Blues go 1-4 at Battle of Omaha
The Garden City Blues finished 1-4 at the Battle of Omaha tournament in Nebraska over the weekend. Their only win came against Belgrade Montana 63, with Caleb Crocker earning the victory. Losses came to Gateway Prospects 18-0 Macon Tigers 10-0 Rawlston Omaha 9-1 and Columbus Omaha 8-7.
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Ford helps Salina TechnoKats win at Dodge City shootout
Katie Ford powered Salina TechnoKats to first place with a 6-0 record at the Miss Kitty Border War in Dodge City. She earned two pitching wins over the Hays Strikers as Salina improved to 15-2-1, with the team awaiting the AFA State Tournament July 7 to 8 in Garden City. Ford, living in Salina since June, celebrated returning home and staying with family after extended dorm life. The Garden City Dusters went 2-4 in the 16 and under division, with losses to the Garden City Spirit, a 14-0 club playing up a division. Spirit’s other results included wins over Dodge City Magic and losses to Southwest Kansas All-Stars and Greenfield Blue Aces.
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Nadal seeks history at Wimbledon after French Open win
Rafael Nadal eyes Grand Slam glory on grass after beating Roger Federer for a French Open title. Nadal, ranked No.2, aims to win another major on any surface, as rain delays push back early-round matches at Wimbledon. Serena Williams faces Lourdes Dominguez Lino while Justine Henin and Jelena Lee Nadal are also slated to play.
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Vollertsen Wins City Golf Championship
Grant Vollertsen shot 67 at Buffalo Dunes and 72 at Southwind to win the City Championship this weekend. The dentist from Garden City posted six birdies, finishing 5-under at Buffalo Dunes and 1-over at Southwind, with Jeff Debusk second after 72 and 73, and Walker Frey third with 72 at Southwind and 79 overall.
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Oregon State Champs Seal Second Straight College World Series Title
Oregon State edges North Carolina 9-3 to complete a sweep and claim back-to-back national titles in Omaha. Pat Casey credits a late regional rally against Virginia for igniting a power surge that carried the Beavers through the finals and to a flawless 5-0 run in the CWS. Darwin Barney drove in a pair with a two run homer, while Jordan Lennerton added another homer as OSU pitchers shut down UNC late.
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Portland Fans Pressure Blazers on No 1 Pick
Portland Trail Blazers officials weigh the top draft choice as fans flood in with horn polls for Ohio State center Greg Oden and Texas forward Kevin Durant. GM Kevin Pritchard says no consensus exists as the team evaluates the potential franchise-altering decision ahead of the NBA draft in New York. Oden leads fan polls with about 75 percent support on the Blazers site.
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