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Motorcycle-Car Accident Kills Ponca City Man
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Festival Best of Show To Jo Saylors
FCE Groups Fare Well at Fair
Standing Bear Story Popular Throughout the World

Motorcycle-Car Accident Kills Ponca City Man

From Staff and AP Reports

Authorities say a 35-year-old Ponca City man died Sunday when his motorcycle collided with a car on U.S. 60 in Osage County.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Charles B. Covey, who was not wearing a helmet, died in the noon accident 8 miles east of Ponca City, near Charley Creek.

OHP said the motorcycle ridden by Covey was westbound on the highway, and crossed into the eastbound lane where the head-on accident occurred. Covey was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center by Ponca City Fire Department ambulance, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

One passenger in the car was hospitalized in good condition while the driver and three others escaped serious injury, the patrol said.

Everyone in the car was wearing a seatbelt, the patrol said.

The patrol also said David Flynn 33, of Kelleyville died at 4:25 p.m. Sunday when his car collided with a pickup truck on 209th West Avenue, 1.6 miles south of Oklahoma 33 in Creek County.

The patrol said the driver of the pickup was hospitalized in critical condition while a passenger was in fair condition.

No one was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, the patrol said.

In a third accident, the patrol said Pauline E. Belk, 65, of Tahlequah, died Sunday evening when the car she was driving was hit head-on by a pickup truck that was trying to pass another vehicle on Oklahoma 51 about 4.5 miles west of Tahlequah.

The driver of the pickup was hospitalized in good condition with head and leg injuries, the patrol said.

Belk was wearing a seatbelt, the patrol said, while driver of the pickup was not.

Nearly News

NN heard compliments about educators and their “wonderful, caring” attitude during an incident this morning. A parent in the vicinity of Trout School saw the principal, Ron McCleary, and two teachers, Mrs. Purdum and Mrs. Parks, running in the rain to the scene of a pedestrian-car accident involving a child. The parent wanted to comment on the positive actions of the trio.

Festival Best of Show To Jo Saylors

By SALLY HODGES

News Staff Writer

Awards for the 24th Ponca City Fine Arts Festival were given on a beautifully sunny and warm Sunday afternoon with ribbons and cash awards being presented in various categories of art works.

Romney Qualine Nesbitt, an artist and art teacher from Jenks, adjudicated the show, awarding ribbons in the seven categories of oils and acrylics, watercolors and acrylics, graphics and drawings, sculpture, pottery, photography and other three-dimensional artworks.

Winner of “Best of Show” ribbon was Ponca City’s own Jo Saylors for her bronze statute entitled “Splinter,” which depicted a young boy with a splinter in his hand.

Trustee’s award went to Klaus Kuntscher of Shawnee Mission, Kan., and the Florence Riesen Award went to Donna Royse of Kaw City.

The top ribbon for oil/acrylic went to Cletus Smith from Oklahoma City, with Gene Dougherty of Tonkawa receiving second place and Peggy Hamilton of Oklahoma City receiving third. Bobbie Dunham of Lawton received an honorable mention in oil/acrylic.

Top honors in watercolor/acrylic were awarded to Liz Rogers from Tulsa who won first place ribbon, Hsing-Hua Chang from Shawnee Mission, Kan., who won second place and Wilbur Elsea from Wichita, Kan., who won the third place ribbon. Le Bloemker of Fremont, Neb., won honorable mention.

In graphics and drawing Linda Cunningham of Oklahoma City took top honors in first place, Dale Martin of Cushing placed second, and Robert Carver of Wichita, Kan., took third place. Kim Norton of Wayne won honorable mention in graphics and drawing.

The first place sculpture ribbon went to Ron and Sherry Blankenship of Westville, second to Mike Depue of Guthrie, and third place to Joyce Crowley of Libby, Mont. Honorable mention was awarded to Jim and Mary Delso of Henryetta.

Paul Pfrehm of Durant won first place in the pottery category with Ray Chehrehgosha of Stillwater placing second, Craig Fent of Norman placing third, and Terry Rempel of Manhattan, Kan., receiving an honorable mention.

Photography first place ribbon went to Richard Tillman of Ponca City and second place to Lloyd Brockus of Alva.

Roxy and Merlyn Walden of New Freedom, Wis., were awarded first place in the other three-dimensional category for their jewelry, Steve Cast of Edmond was second place for jewelry, Jesse Ghere of Sapulpa won third place for art on an elk shoulder bone, and Virgil Barksdale of Seminole won honorable mention for his woodwork.

FCE Groups Fare Well at Fair

BLACKWELL — The county’s six major FCE organizations fared well during judging at the 81st annual Kay County Free Fair here.

Here are the results of the primary FCE judging, along with some results of the open-category judging of plants, flowers and agriculture. Additional Free Fair results, including the rest of the FCE judging, will be printed this week.

FCE Fair Results

Champion Booth, Nardin FCE; Reserve champion booth, Fun & Fundamental FCE.

Clothing exhibit: first place, Nardin FCE; second place, Kildare FCE, and third, New Creations FCE.

Foods exhibit: first place, Nardin FCE; second place, Fun & Fundamental FCE, and third, New Bethel FCE.

Cultural arts/Housing exhibit: first place, Nardin FCE; second place, New Bethel FCE, and third, Fun & Fundamental FCE.

Horticulture: first place, Fun & Fundamental FCE; second place, Nardin FCE, and third, New Bethel FCE.

Most Attractive Booth: first place, Kildare FCE; second place, New Bethel FCE, and third, Fun & Fundamental FCE.

Plants & Flowers

Cut Flowers — Amateurs

Cosmos (five stems): first place, Sharon Roth.

Cockscomb Red (one head): first place, Billy Curtis; second place, Wanda Beck, and third, Larry Purdy.

Cockscomb other color (one head): first place, Sharon Roth; second place, Linda O’Malley, and third, Barbara Yowell.

Celosia, plume or feathered type (one stem): first place, Linda O’Malley; second place, Sharon Roth, and third, Fay Ferneau.

Dahlia Ball Type (one stem): second place, Sharon Roth.

Dahlias Catus (one stem): first place, Sharon Roth, and third, Barbara Yowell.

