More Study Needed On OHS Baseball Issue
Ottawa area school officials heard debate on adding a baseball program at Ottawa High School. Parents and students showed interest, but concerns over cost travel and impact on other sports were raised. Proponents cited small startup costs and potential student participation, while opponents urged careful scheduling and budget review before a decision at the October meeting.
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Mizzou Beats Southern Cal to Surge in Big Eight Rankings
Missouri earned a 46-25 upset over Southern Cal, lifting the Tigers to No. 6 in the national polls. Coach Al Onofrio praised the offense led by Steve Pisarkiewicz and Curtis Brown while noting room for defense improvement.
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Harmon Tops Twisters 14-0 in JV showdown
Harmon blanked Ottawa High 14-0 as two second half touchdowns broke a scoreless tie. Ottawa's Kevin Murray rushed for 45 yards on 11 carries and defensive end Craig Dengel made a blocked punt. OHS hosts Emporia's JV next Monday at 3:30 p.m.
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OHL Player Of The Week Named For Ottawa High
Richard Gould of Ottawa High earned the OHL Player Of The Week after sparking the Cyclones in an 8 7 opening victory over Harmon. Gould scored on a 41 yard reception and a 2 point conversion, added a kicking display with a 38 yard average, and contributed a blocked punt in a pivotal win.
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Garnett’s Roger Brummel Named Area Player of the Week
Garnett senior Roger Brummel named Herald Area Player of the Week after a 21-6 non league win over Spring Hill. Brummel completed 10 of 15 passes for 26 and 7 yard TDs and scored the third via a 1 yard keeper.
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OU Loses 2 Starters In Season Opener
Ottawa University suffered two major injuries in a 34 25 defeat at Bethany College. Randy Sievers, the junior quarterback, will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder separation and undergoes surgery. John Sherman will start at quarterback. Mark Thorson and Ted Gordon also left with injuries. Garnett Wood is questionable for the home opener against Southwestern.
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Chisox Ride Doubleheader to Sweep Royals Lead
Kansas City sees its AL West lead slip to four games after a twi-night doubleheader loss to the Chicago White Sox. Jim Spencer delivered a three-run homer in game two as Ken Brett scattered 10 hits. George Brett faced his brother Ken in the nightcap, with George collecting two hits. Manager Whitey Herzog lamented big hits by Chicago and called for a big spark as Oakland looms with six games remaining.
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Portugal Dominates Australia in Roller Hockey World Championship
OVIEDO Spain reports Portugal led the 22nd World Roller Hockey Championships after a 12-0 win over Australia in the third round on Monday. France beat Japan, Italy tied West Germany, leaving Portugal on seven points, with Spain six and Brazil Italy and West Germany on four.
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Norton Ali Promote Fight At Yankee Stadium Showdown
Ken Norton and Muhammad Ali promoted their September 28 heavyweight title bout on a Catskills visit, drawing about 4,000 fans in New York. Ali taunted Norton from City Hall steps as Norton sparred, then climbed the steps to leave with cheers and a quip about preferring the hills.
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LeFlore Undergoes Knee Surgery In New York Game
Detroit outfielder Ron LeFlore had surgery on a ruptured right knee tendon after being injured in the second game of the Tigers doubleheader in New York. Doctors expect a six week cast and say he should be ready to work out before spring training next winter.
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