Garden City sports writer finds new home in unfamiliar town
A new columnist for Garden City high school sports describes adjusting to Wichita roadways and unfamiliar venues while bringing a broad background in football, soccer, basketball, tennis and golf coverage. He recalls Osawatomie roots, KU and KSU ties, and vows no sport is too small to cover. He notes fall practices begin his first day on the job, and he apologizes to Elmquist as he navigates Page B3.
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Japan Pushes USA to Extra Innings in Olympic Softball
In Beijing the U S softball team beat Japan 4 1 in nine innings to reach the gold medal game. The win keeps the Americans on course for a fourth straight gold, as Japan pushed them to extra innings in a tense semifinal.
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Bryant Leads U S past Australia to Reach Olympic Semis
Kobe Bryant scored 25 points and LeBron James added 16 as the United States pulled away in the second half, beating Australia 116-85 in Beijing to advance to the Olympic semifinals. The U S faces Argentina or Greece for a spot in the gold medal game.
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Jasper leaves GCCC for Colby head coaching post
Brady Jasper, longtime Garden City assistant, leaves GCCC to become head women’s basketball coach at Colby Community College after DeJeanette Flournoy’s resignation. He will assume duties after a brief transition, focusing on signing players for the upcoming season as Colby seeks depth for a five-player roster. He aims to add several signees within 13 days before full leadership begins.
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KGA Senior Series winds down in western Kansas
The Kansas Golf Association Senior Series wraps up with events 20 and 21 at Southwind Country Club and Buffalo Dunes Golf Course. Forty nine players compete for spots in the Salina Championship on September 18 and 19, with top 15 in each age group advancing. The season crown leads to a 12-person team to the Ozark Senior Challenge against Missouri at Millwood.
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Stewart powers Rockies past Dodgers in homecoming
Ian Stewart, hometown hero at La Quinta High, homered and drove in a season-best five as the Colorado Rockies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3. Brad Hawpe and Matt Holliday also homered, extending Colorado’s win streak to four while dropping L.A. to eight games back in the NL West behind Arizona.
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