Oquendo, Cox Lift Cardinals to 6-0 Series Clincher
In Game 6 at Busch Stadium, Danny Cox held the Giants to eight singles over seven innings and Jose Oquendo slugged a three run homer as St. Louis won 6-0 to clinch the pennant. Ozzie Smith and Tommy Herr added key plays as the Cardinals moved within one win of the World Series against Minnesota. Oquendo's blast followed a second inning rally that tied the tone of a storybook night for a club overcoming injuries and adversity all season.
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Cyclones Set For Top Opponent In Friday Homecoming
Ottawa High coach Ron Mann previews a Friday night clash with Pittsburg, praising the Purple Dragons as a top state program led by quarterback Steve Meeks. Ottawa counters with quarterback Steve Matney and playmaker Mike Aspinwall as they seek an upset on Pittsburg’s Homecoming night. The article notes Pittsburg’s 4-1 season, the upcoming kickoff at 7:30, and local travel directions to the game site.
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Ottawa U Spikers go 1-2 in quad at Ottawa High
Ottawa University volleyball went 1-2 in a Kansas Conference quadrangular at Ottawa High School. The Braves beat McPherson 15-4 17-15, then lost to Bethany 15-9 15-2 and Kansas Wesleyan 15-4 15-3. Roseann Scott led net play with six spikes in Bethany loss. Hedlund praised Wesleyan’s offense. They next face Baker at Baker, Kansas.
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Purple Dragons Reload For Another 5A Run
Pittsburg High Purple Dragons aim for another 5A title run as Steve Meeks steps in at quarterback after Kevin Verdugo left for Kansas. The team holds a 4-1 record and a No. 2 state ranking entering Friday’s Homecoming clash with Ottawa.
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Pittsburg Dragons beat Fort Scott as Meeks wins big
Garman praised 5-11 160-pound senior Meeks after he rushed for 183 yards and three touchdowns in a 32-18 win over Fort Scott. Pittsburg's team returns veterans from last year's SEK crown as they pursue more strong seasons with key players Hensley Pinamenti Lassman and McLane contributing. Ottawa and Pittsburg meet as Ottawa aims to build its program after a season opening win, while Pittsburg holds a proud recent run and strong team pride.
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End To Strike Imminent In NFL Labor War
The NFL players union moves toward returning 99 players to teams as talks continue on a February 1 expiration. Redskins upset Dex Manley changes stance. Rams and others near return. Upshaw says players are ready to work under the 1982 contract while negotiations persist. The league eyes a swift end to the walkout with first games in doubt this weekend.
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