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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1997
Page
11
The eighth annual American Legion Ice Invitational kicks off with wooden bats replacing aluminum. Lawrence Raiders defend their title as part of a 10-team field split into two pools, contesting four games apiece at Ice Field and Hogland-Maupin Stadium. Headlines note the shift, player reactions, and Raiders’ recent form.
Kansas City No 83-346 notes coach Jim Yoakum and Topeka and Shawnee Mission Raiders results from recent tournaments. Highlights include Shawnee Mission Raiders led by John Lubin batting .545, and pitchers Damon Parker and Brent Wolf strong in Spring play. Also listed are Florissant Travelers, Tulsa Memorial Boosters, and Lawrence Raiders among others with season records and top players.
Brian Wingerd and Todd Hernandez aced 118 yard No 6 holes at Orchards in Stepping Stone play with witnesses Joe Cairns Andrew Carnazzo Kent Robinson and Mark Unruh Mike Mondi Eli Goodell. June Foulks and witnesses achieved 110 yard No 8 hole aces at Alvamar CC. Jayhawk golf results show June dates with net and gross leaders. Lawrence riders place in Missouri Fat Tire Series and Springfield Iron Horse triathlon with top age-group finishes. Lightning inline team wins exhibition jamboree against KC Blades with 6 3 score.
A city sports page reports multiple youth and high school events. Winners in skills contests include Travis Mangelsdorf Kyle Berthold James Moore Dale Smith and Geoff Knight. Stevens reaches nationals after state titles in Greco Roman and freestyle in Hays.
A full slate of matches listed for Friday through Sunday across Ice Field and Hoglund Maun stadium. Teams include Pittsburg Wichita Seminoles Lawrence Salina Shawnee Mission KC 83 34 Topeka 400 Wichita 401 Florissant Tulsa and national interleague showdowns culminating in two title games on Sunday.
Ellenbecker went 5 for 9 with three doubles four runs and four RBIs as the Lawrence Bandits defeated Kansas City Ceres 8-4 in game one and 15-5 in game two at Eisenhower Field. Meyer Weber and File contributed multiple hits as Lawrence improves to 12-4. Matt Hicks earned win in game one and Riley Scott the night cap. Bandits travel to Kansas City Turner on Saturday.
Kansas Rebels 15-year-olds sweep the Topeka Capitals 15s in a doubleheader at SCABA field. Brandon Clinkenbeard hit for the cycle across two games, earning a win and a save. Game One 11-6 saw him go 2 for 4 with a homer and a single. Matt Divine won. Game Two 8-4 featured Clinkenbeard 2 for 3 with a double and a triple, while Murray and Ford added two RBIs each. The Rebels improve to 11-8-1 and host the 16-year-olds Sunday.
Heartland Park faces potential sponsor loss as a proposed tobacco settlement could ban tobacco advertising at NHRA events. Winston's 23 year NHRA partnership supports racers and keeps tickets affordable. removal may force higher prices or need for new sponsors. The talks include compromise at the bargaining table with 10 dollar level general admission and 45 to 50 dollar reserved seats.
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