Ottawa U vs Bethel Thrashers in tough road test at Newton
Ottawa University visits Bethel College at Newton in a Kansas Conference game as Bethel, unbeaten in 18 straight defeats, seeks its first win under a new coach. OU hopes its developing offense and strong defense can overcome Bethel's veteran defense while managing injuries. The game kicks off at 7 30 p.m. with OU aiming to extend its own early season momentum after a 33 0 opening victory over Friends University.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Newton
Ottawa University
Kansas
Bethel College
Bethel
Threshers
Braves
Dick Peters
Mainely
Peters
Ottawa
Dave Hale
Howard Tiffany
Kevin Lucy
Tiffany
Bob James
Mark Robins
Jim Roth
Walt Qualkenbush
John Sullivan
Richard Bannon
Ron Guest
Pawl Peffery
Clark Middleton
Gene Meeks
Marty Waller
Geoffrey Souther
John Fragal
Icher
P2ian
Baker University
Rabbi Drives Heavenly Hauler to Teach Teens About Faith
Springfield rabbi Robert Schectman 28 races a souped-up 1966 Mustang called Heavenly Hauler to show teens that religious life and risk can mix. He has won in Colchester and Lebanon and says drag racing is a way to demonstrate human mastery of nature with moral purpose.
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Springfield
Mass
Robert Schectman
Beth
AS. Foyt
Colchester
Conn
Lebanon
N.Y
Schectman
Larry
David Solomon
Peter Ford
Harry. Schectman
Kingston
NFL Preseason Scores Highlight Perimeter of Week
Multiple preseason games feature the Rams extending winning streak to seven with a 24 to 10 win while the Eagles beat Baltimore 24 to 21. Cowboys top the Giants 28 to 14 and Packers top Bears 18 to 0 in a bloodless tune up.
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NFL
Los Angeles
Minnesota
Rams
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Eagies
Izzy Lang
Tom Woodeshick
Mike Ditka
Gary Ballman
Norm Snead
Colts
Johnny Unitas
Dallas
New York
Cowboys
Giants
Fran Tarkenton
Green Bay
Chicago
Tom
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Steelers
Bears
Bill ‘Austin
Wellsville Nines Upset Central Heights in Late TD Drive
Wellsville defeated Central Heights 14-7 on Thursday at Princeton in a ninth grade football game. Roy Moss threw to Reid Adriance to break a 7-7 tie, CH scored first, Ronnie Neill returned a punt for 44 yards, and Larry Good added a 15 yard rushing TD with Moss connecting for the extra point.
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Wellsville
Central Heights
Princeton
Roy Moss
Reid Adriance
Ronnie Neill
Larry Good
Moss
Terry Good
OJHS Rips Chanute 40 to 7 at Orlis Cox Field
Ottawa Junior High Dominates Chanute 40 7 in a decisive win at Orlis Cox Field. QB Steve Grogan throws three TDs, runs one, kicks four extra points. Richard Mendell catches a 60 yard TD pass, Mike Wallace returns a interception for a TD, Tim Bien recovers a blocked punt for a score. Next game at Lawrence Central.
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Ottawa Junior High
Channute
Orlis Cox Field
Whirlwinds
Steve Grogan
Richard Mendell
Grogan
Mike Wallace
CJHS
Tim Bien
Gary Good
Chanute
Baseball scoreboard highlights from Thursday results
Atlanta defeated St. Louis 4 to 2 in the only game on Thursday. Upcoming schedules list Atlanta at St. Louis and Cincinnati at Chicago among others. American League standings show Minnesota and Boston at 88 wins, Detroit at 86, California 78, and Baltimore 71 with late inning results and twinbill notes.
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Chicago
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Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Houston
New York
W. L. Det. G.B
Minnesota
Boston
Detroit
California
Cleveland
Baltimore
Kansas City
Washington
Ing
San Fran
Phila
Yogi Looms As Westrum's Replacement
New York Mets consider Yogi Berra as front runner to replace Wes Westrum after his resignation. Board seeks a manager to win the pennant as club heads for another poor season with ninth place finish and declining attendance. Other candidates include Alvin Dark Harry Walker and Gil Hodges with decisions possible next month.
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New York
New York Mets
Wes Westrum
Yogi Berra
Mets
Alvin Dark
Harry Walker
Gil Hodges
Dark
Kansas City
Walker
Pittsburgh
Hodges
Washington
Senators
Rain Delays Do Not Dampen Bosox Victory Over Indians
Bet pitched 6 1 3 innings in Boston's 6 5 win over Cleveland as rain halted the game for over an hour. Bell, 13 12, nervous in the clubhouse, and Baltimore looming four games away, while Minnesota and others chase the AL lead. Harmon Killebrew and Tony Oliva hit homers for the Twins, and Washington beat Baltimore in 11 innings.
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Associated Press
Gary Bell
Boston Red Sox
Bet
Boston
Cleveland
Bell
Baltimore
Red Sox
The
Twins
Harmon Killebrew
Tony Oliva
Jim Merritt
Ottawa High Takes Fourth at Junction City Harrier Meet
Ottawa High School finished fourth in team standings at the Junction City Invitational. Individual runners Ken Presley and Wayne Edwards placed fourth and fifth with times of 10:45 and 10:46, while Loren Houltberg of Salina won in 10:10. Top team was Topeka West with 50 points. Salina 57. Ottawa 100. Other OHS times included Don Stevens 11:27 and Ron Dowdy 11:46.
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Ottawa High
OHS
Ken Presley
Wayne Edwards
Loren Houltberg
Salina
Topeka West
West
Topeka High
Ottawa
Junction City
Manhattan
Highland Park
Ermer Sees Twins Pitching as Key to Pennant Pursuit
Minnesota manager Cal Ermer voiced confidence that the Twins can win the American League pennant if their pitching remains strong. After a rough stretch, Minnesota has won four straight, led by complete games from Kaat Boswell Chance and Merritt, who earned a two hit 4-0 win over Oakland.
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Cal Ermer
Twins
Chicago
Kansas City
Jim Kaat
Dave Boswell
Dean Chance
Jim Merritt
Merritt
The
Athletics
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