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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1976
Page
2
Ottawa High and Ottawa University football players wrap up drills ahead of intrasquad scrimmages open to the public. OHS hosts the Soap Game at 7 30 p m at Cyclone field with admission a bar of soap. The Cyclones work 2 on 1 drills as Randy Sievers for OU attracts defenders during a final workout preview.
Dave Hill and Takashi Murakami fired three under par 67s to lead the World Series of Golf in Akron. Hill credited coaching from Jack Tuthill and Frank Chirkinian for correcting his driving while Murakami spoke through an interpreter about his breakthrough on the 400 yard par four first hole. Jack Nicklaus shot 68 to sit third, with Floyd 69 and a crowded field including Miller, Crenshaw, and Pate within striking distance of the $100,000 first prize.
Paola hosted Ottawa High in the opening girls volleyball match. Ottawa won the first game 15 4, but Paola took the next games 15 6 and 15 10 to claim the match. B team: Ottawa won 16 6 15 10. Seniors Juanita Schulz Shaun McMillen and Cindy Mages starred for Paola. Ottawa home opener next Thursday vs Turner with B team at 6 15.
Wind and rain delayed play at the U S Open as Bjorn Borg and Guillermo Vilas advanced. Janet Newberry stunned Martina Navratilova 16 64 63 on a soggy center court while showers paused matches and top seeds Chris Evert Evonne Goolagong set for later.
Tulsa catcher Tom Harmon showcased his versatility by playing every position in Tulsa's 16-2 win over Oklahoma City in the American Association finale. Oklahoma City built a 7-1 lead early, Harmon shifted through infield and outfield spots then pitched as relievers closed the game. Oilers teammate Mike Easler clinched the league batting title with a .354 average as Evansville, Omaha, Indianapolis, and Denver posted wins elsewhere with playoff action looming.
Bowing Classic League results show Fogle Quarry leading with 3. high games 194 by Hall and 553 series by Dunn. Pepsi 1 has Bishop 194 and Reeves 425. Wassmer's Clothing 4 led by Roahl 173-480. Other teams include Sonic Drive-In 0 with Roeni 185-425 and Briscoe's Drugs 3 with M A Alles 149-412. Hubbard Lumber 1 shows inn scores 旭. Thursday night matches continue with Anderson Carpets 0-30 P Blen 149-412. Rounding out are Bennett's Ice Cream 3 led by C Ayers 166 and S Scroggs 140-417. Skyhope Cranes 3 led by J Patrick 176-435. Beautyland 1 led by E Alten 143 and Cook 338.
The Pirates close within nine games of Philadelphia after a 5-0 win over San Diego as Larry Demery pitches a five hitter for his first shutout. Los Angeles trims the gap to seven with a 2-1 and 5-3 sweep of Montreal, while Bob Murcer drives in five for the Giants in a 10-7 win over the Mets. Also, Twins beat Brewers 8-4.
Oklahoma State impressed Big 8 writers on the Skywriters tour, moving from sixth to third in end‑of‑tour rankings. Nebraska topped the poll with 311 points, while Oklahoma was second and OSU edged Colorado for third. The 10‑day tour wrapped up Wednesday in Oklahoma.
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