Dahlias others (three stems): first place, Sharon Roth, and second, Linda O’Malley.

Gaillardias (five stems): first place, Sharon Roth, and second, Vesta Pierce.

Helianthus (five stems): second place, Barbara Yowell, and third, Maurine McSparrin.

Marigolds, large (three stems): first place, Vesta Pierce, and second, Barbara Yowell.

Marigolds, medium (five stems): first place, Vesta Pierce; second place, Mary Pledger, and third, Sharon Roth.

Marigolds, dwarf (five stems): first place, Barbara Yowell; second place, Vesta Pierce, and third, Sharon Roth.

Petunias, single (five stems): first place, Barbara Yowell, and second, Mary Pledger.

Petunias, double (three stems): third place, Barbara Yowell.

Petunias, giant ruffled (three stems): second place, Marine McSparrin.

Roses, white hybrid tea (one stem): first place, Kelly McKenzie.

Roses, other (one stem): first place, Fay Ferneau, and second, Kelly McKenzie.

Salvia red (five stems): second place, Morgan McGilvrey, and third, Barbara Yowell.

Salvia blue perennial (five stems): first place, Sharon Roth, and third, Mary Pledger.

Zinnias, dwarf (five flowers): first place, Barbara Yowell; second place, Billy Curtis, and third, Morgan Pierce.

Zinnias, dahlia type (three flowers same color): first place, Sharon Roth; second place, Maurine McSparrin, and third, Billy Curtis.

Zinnias, cactus type (three flowers same color): first place, Sharon Roth, and third, Debbie Johnstone.

Zinnias (three stems, three colors, same type): first place, Sharon Roth; second place, Barbara Yowell, and third, Debbie Johnstone.

Zinnias (three stems variegated): first place, Sharon Roth, and third, Billy Curtis.

Any other flower from bulb corm or tuber (one stem): first place, Fay Ferneau; second place, Sharon Roth, and third, Vesta Pierce.

Any other flower not specified (three stems): first place, Sharon Roth; second place, Vesta Pierce, and third, Kelly McKenzie.

Any cut flower grown by child under 14 years of age (three stems): first place, Anna Newsome; second place, Amber Jeans, and third, Aaron Ray.

Flower Arrangements

Arrangement of flowers in pottery, suitable for dinner table: first place, Sharon Roth; second place, Deborah Plumb, and third, Barbara Yowell.

Arrangement of three or more kinds of flowers in glass: first place, Sharon Roth; second place, Barbara Yowell, and third, Mary Pledger.

Novice class: first place, Letecia Burkett; second place, Joanne Burkett, and third, Destiney Smith.

Arrangement of live flowers using weathered or treated wood: first place, Janine Roth; second place, Sharon Roth, and third, Barbara Yowell.

Arrangement with a holiday theme: first place, Sharon Roth; second place, Patty Burkett, and third, Janine Roth.

Arrangement of flowers in a vase: first place, Sharon Roth; second place, Barbara Yowell, and third, Fay Ferneau.

Arrangement depicting Oklahoma heritage: first place, Janine Roth; second place, Barbara Yowell, and third, Sharon Roth.

Arrangement of flowers in basket: first place, Sharon Roth; second place, Barbara Yowell, and third, Linda O’Malley.

Miniature arrangement: first place, Barbara Yowell; second place, Sharon Roth, and third, Jessica Moore.

Arrangement of all-dried, natural-dyed or painted material under 16 inches tall: first place, Sharon Roth; second place, Barbara Yowell, and third, Janine Roth.

Arrangement of all-dried, natural-dyed or painted material over 16 inches tall: first place, Sharon Roth; second place, Janine Roth, and third, Barbara Yowell.

Arrangement of foliage any variety or color: first place, Janine Roth; second place, Barbara Yowell, and third, Linda O’Malley.

Arrangement using cup and saucer: first place, Sharon Roth; second place, Jullian Moore, and third, Barbara Yowell.

Arrangement of wild flowers: first place, Barbara Yowell; second place, Fay Ferneau, and third, Janine Roth.

Plants in Pots

Any plant in bloom, 12 inches tall or over: first place, Alice Vandermeer; second place, Debbie Ray, and third, Joann Cartwright.

Any plant in bloom, under 12 inches tall: first place, Bailey Vowell; second place, Floy Rodebaugh, and third, Carolyn Hunget.

Any decorative plant 18 inches tall or over: first place, Kelly McKenzie.

Any decorative plant under 18 inches tall: first place, Donna Webb; second place, Karen Stricklin, and third, Kelly McKenzie.

Any decorative plant grown by child under 14 years of age: first place, Kendra Ray; second place, Bryce Brown, and third, Bailey Vowell.

Two or more varieties of plants under 12 inches tall in same container: first place, Kelly McKenzie; second place, Jason Newsburg, and third, Laura Hoy.

Two or more varieties of plants over 12 inches tall in same container: first place, Debbie Ray.

Arrangement of two or more growing plants in terrarium or dish garden: first place, Bailey Vowell; second place, Jason Newsburg, and third, Brooke McKeown.

One variety of plant growing in hanging container: first place, Kelly McKenzie; second place, Bailey Vowell, and third, Robert Herren.

Two or more varieties of plants growing in hanging container: second place, Mary Pledger.

Boston fern: first place, Debbie Ray.

Asparagus fern: first place, Debbie Ray; second place, Robert Herren, and third, Wilma Shriner.

Collection of succulents or cacti: third place, Kelly McKenzie.

Specimen cacti: first place, Kelly McKenzie; second place, Faylene Barker, and third, Donna Webb.

Specimen succulent: first place, Wilma Shriner; second place, Kelly McKenzie, and third, Floy Rodebaugh.

African violet: first place, Floy Rodebaugh, and second, Alice Vandemeer.

Miscellaneous

Collection of five different arrangements using one kind of flower in each arrangement (club or organization): first place, Tonkawa Garden Club, and second, Floribunda Garden Club.

Grand Award to individual receiving the greatest number of points: first place, Sharon Roth, and second, Barbara Yowell.

Grand Award tooclub or organization whose members received the greatest number of points: first place, Floribunda Garden Club, and second, Tonkawa Garden Club.

Best of Show, Horticulture Display: Floy Rodebaugh.

