Underdog Cyclones poised for plausible Friday upset
Ottawa High faces Olathe North in a game billed as a possible upset. OHS revived by wins over Blue Valley and Bonner, led by Darren Johnson and Randy Brecheisen. North counters with Scott Phillips, Jeep Showalter, and a strong defense, while Blaney stresses maintaining perimeter containment and minimal changes to the Cyclones lineup.
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Bobby Simms
Joe Terry
David McCrea
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Topeka
Capitol-Journal
Phillies Clinch East as Dodgers Fall Short in Rain Delay
Philadelphia overwhelmed Chicago 13-6 to clinch the East title, while Los Angeles saw a 3-0 lead vanish and a 4-4 tie in San Diego halted by rain. Dodgers still hold a path to the pennant with a remaining five games, needing one win or Atlanta loss. Major leaguers Diaz and Morgan led the Phils with multi hit nights as Schmidt hit his 40th homer.
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Doug Gwosdz2
Garry Templeton
Tye
Bill Russell
Dodger
Tommy Lasorda
Bo Diaz
Joe Morgan
Diaz
Morgan
Mike Schmidt
Schmidt
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OU Spikers Open Home Schedule With Two Conference Wins
Ottawa University volleyball opened its home and KCAC slate with wins over Sterling and McPherson at Wilson Field House to move to 6-5 overall and 2-0 in conference. The Braves rallied past Sterling 16-14 in the deciding game, then swept Wesleyan, led by Pam Dooley and strong serving from Andrea Loewenstein and Brenda Holman. Mary Knipp handed out 20 assists while Holman added 13 blocks as OU hosts Mid-American Nazarene and Neosho Friday before a road date with Benedictine Saturday.
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Wilson Field House
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Pam Dooley
Andrea Loewenstein
Mary Knipp
Dooley
Cindy Lund
Jackie Newkirk
Mid-American Nazarene
Neosho Community College
Benedictine
Atchison
OBAL Caps Successful Season With Awards Banquet
The Ottawa Babe Ruth League wrapped up 1983 with a pot luck banquet at Ottawa High School honoring managers volunteers and players. Certificates were given to eight managers and leading batters. Sportsmanship and pennant winners were named along with all-star teams and tournament staff. The season ended with three teams tied for the league title and plans for 1984 were set as Babe Ruth practices begin in seven months.
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Ottawa
Cyclone Room
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Eagles
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Kiwanis
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Lions
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Sertoma
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Rotary
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Tony Stottlemire
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Charlie Waymire
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Steve Smith
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James Brown
Kevin Hodges
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Clayton Nancy
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Charlie Butler
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Matt Jordan
Jeff Buck
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Babe Ruth
Jets Move to New Jersey Sparks Player Reactions
New York Mayor Ed Koch announced the Jets will relocate to New Jersey after this season. Players expressed preferences and concerns about Meadowlands turf and the impact on fans, with Coombs favoring natural grass at Shea and Dierking opposing the move.
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Scott Dierking
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Dierking
Baseball Roundup: Wednesday Scores and Delays
Phillies routed Chicago 13 to 6 while Atlanta held a 3-1 edge over Houston. New York beat Pittsburgh 4-2 and Cincinnati swamped San Francisco 5 to 4. St Louis at Los Angeles and San Diego games were tied 4 to 4 after 14 innings and eventually postponed by rain.
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