Yankee fans spread across the nation amid success
A sports reader argues that since the New York Yankees rose to power in the 1990s they have inspired a growing, sometimes inauthentic, national fan base. He notes fans multiply during winning eras and questions lasting support if teams falter. The piece cites Mantle's funeral, local pride, and the mystique that fuels love or hate for the Yankees.
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Mireles ends prep career with fifth at state golf
Garden City Buffaloes finish fourth at the 6-5A state golf tournament with Hailey Mireles ending her prep career tied for fifth after a 79. Tara Goedeken of Dodge City won the title as Manhattan and St. Thomas Aquinas claimed runner up spots and Topeka Washburn Rural placed third. Mireles finished 3 strokes behind the champion with a late-water on the 18th hole sealing the result.
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Dodge City
Ashley Johnson
Tara Oppliger
Amy Kinderknecht
Kristen Hitz
Mallory Walker
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Clathe East
Jaci Hiatt
Garden City High School
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Tuiasosopo leads Raiders rally in narrow loss to Chiefs
Marques Tuiasosopo, pressed into action for Rich Gannon, sparked a fourth quarter surge that fell short as the Oakland Raiders dropped a 17-10 decision to the Kansas City Chiefs in Oakland. Trent Green threw for 206 yards as KC extended its win streak to seven.
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Jerome Woods
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Rich Gannon
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Dick Vermeil
UCLA
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Trent Green
Jerry Rice
Jerry Porter
Lady Busters drawn second in Jayhawk West poll
Garden City Busters ranked second in Jayhawk West after a 31 7 season and 4th place NJCAA national finish. Seward County chosen as preseason favorites. Broacbusters coach Ryan Swanson’s squad placed sixth in the poll.
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Lady Buster
Bobby Brasel
Ulysses Tigers fall short in 1A state golf title bid
Ulysses finishes 352 at Salina Municipal Golf Course, three strokes behind champion Mulvane and one behind Piper. Holcomb places fourth with 358, Syracuse fifth with 364. Abby Trejo leads Ulysses at 83. coach Darrel Dees praises team effort and Mel Kreie’s heart.
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Val Gustafson
Jen Koops
Mel Kreie
Julie Nickle
Beth Kreie
Darrel Dees
Mel
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Lakin
Jordan Lohfink
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Scott Stegman
Hatchet Game series grows lopsided as Garden City routs Dodge City
Garden City High School dominated the Hatchet Game, winning 37-0 at Memorial Stadium for its ninth straight win over Dodge City. The Buffaloes have recorded five shutouts in the streak, tying the series longest run. Dodge City has managed only seven points since 2000, with last year’s 49-7 score their lone recent reply.
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