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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1975

Page

2

Motocross Classic On Top Sunday

Amateur riders from across the country compete Sunday at Baldwin Motorsports Park near Lawrence for the Can-Am National Amateur Motocross Championships. 135 finalists were selected from regional events, with 47 000 participants in district rounds. Open class features two unbeaten rivals Donald Van Hoozer and Gerald Howell. Kansans Eric Batman and David Lahey race, under Wheelsport Motorcycle Club of Lawrence.

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Weighty Opposition To Grid Playoffs

Representatives from four major conferences plan to oppose a national playoff for large colleges. The NCAA has called for a vote on the proposal. Key figures from Michigan State UCLA Rice Notre Dame, Temple, and others weigh in with mixed support while a 17 member committee’s split vote is reported.

Fuzak Associated Press NCAA Marcus L. Plant Michigan Ath Letic J. D. Morgan UCLA Boyd McWhorter Alan Chapman Rice Ernest C. Casale Temple Edmund P. Joyce Notre Dame Darrell Roya Texas John McKay Southern California Elroy Shige Wisconsin Carl Louisiana State William H. Baughn Colorado

Gals Upset Baker In Two Volley Matches

Baldwin Ottawa University volleyball team defeated Baker in two games 16-3 and 15-3 then beat Haskell 15-6 15-10. Marty Decker and Cheryl Garrett led serving in the Baker set while Patty Griffin and Susan Mitchum powered the Haskell win. Ottawa closes pre conference with Mid America Nazarene Saturday and opens conference play Monday against Pittsburg and Washburn at Wilson Field House.

Baldwin Ottawa University Baker Ottawa Haskell Marty Decker Cheryl Garrett Patty Griffin Susan Mitchum Braves Mid- America Nazarene Pittsburg Washburn

Tri-Lakes VB splits three ways in league action

Williamsburg defeats Pomona to force a three way tie for Tri-Lakes League regular season volleyball title in a marathon three set win 1 13 17 19 18 11. Pomona improves to 11-3 after also beating Burlingame 19 6 112 in the same meet.

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Bowling Scores From Wednesday Housewives League West Meron

Scores from the Wednesday Night Households League show fixtures across teams including Harvey's Appliances, Saffron Glags, Homes 1, and Ottawa Tire & Supply. Notable high scores include Linnaman 194 and Stockard 414, with several players posting highs such as 183, 174, and 188 in various matches.

Housewives League West Meron Youmbertin C. Wallin Harvey's Appliances Dodd Bien Saffron Glags H. Linnaman Toop Sete Lg Hie Homes G. Conve C. Roehl Sertoma Club C. Carpenter J. Tevier Princeton Grain Stottiemire R. Stockard Flenear D. Heckman Ottawa Tire & Supply R. Wolken F. Simmons G-Roberts F. Wits

Grogan Gains Ground as Patriots Turn to Relief QB

Steve Grogan has impressed Patriots brass with late relief appearances. The Ottawa High and Kansas State graduate moved into No 2 role after Neil Graff was waived and Mel Baker signed. Grogan starred in late work, including a 100yard passing day in a 36 7 loss to the Jets.

Grogan Ottawa High Kansas State University Patriots Neil Graff Mel Baker Graff New England Jim Plunkett New York Jets

Season's Crossroads Reappear For OHS

Ottawa High prepares for a pivotal EKL game at Olathe as major offensive changes are tested. Injuries complicate quarterback and running back spots while coach Philpot rotates lineups hoping to spark a scoreless stretch and turn around a sputtering season. The Eagles, 2-2, rely on a strong ground attack led by backs Meyers and Hughes as Bud Wheeler steers a stubborn, risked plan to outpace the Cyclones. Ottawa travels to a 7:30 p.m. kickoff seeking momentum in a tight ERL slate.

Terry Ostmeyer Ottawa High Cyclones OHS Olathe Kansas Kup Darren Beets Ken Miller Kevin Miller Philpot Jeff Buick Spencer Whitacre Eagles Ottawa OHL Kansas City- Washington Schlagle Shawnee Mission Northwest Bonner Springs Bud Wheeler Jeff Meyers Eric Hughes Bud Bill Hudson Bonner Emporia Miege Ottawa Olathe Turner Golden Bears Kansas City Rockhurst Gates

Battle of the Balk roils World Series buildup

Cincinnati Reds prepare a protest over Boston pitcher Luis Tiant balk calls as ex-AL star Merv Rettenmund weighs in. Sparky Anderson denies sending films to officials while Reds aim to use speed on the bases in the 1975 World Series opener against Tiant.

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