Ottawa Volleyball Upsets Benedictine Then Falls to Baker
Ottawa University women beat Benedictine 15-12 15-9 15-8 at Wilson Field House in a landmark district win before a heavy setback to Baker 15-4 15-3. Coach Debbie Johnston cited inexperience as key after the hard loss. The Braves, 8-9 overall, prep for a Baldwin district rematch with Newman and Marymount to decide state berths, after a Saturday trip to Tarkio.
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Wilson Field House
Benedictine
Baker
AIAW
Ravens
Ottawa
Debbie Johnston
Field House
Commons
Wildcats
Marymount
Kansas Newman
Newman
Baldwin
Newman and
Tarkio
Braves Suffer Soccer Setback in NAIA District Clash
Ottawa University’s bid for a district showdown with Benedictine College stalled as Tabor defeated OU 2-1 in overtime after Mike Custer twice tied the game. Custer’s 26th goal set a school record, while Benedictine prepared for Saturday’s Atchison match.
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Hillsboro
Ottawa University
Benedictine College
Tabor
Braves
Ottawa
Benedictine
Atchison
Mike Custer
Custer
Eden Buddemeyer
Kelvin Reece
Mirka Grgas
Herzog Stays but Lau Goes as Royals Announce 1979 staff
Whitey Herzog will return as Kansas City Royals manager in 1979 on a one year deal near 100000. Charley Lau, batting instructor credited with developing stars George Brett and Hal McRae, will not be rehired despite Herzog favoring changes to emphasize individual hitting factors.
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Whitey Herzog
Kansas City Royals
Royals
Charley Lau
George Brett
Hal’ McRae
Whitey
Joe Burke
Herzog
Burke
Ozarks
Lau
Charley
Brett
McRae criticizes Royals over Lau dismissal
Hal McRae, nearing a batting title peak years ago, voices strong disapproval of Charley Lau's firing as Kansas City Royals batting coach. The designated hitter says he may leave KC, may follow Lau to Seattle, and doubts his stance will change before spring training.
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Kansas City, Mo
Hal McRae
Kansas City Royals
McRae
Kansas City Star
Bradenton
Fla
Charley Lau
Kansas City
Royals
Charley
Seattle
Cincinnati
OJHS Drops Grid Finales
Ottawa ninth graders were shut out 36-0 by Sante Fe Trail as long scoring runs owned the game. Evan Shaffer and Damon Wallis led Ottawa, who closed a 3-4 freshman season. eighth graders lost 20-14 to Lowther of Emporia, Buck Watts rushed for 113 yards, Darek Chappell scored late.
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Sean Patty
Ottawa
Sante Fe Trail
Olathe
Evan Shaffer
Damon Wallis
Emporia
Lowther
Darek Chappell
Buck Watts
Todd Burroughs
Familiar Chore Ahead For Braves Saturday
Ottawa University visits Lamoni, Iowa for a 1 30 p m HAC clash with Graceland. The Braves seek a second straight HAC win as injuries bite and turnover pressure rises. Graceland, 1-1 in conference, presents a tougher test similar to Missouri Valley.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Heart of America
Ottawa University
Lamont
Iowa
Graceland
Ottawa
Missouri Valley
John Salavantis
Salavantis
Lamoni
William Jewell
Jewell
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Major League Umpires Association
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Butler
Vargo
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Ed Tarkio
GM Quality Service
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Ikansas
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Haley Abstract & Title Co
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Olathe, Kansas
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