Best of Show, Arrangement determined by judges: Sharon Roth.

Agriculture

Farm Products

Early maturity wheat: first place, Mica Burke; second place, Richard Eakins; third, Neal Otto; fourth, Mike Barnhart, and fifth, Rick Jeans.

Medium maturity wheat: first place, Gavin Sneath; second place, Sherman Otto; third, Owen Smith; fourth, Ivan Grell, and fifth, Mika Burke.

Medium late wheat: first place, Diane Jeans.

Wheat, other varieties: first place, Brent Ballagh; second place, Mika Burke; third, Diane Jeans, and fourth, Lisa Otto.

Soybeans: first place, Rick Jeans; second place, Mary Jeans, and third, Austin Tickel.

Yellow corn: first place, John Buesing.

White seeded grain sorghum: first place, John Smith, and second, John Buesing.

Yellow seeded grain sorghum: first place, John Buesing; second place, Richard Eakins; third place, Ivan Grell, and fourth, Owen Smith.

Red seeded grain sorghum: first place, Deonne Gates; second place, Mariah Sneath; third, Rick Jeans; fourth, Mary Jeans, and fifth, John Buesing.

Forage Crops

Sorghum Ensilage: first place, Owen Smith, and second, Rick Jeans.

Corn Ensilage: first place, Rick Jeans.

Alfalfa Hay (green): first place, Larry Kienholz, and second, Don Garrett.

Alfalfa Hay (brown): first place, Don Garrett.

Prairie Hay: first place, Mariah Sneath; second place, Tessa Kubik, and third, Charlie Brandon.

Vegetables

Potatoes, white: first place, Max Smyth; second, Abram Hoover, and third, Keith Ward.

Potatoes, red: first place, Max Smyth.

Sweet potatoes: first place, Jim Dillard; second place, Wesley Stricklin, and third, Jimmy Turner.

Onions, yellow: first place, Gary Eggers, and second, Vernon Lively.

Carrots: first place, Kelbi Campbell, and second, Betty Campbell.

Peppers, large sweet: first place, Larry Purdy; second place, David Pierce, and third, Raymond Schiltz.

Peppers, large hot: first place, Curtis Kenna; second place, Debbie Smith, and third, Raymond Schiltz.

Cucumbers: first place, Ivan Grell.

Pumpkins, sweet: first place, Morgan McGilvrey; second place, Brandon Tucker, and third, Sara Newsome.

Pumpkins, field: first place, Brandon Tucker.

Squash: first place, Debbie Smyth; second place, Curtis Kenna, and third, Morgan McGilvrey.

Summer squash: first place, Reggie Olsen; second place, Debbie Smyth, and third, Curtis Kenna.

Winter squash (butternut or acorn): first place, Debbie Smyth.

Watermelon, long type: first place, Kaylnn Brown; second place, Abram Hoover, and third, Keith Ward.

Watermelon, round type: first place, Kaylnn Brown; second place, Keith Ward, and third, Helen Hiskett.

Tomatoes, large: first place, Max Smyth; second place, Debbie Smyth, and third, Vernon Lively.

Tomatoes, cherry: first place, Morgan McGilvrey; second place, Landon Field, and third, Mike Redding.

Eggplant: first place, Abram Hoover, and second, Keith Ward.

Okra: first place, Curtis Kenna; second place, Raymond Schiltz, and third, Morgan McGilvrey.

Herbs

Oregano: first place, Jerry Cochran.

Basil: first place, Jerry Cochran.

Fruits

Golden or red delicious apples: first place, Mowdy and Sons.

Other variety: first place, Mowdy and Sons, and second, Bob Tucker.

Keiffer pears: first place, Mowdy and Sons.

Other variety pears: first place, Mike Redding; second place, Mowdy and Sons, and third, R.D. Congram.

Miscellaneous

Pecans, native: first place, Curtis Kenna, and second, Ivan Grell.

Pecans, budded: first place, Daisy Stricklin; second place, Irene Smyth, and third Danny Larg.

Sunflower, one mature head: first place, Sara Jane Bechtel; second place, Curtis Kenna, and third, Wesley Stricklin.

Honey

Extracted honey: first place, Kaylnn Brown, and second, Jeff Boily.

Standing Bear Story Popular Throughout the World

By KATHY ZEHR

News Staff Writer

Standing Bear’s life, the history of his civil rights feats in early western history, as well as in recent day tributes in his honor continue to create a surge of interest from all sectors of society.

The story of the legacy he left for all Native Americans, grows more popular daily throughout the world. “It is exciting to know, the popularity of the Standing Bear story and the monument to honor the man and his deeds could spiral into a whirlwind of interest in the present centuries as well,” says Carl Renfro, chairman of the Ponca City Native American Foundation.

Lengthy stories have recently been released in the August 1998 issue of the beautiful New Mexico magazine (akin to our Oklahoma Today magazine) and also in the Fall 1998 issue of Old West, which are currently on newsstands across the United States.

In the “Old West” magazine, four full pages are devoted to the story of Standing Bear written and researched by Mike Coppock. Included with the story are pictures of Standing Bear in full chieftain regalia at his early-day lodge and pictures of the large 22-foot monument and surrounding courtyard at Standing Bear Park in Ponca City.

Coppock writes, “Ponca Chief Standing Bear may have been one of America’s first civil rights leaders through his daring flight from Oklahoma in 1878 and his demand for his day in court — unheard of for a Native American in the 19th Century!”

The second story in the “New Mexico” magazine about the Standing Bear Monument located in Ponca City and created by Oreland C. Joe is more about the sculptor himself. The 39-year old Ute-Navajo artist talks to author Joanne M. O’Keefe in the magazine about his work ethics, his quest for excellence, and the Standing Bear Monument project.

Joe was selected from among 50 other artists to create the 22-foot sculpture for the Native American Foundation of Ponca City. It was placed in Standing Bear Native American Park in 1996.

He said about creating the monumental work “I saw Standing Bear leading his people with the beliefs of his heart — he loved the traditional way of Ponca life, yet had to live in a changing country.”

The four page story and photos of Joe’s work also briefly tells the history of Standing Bear who advocated peaceful resistance to white settlers in the late 1800s. She writes, “The massive statue Joe constructed shows wisdom and hope mingled — with Chief Standing Bear stretching out an arm in thanks to his Creator.”

