Parents protest Liberal football coach removal
A group asks Liberal school board to dismiss Rich Anderson amid claims of inappropriate language and program disruption. The piece notes past coaching changes, including James Mireles and Gary Cornelsen, and argues parental motives misalign with team success and safety. It cites hazing, rule violations, and program tension as context.
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Cornelsen
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Blues sweep Liberal in rough two-game set at Williams Stadium
Garden City Blues win 9-5 in game one and 14-6 in six innings as Liberal errors and timely hits spark the doubleheader sweep. Socorro Salais paces the attack with a two-run triple in the fourth, while Tanner Adam toed the hill for the opener victory. Stan Klaus, in his first mound work in four years, earns the nightcap win by pitching four and two thirds with three strikeouts as Garden City demonstrated improved defense and timely scoring.
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Garden City
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Stan Klaus
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Holmes may sit out opener over contract dispute
Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes says he will skip the September 7 season opener with San Diego unless his contract is extended or replaced. He says he will be ready for training camp but seeks a long term deal to retire as a Chief, while noting others also seek paid deals.
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Walker fans Rockies past Giants with record hit
Denver Larry Walker delivered a two run double in the first inning to become Colorado's career hits leader with 1,279 as the Rockies beat San Francisco 11 7. Preston Wilson matched season highs with four hits and four RBIs while Juan Uribe added a three run homer to fuel the comeback. Todd Helton also extended his All Star streak with 1 091 career hits and a .343 average.
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Rockies
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Todd) Helton
Helton
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Preston
Arizona
Surgery keeps Smith off sidelines for eye injury
Garden City High School football coach Mike Smith, in his 27th year of coaching, underwent surgery to repair a detached retina in his left eye. He watched his team's camp via videotape and awaits a follow up that will set his return timeline, saying the procedure usually goes well and he feels no pain aside from the eye drops.
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Garden City
Smith
GCHS
Wichita
Wooten Lifts Angels Past Royals In 5-3 Win
Bengie Molina delivered a clutch play at home plate to halt a Kansas City rally after a three-run sixth. Shawn Wooten followed with a sixth inning homer as Anaheim pulled away to beat the Royals 5-3. Royals had taken the lead with three in the frame before Molina’s collision and pivotal stop.
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