Halos Win Dramatic Ninth Inning Victory Over Orioles
California Angels rally in the ninth to beat Baltimore 4 3 at Anaheim Stadium. Rod Carew doubled, Al Bumbry misplayed a routine fly ball allowing two runs to score, and Larry Harlow delivered a go ahead single as Bobby Grich added a sinking liner for the decisive blow. Downing scored the winning run.
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Anaheim
Calif
Larry Harlow
Baltimore
al Bumbry
California Angels
Orioles
Rod Carew
Earl Weaver
Don Stanhouse
Dennis Martinez
Anaheim Stadium
Stanhouse
Angels
Brian Downing
Bobby Grich
Harlow
Oriole
Bumbry
Carew
Downing
California
Pops Leads Pirates To Nation League Title Triumph
Willie Stargell drove in three runs with a homer and double as the Pittsburgh Pirates swept the Cincinnati Reds 7 1 to win the National League Championship Series and advance to the World Series against the Baltimore California winner. Bert Blyleven allowed only one run and fanned nine as 42 240 fans celebrated a long awaited pennant. fans cheered with gold and black on a damp autumn day.
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Pittsburgh
Willie Stargell
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati
Pirates
Pittsburgh Steelers
Bert Blyleven
Reds
Olathe Eagles Dominate Ottawa 34-6 Homecoming Triumph
Olathe overwhelms Ottawa High 34 to 6, taking a 27-0 lead in the first 20 minutes. Jeff Mills rushes for 75 yards and three touchdowns, Calv in Malone adds another score, while Ottawa’s lone TD comes on a Robbie Geist interception return. Olathe tops East Kansas League to move to 4-1, 2-0.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Olathe
Ottawa
Eagles
OHL
Jeff Mills
Calvin Malone
Cyclones
Robbie
Clathe Falls in Rough ERL Showdown
Ottawa’s gridiron surge trips Clathe as second-half rhythm falters. OHS drops to 1-4 overall and 1-2 in the ERL, while Ottawa begins a three-game home stand against Seaman. Key plays include Mills and Orschein scoring on multiple carries and a Geist 36-yard return after a Ritter interception, with a PAT blocked.
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Clathe
OHS
Ottawa
Seaman
Olathe—Mills
Orschein
Clathe—Vader
R. Geist
CH Clips Indians in 7-0 Three Rivers League win
Central Heights edged Pomona 7-0 on Friday night at the victors field. Tom Cox scored a 5 yard touchdown and Randy Rossman added the extra point. The CH defense forced two Pomona interceptions and Heights rose to 3-2 overall, 2-1 league while Pomona fell to 1-4, 1-4 in league. Next Friday Heights goes to Pleasanton and Pomona welcomes Marmaton Valley.
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Central Heights
Pomona
Vikings
Tom Cox
Randy Rossman
Cox
Rossman
Indians
Lyle Yancey
Jeff Reekie
Heights
Pleasanton
Marmaton Valley
Three Rivers
City Schedule Volleyball and Football Actions
Local notices list multi league volleyball games at three gyms with daily matchups for Ottawa and nearby teams, plus a Tuesday football slate at Orlis Cox Field and last week scores for Garfield Braves and others. Tennis courts reserved, youth center programs, and October 13 Skunk Run entries announced with proceeds benefiting Ransom Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
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Jr. High Gym
Center Court
Ottawa Bowl
Williamsburg
Rantoul
Wellsville Merchants
Ottawa Truck
Taylor Construction
G&m Tavern
Faden’s Foxes
East Court
Freda’s
Armstrong Cabinets
Langley’s
Friends
Crook Floors
Pizza Village
O.R.C
Ottawa Jayne
North Baptist
Half Shoppe
K of C Wives
King Radio
Men’s League Servatius Plumbing
Faith Lutheran
First Baptist
Ottawa Bible
Budge’s Sports Center
ORC
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Baldwin Bulldogs Romp Santa Fe Trail 44 13 in Jayhawk League
Baldwin breezed past Santa Fe Trail 44 13 as Doug DeLano ran 43 times for 222 yards and three TDs. Kent Lauridsen added two scores including a 90 yard kickoff return. Baldwin outgained Santa Fe 254 rushing to 108 and 115 passing to 94. They stand 3 0 in league play and 4 1 overall, facing Louisburg next.
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Baldwin
Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe
Bulldogs
Bulldog
Doug DeLano
Kent Lauridsen
Rob Lane
Chuck Rhodes
DeLane
Rhodes
Lane
Frank
Craig Martin
Jeff Bond
Junior Downs
Cats Spoil WHS Homecoming With Late Louisburg Run
Louisburg erased a 13 point deficit in the second half to beat Wellsville 19-14 at home on Friday. Cook scored twice, including a 1-yard TD to cap a 55-yard drive after Wellsville tied it late, leaving the Eagles at 2-3 overall and 1-2 in Jayhawk action. Louisburg moved to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in league play. Next Friday Wellsville visits Spring Hill for a league clash.
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Wellsville
Louisburg
Wellsville Eagles
The
Wildcats
Ron Lebert
Jim Cook
Owen Kueser
Cook
Feisty Cats
Eagles
Jayhawk
Spring Hill
Broncos
High school football scores and Texas Open update
A long list shows prep football results from across Kansas led by Andale 54 Haven 12 and Caney Valley 20 Sedan 13. Texas Open second round leaders include Lee Trevino and Lou Graham tied at 7 under with 133 after solid rounds.
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Andale
Haven
Baselior
Spring Hit
Beloit St. John’s
Tescott
Caney Valley
Sedan
Chase County
Herington
Douglass
Peabody
Goddard
Kingman
Baxter Springs
Southeast Cherokee
Bonner Springs
Turner
Council Grove
Centre
Girard
Colgan
Independence
Iola
Kansas City
Washington
Schlagle
Lyons
Thomas More
Olathe
Ottawa
Parsons
Altamont
Ransom
Spearville
Shawnee Mission North
Shawnee Mission
Shawnee Mission Northwest
Shawnee Mission South
St. Marys
Burlingame
Topeka
Salina South
Udall
Central Burden
Ward
Harmony Wyandotte
Junction City
Kensington
Palco
Logan
Eastern Heights
San Antonio
Texas
Lee Trevino
Lou Graham
Trevino
Graham
Oak Hills Country Club
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Bucs
Will
Charlie Cartwright
Fred Solis
Geist
Eagle
Joe Vader
Brad Ferguson
John Harris
Scor
Olathe—Mason
Tapiap
Earl DeVore
Sheldon - Boyer - Moherman - Gollier
Gibson - LeMaster
Bill Hylton
Keith Woodley
Shawn Henderson
Hylton
Bob Miller
Ottawa Insurance Agency
Jayhawk-Linn
Humboldt
Marysville
Clay Center
Royal Valley
McLouth
Scott City
Scots
Sterling
Claflin
Troy
Wathena
Wabaunsee
Mission Valley
White City
Wakefield
Balleyville
Powhattan
Bern
Wetmore
Chaparral
Circle
Cherryvale
Clifton
Riley County
Coffeyville
Chanute
de Sota
Tonganoxie
Jefferson North
Plainville
Hill City
Pleasant Ridge
Oskaloosa
Rossville
Osage City
Valley Center
Augusta
Valley Falls
Jefferson West
Hillcrest
Pike Valley
Lucas Luray
Gorham
Burr Oak
Lebanon
Northern Valley
Jennings
Tipton
Geneseo
Waconda East
Esbon
Auto Parts
S. Main
Saffron Glass CO
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