Downtown Lawrence Shot Put Cancelled After Sponsorship Split
The planned eighth annual Downtown Lawrence Men's Olympic Shot Put failed to materialize after Explore Lawrence ended its relationship with Lawrence Sports Corporation. Organizer Bob Lanner cites a $7,000 shortfall and says decision-makers discouraged continuation despite encouragement from world-class throwers. The event was canceled April 7.
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Kansas football team to hold spring practice show case at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
KU plans a 1 PM open practice branded as spring football show case with limited scrimmage like team periods due to injuries. Alumni flag football at noon precedes, gates 1 3 4 8 32 33 open. broadcast on ESPN3 and Jayhawk Radio Network with clear bag policy in effect.
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Free State Softball Rolls Past SM West 10-0 in Five Innings
Free State coach Lee Ice fielded a patient, aggressive attack as the Firebirds built a 2-0 first inning and scored in each of the first three frames. Tatum Clapton and Emma Stanwix drew walks in the opener, while Sara Roszak and Grace Patchen added RBI singles. The game was delayed over 20 minutes awaiting a second umpire, but Free State finished with a 10-0 win when SM West was retired in the top of the fifth.
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Tatum Clapton
Emma Stanwix
Delaney Furminger
Sara Roszak
Grace Patchen
Lions fall to Olathe West in softball duel 7-2
Lawrence High Lions struggle to slow Olathe West as five late runs lift the Owls to a 7-2 win. Kampbell Kilburn and Chandler Guffey lead LHS with doubles and sustained two-run support early, but Sunflower League foes pull away after eight stranded runners.
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