Ottawa High opens season with 20 7 win over Washburn Rural
Ottawa High defeated Washburn Rural 20 to 7 at the OHS stadium to open the season. The Blues built a lead through turnovers and a balanced running attack while Rural coughed up five fumbles and stalled on several offensive drives. Ottawa’s defense forced three Rural fumbles and two interceptions, with standout plays by Deron Kramer and Jeff Woods. Ottawa travels to Emporia next to face Emporia High in a Centennial League clash.
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Royals Rally For 9-7 Win In Crucial Angels Clash
Kansas City outlasted California 9-7 in Anaheim to take a 3.5 game lead in the AL West as Amos Otis collected four hits and drove in two during a seven inning surge. Whitey Herzog praised Otis while noting the series remains far from over with more games ahead.
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al Cowens
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Chris Knapp
Hal McRae
Darrell Porter
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Rick Miller
Joe Rudi
Lyman Bostock
al Hrabosky
Doug Bird
Dave LaRoche
City Schedule Tennis and Volleyball at Local Venues
Forest Park hosts Saturday tennis with 6 courts reserved 1 to 6 pm while Sunday and Monday slots at FP Tennis Club and Ottawa University provide mid afternoon play. Ottawa High Girls face Gardner. volleyball opens with a youth center meeting for men and women teams with roster and 25 fee.
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Olathe Invitational Harriers Open Season In Fourth
OHS Harriers finished fourth in their opener at the OLATHE Ottawa High cross country meet. Bonner Springs won the event with 37 points, edging runner-up Bishop Miege as the Cyclones competed for remaining scoring positions.
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Melvern KSD Cruises Past Marais des Cygnes 20-8
In the area opener at Melvern, Kansas School for the Deaf defeated Marais des Cygnes Valley 20-8. KSD capitalized on a passing attack and two interceptions, scoring in each of the first three quarters while MDV finally found the end zone in the fourth. Jerry Rice connected for a 12-yard TD to Mike Hill and ran in the two-point conversion. MDV finished with 210 yards, 167 rushing. Ottawa runners led the meet, with Aaron Douthat finishing 12th in 11 28. The Bonner Invitational looms September 12.
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