Players Walk But Solidarity A Question Mark
The NFL strike began with union head Gene Upshaw announcing the walkout during halftime of the Patriots Jets game. It targets free agency, but solidarity fractured as players across teams signaled willingness to cross picket lines and vote against the action.
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NEW York
NFL
Gene Upshaw
New England Patriots
New York Jets
East Rutherford
N.J
Upshaw
Pete Rozelle
Dan Rooney
Pittsburgh Steelers
Rooney
Rozelle
St. Louis Cardinals
Joe Bostic
St. Louis
San Francisco 49Ers
Nate Newton
Dallas Cowboys
Chiefs Back Players Strike Support in KC
Kansas City Chiefs veterans and rookies vow to stand with the players in a strike. Christian Okoye and Pete Koch pledge to join the picket line while Nick Lowery predicts a weeklong walkout. Team plans include workouts in Kansas City as talks with owners stall.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Chiefs
National Football League
Christian Okoye
Pete Koch
Seattle
Minnesota Vikings
Athletes Of The Week Travis Rhoades Leads Wellsville Rush
Wellsville High School tailback Travis Rhoades rushed 213 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries in a Frontier League win over Spring Hill. At 5-10 and 172 pounds, he also had an 86 yard score and a 4 yard TD, averaging 16.3 yards per carry as coach Jim Wright lauded his top back status.
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Travis Rhoades
Wellsville
Rhoades
Spring Hill
Jim Wright
Rick Clark
Travis
Central Heights
Mike Jensen
Vikings
Humboldt
Tony Stottlemire
Williamsburg
Keith Milliken
Panthers
Crest
Clint Burkdoll
Iola
Overbrook
Kathy Wood
Jamie Gragg
Garnett
Eric Weems
Baldwin
Tim Sheldon
Chris Craig
Meyer Dominates Line for Ottawa in 17-6 Loss
Ottawa University defensive end Dave Meyer 16 tackles 10 solos and two for losses in the 17-6 defeat to Southwestern at Winfield. He forced a fumble and impressed coach Glenn Percy with relentless pressure, while Meyer edged out peers for Athlete of the Week honors amid a strong team effort at Wilson Field House.
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Golden
Colo
Southwestern
Winfield
Ottawa
Glenn Percy
Ottawa University
Steve Shelton
Jimmy Lee Smith
Jim Anderson
Kurt Barbour
George Christiansen
Chuck Knapp
Greg Chesser
Sarah Massengale
Braves
Labette County
Baker
Wilson Field House
Aspinwall shines as Ottawa High star scores in loss
Mike Aspinwall 5-8, 155 pounds, scored all Cyclones points in a 22-18 defeat at Iola. He rushed for two TDs, caught five passes for 48 yards, and had two kickoff returns. Coach Ron Mann praised his versatility and drive, calling him a winner. Ottawa athletes also earned weekly honors in cross country and volleyball.
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Mike Aspinwall
Ottawa High School
Aspinwall
Cyclones
Iola
OHS
Steve Mathey
Ottawa High
Ron Mann
Mike
Ottawa
Michelle Murphy
Jesse Griffin
Bonner Springs
OHL
Debbie Ferguson
Tonya Copsey
Central Heights
Campbell Delivers First Major League Win In Seattle
Seattle rookie Mike Campbell pitched a complete game five to one victory over Kansas City, his hometown fans cheering his first major league win. He allowed seven hits with three strikeouts and one walk, while Kevin Seitzer’s leadoff ninth inning homer was the Royals’ only run. Campbell’s ascent from Newport High School to Hawaii, Calgary, and Seattle is highlighted by strong minor league honors and a first victory that buoyed both him and Mariners coach Billy Connors.
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Seattle Mariners
Mike Campbell
Campbell
Kansas City Royals
Kevin Seitzer
Seitzer
Newport High School
Baseball America Magazine
Salinas
Chatanooga
Calgary
Mariners
Billy Connors
Mike
Donell Nixon
Alvin Davis
Nixon
Mariner
Saberhagen
Davis
Rey Quinones
Jim Presley
Dave Valle
Mike Kingery
RBI
Valle
George Brett
Ross Jones
Royals
John Wathan
Osage Sails To 11-0 With Late Rally Over Silver Lake
Osage City remains unbeaten at 11-0 after a come-from-behind 16-14 win in game two and 15-10 15-9 sweep over Silver Lake in mid east league volleyball. Silver Lake won junior varsity and freshman matches as Osage's rookies and JV prepare for Ottawa invitational.
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Osage City
Silver Lake
Osage
OCHS
Michelle Giesy
CCHS
Army 1945 team sets 7.9 yards per play record
The 1945 Army squad led by Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis averaged 7.9 yards per play, a remarkable season by the team. Also noted is the 1942 NFL title game moved to an 80 yard field due to a blizzard, where the Bears won 9 0 with a single TD and a safety.
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Bears
Army
Doc Blanchard
Glenn Davis
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Rossville
Amoco Food Shop
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