Braves Sweep KCAC Foes at Ottawa Volleyball Night
Ottawa University opened the league volleyball schedule with wins over McPherson and Bethany in KCAC play. The Braves improved to 6-9 overall and 2-0 in conference, riding a late surge after an opening loss to the Bulldogs. Mary Beldon led with 13 kills, while Mary Knipp added 13 service points and solid attack across both matches. Citations included strong plays from Marilyn Holm, Pam Dooley, and Jackie Newkirk, with Hedlund praising the team’s improved mental attitude and leadership.
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McPherson
Ottawa University
Bethany
Kansas College Athletic
Braves
Ottawa
Bulldogs
Corkie Hedlund
Hedlund
Mary Beldon
Beldon
Mary Knipp
Knipp
Marilyn Holm
Pam Dooley
Holm
Dooley
Jackie Newkirk
Mindy Hammond
Jackie
Kansas Wesseyan
Southwestern
Bethel
Salina
Baylor Powers Angels To 8-3 Win In ALCS opener
Don Baylor drove in five runs as the California Angels routed the Milwaukee Brewers 8-3 in the first game of theAL Championship Series. Baylor hit a first inning sacrifice fly, a third inning threebagger, and a fourth inning two RBI single, while Tommy John pitched a complete game for the Angels. The Brewers, led by Pete Vukovich, vowed to rebound in the rematch with Bruce Kison on the mound.
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Anaheim
Calif
Don Baylor
Angels
Baylor
California
Anaheim Stadium
Tommy John
Gorman Thomas
Brewer
John
Mike Caldwell
Jim Slaton
Thomas
Milwaukee
Harvey Kuenn
Pete Vukovich
Bruce Kison
Vukovich
Kison
Brewers
Statistician Predicts World Title For Angels
AP Special Correspondent WILL GRIMSLEY reports on Bill James the Kansas statistician who predicts the Los Angeles Angels will win the American League playoffs against Milwaukee and the Braves will beat the Cardinals in the National League pennant race using a 13-factor point system. James assigns 64 to 55 for the Angels over the Brewers and 85 to 41 for the Braves over the Cardinals, highlighting walks and home runs as key factors.
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Braves
Bill James
Winchester
Kan
Angels
Brewers
Cardinals
James
Kansas University
Milwaukee
Atlanta
Brett Trade Rumors Rampant
Kansas City star George Brett says he is ready if trade rumors come true after asking for a lifetime Royals contract. He notes no strong ties to KC, discusses meetings with Whitey Herzog, and cites baseball as a cruel business while the Royals chase playoffs.
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Kansas City Royals
George Brett
Brett
Kansas City Times
Kansas City
St. Louis
Cardinals
Whitey Herzog
Atlanta
George Hendrick
Ken Oberkfell
Keith Hernandez
Herzog
Joe Schmidt
Royals
John Schuerholz
Steve Garvey
Dodgers
New York
Flat Panthers Rally To Beat Uniontown And Pleasanton
Williamsburg Panthers, 14-1 overall and 6-1 in Three Rivers League, defeated Uniontown 15-7 15-4 and Pleasanton 15-5 12-15 15-9 after a flat start. Coach Roger Driver called the performance dull. JV also swept Pleasanton 15-4 15-4. Next Tuesday the Panthers travel to Burlington.
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Williamsburg
Williamsburg Panthers
Roger Driver
Uniontown
Pleasanton
Panthers
Burlington
Hesston Nips OU Reserves In Practice Soccer Match
Hesston College defeated Ottawa University 2-0 at Dick Peters Memorial Sports Complex as OU rested most starters. Shawn Gilbert and Andre Acloque led OU’s effort, while a disputed second goal decided the final score. Ottawa hosts Mid-America Nazarene next.
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Hesston College
Braves
Dick Peters
Hesston
Frank Lemp
Mel Herrington
Lidio Leal
Mauro Sallustro
Steve Eustice
Ray Kahla
Mark Per
Ottawa
Shawn Gilbert
Andre Acloque
Mid-America Nazarene
Ottawa JVs blank Olathe North 17 0 in football showdown
Ottawa High School junior varsity football beat Olathe North 17 to 0 at OHS stadium. Greg Shutt connected with Mike Bellinger for a 30 yard TD on fourth down, Randy Brecheisen added a 37 yard field goal and an extra point, with John Wray scoring from one yard in the fourth quarter. Brecheisen plus Bellinger intercepted passes and Wiederholt recovered a fumble as Ottawa’s defense held North without reaching the 30.
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O O
Darren Johnson
Eagles
Johnson
Derek Chappell
Larry Stewart
Stewart
Chappell
North
Todd Brady
Keith McDaniel
OHS
Brady
McDaniel
Ottawa Cyclones
Ohs Stadium
Olathe North
Cyclones
Ottawa
Greg Shutt
Mike Bellinger
Randy Brecheisen
Brecheisen
OHL
John Wray
Bellinger
David Wiederholt
Scott Sjogren
Jason Edwards
Chris Kornhaus
Robert Rice
Brian Gast
Tim Burrichter
OHL JV
Turner
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Fred Lynn
New York Yankees
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Ty Cobb
Jackie Robinson
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Federated
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Promine
Hexibil
Federated Insurance
James M. Hepner
Ottawa, Ks
Hesston Nips OU
OHS JV
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TERIA
Gillette Bear
Ottawa Tire & Supply
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