In the interview, Joe says of his project in Ponca City, “Basically, it’s two communities that wanted to do something to bind the people there. Rarely in my life have I experienced such a real good spirit of people involved in this project. It was a healing thing for everyone, and several tribes helped.”

The story also related that Joe’s works would be featured in shows at several museums in the United States through 1999, including a two-man show at Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa.

Joe will be in Ponca City at the Standing Bear Powwow, Sept. 25-26. He will be presenting macquettes of the Standing Bear Statue to representatives of the Cowboy Hall of Fame and to Gilcrease Museum during the Saturday evening ceremonies at the powwow in Standing Bear Park.

DEATHS

Willie Hutson
Debra F. Mersman
Clara Dannenmaier
Brad Covey
Norma Brown Sissel
Wilbur M. Hedges

Willie Hutson

Willie “Bud” Hutson, lifelong resident of Ponca City, died Friday evening, Sept. 18, 1998 while hunting southwest of Ponca City. He was 73.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Grace Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Hance Dilbeck, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Willie “Bud” Hutson was born May 1, 1925, in Ponca City the son of George Walter and Maude Violet (Mulkey) Hutson. He received his early education in the Ponca City public schools.

He was united in marriage to Charlotte Chloe Smith on Feb. 1, 1947, in Winfield, Kan. In the early 1950s Mr. Hutson was employed with the Ted Welch Construction Company. He then worked for the City of Ponca City Street Department retiring in 1988 after 33 years of employment. He enjoyed coon hunting, camping, raising birds, and in earlier years, stock car racing.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, of the home; two sons, Will and Terry, both of Ponca City; one daughter, Linda Burgell of Ponca City; one brother, Gilbert, of Lawton; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Melvina Hilton and Nettie Jackson; and five brothers, Joe, Harry, John, Floyd “Bus,” and George Hutson.

Casket bearers will be David Heidlage, Danny Feathers, Mark Russell, Mike Payne, Gary Jackson and Richard Phipps.

The family will be at 429 South Washington.

Obituaries

Debra F. Mersman

Debra F. Mersman died Friday morning, Sept. 18, 1998, in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Wichita, Kan., following a lengthy illness. She was 41.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church Worship Center with the Rev. Phillip J. Wood of Faith Community Church, Wichita, officiating. He will be assisted by the Rev. Larry Heslip, minister of education, First Baptist Church.

Debra was born Dec. 28, 1956, in Santa Monica, Calif. She was the daughter of Aubrey and Marie (Sterling) O’Dell. She was a graduate of Wichita East High School and attended Wichita State University.

On Aug. 25, 1979, she was married to Ron Mersman in Wichita. The couple moved to Ponca City in 1979. Debra had worked for Farm Fresh Dairy in Ponca City and did volunteer work for United Way and the Poncan Theatre.

Mrs. Mersman was featured in a 1991 article in The Ponca City News as a cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 1986 at the age of 29. She underwent surgery in 1986 and subsequent treatments and surgeries after the disease recurred.

In the early years of her illness she remained active, raising her daughters and pursuing her outdoor interests of boating, snow and water skiing, golf and racquetball. Although limiting her athletic participation in the later stages of her illness, she continued to support her daughters’ many activities and events.

Survivors include her husband, Ron Mersman, and daughters Shannon and Lindsay, all of the home in Ponca City. Other survivors include a sister, Felicia Millsap, Blue Springs, Mo.; two brothers, Mike O’Dell and Dan O’Dell, both of Wichita, Kan., and her parents, Aubrey and Marie O’Dell, Wichita.

Casket bearers will be Gary Foreman, Wendell Hacker, Jim Sinko, Jim Peterson, Trey Beard and Kyle Travis. Honorary bearers will be Bobby Gibson, John Gardner, Brad Oplotnik and Dan Sims.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Mersman’s name to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (Cancer Research), 925 Northeast Thirteenth Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104-5097.

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Services Pending

Clara Dannenmaier

Clara Ann Dannenmaier, 700 East Overbrook, died early this morning, Sept. 21, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 70. Survivors include her husband, Joseph. Friends may visit with the family at the home. No public viewing will be held at the funeral home. Other arrangements will be announced later by Trout Funeral Home.

Brad Covey

Brad Covey, Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 35. Arrangements are pending with the Trout Funeral Home.

Norma Brown Sissel

FAIRFAX — Norma Brown Sissel, Fairfax resident, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 1998, in Dewey. She was 61. Arrangements are pending with Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home in Fairfax.

Wilbur M. Hedges

Wilbur M. Hedges, Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 80. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

NEWS BRIEFS

Community Christian Tells Plans — “Refuel, Renew & Regroup” is scheduled at Community Christian Church beginning Sunday, Sept. 27 at the 10:30 morning worship and a potluck supper at 6:30 Sunday evening. Services are also planned for Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7:30. Everyone is welcome.

Aromatique Sale; making room for our “Just Arrived” holiday fragrance. 50% off our The smell of Fern, Gardenia, Spring, and Amazon. Meet a friend in our

Dessert corner and treat yourself. Christy’s, 3005 N. 14th. adv.

Town Hall Meeting — The Ponca City Board of Commissioners will be in a special session tonight starting at 7 p.m. The Town Hall meeting will be held at the Public Safety Center, Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma. Dr. Mark Snead will be presenting an economic development report, and there will be a question and answer session with the audience.

Story Time at Library — The theme for the Tuesday and Wednesday story times at the Ponca City Library will be Turtle Tale. The schedule includes 30-minute shows at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for 4-7 year olds on Tuesday, and 15 minute shows for the 2-3 year olds on Wednesday at 10 and 10:30 a.m. For more information contact the Ponca City Library at 767-0345.

Centennial Bricks — Pryse Monument will begin engraving the bricks for Centennial Plaza in October. Anyone wishing to purchase a brick should stop by the Billing Office of City Hall at 516 East Grand Avenue and complete a form. The cutoff date for purchasing bricks is Oct. 1. For more information, contact Sherri Tapp, Utility Billing Office manager, at 767-0409.

