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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1994
Page
2
In a packed schedule, Bones faces Heartland while Crushers square off against No Gettin Giake. Local fans expect tightly contested matchups as teams vie for early season momentum and top standings.
A fragmented OCR note lists players with league affiliations and terms like extra points and years with teams such as Minnesota and Wayoo. Mentions include Del Rice, Steve Hamilton, Pick Gross, Boudreau, Irv Noren, George Crowe and general references to NBA and Basketball Association of America.
Ottawa's American Legion AA team, built around five 18-year-olds led by Brandon Pelton, aims to reverse previous late exits at state. The squad opens a 60 game schedule with a doubleheader against Baldwin at Harvey Drake Field, featuring a deep pitching staff led by Pelton Ratliff and Barnhart and a steady veteran core.
Ottawa High School’s golf team closed its season at the regional meet in Independence. John Katzer led the charge with an 84, three strokes from state qualification, while Ted Tivayananda wrapped his prep career at 97. Five of six players return with underclassmen to buoy next year’s hopes.
Lori White, a Williamsburg senior standout in volleyball and basketball, chose Benedictine after a tryout sparked her return to athletics. She accepted a volleyball scholarship, enjoyed the team’s welcoming atmosphere, and plans to explore basketball too. White helped Williamsburg reach its first state tournament appearance.
The piece recalls the NBA style evolution of the conference from Big Seven to Big Eight and how Texas Texas Tech Baylor and Texas A M broadened the lineup. It frames the Big 12 as NCAA expansion with emphasis on practical assessment of the conference’s growth.
Ottawa senior Ben Prentice qualified for the Class 5A state tennis tournament at Wichita State University after finishing second at regionals in Independence. He defeated Ryan Hudson 6-0 6-3 and Brian Cook 4-6 6-3 6-2 before losing to Jeff Rasnick 7-5 6-0 in the finals.
Ottawa University senior Shane Koranda captures his first District 10 javelin title with a 192 ft 8 in throw, ending NAIA district era. Bill Proctor wins 400 m hurdles in 55.4, Mike Olszowka poles at 14-6, and OU relay team places second in 1600. Other results include Daily wins 800, Coffin second in 5K, Watkins third in 200, and upcoming NAIA National Meet at Azusa Pacific May 24-26.
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