OU Names Four Players Of The Week For McPherson Win
Ottawa University honors four players after a 14 7 victory over McPherson. Tim Boyd the freshman receiver had 10 receptions for 146 yards and a touchdown. Ricky Johnson and Steve Roberts also earned top honors on defense and special teams respectively.
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Booster Reception Tonight At OHS
The Cyclone Booster Club sponsors a public reception in the Cyclone Room after the football game at OHS stadium. Cookies coffee and soft drinks will be served. The event follows the Cyclones varsity game against Olathe North which starts at 7 30 p.m.
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LeFlore Nabbed On Drug Charges
Chicago White Sox outfielder Ron LeFlore, who rose to the majors after being found playing baseball in a Michigan prison, is free on $3,000 bond after drug charges. Police say eight grams of a stimulant, six grams of Quaaludes, and two pistols were seized at his North Side condo. LeFlore faces two drug possession counts and weapon charges and will appear in Cook County Circuit Court.
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Aikens Leads Royals Past A's 11-4 in KC
Kansas City powered by Willie Aikens two homers and seven RBIs toppled Oakland 11-4. Aikens hit a three run homer in the fifth to break a tie and added a grand slam in the seventh. Royals trim the Angels' AL West lead to two games as they chase a pennant. Paul Splittorff earned the win with six innings of two run ball, backed by Mike Armstrong for the final three.
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Falcons Visit OU as Two 2-0 Teams Clash at Friends
Ottawa University faces Friends University in a 7:30 p.m. home game at Adair-Austin Stadium. Friends, 2-0 in ECAC play, relies on quarterback David Terhune and receiver Gary Hensley to pace a potent offense, while OU counters with backs Elijah Williams and linebacker Jim Bruce. The outcome shapes conference title hopes for both squads.
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Dennard’s Surgery Successful Omits Training Camp Absence
Kansas City Kings forward Ken Dennard underwent abdominal tumor removal surgery at Research Medical Center. Team physician Dr. Howard J. Elfeldt said the operation was successful and he could return to practice in four to six weeks, with training camp set to begin Friday at Missouri Western College in St. Joseph.
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Giants Rally Past Astros To Trim West Lead
Giants edge Astros 7-4 in nine inning comeback with Ron Pruitt delivering a clutch pinch hit two run bloop single in the bottom of the ninth. Dodgers gain on Braves as Los Angeles defeats Atlanta 10-3 narrowing the NL West race with three games left at home against the Dodgers. Darrell Evans and Jeff Leonard scored on Pruitt’s hit after walks and a prior single.
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Cyclone Girls Crown Iola Cross Country Meet
Ottawa High Girls dominated the Iola Invitational with a 25 point score led by Cindy Blakeley Connie Frank and Jeri Cole finishing 1 2 3. Cyclone boys claimed best season finish with four medalists led by Kurt Skiles as Pittsburg won the team title edging Iola 46 to 47.
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Pomona Girls Clinch Prairie View Cross Country Title
Pomona Indians won the Prairie View Invitational girls division with 59 points, Gardner 63, Osage City 66. Toni Garber finished sixth in 18:15, Brenda Wray seventh in 18:20, Cheryl Leakey 13th in 19:01. Chris Parker placed ninth in the boys varsity. Kenny Wewers was sixth in JV. Pomona next at Osage City Invitational.
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