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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1979

Page

2

Ottawa Cyclones medal haul at state outdoor meet

Ottawa High sent 25 competitors to the Class 5 A state championships in Wichita with nine medalists and 11 top finishes. The girls dominated the scoring, taking three relay bronze medals and a bronze in the 200 hurdles from freshman Melissa Burch, while Tim Wilson led the boys with a 2nd in the long jump. Salina South won the 5 A girls title. Kapaun captured the boys crown in a close finish.

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Sparky Anderson Finds Bright Side After Reds Firing

Sparky Anderson, fresh from his Cincinnati Reds dismissal, remains upbeat as he tours the country. He reflects on the firing, cites growing appreciation for the game, and outlines a life reshaped by radio and TV work, public appearances, and plans toward a Yankees return.

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Umps Back in KC as Royals Hammer Twins 7 1

Kansas City fans cheered as four major league umpires returned in a 7 1 Royals win over Minnesota. Paul Splittorff scattered nine hits while Whitey Herzog praised the crew and Gene Mauch noted a questionable balk call.

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Indianapolis 500 field set amid protests and controversy

The 63rd Indianapolis 500 field was shaped amid time trial bumps, a cheating scandal, and seven protests over a last day power rule change. Despite the confusion the lineup features several past winners and Howdy Holmes's first start, with reports of hearings set on the protest actions.

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Lopez Edges Wright In Five Way LPGA Playoff

Nancy Lopez, 22, wins a $100,000 LPGA event at Upper Montclair Country Club after surviving a five way playoff that included Mickey Wright. Lopez, who extended her streak to two straight wins, sank an 18-footer and a 10-foot birdie to seal the title as Wright, 44, bids legacy with 82 career victories.

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