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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1977
Page
4
Pomona Indians beat Melvern 18 14 as Rick Leach ran 181 yards on 26 carries with two rushing touchdowns. Keith Love opened scoring, Melvern rallied with two late TDs as turnovers and fumbles plagued both sides. Pomona visits Lyndon next week in league play.
Coffeyville defeated Arkansas City 7 to 0 while Parsons hammered Iola 20 to 0. Atwood led Plainville 16 to 0 as Bishop Miege beat Harmon 13 to 0. Emporia triumphed over Ottawa 13 to 8 and Eureka fell to Burlington 14 to 6. Herington beat Hillsboro 12 to 0. Jackson Heights topped Wathena 8 to 0. Jefferson North won 18 to 14 over Valley Falls, while Maur Hill crushed Sabetha 14 to 0. Olpe defeated Rossville 20 to 6 and Perry-Lecompton prevailed 6 to 0 against Oska loosa. St Francis won 39 to 0 against Sharon Springs. Topeka West beat Topeka 9 to 7. Wamego defeated Nemaha Valley 8 to 0. Wellsville triumphed 27 to 7 over Basehor.
Baltimore faces possible replay as League President Lee MacPhail will decide before the afternoon game with Boston whether to overturn the forfeit awarded after Earl Weaver’s team walked off in the fifth inning trailing 4-0 over tarp‑blocking in Toronto. Umpires led by Marty Springstead cited hazardous conditions and Weaver declined to play under protest.
Madison defeated Lyndon 24 to 0 as Mark Feltner in his first start at quarterback threw 146 yards on five completions. Madison built on early scoring with Barry Martin two rushing TDs and Glen Stout 26 yard run, while Lyndon struggled with penalties and limited yardage. Melvern hosts Lyndon next Friday evening.
Jayhawk Linn blanked Central Heights 30 to 0 as Duane Kellstadt ran for a 4 yard score and a 28 yard return while two touchdowns helped build a 20 point lead by halftime. CH’s defense, led by Steve Bones and Dave Brock with 27 tackles, kept the hosts from extending their chances.
Weekly city sports schedule lists junior high and senior high volleyball games at East Court and Town & Country venues, plus tennis practice at Forest Park and OU classes. Saturday events include a Broom Sale and adult recreation enrollment, with courses on football watching, flower arranging, and belly dancing.
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