Ottawa Braves ride strong finish under rookie coach Salavantis
Ottawa University capped the 1978 season with a 77-21 win over Baker to finish 7-3, the best in six years, as first year head coach John Salavantis guided the Braves through a rugged Heart of America Conference schedule. Key players included quarterback John Sherman, receiver Kim Hendrix, and backfield duo Mike Brown and Mike Cartwright, who helped propel an explosive offense and opportunistic defense that forced 48 turnovers.
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Ottawa Swim Club shines at BC Meet in Wichita
Ottawa Swim Club sent 448 swimmers to Love Aquatic Center for a Kansas Oklahoma BC Meet. Randy Brewer led with a 1 12.6 4A open 100 breast and high placements in 200 breast 200 IM. Teammates Laini Houk April Harris Leigh Ann Henry Tlari Houk Kevin Brewer and others posted multiple B and new times across 50s 100s and 200s. Next meet is Blazers Thanksgiving Invitational at Shawnee Mission North for senior and B swimmers.
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Cowens Named Player Coach of Celtics in Shakeup
Boston AP The Celtics name veteran center Dave Cowens player coach replacing fired Tom Sanders as team struggles at 2 12 with six straight losses. Cowens 8 year pro from Florida State becomes second player coach in franchise history joining Bill Russell.
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Gura stays with Royals after choice over Yankees
Lefty pitcher Larry Gura, 30, rejected a larger Yankees offer and signed a five year deal with Kansas City, moving from former New York trade partner status. He cited park differences and team dynamics, noting he values living in the Midwest and raising his family in KC while remaining productive after a 16-4 season with a 2.72 ERA.
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