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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
4
Ottawa High confronts a rising Bonner Springs in the EKL championships at OHS as Ottawa aims for a sixth consecutive league title. Bonner Springs poses their strongest challenge since the 1969 Ottawa-Olathe rivalry, with Ottawa historically dominant.
Ottawa Cyclones face Bonner and Olathe in a six team EKL meet with Bonner boasting recent wins over Ottawa and strong runners, while Ottawa’s depth and field strengths, led by Watts Perkins Hanes and the returning Wallace, hope to sway the final standings. The meet hinges on baton exchanges and which team collects the most points in weights and two mile.
Detroit pitcher Mickey Lolich wins his fourth of five decisions beating Kansas City 6 1 and declares improved confidence. Pitching coach Art Fowler praises his arm while Lolich contends he deserved the Cy Young last year. The AL also sees Twins 7 0 over Brewers with Bob Darwin driving in four runs and Bert Blyleven’s four hitter. Cleveland beats Texas as Milt Wilcox allows five hits and unearned runs in two early scores.
Walter Byers executive director of the NCAA tells a Senate subcommittee that professional sports should stay under antitrust law and urges voting against a bill allowing the ABA NBA merger. Some amateur sports leaders support safeguards while Bill Wall proposes limits on telecasts and athlete contracts during college years.
Week summary reports Sue Wolgast top with 213 game 538 series. Alexander Doyen 834 game 2339 series led team. Daily highs include Opal Everhart June Dodd Betty Maloney Kathy Hughes and Virgie Link with various scores. League leaders Franklin Savings Eagles Auxiliary Hits & Misses and others, with notices of upcoming banquet tickets due by May 5.
Ottawa High Cyclones struggle in East Kansas League Golf Tournament at Ottawa Country Club. Bonner Boucek wins two day medal with second place and Bonner Springs takes four-man team title. OHS finishes near bottom in two-man event. regional and state advances at Atchison and Wellington looming for top finishers.
In Louisville AP reports trainer Grover Stevens says racing luck decides the Derby outcome as 14 to 19 three year olds prepare for the 98th running. Post time 5 40 p.m. EDT Saturday with CBS and radio coverage. Sensitive Music shows promise after solid racing, while Hold Your Peace rival No Le Hace eyes victory.
Mario Andretti and Peter Revson prepared for the May 27 Indianapolis 500 during practice in Indianapolis AP. Andretti the 1969 winner and Revson last year's pole sitter returned from the Spanish Grand Prix. Revson still holds the official track record at just over 179 mph set during last year's qualifications. Several drivers have already surpassed 180 mph this year, with Bobby Unser unofficially reaching over 190 mph during tests.
Los Angeles held off New York 107-96 to seize a 2-1 edge in the series. West credited a third quarter surge as the turning point, while Wilt Chamberlain dominated with 26 points and Goodrich added 25.
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