Attempted Rape — A woman from the 100 block of South Pine Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:49 a.m. Saturday that a subject had raped her Saturday night. Four officers of the Ponca City Police Department were assigned and a report was taken on an attempted rape.

Item Missing — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:36 a.m. Saturday that someone had taken a ceiling fan from a rental house in the 400 block of South Elm Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Possible Fraud — A woman from the 2100 block of North Osage Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:59 p.m. Saturday that she may have been the victim of a possible magazine sales fraud. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Mobile Phone Stolen — A person from Jay’s Auto Sales, 1114 North Waverly Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:11 p.m. Saturday that a mobile phone had been stolen from the office. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Water Leak Repairs — The water and wastewater crews will be working on South Avenue, between South Twelfth Street and South Thirteenth Street, Tuesday, to repair a water leak. Work will begin at 8 a.m. and continue until completed. Motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route around the work.

Item Missing — A man from the 1000 block of North Ash Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:36 p.m. Saturday that a large black kettle pot had been stolen from the front yard. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Yard Decoration Stolen — A woman from the 100 block of West Detroit Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:40 p.m. Saturday that a yard decoration had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday 6-8 p.m. 205 West Hartford. adv.

Item Missing — A man from the 2500 block of Robin reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:07 p.m. Saturday that a yard equipment item had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:48 p.m. Saturday that a vehicle had rolled over in the 3500 block of North Union Street. Two officers were assigned.

Instant Passport Pictures. Graham Photo, 201 North First, 765-4348. adv.

Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 5:06 p.m. Saturday that a vehicular accident had occurred at the intersection of Cleary Drive and North Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and an ambulance from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to take a woman to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of a neck injury. A report was taken.

Abandoned Bicycles — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:51 p.m. Saturday that two bicycles had been abandoned in the 1600 block of Cedar Lane. Animal Control was contacted to remove the bicycles.

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One at 762-6684 or order within one hour of event start time 1-800-497-2410 adv.

Assault — A woman from the 3400 block of B Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:52 p.m. Saturday that she had been assaulted. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — A person reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:04 p.m. Saturday that a woman was at the intersection of West Ponca Avenue and South Washington Street yelling for help. Three officers were assigned and a 34-year-old man was held for domestic assault and battery.

Windshield Damaged — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 4:02 p.m. Sunday from a woman in the 3500 block of North Union Street that someone had thrown something through the windshield of a vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Used Book Sale! Large Selection priced $.25 to $.95. Brace Books, 2205 N. 14th. adv.

Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Conoco Convenience, 1613 West South Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:44 p.m. Sunday that a subject had taken $20.90 worth of gas and left without paying. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

National Wild Turkey Federation 2nd Annual Banquet will be held September 29, 1998 at the Elks Lodge at 1308 Bradley.. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is set for 7:00 p.m. If you are a NWTF member, dinner is only $10.00. Call 765-4436 or 762-3320 for more information. adv.

Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Sav-A-Trip, 207 East Highland Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:08 a.m. Sunday that a subject had left without paying for $10 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer reported from South Waverly Street at 12:22 a.m. Sunday that a 37-year-old man was being held for DUI, driving left of center, transporting an open container, having no insurance and not wearing a seat belt.

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Disturbance — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 12:28 a.m. Sunday that a disturbance was occurring. Three officers were assigned to the call and a 34-year-old man was held for domestic assault and battery.

Window Broken — A person from the 300 block of South Third Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:20 a.m. Sunday that someone was breaking glass of a building nearby. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.

Window Broken — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 4:20 a.m. Sunday that a window had been broken on the north side of some apartments in the 100 block of South Pine Street. The building was secured by the officer and the information was logged.

Shot With BB-Gun — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 10:19 p.m. Sunday from a woman in the 400 block of South Lake Street that a 13-year-old girl had been shot with a BB-gun. Two officers were assigned and the information was logged.

Tires Flattened — A woman from the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:02 a.m. Sunday that two tires had been flattened on her vehicle and she saw another woman leaving the scene. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.

Tires Slashed — A woman from the 700 block of North Ash Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:37 a.m. Sunday that tires of her vehicle had been slashed. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Vehicle Stolen — A woman from the 1000 block of North Sunset Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:39 a.m. Sunday that a three-wheel vehicle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 1400 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:18 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — A vehicular accident in the 1300 block of West Highland Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:53 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 1:54 p.m. that an accident had occurred in the 3100 block of East U.S. 60. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was notified and an ambulance from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to take one subject to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 700 block of East Prospect Avenue at 2:14 p.m. Sunday that a 38-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension.

Accident — Officials from the Ponca City Fire Department Station No. 2 requested an officer at 2:56 p.m. Sunday concerning an accident that involved a department vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Vehicle Towed — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department requested a wrecker service at 3:52 p.m. Sunday tow a vehicle from the intersection of East Alma Avenue and South Seventh Street for having an expired tag. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

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Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Fourteenth Street and East Otoe Avenue at 4:47 p.m. Sunday that a 28-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension.

Subjects Held — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 5:24 a.m. Monday from the 700 block of North Fourteenth Street that subjects were seen attempting to get into the back door. Five officers of the Ponca City Police Department were assigned and located the subjects in a vehicle at Ponca City Motor, 727 North Fourteenth Street. A report was taken and the subjects were turned over to guardians.

Shoplifter in Custody — An employee at Hastings, 2900 North Fourteenth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:59 p.m. Sunday that a juvenile shoplifter was in custody. An officer was assigned and the juvenile was released to a parent on the promise to appear in court.

Subject Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded to a 911 call at 9:07 p.m. Sunday in the 500 block of North Osage Street. A 35-year-old woman was held for domestic assault and battery.

Vehicle Abandoned — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 2:23 a.m. Monday that upon turning around at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and Elmwood Avenue to stop a vehicle being driven without the use of tail lights that subjects abandoned it and ran. Four other officers were assigned and the vehicle was reported to be one stolen from Bowker Auto Mall. A report was taken. The subjects were not found.

Structure Fire — The Communications Center received a 911 call from the Paradise Apartments, 3501 North Union street at 1:47 p.m. Sunday that a fire was between two apartments. Units from three Ponca City Fire Department stations responded and handled a fire in a bathroom. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department handled traffic situations.

