Rivals Set For Classic In Ottawa Emporia Clash At Cook Field
Ottawa University and College of Emporia, both at 3-0, meet in a high stakes KCAC showdown at Cook Field. Ottawa leads with a 17 game win streak and a potent offense, while C of E showcases a balanced attack and a stifling defense. The game features top backs Dennis Brown and Kent Craft, and a critical field position battle as both teams seek a landmark victory in a heated rivalry.
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Emporia Ninth Graders Triumph Over Ott awans 27 13
Emporia ninth graders defeated Ottawa juniors 27 to 13 at Orlis Cox Field. Emporia led 13 6 at halftime and extended to 27 6 after a second half touchdown drive. Ottawa fought back with a TD by Gary Wadkins and a Kloster score, but clock time ran out with Ottawa at their 21.
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Boxing Results in Copenhagen and Barcelona
Boerge Krogh of Denmark defeated Jean Claude Corroyez of France on points in Copenhagen in the lightweight bout. In Barcelona, Bob Allotey of Ghana outpointed Tony Lopez of Spain in a 10 round lightweight clash.
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OU High In NAIA Stats
Ottawa University ranked eighth in NAIA statistics with 447 yards per game in total offense. Led by quarterback Richard Bannon, OU stands fifth nationally in offense with 237 rushing and 212 passing yards per game and 10 touchdown passes. Bannon has 29 completions in 47 attempts for 600 yards. On defense the Braves rank 12th nationally, yielding 142 yards per game, including 75 rushing yards per contest.
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US Stars Set For World Match Play Semifinals
Arnold Palmer and Gary Player near a 36 hole semifinal at Wentworth amid rest and form gains. Billy Casper faces Jack Nicklaus as the other semifinal pairing. Nicklaus, the favorite, beat Dave Thomas while Palmer routed Roberto De Vicenzo and Player edged Neil Coles.
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Dodgers Stumble in Sun as Orioles Take 2-0 Series Lead
In Baltimore the Los Angeles Dodgers slumped 5-2 and 6-0 as Moe Drabowsky and Dave Palmer shut them down. Sun glare helped Orioles fielding errors, notably Willie Davis, while Palmer matched Koufax with two-pitch efficiency. Orioles lead the World Series two games to none and aim to finish in Baltimore.
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Football Merger On Brink Of Falling Apart
Washington AP The NFL and AFL plan another push to win congressional approval for their merger. If Congress blocks the deal, NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle says he would urge the team owners to cancel. The House Antitrust Subcommittee adjourned after a quorum call with a plan to resume hearings next Tuesday.
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Rockhurst Edges Braves 2-1 on late period rally
Ottawa University looked set for a stunning upset at Cook Field as Rockhurst College snapped a 1-0 deficit with two quick goals late in the final period. Geoff Melchior and Mike Murray sparked the rally, giving Rockhurst a 2-1 victory and improving to 4-1 overall while OU drops to 0-4 in conference play.
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OU Harriers Travel to KU Invitational
Ottawa University's cross country team will compete in the annual Kansas Invitational at Lawrence. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. with OU Harriers aiming for a strong showing against diverse collegiate runners.
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Odds Switch World Series Favor Orioles Over Dodgers
Las Vegas odds makers project the Baltimore Orioles to win the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, signaling continued Baltimore success into the championship.
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