pairs.
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Baseball Strike Looms After Nine Hour Talks In Dallas
In Palm Springs and Dallas reports, MLB owners and Players Association met for over nine hours led by Ken Moffett with Marvin Miller declaring the session a waste of time. Miller warned of a long strike as the players weigh a walkout, while the executive board plans a Tuesday meeting in Dallas to decide whether to strike and when.
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OU Thinclads See Rain Cancel Weekend Track Action
Ottawa University men and women track squads had events rained out. Men’s meet at William Jewell and women’s at Pittsburg were washed out. Both teams reschedule for 4 p.m. Tuesday at Central Missouri State in Warrensburg.
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