Kansas University Lands Ottawa Lineman Blakesley
Ottawa High senior Caleb Blakesley, top Kansas recruit, chose Kansas after preseason camp impressions and lingering offers from Wyoming Tulsa and others. He weighed Notre Dame and Kansas State advances but decided on KU, saying he felt this is where he wants to play as Mangino awaited a final call.
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Eight-year-old dominates at national junior olympics in des moines
Alexa Harmon-Thomas of Quail Run School won three primary division gold medals in Des Moines Iowa including the 200 and 400 meters and the long jump. She set a national age group 400 record at 1 08.26. Lawrence youths Bridgette Berry and Monica Howard also earned bronze medals in long jump and high jump respectively while Harmon-Thomas, Berry and Howard run for the Lawrence Track Club. Robert Dunn, 12, of Lawrence, won the midget discus with 124 feet and previously placed in Eugene Oregon at the USTFF Junior Olympics.
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Tosca ousted as Blue Jays manager after fifth straight loss
New York Tosca fired hours after Toronto defeat by the Yankees. Interim replace by John Gibbons takes over as interim manager. Blue Jays had added Lilly Batista Hentgen and Ligtenberg last off season but began 0-18 wins in 26 games.
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Preseason Kickoff Highlights Gibbs Return and Big Trade
Canton hosts the Hall of Fame Game with Joe Gibbs coaching the Redskins in his first game in 12 years while Clinton Portis and Champ Bailey face off after their blockbuster trade. Denver eyes a perfect weekend as John Elway watches from the stands. The ABC telecast begins at 7. In Istanbul, the U.S. men’s basketball team beats Turkey 79-67 after blowing a 14 point lead.
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Jayhawks Open Practice for 2004 Team Behind Anschutz Pavilion
Kansas University football fans will view the 2004 Jayhawks in an open practice at 8 30 a m today behind Anschutz Pavilion following a closed session Saturday. newcomers like Gary Green from San Antonio may challenge veteran runners Clark Green and John Randle as Adam Barmann praises the freshman with speedy feet and high expectations from James Madison High.
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William Sanders to introduce Barry at Hall of Fame
Wichita native William Sanders will present his son Barry at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction in Canton Ohio. Barry says his father may speak briefly or at length, reflecting on a father son dynamic marked by support and scrutiny in sports and life.
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Haskell Indians face preseason gaps as players skip or sit out
Haskell Indian Nations University football coach Eric Brock began preseason camp with many expected players arriving late or absent. Some veterans are ineligible or choosing to sit out the 2004 season to work, including Dale Black Cloud, Matt Kalfsbeck, and Martin Woods. Quarterback Pete Hahn may not return for his senior year due to off-field pressures, Brock says.
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Angels Rally Past Royals 6-4 On Eckstein RBI Bunt
The Angels erased a 4-3 deficit in the ninth with Jose Guillen’s leadoff homer and David Eckstein's bunt RBI, scoring Darin Erstad on an error. Oakland and Texas chase behind Kansas City in the AL West as Brendan Donnelly earned the win and Francisco Rodriguez added the save.
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