Royals, A's battle tightens as pennant race narrows
The Kansas City Royals trail Oakland by one game with history in the AL West at stake. Whitey Herzog urges urgency after a 1-0 loss as Mike Torrez throws a two-hitter for his 16th win and Sal Bando drives in a seventh inning homer. Joe Rudi’s game-saving catch fuels Oakland’s shutout bid. The clubs wrap up the series with four games left, Royals needing wins to at least force a tie.
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Baseball Standings and Scores Briefing
Standings show Baltimore 88 70 and Cleveland 80 75 with Boston at 80 78 in tight AL East race. Tuesday results include Texas 7 Minnesota 0 and Detroit 4 1 against Cleveland with Oakland 1 Kansas City 0. Wednesday schedules feature matchups across eight teams including Boston at New York and Chicago at California.
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Dispute Ali's Victory After Norton Fight Review
Ken Norton’s manager Bob Biron protested Muhammad Ali's 11 round decision at Yankee Stadium calling for a full investigation by the New York State Athletic Commission. He drafted a formal protest and pressured for scrutiny as observers split on the verdict.
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Ottawa Gals Rally To Sixth Straight Win In Volleyball
Ottawa University women’s volleyball extended their unbeaten streak to six with a 15-2 15-12 sweep over Pittsburg State at Wilson Field House after dropping the opening game 16-14. Coach Genell Benjamin praised all-around play led by Joan Sigwardt and Julia Edelen as depth from the bench contributed.
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OJHS Girls Split With Topekans
Ottawa eighth graders beat Northern Hills 15 0 14 16 15 6 led by Dawn Murray Cathy Netherland and Cathy Korkames. Ninth graders lost 0 2 as Northern Hills swept 158 154. Jane Gillogly served all 8 opening-game points. Ottawa hosts Topeka Logan next Monday at 3 30 pm.
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OU Players Of The Week Highlight Smith And Higgs
OU selects Tracy Smith offensive player of the week for a 24 7 win over McPherson with two touchdown catches including an 11 yard score and a 5 yard bomb. Joe Higgs earns defensive pick after 11 tackles and dominant line play as St Louis native anchors the Braves defense.
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Duck Blind Permits for Lake Pomona Issued
The Army Corps of Engineers announced that duck blind permits for Lake Pomona will be issued starting at 8 a.m. on October 9 at the lake project office. Corps personnel will stake the lake to mark designated areas for hunter viewing before use, and all blinds must have permits with materials removed and sites restored by January 9, 1977.
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Ottawa eighth graders overpower Millbrooke in 14 to 0 win
Ottawa Junior High eighth graders, led by a stifling defense and a 68 yard rusher, beat Millbrooke 14-0. David Oglesby returned a fumbled ball 45 yards for a TD, Scott Thompson and Mark Dengel connected on key plays, and Ottawa holds Bonner Springs next Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.
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