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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1994
Page
2
Ottawa College hosts Rockhurst University in a men’s volleyball clash at Wilson Field House starting at 6 p.m. The match features a regional matchup with the teams aiming for a conference win and early-season momentum.
In National League updates from Associated Press, the Montreal Expos announce Jim Benedict as a new minor league pitching coordinator and extend the contract of Fred Girapes.
Kansas City carries a 3 0 start as Joe Montana adapts to blitzes with confidence. J J Birden notes NFL defenses still struggle as Montana spreads targets among eight receivers and backs. Birden and Davis team for 13 catches while Cash, Allen, Anders, and Hill contribute multi receptions.
Ottawa High School freshmen beat Anderson County 15-9 14-16 15-6 and Central Heights 15-10 15-10 to move to 15-5. Amie Sheffield led with 10 service points and four kills. Teresa Baker added nine points and three kills. Crystal Yates posted 12 points and one kill in the Central Heights win.
Central Heights races to a 3-0 start in 1994 behind a second year under coach Kevin Tooley. Junior George Wuertz returns from injury to enhance a defense allowing only 20 points in three games. Senior leadership and energy fuel a likely best start in school history.
Rushing leaders include Mark Hill 166 yards on 19 carries and Jim Nigh 132 yards on 29 carries while receiving leader Chris Kirkpatrick 102 yards on 2 receptions. Passing leader Scott Mavity threw 13 completions for 26 yards. Wuertz reflects on injuries and switching from football to help the team.
COF athletes joined in multiple events annually including the MS 150 Bike Tour. Twelve COF members rode from Topeka to Emporia then Garnett, each raising 150 dollars to qualify. The group collected 2250 dollars in donations and pledges with participants John Nicholson Cindy Scott Theron Weidner Wes Burchett Chuck Crawford Richard Klaus Kristi Boehringer Wayne Stallings Lyle Wheeler Brad Oler Tim Debby Nelson. Local volunteers included Carol Cochran Bill and Pat Taylor.
Detroit defeats Dallas 20 17 on Jason Hanson 44 yard overtime field goal after two late kicks blocked. Lions coach Fontes praises throwback look while Barry Sanders gains 194 yards and Emmitt Smith 143. Dallas suffers first loss since last Thanksgiving.
Central Heights JV was held to 41 yards while Jayhawk Linn racked up 176 rushing yards in a 12-0 victory on Monday night. The Vikings, now 1-2, struggled to generate offense, mustering only ground gains.
Minnesota Timberwolves announce agreement with restricted free agent Andres Guibert and rookie free agent Askia Jones. Jones, a 6-5 guard, averaged 14.8 points and 3.7 rebounds in four seasons at Kansas State.
Brown won week three of The Herald Football Contest finishing ahead of 112 entries. He missed two games and earned $20, with Curtis Madden taking second after a tiebreaker by missing three games and choosing Florida for a total score near 31 0, earning $10, while Sabrina Obeidat of Pomona finished third with 48 and won $5.
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