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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1971
Page
2
The Herald names Ottawa Highs Russ Hughes as Player of the Week for his all around play in a 20 to 14 defeat at Salina South. The 175 pound junior middle guard made tackles recovered a fumble and contributed key blocks on offense helping the Cyclones.
Garnett area standout Ron Hiles of the Garnett Bulldogs earns Herald recognition as Area Player of the Week after a 26-7 win over Yates Center. He opened with a 96 yard kickoff return to break a 7-7 tie and added two more touchdowns while rushing 93 yards on 15 carries.
Lawrence lawyer Lance Burr and Van Thompson of Eudora captured the men's doubles title at the Ottawa Tennis Club Fall Open after a Sunday finals win over Ron Selkirk and Phil White. In Senior 35 doubles, Larry Colson and Bob Holmes beat Bob Obrien and Hill Hughes 5-7 6-4 6-3.
Bowling results from multiple leagues list top individual scores and team highs for 10 and 30 games. Notable performances include Turner 179 and 378, Wenthe 227 and 566, and Carlson 179 and 521, across leagues such as GQUAWA 80S, RANKLIN SAVINGS, and FIRST NATIONAL.
Denny McLain earned his 10th win in relief as the Senators outlasted Cleveland 8-6 in a 20-inning suspended game, then lost 3-1 in the regularly scheduled contest. McLain also spoke of Washington ownership moves and a desire to keep the team in the capital. The Orioles beat the Yankees 8-4 and the Brewers 3-0 over other AL games, while Montreal rainout trimmed the NL slate.
In Boston AP report owners convene to decide the baseball future of Bob Short and his Washington Senators amid financial struggles. President Nixon and civic leaders hope the club stays in Washington as talks consider sale or relocation with nine of twelve votes needed for move.
Big Eight teams reported injuries after a 6-2 weekend. Oklahoma State will be without Joe Crews for at least two weeks due to a shoulder injury, with Mark Grimes stepping in. Kansas lost Eddie Sheats to a badly sprained ankle affecting the Jayhawks' pass rush ahead of Florida State. Kansas State's 19-10 win over Tulsa boosted morale after a prior loss to Utah State.
Ottawa High School announces a Gold Card program enabling residents aged 65 and over to attend all athletic events free of charge with card presentation. Cards are mailed after name and address are provided or picked up in person at the school at Eleventh and Ash. there is no cost and holders skip ticket lines. The card remains valid as long as held.
Nebraska holds No 1 in AP poll as Notre Dame routs Northwestern and climbs hard in the rankings. Auburn's 60-7 win over UT Chattanooga boosts the Tigers to fifth. Ohio State slips to sixth while Arkansas rises to seventh. Alabama moves to eighth after a 42-6 triumph. Colorado jumps to 10th with a big win, and Oklahoma, Penn State, and Stanford fill the next spots in the top twenty.
Detroit loses 16-13 to Minnesota at Tiger Stadium as Errol Mann misses key kicks including a 33-yard attempt late. Gary Cuozzo and Bob Grim pace the Vikings with a 45-yard TD pass and a 42-yard scoring grab.
Ottawa High Twisters drop their second straight game 14 to 8 at Emporia High B-team. Highlights include Emporia’s two scoring drives in the second quarter, Ottawa’s lone TD by Chris Kornhaus, and a late safety after a fumble recovery. Ottawa hosts Iola next Monday at 7 p.m.
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