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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1978
Page
2
OU designate Kim Hendrix as offensive player of the week after his 172 receiving yards and three touchdowns in the 29-14 win over McPherson. Brent Schaffer earns defensive honors with six tackles and a sack for a safety, plus strong play against the option.
Kansas City Royals clinched the AL West with a 4-1 win over the Seattle Mariners as Larry Gura pitched a three hitter. Amos Otis drove in two runs, and the team savored champagne in the clubhouse while Whitey Herzog discussed seeking an AL playoff and a World Series title after a season of injuries and depth.
Wichita State University swept the Friends University Invitational, finishing 6-0 in games as OU, Ottawa, and two Friends teams competed. The Braves opened with WSU in a 15-11 15-3 loss, then beat Friends No.2 15-6 15-10, while Ottawa placed third at 2-4 and Friends No.1 took second at 5-3. Ottawa hosts Tabor and Park College at Wilson Field House Thursday at 6 p.m.
Ottawa eighth grade football lost 6-0 to Oregon Trail of Olathe after a fumble on the opening kickoff. Ottawa, hampered by penalties, managed three first downs late and threatened at Olathe 30 before turning over. John White, Larry Stewart, and Buck Watts led the defense. next game at Bonner Springs at 3:30 p.m.
U S officials named veterans Stan Smith and Arthur Ashe to face Sweden in the Davis Cup semifinals October 6 to 8 in Goteborg. Tony Trabert led a four man team missing Jimmy Connors, with Vitas Gerulaitis and Dick Stockton also in, to challenge Bjorn Borg and Sweden.
New York AP reports Thurman Munson accuses Reggie Jackson of an ego driven life and insecurity, detailing a rift that flared in 1977 and continues beneath public view. The book co authored with Martin Appel portrays Munson as wary of the press and highlights strained Yankee relations amid star power. Also notes Pomona girls volleyball win over Crest 3-0 in Three Rivers League action.
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