Ottawa High girls repeat regional track title dominance in soaking Meet
Ottawa High School swept the Class 5-A regional track championships despite heavy rain, winning 10 events and qualifying 15 spots in 12 events for next weekend’s state meet in Wichita. Key performers included Melissa Burch, Rachel Brockman, Jeri Cole, Kathy Hodges, and Connie Frank, with Hodges narrowly defeated in the open 800 by Viesta Suffren.
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Topeka
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Rachel Brockman
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Brockman
Cyclone
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Kathy Hodges
Hodges
Cole
Angie
Wendell Ferguson
Bonner Springs
Bonner
Kansas
Sampson Chooses Virginia Return Over NBA Prospects
Two time All American Ralph Sampson will stay at the University of Virginia for his senior year. He cited soul searching and happiness returning to school over a multi million dollar contract. He noted close team ties and Virginia’s lack of an NCAA title as factors in the decision.
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Dreiling transfers from Wichita State to Kansas
Greg Dreiling a 7 foot 1 star recruit will move from Wichita State to Kansas this fall seeking more playing time. He played 29 games for the Shockers this season averaging 18 minutes and 8.1 points per game. He must sit out the 1982-83 season under NCAA rules before eligible to play for the Jayhawks.
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Iowa
Carlton Dominates But Falls Short Of No-Hitter
Philadelphia lefty Steve Carlton worked 72 2/3 innings of no hit ball Friday night before finally yielding a single in the eighth as the Phillies swept past the Giants 2-0. Carlton struck out eight and leads the league with 63 Ks, but the bid for his first no hitter ended with Bob Brenly’s two out single in the eighth. Gary Matthews collected three hits in the win.
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Rich Gale
Bob Brenly
Brenly
Gary Matthews
NEW York
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Dusty Baker
Los Angeles Dodgers
New York Mets
Valenzuela
Randy Jones
Obrl explores rainproof plan for 1982 season
The Ottawa Babe Ruth League proposes alternatives for rain stalled play including moving away games to Royals Stadium and canceling all Royals deficit games if seven games out of first. Starting 1983 players train in Florida for spring. They ordered eight PacMan like machines at a cost near 20000 dollars to challenge teams. All-stars and district events undefined. Weather permitting, season opens May 21 with exhibition then May 24 regular games.
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Ottawa
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C.R.C
O.R
Chris Kernhaus
Alan Keeler
Lawrence
Lakers take 3-0 series lead over Spurs in playoffs
Kareem Abdul Jabbar scored 26 points as the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 118-108 win over the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. The Lakers hold a 3-0 Western Conference final lead, with Norm Nixon and Bob McAdoo adding 22 each and six Lakers in double figures. Spurs rookie Gene Banks led San Antonio with 16 points, while George Gervin posted 39 in a losing effort.
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Norm Nixon
Bob McAdoo
George Gervin
Gene Banks
Nixon
Jamaal Wilkes
Abdul-Jabbar
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Chiefs Star Back Delaney Suffers Eye Injury
Kansas City Chiefs running back Joe Delaney suffers a detached retina in his right eye and will miss the club's upcoming mini-camp. Despite the injury, a doctor says he has a good chance to be ready for the 1982 season. Delaney will have a third exam in Baltimore with Wilmer Eye Institute doctors at Johns Hopkins after two prior evaluations.
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Holzman Calls It A Career With Knicks Retirement
New York Knicks coach Red Holzman has retired at age 61, remaining with the club as a consultant. No successor was named though Hubie Brown is reportedly in line. Holzman, 14 years in New York with a break for a front office post, leaves after a last place finish and attendance decline.
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Atlanta Hawks
Hubie Brown
Willis Reed
Clutch Homer Delivers Braves 2 1 Over Cardinals
Biffs Pocoroba's ninth inning solo shot off Doug Bair gave Atlanta a 2-1 win after Rafael Ramirez homered in the seventh to stake the Braves to the lead. The Cardinals were stifled by a strong pitching showing, while Dodgers beat Mets 4-1 behind Fernando Valenzuela.
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Joaquin Andujar
City Schedule D.R.C. CITY SCHEDULE Week of May 17 1987 Softball
The Ottawa recreation schedule lists multiple league softball games for the week of May 17 1987 across AA AAA BLEA and church leagues. Notable matchups include Roys Body Shop vs Ottawa Co-Op and Richardsons Conoce vs Duke Mig in the AA League On Tuesday key games feature Mark IV Shoes Budges Sports Center and Sunrise Suzuki vs Taylor Oil in the AAA League.
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Jaycee Gold
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Richmond
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Bud Jennings
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