Be Like Bob Memorial Tournament honors Billings and Chamberlain
Beverly Billings recalls Bob Billings as a humble leader while praising his influence on KU athletics. The Be Like Bob Memorial Tournament funds a Wilt Chamberlain Scholarship at Kansas, aiming to endow a grant in Chamberlain’s name, reflecting their lasting friendship and impact.
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Chamberlain-Billings
Thad Allender
Journal-World Photo
Lew Perkins
Perkins
Alvamar Country Club
Aquahawks Welcome Jayhawks In Summer Swim Collaboration
Aquahawks coach Mike Soderling and KU coach Clark Campbell teamed up when Campbell joined Jayhawk members in the offseason. Campbell says the alliance benefits both sides as national-level swimmers join the AquaHawks while NCAA rules allow his affiliation with the local club. The Roger Hill Swim Meet closes today at Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center with events starting 8:15 am.
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Jayhawks
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Kelli Criswell
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Truman State
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Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center
Aaron Lindbe
Josh Cook
Joey Caudle
Ben Parkapile
Outlaws edge Grays in Varisty Classic tense win
Kansas City Kansas Josh Moreno allowed six hits and two walks in a complete game to lead the Lawrence Outlaws to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Grays at Piper High. Moreno improved to 4-3 with eight strikeouts as Dulin Westerhouse and Puckett collected two hits each. Lawrence meets Mac and Seitz next at 10 a.m. in pool play final, while a misidentification note corrects a previous report on Tyler Blankenship’s status.
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Moreno
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Aaron Westerhouse
Zach Puckett
Outlaws
Lawrence
Mac
Raiders sweep Chanute in doubleheader to extend win streak
Lawrence Raiders roll to a 4-2 win and 7-2 victory over Chanute in a Saturday twinbill at Free State High. Ace Aaron Madill earned a 6 0 record with seven strikeouts in game one as Taylor Martin belted a two run homer. Derek Bailey led the offense with five hits seven plate appearances including two doubles and a triple. Blake Dickson moved to 4 0 with four hits allowed in game two as Lawrence built a 5 0 advantage and added six hits in the third inning. Raiders host Manhattan in a 1 pm doubleheader today.
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Chanute
Lawrence
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Raiders
Taylor Martin
Martin
Raider
Blake Dickson
Derek Bailey
Bailey
Twinbill
Manhattan
Free State High
Devin Eccles
Andrew Pyle
Renegades fall to Lee's Summit in tourney loss
Kansas City, Mo. The Lawrence Renegades were held to four hits and four errors in a 9-1 defeat by the Lee's Summit Tigers at the Worth Harley-Davidson Tournament. Coach Lynn Harrod criticized the effort while the Renegades moved to 23-9 and prepared for a semifinal against Lee's Summit. Cal Tatrich contributed two hits in the setback.
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