Big Eight Injury List Has Ups And Downs
The Associated Press reports Colorado may have Herb Orvis ready to return from a sprained ankle while Kansas and Oklahoma assess injuries to key players. Kansas defensive tackle Phil Basler is questionable for the Kansas State game with a knee injury. Kansas players recovering from food poisoning are improving but center Mike McCoy remains weak. Oklahoma’s Joe Wylie and Derland Moore face uncertain status after injuries from the Southern Cal game. Missouri notes Mike Farmer remains unlikely to switch to tailback due to a bruised hand. Kansas State drills reveal several starters missing practice with neck, virus and shoulder issues. Town State prepares for Colorado with a tough workout behind closed gates. Nebraska cautions against overconfidence after Missouri context.
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Oklahoma Star Week's Top Back Pruitt Stars for Sooners
Oklahoma star week highlights Greg Pruitt of Oklahoma. He rushed for 205 yards on 16 carries in a 33-20 win over Southern California and leads with a 10.6 yard per carry average this season. Pruitt also excels as a blocker, and his running style relies on constant movement to elude tacklers.
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Jockey Survives Rein Snap At Sportsman's Park Race
In Chicago racing a rein snap on Foxy Princess sent Jockey Tony Rini into the air as he clung to Raazab’s neck. Kenny Jones halted his horse after an eighth of a mile. Rini escaped injury. In Dallas, World Championship Tennis outlines a Lakeway tournament headquarters project with a $12 million first phase starting Nov. 1 and a 1972 village opening.
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Midget League Football Results from Eugene Field and Hawthorne
Eugene Field defeated Eisenhower 6 to 0 while Hawthorne beat Lincoln 12 to 0. Garfield had a bye.
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Chiefs Bear Acts Like One For NFL Honor
Kansas City middle linebacker Willie Lanier nicknamed The Bear earned The Associated Press defensive player of the week after eight unassisted tackles two assists a pass breakup and a fumble recovery in the Chiefs 16-3 win over the Broncos. Lanier led a defense that held Denver to nine first downs as Floyd Little praised his tackling.
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Cat Boosters Meet Thursday at Ottawa Country Club
Kansas State University boosters gather at 8 pm Thursday at Ottawa Country Club to view films of KSU football games against Brigham Young and Colorado. Assistant coach Gil Romaine will speak about the upcoming K State versus KU game in Lawrence Saturday.
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Johnson Traded From Angels To Indians For Vada Pinson
Anaheim AP Alex Johnson, the suspended AL batting leader in 1970, is traded by the California Angels to Cleveland for outfielder Vada Pinson. Also sent were catcher Jerry Moses, and Cleveland receives pitcher Alan Foster and infielder-outfielder Frank Baker. Johnson, 28, moves to his fifth club in seven years amid a grievance win for suspended pay while emotionally disturbed. Pinson, 33, brings past productive seasons with Cincinnati and St Louis to Cleveland.
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Bowling Night Ladies Scores Across Multiple Local Businesses
The Tuesday Night Ladies league reports high scores at Peoples National 4 High 10-30 Welborn 210 510 Arnold’s Jewelry 6 High 10-30 Llegerot 168 473 Todd Insurance 4 High 10 Bennett 175 High 30 Wenthe 466 Heathman Oil 6 High 10 3 McDaniels 157 463 Eagles Auxiliary 4 High 10 Brill Maloney 155 High 30 Maloney 455 Haley Abstract 0 High 10-30 Cordle 161 439 Industrial League Ottawa Co op 3 High 10-30 nail 192 492 Hughes Auto 1 High 10 Blen 168 High 30 J Shhenk 431 Gibson’s Foods 3 High 10-30 Hastings 186 457 Peoples National 1 High 10-30 Menster 181 460 Damron Towner 2 High 10 Payne 202 High 30 Hollow 548 Ottawa Bowl 2 High 10 Wilshite 224 High 30 Simmons 540
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Orioles Finish Shootout With Champagne Corks
The Orioles celebrate clinching the American League pennant after sweeping the Oakland A's in Oakland. Palmer shields the win with a gritty eight innings as Brooks Robinson and Frank deliver key hits while Reggie Jackson homers for Oakland.
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Ottawa Cyclones win Hayden Invitational cross country title
The Ottawa High cross country team dominated the Hayden Invitational in Topeka, taking first with 29 points to Hayden 59. JC standouts Jerry Peffly and Bruce Underwood led a strong varsity pack while the JV squad also claimed top honors with a 22 point win led by Robert Tienken in 12 minutes. The Cyclones head to Iola Thursday and prep for the East Kansas League meet October 14 and regionals October 23, with the state meet set for October 30 at Wamego.
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Pirates Tie Series In NL Playoff Thriller At Giants
Pittsburgh defeats San Francisco 2 1 to take a 2 1 lead in the NL playoff best of five. Rich Hebner hit a late home run after a seventh inning error by Bob Robertson. Bob Johnson delivered eight strong innings for the Pirates.
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