Ottawa U Braves open 1978 at Bethany in Kansas clash
Ottawa University football opens the season at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. Coach John Salavantis faces a veteran Swedes squad while fielding a largely inexperienced Braves lineup led by quarterback John Sherman and running backs Mike Brown and Mike Cartwright. The 7:30 p.m. kickoff tests OU’s new system and youthful depth against Bethany’s size and skill players.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Ottawa University
Braves
Lindsborg
Kansas
Bethany
Ottawa
John Salavantis
Salavantis
Independence Junior College
NATA
John Sherman
Mike Brown
Mike Cartwright
Kim Hendrix
Mike Todd
Williamsburg
Alan Cunningham
Dave Moody
Joe Zakibe
Nate Mc
Mark Thorson
Brian Dulin
Howard Merner
Mike Holcomb
Mike Morley
Gary Guzman
OJHS Ninth Graders Fall In Overtime At Bonner Springs
Bonner Springs defeated Ottawa Junior High 6-0 after a scoreless regulation. Bonner broke the tie on a fourth down 3 yard plunge in overtime. Ottawa had chances inside the Bonner 30 but penalties and a back began game with a negated TD.
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Sean Patty
OJHS
Bonner Springs
Ottawa
Whirlwinds
Bonner
OQJHS
Evan Shaffer
Steve McAdoo
Damon Wallis
Vic Finch
Lawrence South
Lawrence
Borg Connors Remain On Collision Course In Open Semis
In New York Bjorn Borg defeated Raul Ramirez 6-7 6-4 6-4 6-0 to reach the U S Open semifinals where he will meet Vitas Gerulaitis. Jimmy Connors crushed Brian Gottfried 6-2 7-6 6-1 to advance to face John McEnroe as top contenders push toward the title.
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New York
Bjorn Borg
Jimmy
Connors
Raul Ramirez
Borg
Jimmy Connors
Muhammad Ali
Brian Gottfried
Lesley Hunt
Wendy Turnbull
Australia
Kathy May
Shriver
Martina Navratilova
Turnbull
Chris Evert
Evert
National Tennis Center
U.S. Tennis Association
Midget Football program starts Sept 19 in Ottawa
Ottawa Recreation Commission and Lions Club launch a five week Midget Football program open to fifth and sixth graders who buy a Participation Card. Fees are 4 for USD 290 residents and 8 for non residents. Uniforms and equipment will be checked out Saturday at the south building of the junior high.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission
Lions Club
U.S.D
Lincoln
Eisenhower
Garfield
Hawthorne Sacred Heart
Eugene Field
Steve Queen
Kirwin
John Redmond
Toronto Fall River
Elk City
Lovewell
Glen Elder
Wilson and
Kanopolis
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge
Marion Wildlife Area
Cheney
Council Grove
Melvern
Milford Lakes
Bowling Scores From Local Leagues Highlights and Highs
Local bowling results show high scores across multiple teams and lanes. Top marks include Wieneke 178, Bayless 147, Burgoon 181, Hil 183, Stankard 190, SmitH 195, and Burns 208 with totals through the 500s to 600s for several squads.
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C. Wieneke
J. Wood
Fogle Quarry
L. Bayless
KSB
K. Towe
Bienie’s Body Shop
M. Burgoon
Wingert Gil CO
M. Hil
Compton’s Antiques
P. Stankard
ComPton
PCA Farmers Daughters
A. Moore
Kansas State Bank
J. Smith
D. Hall
Hubbard Lumber
R. Coffman
Briscoe Drugs
T. Blen
R. Kampuchroe
T. Bien
J.B. Electric
S. Spears
J. Boyer
Pepsi Cola
M. Burns
Wasbmer's Clothing
V. Croucher
E. Roenl
Anderson Carpets
A. Hendrickson
Chuck
M. Toumberlin
Freda
S. McMillen
J. Price
Raney Reynolds
Scroggs
M. Triatett
Bennett
C.ayers
Leach
Yankees Crush Red Sox In 15-3 rout to close gap
The New York Yankees, three games behind Boston in the AL East after a 15-3 dismantling of the Red Sox, rode a five-run fourth inning and 21 hits to surge back in the race. Willie Randolph drove in five runs, Roy White Munson and Randolph each had three hits, and Catfish Hunter left with a groin injury after a strong start.
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Barry Wilner
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankee
New York
Boston
Willie Randolph
Yankees
Mickey Rivers
Rivers
Reggie Jackson
Jackson
Ball Park
Toronto
Milwaukee
Seattle
Chicago
California
Texas
Roy White
Thurman Munson
Randolph
Mike Torrez
Andy Hassler
Dick Drago
Bill Campbell
Catfish Hunter
Munson
Drago
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Juggernaut
Salavant
Pomona
Billie Jean King
Bobby Riggs
Houston Astrodome
Ramirez
Gottfried
The
ORC
S. Main
Pamida
M. Schneider
Kramer Shaffer
B. Hall
K. Dryden
Alley Cats
N. Martindale
Walker
T. Stewart
N. Ledom
J. Geiss
S. Mason
Charlie’s Devils
K. McFaDden
Crites
C. Wills
A. Berger
State Farm
C. Dryden
L. Jacobs
Eagles
M. Fritts
West 11Th Street
Coronado
MR. and
Mrs. Merlewinsky
Tom Bach
Red Sox
Kozy Kitchen
Dick Stinnett
Brass Hat
Blazer
Regency
Chevy Chevette
Nice
Chevrolet & Olds Inc
Ikansas
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