Braves Must Abandon Cloud 9 For KWU Tilt
Ottawa University faces Kansas Wesleyan in Salina with coach Dick Peters wary of a flat mood after a recent loss. The Braves mix lineup changes, aim to extend an 18 game win streak, while Wesleyan eyes its first win amid depth issues and a young Coyotes squad.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Ottawa University
Salina
Kansas
WeSeleyan
Dick Peters
Braves
College of Emporia
Peters
Chris
Ottawa
Kane
KWU
Bob James
Bruce Crofts
Mike Koch
Waukegan
James
Dick Swift
Rochester
N. C
Crofts
Howard Tiffany
Lyndon
Kansas City
John Carver
Wesleyan
Coyotes
Bob Dickman
Larry Stapp
Bob Tripp
Kansas Wesleyan
Randall Milazzo
Richard Bannon
KCAC
Clark Middleeton
Leonard Scheufler
Unbeaten Olathe blanked Ottawa Whirlwinds 12 0
Olathe Bengals defeated Ottawa High 12 to 0 at Ore Lis Cox Field to extend their perfect record to 5 0 while Ottawa dropped to 3 losses in five games The Bengals Nelsen connected for a 20 yard first quarter TD with Bill Bigerstaff and Nelsen scampered for a fourth quarter score The Whirlwinds threatened but fumbled repeatedly and had an interception The home team’s defense held Ottawa scoreless for a fourth opponent this season Notes show Witmer Thompson out with a broken ankle and Bill Stauffer playing with a broken thumb The Whirlwinds end season travel to Lawrence West on Oct 20
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Ottawa
Orelis Cox Field
Bengals
Olaethe
Whirlwinds
Lawrence West
Steve Neleson
Nelson
Bill Bigegerstaff
Bengals This Season. the Whirlwinds
Witmer’’Thompson
Bill Stauffer
North Texas coach Mitchell savors wins after long career
Denton Texas AP reports Odus Mitchell, retiring after 42 years, says victories lift his spirits as the undefeated North Texas Eagles surge four straight in the Missouri Valley Conference after three seasons of defeats. The piece notes Mitchell’s pride in the team’s turnaround and his long tenure.
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Denton
Tex
Odus Mitchell
North Texas State
Eagles
Missouri Valley Conference
Bowling Scores Amid League Standings And High Games
The scoreboard lists multiple league entries with high games and team standings. Notable performances include D. Heckman posting 204 for Pepsi Cola and J. Richard reaching 214 for Litwins, while Gildner tops with 609 for Kitty Clover Chips. Others include Fincher 545 for Royal T Lanes and Springer 492 for Shelden's Men's Wear.
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Naomi’s Tavern
M. Ball
L. Cafe
Horn
Dutch Boy Paints
Offenbraker
Royal T. Lanes
G. Fincher
Shelden’s
V. Springer
Chiefs Seek Playoff Pulse as Raiders Visit KC
Kansas City sits atop the AFL West with a 4-1 mark tied with San Diego, while Oakland hopes to slow the pace. Len Dawson leads in passing as KC prep to pressure for sole first place. Oakland counters with a stout defense and a high scoring offense. Kickoff is 1:35 p.m. CST before a 38,000 crowd, with San Diego facing Buffalo later in the day.
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Kansas City
Oakland
Raiders
Chiefs
San Diego
Buffalo
Len Dawson
AFL
Bert Coan
Mike
Michigan Purdue clash may decide bowl bid
Michigan and Purdue, both bowl hopefuls, meet Saturday as Michigan chases a Rose Bowl bid despite a 2 loss start. Key players Dick Vidmer and Frank Nunley lead the Wolverines, while Purdue seeks a conference win to stay in contention amid a slate of top ten showdowns across the region.
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Associated Press
Michigan
Wolverines
Michigan State
Purdue
Dick Vidmer
Frank Nunley
Spartans
Boilermakers
Alabama
Tennessee
Ken Stapler
Dewey Warren
Arkansas
Texas
Merger Hangs on Congress Action Amid Hurry to Adjourn
In Washington AP writer Tom Seppy reports the proposed merger of the American and National Football Leagues faces collapse as Congress rushes toward adjournment while hearings continue. NFL Commissioner Rozelle urged the leagues to call off or seek approval of the merger, while House antitrust chairman seeks a deeper review.
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Tom Seppy
Washington
Congress
NFL
Pete Roezeke
House
Anti-trust Committee
Rozelle
Paul Rand Dixon
Federal Trade Commission
Donald F. Turner
Anti-trust Division
Justice Department
Emanuel Celler
Den.y
Celler
Alabama signs two Illinois basketball players for 1969 season
UNIVERSITY Ala reports two star Illinois high school players signed with Alabama. Dave Curry, 6-foot-7 from Windsor, averaged 27 points a game while guiding his team to 20-6. Terry Thompson, 5-foot-9 from Ridgway, averaged 28 points a game. Coach Hayden Riley says several colleges pursued Curry.
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Dengel and Son
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Pepsi Cola
D. Heckman
Bike's Burger Bar
L. Morden
Andy
Towner
K. Reusch
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Seymour
L. Lemon
ENCE
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Chris Bureford
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