Ottawa Braves face lineup shakeup after opener injuries
Ottawa University football battles to field a ready roster for a non conference clash with Southwestern after an 18-16 opening win over Mid-America Nazarene. Key players like Ted Thomas, Robert Bush, and tight ends Day and Schmeer are injured or limited, while Hercules Stancil remains ineligible. Coaches may turn to freshmen Elijah Williams Todd Waggoner and rookies in the secondary as replacements.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Ottawa University
Braves
Mid-America Nazarene
Southwestern
Winfield
Ottawa
Nyle Salmanso
Ted Thomas
Robert Bush
Mike Day
Jack Schmeer
Dave Miller
Thomas
Hercules Stancil
Elijah Williams
Todd Waggoner
Bush
MANC
Dean Cruse
Ollie Johnson
Ricky Johnson
Kendrick Kendall
Salmans
Tim Wilson
Roger Smith
Ottawa Braves reshuffle secondary for Mid-America test
Wilson joins veteran core as Guz man shifts to cornerback and Pavelonis, Russell return to safety roles. Salmans downplays concerns, saying adjustments will strengthen the defense as Ottawa eyes Southwestern. He notes two quarterbacks, a top receiver, and strong guards on the Builders, with OU planning an increased rushing attack and possible rookie QB Nacho Bueno duty.
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Gary Guzman
Kevin Pavelonis
Travis Russell
Salmans
Mid-America
Satmans
Braves
Wade Cargile
Charley Hill
Ron Hunter
Kirk VanDegrift
Anton Stewart
Hat Salmons
Jaworski's Favoritism Has Limits
An AP report from Orchard Park describes Ron Jaworski leading the Philadelphia Eagles past the Buffalo Bills 24-16 as his hometown crowd roared. Jaworski threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns in Rich Stadium, delivering a notable win that left the Eagles 3-0 while Buffalo fell to 2-3. The piece notes Jaworski’s loyalty to Buffalo fans mixed with pride for his upbringing and includes game details, scoring drives, and other Week Twelve context.
Boxing scoreboards could show round by round results
In Las Vegas, Gerry Cooney meets Larry Holmes for the heavyweight title next March. The piece argues for posting round by round scores like boxing cards to reveal momentum and avoid surprises. It also notes Randy Murray won the 11-12 year old golf division in Georgia, with family ties in Ottawa.
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Gerry Cooney
Larry Holmes
State
Ray Wheonard
Thomas Hearns
Ottawa
Randy Murray
Georgia
Murray
Palmetto Dunes
Hilton Head
S.C
Robert Murray
Gainsville
Loyd Murray
S. Main
Valenzuela Ties Record With Eighth Shutout For Dodgers
Dodgers rookie Fernando Valenzuela pitched a three hit shutout, tying the major league record for rookies with eight shutouts in a 2-0 win over the Braves. Valenzuela improved to 13-4 with a 2.37 ERA, leading the NL in wins, complete games, shutouts and strikeouts. He also added an infield RBI single as part of his 15 hits in 58 at bats.
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Mike Harris
Tommy Lasorda
Fernando Valenzuela
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Valenzuela
Dodgers
Atlanta Braves
Ewell Russell
Chicago White Sox
P Braves
St. Louis
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Philadelphia
New York
Houston
San Diego
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cubs
Chicago
Braves
Bruce Benedict
Cardinals
Expos
Darrell Porter
Joaquin Andujar
Andujar
Steve Rogers
Porter
Pro Picks Patriots To Stay On Skids
Pro football picks from Bruce Lowitt analyze Week selections. Jets face Steelers, Cowboys visit Patriots, Vikings rely on a rookie QB, plus games involving Detroit, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Cincinnati, St. Louis, New Orleans, Houston, Miami, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Giants.
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Minnesota
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Ravens Top OU Gals In Four At Benedictine
Ottawa University women lose a 3 of 5 match in four games to Benedictine 12 15 15 13 12 15 6 15. Coach Hedlund notes need for confidence and maturity to win, cites serving and timing errors but cites good hitting and nine straight Dana Cook serves to balance game. Next match is Saturday at Tabor with Avila and Mid-America Nazarene on Tuesday.
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Benedictine
Dana Cook
Cook
Michele McKinney
Tabor
Braves
Avila
Mid-America
Nazarene
Ottawa Cyclones swept by Shawnee Mission West and Blue Valley
Ottawa High volleyball lost two straight to Shawnee Mission West 15-3 15-5 and Blue Valley 15-6 15-9. Shelley Sorenson led serving with nine points, Melissa Burch five spikes, Becky Kaub four. Sandy Brown had four assists. JV games went to Blue Valley. Ottawa hosts Highland Park tournament Saturday. Varsity returns Thursday at Olathe South triangular with Falcons and Bonner Springs.
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Stanley
Ottawa High
Shawnee Mission West
Blue Valley
West
Bishop Miege
Cyclones
Shelley Sorenson
Ottawa
Melissa Burch
Becky Kaub
Sandy Brown
OHL
Tigers
Pam Jung
Rena Miller
Rachel Brockman
Ottawa JV
Topeka
OHS
Olathe South
Falcons
Bonner Springs
Bonner Stifles Fresh Gridders
Bonner Springs defeated Ottawa High freshman football 14 to 0 on Thursday with two first quarter touchdowns. Ottawa fumbled on their 5 yard line for Bonner’s opening score and tailback Burr withered injured late in the first half. Ottawa’s defense forced several interceptions by Rutter and Wray and Gast recovered a fumble. Next home game is against Lawrence West at 4 p.m. next Thursday.
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Ottawa High
Cyclones
Bonner
Ottawa
Tim Burriwither
Charlie Rutter
John Wray
Brian Gast
OHL
Lawrence West
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