Ottawa Braves open season at Bethany in slim depth clash
Ottawa University braces for a season opener at Bethany College in Lindsborg with a largely new coaching staff led by first time head coach Ddn McLeary. Both teams feature young rosters, depth questions, and an emotional, measured debut under lights with kickoff set for 7 30.
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Ottawa University
Braves
Lindsborg
Bethany College
Ddn McLeary
McLeary
Ottawa High
Bethany
Ottawa-Bethany
Ottawa
Vic Macon
Jim Nicholson
Pethany
Wellsville Eagles eye repeat Jayhawk League title
Wellsville football coach Bob Moore returns 11 lettermen from an 8-1 championship team and expects a repeat run. He notes Louisburg as the likely favorite and cites size on the defensive line with 164 215 220 and 250 pound starters. Senior slotback Vance Richards leads an inexperienced backfield as the passing game is emphasized. Schedule lists games at Gardnack Santa Pe Tras, Louisburg, Spring Hill, Buntove, Pasehor Valley, Marion, Baldwin.
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Braves
Houston
Bethany
Ottawa
Wellsville
Bob Moore
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Moore
Louisburg
Vance Richards
Depth Worries Williamsburg Football Team Faces Injury Risk
Williamsburg coach Roger Shoemaker blames dry, hard field for increased injury risk as depth problems plague an eight man squad. Only six lettermen return from a 5 3 season with 20 players mostly freshmen and sophomores. He expects a balanced first team barring injuries and predicts Leroy to lead the league. Schedule notes include Quenemp Vat Gridley and Hamilton in October at Hamilsen.
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Roger Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Marais Des Cygnes
Quenemp
Hamilton
Hamilsen
Defending Champ Ousted In Open
Forest Hills N Y AP Manuel Orantes the defending U S Open champion was upset by Bjorn Borg in a five set quarterfinal 4-6 6-0 6 2 5-7 6-4 Borg 20-year-old Swede survived a late scare as Orantes fought back, a dramatic finish before 18184 fans Nastase beat Stockton to set Borg-Nastase semifinal clash Saturday
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Bjorn Borg
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Volleyball Meeting Sets Rules and Entry Details
An organizational meeting for the 1978 volleyball season will be held Monday September 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Youth Center. Men and women teams wishing to enter a league must have a representative present to receive rules pay a $25 entry fee and submit a partial roster with players names addresses and phone numbers.
Turner edges OHS Gals in volleyball home debut
Turner dashed Ottawa High in both varsity and junior varsity matches Thursday night spoiling the Cyclones home debut. The varsity score was 15 11 to 15 8 after a first game comeback. Coach Biz Williamson praised rookie Linda Ogle and veteran Shaun McMillen as Ottawa prepares to travel to Bishop Miege next Tuesday at 6 30.
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Ottawa
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NFL May Face Recruiting Game
The Associated Press reports that the NFL draft may undergo changes after Judge William Bryant's ruling. Bears GM Jim Finks says teams may recruit players similarly to schools. Bryant suggests trimming to two rounds and allowing multi-team bidding to avoid antitrust issues.
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National Football League
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Whirlwind Debut A Success For Ottawa Ninth Grade Football
Ottawa ninth graders end an eight game skid with a 20-6 win over Bonner Springs. The Whirlwinds capitalize on five Bonner turnovers, with two defensive touchdowns and a punt block in the end zone for a score. Troy Grace rushes for 55 yards, Robbie Geist recovers a fumble in the end zone, and Randy Burns blocks a punt. Ottawa gains 129 yards total. next week they visit Lawrence’s South at 3:30 p.m.
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Randy Hendrickson
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Colgan High Extends Kansas Football Winning Streak
Colgan High School of Pittsburg extended the longest Kansas prep football streak to 30 games by opening the 1976 season with a 40-8 win over Southeast of Cherokee. The defending Class 1A champions had a string of success from 1973 through 1975 with perfect years in 1974 and 1975 and a 12 win campaign in 1974.
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Kan
Colgan High School
Pittsburg
Kansas
Southeast
Cherokee
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