Bicycles Stolen — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2100 block of John Street at 5:55 p.m. Sunday that two bicycles had been stolen.

Bicycle Stolen — A woman from the 2000 block of Cedar reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:05 p.m. Sunday that her sons bicycle had been stolen from Woodlands School. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Items Missing — A woman from the 1700 block of North Union Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:11 p.m. Sunday that some items had been stolen out of a garage. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 6:17 p.m. Sunday that a disturbance was occurring at a residence in the 1000 block of Riviera. Two officers were assigned and a 38-year-old woman was held for public intoxication, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Another 38-year-old woman was held on a city warrant.

Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Triple T, 1301 West Highland Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:31 p.m. Sunday that a subject in a pickup had left without paying for $3.15 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 7:04 p.m. Sunday that a 17-year-old woman was being held for assault with a deadly weapon.

Woman Injured — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 7:22 p.m. Sunday that a woman had cut her finger while in the 800 block of North Pine Street. An ambulance was assigned and the woman was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of the injury. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken.

Window Broken — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 7:29 p.m. Sunday from a person in the 300 block of South Twelfth Street that someone had broken a window at the residence.

Accident — The Ponca City Police Department reported at 7:48 a.m. Monday that a car-bicycle accident at the intersection of Turner Street and West Prospect Avenue had been reported. The injured girl on the bicycle was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of a minor injury according to the police.

LIFESTYLES

Modern Moms Group Meets
Miss Ponca City Contest Saturday
Walker and Gleason United in Marriage
Bits and Pieces
Ponca City Mother’s Club
Little News

Modern Moms Group Meets

The Modern Mom’s Mother’s Club met Sept. 10 in the home of Becky Rothbauer, who gave the collect and aims, and the devotion entitled “Could There Be Another You?” Nine members and three guests answered roll call with “where were you raised?” Guests were Joan Hardy, Julie Beam and Beth Rady.

Mary McGaughey gave the treasurer’s report. Discussion was held on the Teen Parent Program party in December, a craft project for October and a social that month in the home of Cheryl Ramsey.

A nail care class was given as the program by Lia Gondran, who spoke about the proper way to care for nails. In August the group hosted a get acquainted tea for prospective new members as well as 11 state officers. The event was held at the Marland Mansion. The net meeting of the club will be Oct. 8 at the home of Tammy Beier.

Miss Ponca City Contest Saturday

The Miss Ponca City Queen Contest will be held Saturday at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. One of the candidates for the queen title this year is Ashley Dawn Van Hoesen, daughter of Everette and Sonja Van Hoesen, 1140 Cann Drive.

Ashley, a junior student at Ponca City High School, has maintained a 4.0 grade average since eighth grade, served as a Junior Kiwanian in ninth grade and received two academic letters and two bars. She has been listed as a Who’s Who High School student and received the United States Student Council award and been named an All American Scholar.

She also holds a National English Merit award and is historian for the PO-Hi student council. A DARE guest speaker, Ashley has participated in Crimestopper fundraisers, helped to teach Safety Town for four years, been a wrestling matmaid and listed on the Superintendent’s honor roll for four years. A member of Grace Episcopal Church, Ashley enjoys horseback riding.

Tickets are available from the contestants or by contacting Jackie Cutler Ingram at 762-0437, or Vicki Graves at 765-8679 and 765-4736. The contest begins at 2 p.m. and serving as Master of Ceremonies will be KPNC personality, Mark Bersche.

Contestants will be judged on poise, appearance and personality. They will also be judged on the 3-5 minute presentation which will include personal resume information, and the answers to the questions of “Why I Want to be Miss Ponca City” and “What Ponca City Means to Me.”

The winner of the contest will be awarded a trophy and prizes, and represent Ponca City as a Visiting Queen in the Arkalalah, Arkansas City’s annual Halloween Festival, slated for Oct. 30 and 31. Miss Ponca City also acts as a goodwill ambassador, and attends various functions and speaking engagements throughout her year’s reign as her personal schedule allows.

Walker and Gleason United in Marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Paige Gleason are residing at 800 Pennsylvania Street, 701, Denver, Colo. following their marriage Aug. 29, 1998 on Lookout Mountain in Golden, Colo. The ceremony took place in the gazebo at the historical Boettcher Mansion. They plan a belated wedding trip to Europe next year. Parents of the bride, the former Jana Elizabeth Walker, are Paul and Jeanie Walker, 45 Stoneridge, and John and Marilyn Watson of Tulsa. Gleason is the son of Nan Gleason of Houston, Texas. The bride graduated from Ponca City High School in 1992 and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1996 from Oklahoma State University. She is the International Coordinator for Caleel-Hayden, LLC. Gleason received a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in philosophy from the University of Texas in 1993. He is currently executive chef of Off Belleview Grill at the Denver Tech Center.

Bits and Pieces

Ponca City Mother’s Club

Ponca City Mother’s Club fall luncheon and style show will be held Sept. 25, 12:15 p.m., at the chapel at the Marland Mansion estate. The public is invited to attend and cost for the event is $8 per person. Deadline for tickets is Sept. 22. To purchase them contact Kathleen Scribner, 765-0077, or Beverly Carpenter, 765-3267. The program will also include a presentation about the Pioneer Woman Museum opening given by Jayne Detten.

Four O’Clock Garden Club

Members of the Four O’Clock Garden Club will gather Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the parking lot of the First Presbyterian Church for a trip to Stillwater. Lunch will be served and a tour of the gardens at Oklahoma State University is planned. Guests are invited and cost for the luncheon event will be $10 per person. Reservations must be made with Janelle Eichor, 765-6241.

Little News

Danna Brown is announcing the birth of her daughter, Jasmine Rose, born at 5:07 p.m. Sept. 11, 1998 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She weighed 6-pounds, 6-ounces and was 19 3/4-inches long.

Grandparents are Sid and Kathy Brown of Barnsdall, former residents of Tonkawa. Great-grandparents are Bill and Marylou Brown of Barnsdall and Don and Frieda Quiring of Newton, Kan.

