Chiefs Sinking in Controversy and Injuries Amid 0-3 Start
Kansas City faces an embattled season as injuries cripple the defense and disarray the line. Eric Harris’s contract sparked protests and a veteran walkout, while Marv Levy commits to cautious explanations. Next slate includes San Diego, Oakland, Houston, Denver, and Detroit, with an 0-3 record haunting prospects.
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Chiefs facing offensive line collapse amid injuries and underperformance
Center Jack Rudnay and tackle Charlie Getty on injured reserve, forcing guards to play out of position as coach Levy contends the team fights for its season. Rookie Brad Budde has played limited time, while sack totals and defensive lapses plague the Chiefs, prompting calls for resilience and regrouping. Lamar Hunt signals a playoff push next year.
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OU Players Of The Week At Ottawa University Football
Veterans lead Ottawa University weekly honors after a 26 0 win over Southwestern. Dave Whartan 200 pound center from Liberal won offense for neutralizing All America noseguard Steve Hobus. Mike Holcomb 220 pound tackle from Denver earned defense with 14 tackles and three sacks and claimed NAIA District 10 defense honor. Greg Patterson rookie kicker from St Louis won specialty team award. Robert Bush and Dennis Rasdall shared Hit of the Week honors.
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Ottawa Junior High 8th Graders rally past Blue Valley 22 16
Randy Brewer and James Gipson combine for 230 rushing yards and three touchdowns in Ottawa Junior Highs 22 16 win over Blue Valley. Brewer 123 yards on 22 carries Gipson 109 on 12 as OJHS extends season start to 2 0 with bold ground attack and key fumble recovery by Franano. Brownell and Hodges lead defense with tackles and interception. Next game October 7 against Bonner Springs at 3 45 p.m.
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Freedom Nears Cup Title After Weather Hampers Aussies
Freedom skipper Dennis Conner stands one win from the 24th America’s Cup defense, as Australia trails 3-1 in the best‑of‑seven final. The Americans won the 24.3 mile race by 3 minutes 48 seconds after the Australians misread the wind, prompting a lighter sail decision. Conner described a conservative, error‑free race while Bond lamented the wrong sail choice for the forecasted breeze. The fifth and likely final race was set for Thursday in Rhode Island Sound.
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Beattie and Narron Lift Mariners Past Royals in 7-3 Win
Seattle pounded Kansas City for a 7-3 victory as Beattie held the Royals to seven hits and Narron belted a three run homer. Simpson's leaping catch preserved the lead while Brett pressed toward a .400 average amid Seattle’s early five run burst.
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Texas at Seattle is listed among games with several reorganized matchups. Montreal at Chicago, Houston at Atlanta, New York at Philadelphia and St Louis at Pittsburgh are noted. Cincinnati at San Diego, San Francisco at Los Angeles, and other pairings appear with pitchers and records. The schedule also shows Thursday games including Montreal at Chicago and New York at Philadelphia.
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Cyclones Host CC Meet At Ottawa High Invitational
Ottawa High hosts an OHS cross country invitational with three varsity races and a junior varsity run on a 2 mile course south of Hillcrest Drive-In. Girls race at 3 30 featuring Bonner Springs Santa Fe Trail Aquinas Blue Valley Shawnee Heights Bishop Miege Washburn Rural. Boys race splits Group 1 at 4 00 with Paola Santa Fe Trail Baldwin Aquinas Pomona and Group 2 at 4 30 including Miege Turner Olathe Shawnee Heights Blue Valley Washburn Rural and OHS. JV near 5.
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Avila Defeats Ottawa University in Soccer Showdown
In Kansas City Missouri Avila College upset Ottawa University 2-0 as OU goalie Al Peterson made 20 saves but the Braves could not overcome an early Avila burst. Avila out-shot OU 24 to 12 and drops Ottawa to 1-4-1 on the season with two road games ahead at Hesston JC and Tabor.
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