Ottawa High scrimmage shows defense dominates in Soap Game
Ottawa High head coach Larry Miller notes lingering confusion as the Cyclones prep for Harmon. Five-quarter scrimmage highlights strong OHL defense and standout plays by Shaffer, Oglesby, Cook, Hamilton, Beets, and Shaffer. One early 45-yard TD by R Shaffer. Beets scores from 3 yards. JV connection Gentner Willis adds an 80-yard TD. Season opener vs Harmon set for next Friday with two teams meeting fourth time in series.
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Larry Miller
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Harmon
Miller
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OHL
Daryl Oglesby
Darren Cook
Jim Hamilton
Bob Shaffer
Beets
Mark Gentner
Craig Willis
Hawks
Oregon State Debut Versus Kansas Featured By Aps
Oregon State under Craig Fertig prepares for a home opener against Kansas, led by Nolan Cromwell the Jayhawks star. Cromwell, a 1 125 rushing yard back last season, paced Kansas to a 7 5 record and a Sun Bowl loss. Fertig touts a new I formation and depth concerns as Oregon State fields Jeff Evanston at quarterback and backs Larry Cozier and James Fields. Kansas coach Bud Moore sees a fast backfield and wary defense as Oregon State adapts to Fertig’s system.
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Pittsburgh
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Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant
Alabama
John McKay
Southern Cal
Troy
Jeff Evanston
Bill Kilmer
Larry Cozier
James Fields
Arizona Western Junior College
Dozier
Dennis Boyd
Mike Butler
Hart Riddles Chiefs 31-14 in pre season clash
St Louis Cardinals edged Kansas City 31-14 for a 4-2 preseason record as Jim Hart and Mel Gray led a explosive offense. Hart connected on a 74 yard strike on the game’s second play as Terry Metcalf and a 496 yard attack impressed coach Paul Wiggin.
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Quenemo Faces Size Limit In Eight Man Football
Quenemo enters eight man football with 11 players under first year coach Mike McCoy. Size limits projection as quickness and conditioning become priorities. Tim Pegram leads the backfield while his brother Steve brings Shrine game pedigree. opener at Williamsburg Sept 10 will shape season prospects amid tough Tri-Lakes foes Gridley and Leroy.
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Ranger Rookie Sparks KC Losses in Rough Week
Texas Rangers rookie Tom Boggs shut down the Kansas City Royals for seven hits in a 4-1 win, drawing praise from manager Frank Lucchesi who likened him to a young Tom Seaver. Whitey Herzog credited the Royals’ poor hitting as much as Boggs’ performance. Boggs, only 20, had previously pitched for Sacramento with a 6-11 record before joining the big club to help stem a slide in the AL West standings.
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Danny Thompson
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Bears Win Playoff Opener
Bears win 4-0 over Omaha Royals in Omaha as Landreth and Granger combine on a four hit shutout. Omaha errors helped power the Bears offense with two unearned runs arising from a fifth inning miscue. Dan Warthen (4-0) to start game two against Mark Ballinger (6-2) Saturday as the series shifts to Kansas City.
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City Schedule For September Events And Meetings
City calendar lists Labor Day holiday closures at Youth Center and Dr C office on September 6. September 7 features a Lions Midget Football meeting and a WCTU session at the Youth Center. September 8 notes a First Midget League game at compactive elementary schools. September 9 invites all Midget and Junior League baseball players to a Royals game. September 9 at 4 PM a Youth Center American Legion Auxiliary meeting. September 16 repeats Jecond Midget League practice at schools. September 11 shows Junior High School Midget Football uniform check out times.
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Pirates Sweep Expos as Kuehl Is Fired in Wake of Losses
Pittsburgh Pirates swept a doubleheader from Montreal 9-7 and 7-2 to close within 7 ½ games of the NL East leader Philadelphia. Expos manager Karl Kuehl fired after the nightcap as Montreal tumbled to 15th loss in 117 games. Mets edged Phillies 1-0. Dodgers beat Astros 4-2. Reds toppled Braves 10-5. Giants crushed Padres 7-3. Cubs top Cardinals 5-? with MonDay and Tyrone keying the offense.
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Steve Carlton
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