SPORTS

Monday Evening Quarterback
Cowboys Bump MSU Off Top 25
Cowgirls Go 3-0 at Home
Golf Results
Sooners Need Work On Passing Game
Frontier Jr. Varsity End Season 10-7
Golf Notes

Monday Evening Quarterback

By Fred Hilton

News Sports Editor

Hard work and “doing things right,” were the reason the Wildcat defense, after two weeks of struggle, came into its own Friday night shutting down Tulsa Memorial as the Cats posted their first win of the season, 34-14, according to defensive coordinator Jerry Hill

The Poncans held the speedy Memorial backs and receivers in check, allowing the Chargers just 25 yards in total offense in the first half.

Memorial finished the game with just 44 yards rushing and 126 passing, with much of that total coming in the final period and with Wildcat coach Todd Kimrey substituting liberally.

“We felt it important to play some of the younger players,” Hill said, noting that Memorial’s two touchdowns came late in the game. “Otherwise, I felt we could have shut them out.”

Kimrey, Hill and the other Po-Hi coaches had more on their minds than just a shutout of Memorial. The Wildcats start the rugged District 6A-3 play this week with a trip to play No. 8 Stillwater.

“We are pretty thin and some of the players were getting tired,” Hill said. “Also, we need to get those younger kids some experience.”

As a result of the defensive play — which included holding Memorial at bay twice in the first period after a fumble and blocked punt had given the Chargers the ball in Wildcat territory.

“We had a lot better effort,” Hill said of the Cat defense, “and the kids were doing things right.

“Our defense is designed for everyone to do their jobs, especially on containment. On Friday, we were able to turn the ball inside where our linebackers (Toby Redleaf, Josh Young and Kyle Henderson) were in position to make the play.

“The defensive line (Harrison Freeman, Mark Goddard, Jeremy Leavitt, Michael Galbreath and Wes Murrie) is good enough that teams aren’t going run up the middle on us very much.

“What hurt us against Hale and Tahlequah was the backs, who had great speed, were getting outside on us,” Hill pointed out. “If our ends and monster can turn the runs inside, then we have 11 people who can make the tackle.

“I’m not going to kid anyone, Memorial is not Hale or Tahlequah, but if our kids had played those first two game like they did Friday night, we would have a good chance to win those games.”

No one has made a huge living off throwing the ball against the Poncans so far. Memorial did scored twice via the pass — late, and Tahlequah had 178 yards through the air, but for a relatively inexperienced secondary, the Poncans have handled themselves very well.

Hill sees room for improvement in pass coverage, but knows that will only come with experience.

“Jared (Sindelar), Kris (Shores) and Joe (Roland) played some secondary last year,” Hill points out. “But for the most part our secondary is pretty young.”

One of the Cats’ regular corners, junior Blake Geubelle, sat out Friday’s game with muscle spasms in his back. Shores, who also plays offense and is on the special teams in addition to his free safety duties, was forced to the sidelines in the second half after rushing for 140 yards and three touchdowns while also scoring on a 58-yard screen pass.

Hill said teams have learned quickly not to throw on Sindelar’s side of the field.

“Those people (coaches) upstairs know where our experience is.”

But sophomore J. Michael Sharon made Memorial’s quarterback pay for going to his side once too often, getting the Wildcats’ first interception of the season and setting up the Poncans’ final score.

“In the first game (against Hale), we played a zone,” Hill said. “In the second game (Tahlequah) we went to man coverage because teams who run the option like to send their receivers deep and run off your corners.

“We went back to a zone for Memorial, but when they send receivers long like Memorial did, it becomes man-to man coverage.”

Hill says the Cats are anxious to test their skills against a ranked team like Stillwater.

“If we play like we did in the first half against Memorial, we have a good chance against Stillwater,” he said. “Our offense is designed to eat up the clock. So our defense must be able to bend but not break, to make the other team take a long time moving the ball.

“We proved we can beat a team like Memorial, now beating a team like Stillwater would move us up to another level. It would prove we can play against the really good teams.”

Cowboys Bump MSU Off Top 25

STILLWATER (AP) — Oklahoma State can take comfort in its improved running game and inflexible defense heading into an Oct. 3 matchup with second-ranked Nebraska.

The Cowboys (2-1) are idle this week after coming from behind to beat Mississippi State (2-1) in a 42-23 upset Saturday. The loss knocked the Bulldogs, who had been ranked No. 25, out of The Associated Press’ Top 25 college football poll.

‘‘Our goal was to shut down the running game, and once we did that we knew their passing game was not that strong,’’ said linebacker Kenyatta Wright, who made eight tackles, two for a loss.

Oklahoma State held Mississippi State rushers to just 88 yards. Bulldog tailback James Johnson, who was averaging 151.5 yards per game, rushed for only 38 yards on 13 carries in Stillwater.

‘‘We couldn’t get anything going on offense,’’ Johnson said. ‘‘It takes a lot of people to move the ball, not any one person can do it. We just weren’t in synch.’’

Oklahoma State trailed Mississippi State in the third quarter but scored four of the final five touchdowns to put away the upset.

The Cowboy defense made three interceptions and three sacks for a loss of 32 yards. The first touchdown Mississippi State scored — late in the first quarter — came off a muffed OSU punt.

Oklahoma State coach Bob Simmons said he was disappointed in two missed field goals and other problems on special teams. But Simmons was pleased in his players’ overall performance one week after falling 35-20 at Tulsa.

‘‘The defense did an outstanding job of containing a great running back (Johnson),’’ Simmons said. ‘‘Tonight’s effort was a great team effort.’’

Mississippi State allowed Oklahoma State 561 yards, its most offense in 10 years. Backed by Nathan Simmons’ 148 yards and Jamaal Fobbs’ 104 yards, Oklahoma State ran for 360 yards against a defense that had been giving up only 71.5 a game.

Tony Lindsay completed 11-of-17 passes for 201 yards and one interception. Lindsay also ran for two touchdowns.

Oklahoma State will face upcoming opponent Nebraska in Kansas City. The Cornhuskers did not play Saturday but face No. 9 Washington this week.

Cowgirls Go 3-0 at Home

STILLWATER — Oklahoma State (5-1) took advantage of 27 shots on goal Sunday as the Cowgirls shutout Southwest Missouri State, 4-0, at the OSU Soccer Complex.

OSU limited the Lady Bears (1-5) to only one shot on goal as the team improved to 3-0 at home.

