Shawnee Heights eliminates Lawrence Lions from state bid
Shawnee Heights defeated Lawrence High 6-1 in a regional semifinal at Soden's Grove, ending LHS bid to the Class 6A state baseball tournament in Lawrence. Jeff Burke pitched seven strong innings for SH, driving in the decisive runs as Lawrence came up short after a season finale of 12-9.
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Hogland-Maupin
State
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Harrod
Jeff Burke
Thunderbird
Craig Cox
Ele
Adam Green
Brian Roberts
Jackson
Heights
Burke
T-Birds
Topeka
Seaman
Lions Never Came In The End
A brief report notes that the Lions did not arrive as expected, leaving organizers and attendees surprised. No details on location, date, or reason are provided in the readable text.
Myers and Wells trade roles in Jays 4 Royals 1 win
Toronto catcher Greg Myers powered the Blue Jays with a two run homer and stellar defense while pitcher David Wells earned his fourth straight win over Kansas City. Wells credited Myers call for pitch choices as Timlin closed the game for the save. Royals pitcher Mark Gubicza returned from injury in his first start since 1990.
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Toronto Blue Jays
Greg Myers
David Wells
Wells
Myers
Greg
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Kansas City
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Gubicza
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Mike Timlin
Timlin
Jim Eisenreich
Sean Berry
Terry Puhl
Themart
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Robson
Lirkano
Jcarler
McRae Cf
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Merrinec
Whiten
Trlabit
Tooo Myers
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Shmart
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Sprague
Stillwell
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G Hill
Thurman
McRae
Gubleza
Crawford
M Davis
Toronto Wells
Timlins
Kaisers
Clark
Barnett
Rosc
Archer aims to defend senior amateur title at Lawrence CC
Defending champion Jim Archer of Leawood expects Lawrence Country Club greens to challenge Kansas senior golfers in the 199? Amateur. Archer notes smaller greens suit older players and predicts rough windy conditions could keep winning score around 147 to 152. He praises the camaraderie and lists rivals Dave Broderick, Dave Dennis, and Odie Wilson as threats.
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Dave Dennis
Odie Wilson
Independence
Minneapolis
American Stairglide
University of Minnesota
U.S
Mayor Freeman settles into LeRoy life after transfers and wins
Former Lawrence High coach turned LeRoy mayor Bill Freeman describes small town life, growth from Wolf Creek power plant's tax base, and plans for a new fire station and library. He reflects on balancing public service, farming, and banking, while watching the upcoming track team defend titles.
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Bill Freeman
Freeman
Lawrence High
Doyle Williams
Wolf Creek
Burlington
Coffey County
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Lawrence
Mississippi State Feud Escalates Between Coaches Sherrill and Brewer
Mississippi State coach Jackie Sherrill remains embroiled in controversy after Ole Miss coach Billy Brewer called him a habitual liar. Sherrill dismissed the remark in Starkville as the two coaches clash over recruiting and negative campaigns following Sherrill’s December hiring.
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Jackie Sherrill
Mississippi State
Ole Miss
Billy Brewer
Sherrill
Starkville
Brewer
Pittsburgh
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