Big Eight Again Shows Its Football Prowess in Open Conference Race
The Big Eight, 22-6-1 against nonconference foes, heads toward league play as coaches expect tighter race. Nebraska, Oklahoma, Iowa State, Oklahoma State, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri and Colorado all report strong showings and questions about undefeated teams linger.
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Georgia Joins The Elite In College Grid Rankings
Georgia rises to No. 4 in the AP football poll after a 21-0 win over Alabama, bumping the Crimson Tide from the Top Twenty. Michigan remains No. 1 with 52 first place votes as Pitt and Oklahoma hold the next spots.
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Pitching Key Decision For Royals' Manager
Kansas City manager Whitey Herzog weighs how to use the injured Royals pitching staff in the AL playoff opener with the New York Yankees. Lefties Splittorff Hassler Gura contend for mound duties while Hunter starts for the Yankees. Splittorff showed late improvement, and Herzog plans to decide after workouts.
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Bonner Springs Dominates Ottawa High In Volleyball
Bonner Springs swept Ottawa High in both varsity and junior varsity volleyball here Monday. The A team won 15-1 15-1 while JV prevailed 15-0 19-1. Ottawa hosts a triangular with Olathe and Santa Fe Trail Thursday at the senior high gym, starting at 6:30 for varsity matches.
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Jackson Countians Get Big Share Of KC Tickets
Kansas City playoff tickets go to Jackson County residents who receive 60 percent of the 40 000 public allotment for Royals Yankees games. Royals official Herb Robinson notes future World Series tickets will follow a similar priority. Draws split 20 000 tickets per game between county residents and the rest of the world.
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OHL Players Of The Week Named For Cyclones
Daryl Oglesby and Lynn Scott named Herald Ottawa High Co Players of the Week. Oglesby totaled 10 tackles, six unassisted, in a 7-6 overtime loss to Bishop Miege. Scott added a 290yard rushing night and protected blocker against A J Lsitz.
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Area Player of the Week Named Daryl Finch of Pomona
Daryl Finch of Pomona earns Area Player of the Week honors after scoring three times in a 40-0 win over Burlingame. The Tri-Lakes League running back rushed for 123 yards and contributed a punt return and a receiving score for the undefeated Indians.
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Grogan Sidelined At OU For Three Weeks
Ottawa University's All-Conference linebacker Scott Grogan suffers knee ligament strain in the second half of a 10 6 loss at Fayette Missouri to Central Methodist. Coach Don McLeary hopes Grogan returns for the Homecoming game on November 6 against Tarkio, with Heart of America Conference games against Missouri Valley William Jewell and Graceland likely missed during the layoff.
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Not So Rosy For All The Free Agents
New York AP notes 26 unsigned players from 1976 baseball contracts, with 23 free agents after the regular season and three more post playoffs. It highlights players like Reggie Jackson who won his gamble and others such as Willie McCovey who did not, detailing top infielders, outfielders, pitchers, relievers, and catchers poised to benefit or fail in the open market.
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Twisters Fall as Bishop Miege Rallies for JV Victory
Ottawa High’s junior varsity football fell behind after halftime, allowing Bishop Miege to surge for a 20-1 win. Ottawa led 6-0 at the break on a 19-yard TD pass from Tony Petty to Deron Kramer. Petty and David Strehlow combined for 107 passing yards, Kramer had 79 receiving yards on five catches, while Kevin Murray ran for 39 yards on nine attempts. Mark Gentner intercepts two passes for Miege. Scott Gageadds a fumble recovery and tackles. Ottawa hosts Olathe IV next Monday at 3:30 p.m.
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