Rural Opening Foe Friday OHS Begins '78 Challenge
Ottawa High and Washburn Rural meet in a 1978 season opener at Cyclones stadium with both teams rebuilding after heavy graduations. Coach Larry Miller stresses consistency and fundamentals as key to a steady, mistake free game. Rural relies on Chris Tantillo Kevin Brunton and linemen Scott Henderson Rick Moore Kevin Heideman to spark the attack while seeking a repeat of last year’s late comeback win over Ottawa.
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Cyclones face Friday opener with projected starters listed
Miller praises Kansas State Cyclones talent and focus as they prepare for Friday's 7 30 kickoff with Strehlow at quarterback Grace Geist at running backs Price flankerback and Waldy Scott Kornhaus Gage Guist on the line. Dodd at noseguard Hart Long at ends Mauszycki Moore tackle Dodd noseguard plus Hendrickson Gage Diamonds Woods at linebacker.
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City Volleyball Meeting Monday Takes Signups
The Ottawa Recreation Commission schedules an organizational meeting for fall volleyball on Monday Sept 11 at 7 p.m. at the Youth Center. First 30 women’s teams and 10 men’s teams to sign up. A $25 team fee and roster required per team plus new per person and per family participation fees.
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Walton and Blazers Still at Odds Over Trade
Walton remains eager to leave the Portland Trail Blazers after rethinking a trade request. GM Harry Glickman said meetings with owner Larry Weinberg were amicable and Walton agreed to reconsider, yet both sides will continue to seek a trade offering value for the league MVP.
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OJHS Debut Opens Season with Ninth Grade Game
Ottawa Junior High launches football with a ninth grade contest at Bonner Springs scheduled for 4 this afternoon. The eighth grade team will begin play on September 19.
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Papal Coverage Proves Costly To Two Networks
NBC and CBS pre empted NFL season opener for Pope John Paul I installation ceremonies. Mass overran. CBS losses estimated at 600k to 1 million, NBC around 550k. Many angry calls followed, some anti Catholic, amid questions about sports prioritization.
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Royals Rally Beats A's After 7-0 Deficit in 12 Innings
Kansas City erased a 7-0 hole at Oakland’s Coliseum and won 11-8 in 12 innings as Whitey Herzog hailed it as the club’s best comeback of the season. Amos Otis powered the rally with a two-run homer and a key bases loaded single.
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Ottawa High Opens Cross Country at Olathe Invitational
The OHS harriers start their season Friday at the Olathe Invitational on Mid-America Nazarene College grounds at 3 45 p m. The nine school meet features host Olathe, Bonner Springs, Turner, Ward, Bishop Miege, Harmon, Schlagle and St Joseph Shawnee with four 1977 lettermen leading the varsity along with Larkin Campbell and Douthat. Other meets on the Cyclones’ schedule include Bonner Springs, Iola and St Joseph events plus league and regional meets through October.
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