Argentine Cyclones Primed To Defend Track Crown
Ottawa High Cyclones prepared to defend the East Kansas League track title at Argentine Friday after a strong Emporia Invitational showing. Coach Don Kornhaus seeks his second EKL crown as sprinters Scott Wallace and J D Sellers pace the 100 and 220, with Doug Underwood a clear hurdles favorite after last year’s title.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Ottawa High Cyclones
OHL
EKL
Ottawa
Emporia
Cyclones
Rosedale
Olathe
OHS
Don Kornhaus
Scott Wallace
J. D. Sellers
Doug Underwood
Wilmer Thompson
Bill Anderson
Thompson
Anderson
Don Stevens
Wayne Edwards
Edwards
Ken Presley
Underwood
Wallace
Sellers
Wildcats
Stu Bears
Carlos Walker
Mustangs
Wayne Jennings
Primm
Ernie Olson
John Russell
George DeWeese
League Leaders Merely Names From AP Batting and Pitching Lists
The Associated Press lists American and National League leaders in batting and pitching. Notable names include White, Killebrew, Rose, Flood, Swoboda, Singer, and McDowell among others. Ottawa high school athletes vie for ERL titles with relays, pole vault, mile, and field events set for Friday finals.
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Associated Press
White
N.Y
Alvis
Cleve
Killebrew
Minn
D. Johnson
Balt
Unser
Wash
Carew
Uhlaender
Repoz
Calif
Campanertis
Oak
McDowell
Mclain
Det
Rose
Cin
Flood
St.l
Perez
Swoboda
L. Johnson
Chic
Kessinger
Clemente
Pitt
Aaron
Atl
Wills
W. Davis
L.A
Brock
Field Set For 14 In 94th Kentucky Derby
Kentuckys Churchill Downs prepares for the 94th Kentucky Derby with a field of 143 year olds expected for Saturday’s race. Forward Pass heads the list as a leading contender along with Dancer’s Image Captain’s Gig Iron Ruler and Potente. Post time is 4 38 p.m. EDT with CBS televising and radio coverage from 4 20 to 4 50 p.m. EDT. Derby Day crowds near 100000 will bring a large staff, and for the first time drinks must be purchased on the premises as alcohol sales expand on the grounds to curb rowdyism in the infield.
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Loubville
Forward Pass
Henry Forrest
Calumet Farm
Tim Tam
Peter Fuller
Dancer
Cain Hoy Stable
Captain
October Houge Farm
Montgomery Fisher
Poate
Needles
CBS
Churchill Downs
Derby
Churchill Downs Board of Directors
Pir
Bowling Scores and Highs From League Standings
A compact summary of bowling scores across leagues listing team names such as COMMERCIAL LEAGUE, TEXACO, KANSAS TELE.CO, and OTTAWA BUS SERV with high games and series. Notable marks include Ferguson 198-512, Wickman 502, Smay 200-550, and multiple player totals across teams.
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Don’s Royal Cleaners
E. Ferguson
Texaco
Page
F. Simmons
Todd Mobile Homes
B. Wenthe
Kansas Tele.co
D. Hall
Crites Body Shop
R. Howell
Bob Knight
M. Stockard
Clary’s Shoes
C. Droddy
L. Wickman
Everett
Hockey Results Farm Bur Ins Zero High 10-30
A compact listing shows multiple teams and high scores with players and numbers across venues. Notable entries include Bennett Creamery edging 1, Naomi's Tavern, and First National with 1. The page catalogues results by team and score including drivers such as D. Keim and P. White among others.
