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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1971
Page
3
Randy Hughes the Cyclones 200 pound senior tackle earned the Herald Ottawa High Player of the Week after a Friday night 13 0 win over Turner. He anchored a strong defense with multiple stops including five tackles behind the line for minus 17 yards.
The Herald names Ty Hogue of Pomona Area Player Of The Week after a 33-0 victory over Gridley. The senior back rushed 90 yards, scored twice, caught a 33 yard TD pass, and added three PATs for 21 points helping Pomona stay in second in the Tri Lakes League.
The Ottawa High Twisters improved to 4-2 with a 16-0 win over Turner B-team. David Thompson opened with an 80 yard kickoff return for a touchdown and added the extra point. He again broke loose for a 58 yard TD late in the game and converted his own 2-point try. The Twisters finish the season next Monday against Argentine in Kansas City.
Laurel Md AP Bobby Woodhouse, 22, rushed from the press box to ride again after Run The Gantlet won the $150,000 Washington DC International for Elliott Burch and Paul Mellon. He won the eighth race on Target, then led Run The Gantlet to a six length victory over Irish Ball of France with Champion of the United States third.
Oklahoma closes the gap on top-ranked Nebraska in the AP poll after crushing Kansas State 75-28 while Nebraska thumped Oklahoma State 41-13 to remain No. 1. Michigan, Alabama and Auburn hold positions behind the leaders as Notre Dame drops after a loss.
Bowling standings show multiple teams with high games and series on 10-30. Leaders include Yakle 161 396 for MONDAY NIGHT SOCIAL, Ledari 137 279 for GUTTERBUGS, Fritts 212543 for UNPREDICTABLES, Weems 467 for LATE STARTERS, Hamerick 170 440 for THURSDAY KNIGHTS, and Pedrow 170 429 for PIN WIZARDS amid a crowded Ottawa area league.
Boston fans saw the Celtics roll past Atlanta 136-116 at the Garden as coach Tommy Heinsohn blends youth with veteran depth. Captain Havlicek led with 25 points, Cowens 27 and 19 rebounds, while Williams Sanders and Nelson fueled the bench in a balanced win.
Detroit doctors released findings from Hughes autopsy, saying arteriosclerosis caused a fatal heart attack. They noted Hughes likely had no knowledge of the illness and that stress from football could hasten symptoms, while a collision prior to collapse did not trigger the attack.
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney says the Cornhuskers will face a real test against ninth ranked Colorado this Saturday. QB Jerry Tagge says Colorado is the toughest on schedule. Colorado aims to counter with Ken Johnson and Joe Duenas and hopes Herb Orvis is fully fit.
The HSBC sanctioned Junior Bowling program at Royal T Lanes begins this Saturday at 9 30 am with sign ups available earlier in the week for bowlers unable to attend the first session due to school activities. Regular league bowling starts the following week.
Ed Sharockman and the Minnesota defense stifled Baltimore as the goal post helped deny six Colts threats, sealing a 10-3 NFL victory that kept the NFC Central leaders atop the standings. Unitas improvisation near the end failed to convert a late drive.
The AP District 5 board nominated ten players for the 1971 All-America team. Nebraska placed four offensive and four defensive nominees including Dick Rupert Jerry Tagge Jeff Kinney Johnny Rodgers and Bill Kosch Larry Jacobson Rich Glover Willie Harper. Oklahoma followed with six nominees led by Jack Mildren Joe Wylie Greg Pruitt Tom Brahaney Al Chandler and Ray Hamilton. Additional nods went to Iowa State Kansas State Oklahoma State and Kansas.
Atlantic City report notes trainer APS Jimmy Croll Jr. excited for 1972 when he will own the most expensive horse he ever had. The yearling by Raise a Native was bought by A L Savin for 220000 at Keeneland. The unnamed colt is in Kentucky, out of Nashua mare Gold Digger.
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