Ottawa High names Steve Grogan player of the week
The Herald honors Steve Grogan, OHL quarterback for the Cyclones, as the first Ottawa High Player of the Week of the 1969 football season. Grogan led a 20-6 season opener win over Manhattan with 40 rushing yards on 13 carries, a rushing TD, and 2 of 3 passes including a passing TD, plus a key interception on defense.
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Twins Celebrate Title After Narrow Victory
Kansas City 3 Minnesota 4 clinched the AL West for the Twins as Billy Martin urged champagne in the clubhouse. Veteran stars urged restraint while Martin and younger players savored the moment amid looming five game playoff against Baltimore. Harmon Killebrew topped the league with 47 homers and 137 RBIs as he helped seal the win.
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League Leaders By The Associated Press Baseball Leaders
American League batting leaders include Carew and Oliva with Minnesota top honors. Key stats show Killebrew 137 RBIs and 47 homers, while Harper and Campaneris lead steals. Pitching leaders include Palmer with 2.30 ERA and 153 decisions, Lolich 249 strikeouts. National League batting sees Jones and Rose atop averages, Bonds and Wynn lead runs, McCovey 44 homers. Alou and Rose pace hits. Kessinger and M Alou share doubles. Clemente and Rose tie for triples.
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Year of the Rookie Shines in NFL Week One
Pro rookies lead big roles as Cook flings 292 yards in Bengals 34 10 win over Chargers. Mitchell shines for Falcons with two TD catches in upset over 49ers. Bankston scores game winner for Steelers as Herrmann helps Giants edge Vikings. Hill and Stau bach unleash key plays for Cowboys in win over Cardinals. Johnson runs for 118 yards for Browns in win vs Eagles. Simpson shows steady work for Bills despite no TD in loss to Texans.
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Willie Mays Seals 600th Homer For Giants Victory
Willie Mays hit his 600th career home run with a two run pinch hit in the seventh as San Francisco beat San Diego 4 2 and moved atop the NL West. Babe Ruth's total remains higher at 714 as Mays joins the 600 club in a lively round of games across the league. The Associated Press recounts a night of late drama and quirks including Bob Didier’s hidden ball trick.
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Bowling Scores by League and Individual Highs
Bowling scores list teams or leagues with high series and game figures. Names like Fritts Martin Hettler Scribner Roecker and others appear with totals such as 482 522 554 594 and 467 498. The data shows partial standings and top scorer notes across many local venues and businesses.
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Garnett's Steve Sack Named Area Player of the Week
Garnett Bulldogs tailback Steve Sack earns Herald Area Player of the Week for a season opening 30 16 win over Paola. Sack rushed 201 yards on 20 carries with two rushing touchdowns a 44 yard score and a one yard TD plus three two point conversions.
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Chiefs Ace Dawson To See Specialist For Knee Injury
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson was sent to Oklahoma City for a specialist examination of his injured left knee. A cast was placed as a precaution, with the team uncertain on his status for the next AFL game at Cincinnati. Dawson, the league’s top passer last season, left the field after a hit during Sunday's 31-0 win at Boston.
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Form wins fencing at world pentathlon in Budapest
Sweden's Bjoern Form topped the fencing event at the World Pentathlon Championships in Budapest finishing with 1,089 points from 33 victories.
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OHS B-Team Opens Season With Win Over Bonner
Ottawa High School B-team defeated Bonner Springs 22-6 in Monday football action. Budd y Korkames rushed two first quarter TDs with a 2 point conversion, and Mike Ratliff added a punt return setup and another rushing score. Bonner Sprints for a 55 yard TD on a broken pass, Ratliff added an 11 yard TD for OHS, PAT failed. Next game is at Emporia.
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