Braves Face Illness Hit Road Trip At Southwestern
Ottawa University football battles sickness as coach Nyle Salmans prepares for a 2 pm road game at Southwestern after a 31 6 season opening loss to Bethany. Key veterans sidelined include tackle Dave Moody center Dave Wharren and receiver Calvin Munks with backup Mike Day also affected. Junior Jim Giordano could bolster the line as OU aims to avoid mistakes and improve timing.
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Kansas
Southwestern
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Salmans
Dave Moody
Dave Wharren
Wharren
Winfield
Calvin Munks
Mike Day
Salmons
Jim Giordano
Doyle Bosse
Denver versus ABC TV war over Thursday night games
AP Sports Writer HAL BOCK describes Denver and ABC TV clashing over Broncos coverage and Thursday Night Football. A Denver protest, sparked by perceived snubs, included a nightclub brick-smashing stunt tied to Howard Cosell. The conflict centers on network scheduling and its impact on the Broncos.
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Laverne and Shirley
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Mindy
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Danderoo
Charlie’s Angels
Sweetwater
Howard Cosell
America
Land of the Free
Home of the Brave
ABC
Cosell
National Football League
ABC protest sign removed by Denver police during telecast
Broncos officials confirmed ABC asked for the sign to be taken down and police complied. The dispute over on air signage sparked talk of free speech limits as ABC and Denver prepared to continue coverage with tensions rising.
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Valley Forge
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Red-Hot Expos Gain Edge In Torrid Race
Montreal Expos beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 at Olympic Stadium to pull within a game and a half of Pittsburgh, igniting a six-game win streak as Rusty Staub delivered the two-run grounder that bounced away on a seam. Ellis Valentine notes luck and talent matter in this surge.
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Gary Matthews
RBI
Awards Dinner Honors OBRL Hall of Fame Inductees
About 250 people attended the Ottawa Babe Ruth League dinner honoring 1979 achievements. Inductees included Eldon Carlson Terry Ostmeyer Byron Faden Jim Allen and Steve Queen. Awards went to Brian Keaton Greg Shutt and a tied coach of the year recognition to Bob Thompson and Joe Moody.
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Gary Kuntz
Ottawa
OBRL
Eldon
Terry Ostmeyer
Ottawa Herald
Byron Faden
Jim Allen
American Legion
Allen
OBAL
Steve Queen
Ottawa Recreation Commission
Queen
ORC
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Bill Scribner
Loyd
Joanne Scribner
CBRL
Shutt
Bob Thompson
Rotary
Joe Moody
Boys’ Club
Vic Finch
Larry Stewart
Kiwanis
Brian Keaton
VFW
Finch
Jeff Unruh
Sertoma
Kevin Altic
Eagles
Rick Kiser
Lions
Steve Brown
Ottawa Elks
Marilyn Sigmund
Ginny Lancaster
Linda Finch
Jack Patty
Allen Unruh
South Blanks Whirlwinds Triumph Over Ottawa Junior High
Lawrence South edged Ottawa Junior High ninth graders 16 to 0 behind a relentless ground game. The Whirlwinds held a 6 0 halftime lead, added a second-half touchdown and safety, while Ottawa struggled with two fumbles and two interceptions. Larry Stewart starred with 10 unassisted tackles and strong rushing from fullback. Ottawa hosts West next Thursday at 6 30.
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Lawrence South
Ottawa
Larry Stewart
Lawrence Fole
Watsons' daughter born during Ryder Cup trip in Kansas City
Tom Watson, leading PGA money winner, becomes father to Margaret Elizabeth Watson, born 12:25 p.m. at Downtown Hospital. Watson flew in by private jet from the Ryder Cup, mother Linda Watson and baby reported fine. He later withdrew from White Sulphur Springs event. In Memphis, John McEnroe, 20, reflects after winning the U S Open as U S Davis Cup preparations begin against Argentina.
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Tom Watson
Watson
Margaret Elizabeth Watson
Linda
White Sulphur Springs
W.va
Memphis
Tenn
John McEnroe
U.S
Argentina
McEnroe
United States
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