Turkey Game Vital To Both KC Lions
In Detroit and Kansas City playoff hopes hinge on Thursday night at the Silverdome. The Chiefs, 6-4, chase their first playoff berth since 1971, while the Lions, 6-6, seek a wild card as November ends.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1981
Page
3
In Detroit and Kansas City playoff hopes hinge on Thursday night at the Silverdome. The Chiefs, 6-4, chase their first playoff berth since 1971, while the Lions, 6-6, seek a wild card as November ends.
Ottawa University women beat Park College 64 to 39 in their season opener in Parkville. Coach Bill Boucek criticized turnovers and execution and said extra practice through Thanksgiving is needed. Debbie Larson led with 15 points. Brenda Holman added 13.
Ottawa University men’s basketball misfired early and trailed Emporia State throughout the season opener at White Auditorium. Rick Simpson led the Hornets with 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting as E-State dominated inside and out, while OU struggled with finish and never recovered from a cold start.
Ottawa fell behind early, trailing 16-4 before rallying to within four at 44-28. Emporia State pulled away after 15 minutes left, led by Mike Farmer's 13 points and Hobby White's 8 rebounds, finishing 68-46. Tommy Starkes led Ottawa with 18 points. King added 9. Ottawa hosts Peru State next Tuesday after a home date with McPherson College.
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Rollie Fingers swept the league awards, adding MVP to his Cy Young after a 15-9-2 ballot lead over Rickey Henderson. Fingers posted a 6-3 record with 1.04 ERA and 28 saves in 47 games, driving Milwaukee to an East title and continuing his World Series pedigree with Oakland and the A’s.
Ottawa University coach Pat Salmans reflects on a 5-4-1 season in HAC with 3,270 offensive yards, a strong kicking game led by Dave Miller, and a young, mobile defense. He predicts a tougher KCAC schedule and believes the conference move could boost the program’s future amid reduced expectations in the HAC.
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