OU Friends Meet In Key Homecoming Clash
Ottawa University aims to rebound after a 53-24 win at McPherson as it hosts Friends University in a pivotal Kansas Conference homecoming showdown. Percy warns against overconfidence while detailing opponent strength and key players on both sides.
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Rick Peterson
Herald
Ottawa University
Midas
McPherson
Glenn Percy
Braves
Ottawa
Friends University
Percy
Southwestern
Friends
Falcons
Kansas
Tabor
Kansas Wesleyan
Saint Mary of the Plains
Bethany
Sterling
Bethel
Cards clinch NL East in relief amidst long injury slog
The St Louis Cardinals clinched the NL East with an 8 2 win over the Montreal Expos as relief pitcher Ken Dayley voiced relief over the title. injuries to Tony Pena John Tudor and Jack Clark shaped a tough season before Whitey Herzog’s steady leadership helped overcome setbacks and secure playoff entry.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Ken Dayley
Cardinals
Montreal Expos
Tony Pena
John Tudor
Jack Clark
New York Mets
Pena
Tudor
Clark
Detroit Tigers Blue Jays face decisive AL East three game set
After 159 games the AL East title hinges on a three game series between Toronto and Detroit. Detroit must win two to force a Monday playoff at Tiger Stadium, while Toronto secures the division with two wins. Sparky Anderson noted Doyle Alexander may clinch, with Morris and Tanana starting for Detroit and Flanagan and Key for Toronto.
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Jack Morris
Frank Tanana
Mike Flanagan
Jimmy Key
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Oakland
Cleveland
Chicago
California
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Boston
New York
Seattle
Texas
Heights Harriers Gragg Triumph at PV Prairie View Inv.
Central Heights won both varsity team titles at the Prairie View Invitational led by Clint Barkdoll in the boys race and Jamie Gragg who kept her undefeated year with a girls victory. Top five CH runners finished in the first 15, with CH scoring 36 on the boys side and Williamsburg claiming the girls title with 22.
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Burkdoll
Prairie View
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Brian Timblin
Jason Ball
Nick Williams
Michael David
Cameron Lee
Baldwin
Jayhawk- Linn
Santa Fe Trail
Kansas City Central
Williamsburg
Paola
Osawatomie
Kansas City Southeast
Tan Reekie
Heath Higbie
Ricky Gragg
Gragg
Kathy Wood
Gail Bennett
Julie Patterson
Janie Patterson
Andrea Manson
Amy Fisher
Marion Lichteig
Steve Schweiger
Joe Payden
Wawrzewski Leads Garnett at Tonganoxie Cross Country Meet
Garnett High's Wendy Wawrzewski won the girls varsity two mile in 13:21 to pace the Bulldogs at the Tonganoxie Invitational. Garnett placed second in girls and fourth in boys while Wellsville and Lansing also competed. Gardner hosts next week.
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Garnett High
Wendy Wawrzewski
Bulldogs
Wawrzewski
Jerry Howarter
Garnett
Lansing
Pleasant Ridge
Dale Morgan
Clark Dennison
Rob Ball
Brian Massey
Steve Berzon
Mike Wawrzewski
Kevin Davidson
Wellsville
Trevis Scott
Trenton Stumpff
Hiawatha
Atchison County
DeSoto
Eudora
Maur Hill
Basehor
Atchison
Oskaloosa
Jamie Howarter
Brian Pedrow
Jim Delsing
Travis Ahring
Chris Mack
Brett Haas
Gardner
Friends, Ottawa U Face Similar Plight
Friends University and Ottawa University football programs share nearly identical hardships with similar rosters and struggles. Coach Bill Morgan notes both teams face the same battles as they meet Saturday to try to reach 2-2 and spark a potential first winning season in years.
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Friends University
Ottawa University
Falcon
Bill Morgan
Morgan Eyes Close Ottawa Clash For Falcons
Friends coach Morgan notes Ottawa has a strong defense led by Shelton and Sheldon, with running back Jimmy Lee Smith impressing. He recalls last year’s one point Ottawa win and says his team, 2-7 last season, could be 3-0 now but lacks consistency and a killer instinct in second halves.
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Wesleyan
Southwestern
Falcons
Bill Morgan
Percy
Morgan
Ottawa
Glenn
Shelton
Steve Shelton
Jimmy Lee Smith
Braves
Alonzo Smith
Smith
Dorsett Crosses Picket Line As Strike Widens
NFL owners maintain hard line with no new bargaining until the union shows seriousness. Ten more players, including Tony Dorsett, cross picket lines as 48 players have defected. replacement games draw 227,000+ returned tickets and looming sellout streaks for Denver and Washington.
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NFL
NFL Management Council
Gene Upshaw
Tony Dorsett
Dallas Cowboys
Associated Press
Denver
Washington
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