Runway projects planned to boost Ottawa drive
The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Sports Committee launches two fund raisers this month to install Pro-Turf runways at Ottawa High School track. A Run For The Runways on May 14 at OHS and a May 28-30 benefit men’s slow-pitch softball tournament at Forest Park seek to raise at least half the $6,000 cost, with the school district covering the rest.
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Baseball Scoreboard: Thursday Results National and American Leagues
The Associated Press report lists Thursday results with Toronto beating Milwaukee and Boston 9-5, Seattle 2 Oakland 5, New York 2, Kansas City 6 Chicago 5. Friday games include mixed matchups with Barrios and Lemanczyk slated for starts. Minnesota at Toronto, Seattle at Baltimore, and more.
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Teen earns first hole in one at local club
In Dodge Center Minnesota Bryce Peterson, a 16 year old from Byron, achieved a hole in one on his first swing ever. The Byron High School class visited Dodge Country Club to try golf for the first time and Peterson's 132 yard fifth hole shot found the cup.
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Jewell Favored To Win HAC Track Title At Marshall
William Jewell is erwarted to dominate HAC field events as the Cardinals aim to extend the conference outdoor winning streak. Ottawa University projects a strong show in sprints and jumps with Jim Perkins leading the OU attack, while Tarkio eyes a runnerup spot behind Jewell and Graceland contends in a fluctuating meet at Missouri Valley College.
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76ers Hold Off Rockets In East Final Opener
Philadelphia race ahead on fast breaks led by Julius Erving with 24 points and George McGinnis 21 as the 76ers beat Houston 128-117 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final. Moses Malone scored 22 early for the Rockets but cooled late.
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EKL Golf On Today At Ottawa Country Club
The East Kansas League golf tournament resumes today at 4 PM at the Ottawa Country Club after rain halted play Wednesday at OCC near the midway point of the final 8 holes. Officials plan to pick up where the final round left off.
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Ex K State Stars To Aid Cage Team
Lon Kruger once Big Eight player of the year at Kansas State will return as a graduate assistant coach at his alma mater, joining Darryl Winston named student assistant coach. Kruger was conference player of the year in 1973 and 1974 and last season coached at Pittsburg State while pursuing a master's degree.
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Otis Taylor Sues Oilers For Breach Of Contract
Former Kansas City Chiefs star Otis Taylor sues the Houston Oilers for 1.18 million dollars seeking 80,000 salary for 1976, 100,000 medical costs, and 1,000,000 punitive damages. He alleges breach after knee injuries and a mandated medical plan, noting his 410 receptions and 7,306 yards with KC.
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Brothers Meet on Field as Royals Beat White Sox
George Brett craved victory over his big brother Ken Brett as the Kansas City Royals edged the Chicago White Sox 6-5. George scored the tying run and delivered the decisive hit, while Ken was pulled after Brett’s sixth inning smash.
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