Ottawa High Faces Pittsburg in Clash of 2A/4A Echoes
Ottawa High, after a two game win streak, travels to Pittsburg to battle a big, solid Dragons squad led by quarterback E G Amoneno as coach Mike Philpot balances a potential return from injury and a shift toward a more open offense. Kickoff is 7 30.
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KSHSAA Reconsiders District Play Changes in Football
The KSHSAA board will meet to review the 1978 district football plan amid shifting opposition after a 221 to 101 referendum vote. The session also weighs classification reforms and a fall 1976 basketball start date. Additionally, a new girls softball state championship program is approved for next spring. Norton and Smith Center join the Mid-Continent League while Smith Center seeks league assignment.
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Giants hurler Montefusco named NL Rookie of the Year
John Montefusco of the San Francisco Giants won the National League Rookie of the Year award. He outpolled Montreal’s Gary Carter and others, finishing with a 15-9 record, 215 strikeouts, and a 2.88 ERA. Montefusco, a New Jersey native from Belmont, became a fan favorite for his bold personality and key strikeout of Johnny Bench.
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Two HAC Clubs Among Top 20 in NAIA Football Poll
KANSAS CITY AP Texas A&I and California Lutheran lead NAIA football rankings this week in Division I with A&I earning 15 first place votes and 299 points while Lutheran holds first in Division I for the fourth straight week with nine first place votes and 233 points. Arkansas Henderson State and several others follow in Division I. In Division II California Lutheran tops, followed by William Penn, Texas Lutheran, Hanover, Missouri Valley, Milton, Midland Lutheran, St. Mary of the Plains, Northwestern Iowa, Westminster. Graceland College enters Division II at No 20.
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Big Crowd For KU KSU Tilt in Big Eight Clash
Lawrence crowds expected in the annual Big Eight football rivalry between Kansas State and Kansas. K State faces 0-3 league, 3-4 overall, missing several players including Stan Ross and Verdell Jones. Kansas, 1-2 in league, 4-3 overall, loses Chris Golub for season.
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Kansas eight man clashes highlight undefeated pairings
Feature week in Kansas high school football lists eight man top teams Luray McCracken Jewell Lebanon and upsets potential as undefeated squads meet. Silver Lake Pomona Quinter Logan Lawrences Shawnee Mission South Manhattan McPherson Wichita West Kapaui Mt Carmel Ellinwood Hoisington and Fowler pace a slate with several unbeaten clubs. Colgan pursues 22 game win streak against Erie while Spearville eyes ending a one game skid versus Mineola.
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