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C. Fritts
Fender
G. Linneman
G. Toumberlin
Bennett Creamery
D. Keim
N. Ladies Peoples Bank
E. Hickman
H. D. Lee CO
J. Schwegman
B. Heckman
Pizza Village
J. Sheffield
Bonnie's Shoe Box
P. Stankard
Naomi’s Tavern
S. Schmoe
First National
N. Fritts
Burger Bar
P. White
M. Gremmlinger
Grogan Ltd
B. Leach
S. Wolgast
D. Schmoe
H. Guyett
Jockey Fires wins four at Churchill Downs
Louisville AP reports jockey Earlie Fires rode four winners at Churchill Downs on Wednesday while his mount Francie’s Hat is set for the Kentucky Derby. Kent Hollingsworth, Bloodhorse editor, elected president of the National Turf Writers Association. Air Force Academy to open a new 5.8 million fieldhouse featuring a 6,600 seat basketball arena, 2,600 seat hockey arena, and large football-style practice area.
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Louisville
Earlie Fires
Francie’s
Churchill Downs
Loueville, Ky
Kent Hollingsworth
Bloodhorse Magazine
National Turf Writers Association
AIR Force Academy
Colo
Major Stars Pitching and Hitting Highlight Big Wins
Sam McDowell struck out 16 and allowed three hits as Cleveland defeated Oakland 9 to 1. Tony Taylor and Phil Nes totaled four hits including a bases loaded triple in Philadelphia's 7 to 2 win over the Mets.
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Sam McDowell
Indians
Oakland
Cleveland
Athletica
Tony Taylor
Phil. Nes
Philadelphia
New York Mets
High Scores Open Door As OHS Wins Golf Title
Ottawa High won the East Kansas League golf championship at Ottawa Country Club, beating Bonner Springs by 9 strokes to claim its fourth ERL title in six years. Richard Hughes, Rick Byrd, and Bill Walker each shot 86 in the final round to spark the rally, while Chuck Bowers of Bonner earned medalist honors with a 160 across 36 holes.
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OHS
Ottawa High
Bonner Springs
Ottawa Country Club
Cyclones
Bonner
Olathe
Ottawa
Richard Hughes
Rick Byrd
Bill Walker
OHL
Greg Reynolds
Rosedale
Turner
Prpeniting
Chuck Bowers
Chris Bacon
Bowers
Bacon
Hughes
ABA Playoff Goes To Wire In Pittsburgh Thriller
The Pittsburgh Pipers tied the best of seven ABA final at 3 3 by beating New Orleans 112 108. Connie Hawkins scored 41 points despite an injured leg while playing all game. The Pipers rallied in the fourth, taking a 101 97 lead on baskets by Charlie Williams and Art Heyman as New Orleans blew a 13 point halftime edge.
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NEW Orleans
American Basketball Association
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pipers
Bucs
Pipers
Connie Hawking
ABA
Charlie Williams
Art Heyman
Lions Trade for Munson Aimed at Fixing Detroit QB Woes
Detroit acquires quarterback Bill Munson from Los Angeles in exchange for halfback Tommy Watkins flanker Pat Studstill and 1969 first round rights. Lions also receive the Rams 1969 third round pick. Munson, 26, expected to stabilize a shaky Detroit passing game amid coach Joe Schmidt’s rotating quarterback plan. Watkins rushed for 361 yards on 106 carries last season.
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Detroit
Milt Plum
Los Angeles Rams
Tommy Watkins
Pat Studstil
Los Angeles
Lions
Rams
Bill Munson
Roman Gabriel
Plum
Karl Sweetan
Munson
Studstil
Studstill
Watkins
Dickson Wins PGA Tournament Player Training School Title
Palm Beach Gardens Florida AP report states Bob Dickson won the PGA approved Tournament Player Training School competition by five strokes on Wednesday.
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Palm Beach Gardens
Fla
Bob Dickson
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Argentine
Singer
C. Short
Phil
Minnesota
St. Louis
Moore Chev.olds
Honolulu
Domi Manalang
Philippines
Eduardo Santos
Mexico
Wiggins
Hallmark Cards
Hallmark Cards, Inc
Lawrence, Kansas
Byrd
Walker
Reynolds
Schmidt
First National Bank OF Ottawa
Uassmer’s
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