“We start putting in the chances we were having in the second half and it was a confidence builder for some people who had had finishing woes,” head coach Karen Hancock said. “The win was good for team morale because all of our girls were able to play. The girls are playing well right now, we are 5-1 and we know we have the talent to go out and win matches.”

Sophomore forward Andrea Larson recorded her second multiple goal game of the season, scoring twice in the second half.

Emily Hamilton scored the first goal of her collegiate career at the 36:16 mark in the first half when she fired a shot that was partially deflected by the Southwest Missouri State keeper and rolled in.

Larsen scored her first goal of the game at the 57:11 mark off an assist from sophomore Marcy Morrical.

Senior midfielder Melissa Wykes netted her fourth goal of the season just over a minute later off a cross by freshman Teri Marcum to make the score, 3-0. It was Wykes fourth straight game in which she has scored a goal.

Larsen capped off the scoring for OSU sit the 63:23 mark when she took a rebounded shot and kicked it in for her fourth goal of the year.

Senior goalkeeper Chrystal Emerson and freshman Katy Johnson combined on OSU’s second shutout of the season,

The Cowgirls will be back in action on Thursday when they host Texas-El Paso at 7 p.m. at the OSU Soccer Complex.

Southwest Missouri 0 0 — 0

Oklahoma State 1 3 — 4

Goals:

OSU- Emily Hamilton (3616), assist Andrea Larsen; Andrea Larsen (57:11). assist Mercy Morrical; Melissa Wykes (58.48), assist Teri Marcum, Andrea Larson (63:23), assist Missy Moss.

Goalkeepers:

Beth Schneider (SWMS); 4 goals, 5 saves (63:23); Colleen Daniels (SWMS): 0 goals, 4 saves (26:37)

Chrystal Emerson (OSU): 0 goals, 0 saves (81:16), Katy Johnson (OSU): 0 goals, 0 saves

(5:44)

Shots:

SWMS: 1

OSU: 27

Golf Results

Wentz Fall Classic

Joe Hager 68-66—134

Roger Woods 67-67—134

Joe Carder 68-68—136

David Cooper 70-67—137

Kenny Altman 68-67—137

Aaron Gard 71-67—138

Phil Carey 70-69—138

Tom Lane 64-75—139

Lorern Rucker 69-70—139

Dennis McCeary 71-68—139

Doug Kiser 72-68—140

Jim Walls 67-73—140

Dan McGregor 73-68—141

Ron Gales 69-72—141

Mike Hunsaker 73-69—142

Jake Ewing 75-67—142

Sooners Need Work On Passing Game

By OWEN CANFIELD

AP Sports Writer

NORMAN (AP) — Oklahoma ran more option plays in its third game of the season than it did in the first two, occasionally with big results.

But California showed that the Sooners may want to study the passing portion of their play book in future games.

Brandon Daniels, in his return to the lineup after missing one game due to injury, gained 67 yards on 22 carries in a 13-12 loss to Cal on Saturday night. Included were runs of 30 and 20 yards in a drive that led to a go-ahead field goal in the fourth quarter.

But he was just 2-of-5 passing, including an interception. And when the Sooners needed to drive the length of the field in the closing minutes for a chance to win, Jarrod Reese came off the bench and was 1-of-5 for 16 yards.

Cal (2-1) dared the Sooners to throw, stacking nine men on the line of scrimmage all night, and the strategy worked.

‘‘There are times when you have to execute the pass. We didn’t,’’ offensive coordinator Joe Dickinson said.

There are times when you have to execute, period, and the Sooners didn’t. California was whistled for 16 penalties totaling 130 yards, but Oklahoma also stumbled.

The Sooners lost two fumbles in the first quarter, including one that led to Cal’s only touchdown. They moved to the Golden Bear 7-yard line twice but came up empty — one field goal try missed, the other was blocked.

They also had to settle for a field goal after having first-and-10 at the Cal 17 in the fourth quarter.

‘‘It’ll make you sick,’’ defensive tackle Kelly Gregg said.

The sellout crowd came expecting to see Cal’s Justin Vedder throw the ball almost exclusively, as he had done in the Bears’ first two games. Instead, it was Cal’s running game that made the difference.

Marcus Fields, a sophomore who hadn’t run for more than 90 yards in a game, had 144 on 21 carries. He had back-to-back 24-yard gains on the drive in which the Golden Bears drove for the go-ahead field goal in the fourth quarter.

Vedder, who threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns in a 40-36 victory over Oklahoma last year, made perhaps the game’s biggest play with his feet. Facing second-and-14, he gained 22 yards on a naked bootleg to keep Cal’s final drive alive late in the game.

The Bears were then able to burn about 90 more seconds off the clock before punting away with 1:22 remaining. Oklahoma approached midfield but got no closer.

‘‘Their attack was to slow down our passing attack,’’ coach Tom Holmoe said. ‘‘It was effective. But in doing so, I think they gave us a little bit of the run.’’

Oklahoma’s touchdown came on its first drive when Daniels rolled to his right, then threw back to tight end Matt Anderson who sprinted down the sideline for a 58-yard touchdown.

But Jeff Ferguson missed the extra point. He later missed the field goal and had one blocked before leaving the game with an illness.

Frontier Jr. Varsity End Season 10-7

RED ROCK — The Frontier junior varsity baseballers completed their season at 10-7 with a sweep over Glencoe Friday.

The Mustang JVs outslugged Glencoe 11-6 in the first game and 17-14 in the second.

Waheken Camp, Reggie Weckstein and Owen Jones each had two hits in the opener while Matt Black, Ricky Valdez and Tim Ingmire each had one. Black was the winning pitcher.

Will Sanders had a double and triple to pace the Mustangs in the second game while Kelly Jones had a double and Ryan Pratt a single. Colby Clouse drew three walks in that outing. Valdez was the winning pitcher.

Golf Notes

WLGA

The Wentz Ladies Golf Association will hold Ladies Day play Tuesday, meeting at 8:45 a.m. to draw for pairings and teeing off at 9.

Last week’s winners were Shirley Pigg in Championship flight, Evelyn Davis in President’s flight, Carolyn Sumpter in A flight and Joyce Wynn in B flight