OU Foe Offers Mental Challenge In Fayette Showdown
Ottawa University faces Central Methodist in a Heart of America Conference clash in Fayette, with OU riding a 4-0 start and a No.16 DII ranking. Senior QB Paul Haskell directs OU as Hercules Stancil returns at flanker, while coach Nyle Salmans notes CMU’s aggressive defense and varied offenses.
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OHS Harriers Triumph At Iola Invitational Cross Country
Ottawa High School harriers won the boys cross country title at the Iola Invitational with 55 points led by Aaron Douthat Jon Stone and Frank Austin. Parsons runner Von Giplin won the race in 10 38. Ottawa girl Cindy Blakeley dominated the girls race clocking 12 16 but Eureka edged Ottawa 44 45 for the women's team title. Ottawa returns to action at the Blue Valley Invitational Saturday at 10 AM.
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Karrie Brockman
Melissa Bell
Carol DeCock
Julie Wasmund
Pittsburg
Altamont
Chanute
Coffeyville
Girard
Independence
Mark Eubank
Kurt Skiles
Palmer Leads South Open As Golfers Deliver Early Push
Arnold Palmer captured the first round lead at the Southern Open Golf Tournament with a four under par 66 at Green Island. He sits one stroke ahead of nine players including Jerry Pate, George Burns, and John Fought as Thursday’s play concluded.
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Ali Loses Final Shot at Heavyweight Crown in Las Vegas
Muhammad Ali, aged 38, unreturned from retirement to fight Larry Holmes in a headline bout outside a casino in Las Vegas. After a ring of spectacle, Ali was defeated as Angelo Dundee refused to let him answer the bell for the 11th round, ending an era in boxing.
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Richard Green
Angelo
Green
Bundini Brown
Bundini
Ali signals return after Holmes defeat in Las Vegas
Muhammad Ali spoke from ringside on ABC and said he shall return after a tenth round stoppage by Larry Holmes in Las Vegas for the heavyweight title. Holmes dominated from the start, delivering a sustained assault and denying Ali a fourth crown while Ali blamed rapid weight loss and fatigue for the loss.
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Royals Rally Ends Slump as They Sweep Mariners
Kansas City clinched a playoff push with a 6-2 win over Seattle, completing a three game sweep. Hal McRae drove in three runs as George Brett and Willie Wilson helped the Royals rebound from a brutal skid. Renie Martin earned the win, while Floyd Bannister took the loss.
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NL races set as Expos host Phillies in Montreal
The National League tightens with Montreal and Philadelphia tied for first in the East after Philly beat Chicago 4-2. Los Angeles must sweep Houston to claim a playoff place, while San Francisco’s win over the Dodgers tightens the West race.
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Yankees Clinch Tie With 3-2 Victory Over Tigers
New York Yankees beat Detroit 3-2 to secure at least a tie for the AL East lead. Reggie Jackson and Oscar Gamble hit back to back fourth inning homers, Watson drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly off Jack Morris. Gossage earned his 32nd save after a key eighth inning appearance. In other AL games, KC over Seattle, Chicago over Oakland, Boston over Toronto, and Minnesota swept Texas. Also, Ad Lindsey former KU coach died at 85 in Kansas.
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