Ottawa Braves Clash With Central Methodist In HAC Opener
Ottawa University prepares for a Heart of America Conference opener against Central Methodist at Cook Field. Ottawa relies on a stout defense and a developing offense led by freshmen in quarterback contention, while Methodist features a revamped passing attack under coach Don Shinnick. The game follows other HAC openers with Graceland at Baker and Tarkio at Missouri Valley.
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Small-College Rivals On A Very Big Stage
Slippery Rock faces Shippensburg at Michigan Stadium in a major showcase. Rock coach Bob Di Spirito emphasizes defense and field position, while Shippensburg relies on quarterback Bob Potts and the passing game. The game draws a huge crowd, with 70 000 plus bands expected, as both teams chase key conference wins.
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Falcons Special Foe To K State Standout
AIR FORCE ACADEMY Colo AP Free safety Brad Horchem was admitted then spurned Air Force for Kansas State, giving the Wildcats a special incentive for the game. Kansas State, 1-1, faces North Texas State after stumbling against Pittsburgh and Michigan. Quarterback Sheldon Paris replaces Dan Manucci, while L J Brown leads KSU with 171 rushing yards. Defensively, James Walker anchors the line for K State, and Eugene Goodlow remains a deep threat at receiver.
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Horseshoe Invitational Set After Regular Season
The local horseshoe pitching league will host an invitational at Forest Park on Sunday starting at 9 a.m. Thirty four pitchers have entered the event at the pits beside the main shelterhouse.
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Whirlwinds Rally Past Lawrence Central 16-12 in Football
Ottawa Junior High ninth grade defeated Lawrence Central 16-12 on Thursday after a 16-0 start. Larry Stewart led with 117 rushing yards and two touchdowns, Buck Watts added 113 yards and a score, while Chris Taylor and Kevin Allen shone on defense and special teams. Central's second-half kickoff return for a TD sparked a brief rally, but Ottawa held on to win and will play Emporia next Thursday.
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Cards Slow Down Pirates Title Surge
The Pirates power lead in the NL East shrinks after a 9-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Three Rivers Stadium as Cardinals take third place. George Hendrick pounded five singles and a homer while Pittsburgh shuffled pitchers including Candelaria and Ellis to cover injuries ahead of a weekend series with the Cubs. The Expos could tie with a sweep in Atlanta, but a rainout voided the makeups.
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Baseball Scoreboard shows mixed results and schedule shifts
The scoreboard lists multiple games with players and records, Chicago, New York and Philadelphia slated for weekend matchups, with Houston at Los Angeles and San Diego at San Francisco. Sunday sees Philadelphia at Montreal and New York at St Louis among others. A note adds Ottawa University soccer will start at noon instead of 2 pm due to a 1:30 football game.
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Texas) College
OHS Harriers Take Fourth At Iola Invitational
Ottawa High cross country finished fourth in the Iola Invitational led by Aaron Douthat who placed fifth in 10 17 and Albert Horne of Coffeyville won the race in 10 10. Ottawa's girls were led by Jenny Wassmer in third place with a 12 16 time and Melissa Bell at 14 23. The Cyclones next compete at the St Joseph Shawnee Invitational.
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