Ottawa Gals Vied To Defend 5-A Track Crown At Wichita
Ottawa High girls seek a second straight state title in 5-A track at Wichita State. Coach Don Kornhaus notes last year’s record performance was exceptional but believes a strong, balanced team can repeat high marks across events. Key contenders include Susan McFarland Becky Kaub Rachel Brockman Melissa Burch and Kathy Hodges with rivals from Salina South Bonner Springs and Buhler looming. Ottawa aims for top finishes in four relays and dominant showings in sprints distance and field events amid a crowded field.
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Ottawa
Don Korhaus
OHS
Kornhaus
Cyclone
Wichita State University
Cessna Stadium
Cyclones
Salina South
Susan McFarland
Becky Kaub
McFarland
Kaub
Rachel Brockman
Melissa Burch
Brockman
Viesta Suffren
Bonner Springs
Suffren
Burch
Buhler
Vicky Lohrentz
Kathy Hodges
Jeri Cole
Hodges
Vista
Viesta
Kansas
Blakeley
Frank
Alyson Deckert
Cole
Evan Shaffer
Shaffer
Wichita Kapaun
Gene Abernathy
OHL
Abernathy
Bonner
Tom Beebe
Evan
Ottawa Recreation Commission ousts director Steve Queen
The Ottawa Recreation Commission dismissed Steve Queen after 11 years as director. The unanimous four-member board cited a need for new leadership with applications for a new director to begin the July 1 fiscal year. Queen defended his record amid surprise and said he would assess future opportunities in recreation.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Steve Queen
Ottawa Recreation Commission
ORC
Queen
Marge Marstall
Jack Beauchamp
Harold French
John Peimann
Steve
Ottawa
Commission
Kansas
Celtics Stay Alive In Topsy-Turvy NBA Semis
The Celtics rout the 76ers 114-85 to cut Philadelphia’s series lead to 3-2 in the Eastern Conference final. Boston rode defense and adjusted offense without Nate Archibald as Parish led with 15 points, with Philadelphia’s Andrew Toney limited after a 14-for-21 performance in Sunday’s win. Game Six Friday in Philadelphia.
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Celtics
76Ers
Philadelphia
Boston
Andrew Toney
76Hers
Carr
Billy Cunningham
Nate
Archibald
Robert Parish
Exhibition Night Kicks Off 14th Babe Ruth Campaign
Gary Kuntz reports the Ottawa Babe Ruth League opens its 14th season with an exhibition on Friday ahead of league play starting Monday May 24. Matches feature Lions Kiwanis at 6 30 Rotary Sertoma at 7 15 Eagles Optimists at 8 15 and Elks VFW. Opening ceremonies include eight teams on the field and recognition for the Ottawa Recreation Commission.
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Gary Kuntz
Ottawa
Babe Ruth League
Lions
Kiwanis
Rotary
Sertoma
Eagles
Optimists
Elks-Vfw
Ottawa Recreation Commission
OBEL
Elks
WEW
VFW
Kiwanis and
OBRL
Yankees Win on Road, End Royals Home Streak 3-2
New York, led by Tommy John and Goose Gossage, edged Kansas City 3-2 to complete an 8-6 road trip. John earned win in his 100th start, while Gossage saved his ninth. Nettles and Randolph contributed RBI to pace the Yankees, who snapped the Royals’ home winning streak.
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Kansas City
New York Yankee
Gene Michael
Michael
Yanks
Tommy John
Goose Gossage
Royals
Bob Lemon
Yankees
Seattle
Gossage
RBS
Roy Smalley
Willie Randolph
Paul Splittorff
New York
John
Splittorff
Bradshaw Threatens to Lead Picket Line If N F L Strike Occurs
Pittsburgh quarterback Terry Bradshaw says he would cross or lead the parade at camp if the NFL Players Association calls a strike this season. He opposes striking, supports settling disputes, and notes his own contract and earnings while criticizing the labor movement. The piece also mentions Joe Gilliam and a 1974 strike context, plus an Ottawa Summer League standings list.
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Pittsburgh (Ap
Terry Bradshaw
Pittsburgh Steelers
National Football League Players’ Association
Bradshaw
Steelers
Gene Upshaw
Association
Joe Gilliam
Steeler
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