Ottawa and area sports and events listings
This week's activity includes a Friday college baseball game with Sterling at Ottawa University at 2 pm, a high school track meet Ottawa at Blue Valley North at 3 15 pm, and two tournaments in late April. The OU Coed Softball Classic on April 22 raises funds for the Ottawa University Lady Brave basketball program with prizes and contact Patti Masten. The 18th Annual Coors Softball Classic runs April 22 23 at Woods Complex Kansas City features Men’s A B C D Coed and Women divisions with team prizes and advancing winners. Contact Jim Lakey Pat Woodson for details.
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Osage City 3on3 Basketball Tourney at high school
A 3on3 basketball tournament is set for April 22 at Osage City High School. The double elimination event costs 40 dollars to enter and raises funds for the Osage City basketball program. Dennis Fort can be contacted at 913 528 3172 days or 913 528 8130 nights for entries.
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Mariners and Rangers Agree to One Year Contracts
Transactions from Associated Press report that the American League clubs made terms with several players. Seattle Mariners signed pitchers John Cummings Tim Harikkala and Jim Meck to one year deals while Texas Rangers agreed with designated hitter Mickey Tettleton on a one year contract.
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Chiefs weigh draft position and need driven plan
Kansas City Chiefs, picking 19th in the NFL draft, weigh moving up or down. President Carl Peterson stresses doing their jobs if picks rise and notes QB options exist, with Steve Bono likely backing. Team eyeing needs, especially linebacker, but Bradway says talent in that area is scarce.
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Royals open day gesture ends boycott call
Kansas City Star columnist Jason Whitlock retracts boycott call after Royals announce free general admission tickets for first four home games. Tickets limited to four per person, distributed first come, first served, with April 26 opener versus Baltimore followed by three games vs the New York Yankees.
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NFL approves Rams move to St Louis in 23 6 vote
Rams gain approval after March 21 3 defeat as league backs relocation. Kroenke to buy 30 percent for 60 million. Settlement grows from 25.5 million to as much as 7 million under conditions. Deal ends 49 years in Southern California and sets relocation fee of 29 million with seat licenses funding.
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Blades set for playoffs
The De City Blades face Detroit in a best of five IHL first round at 6:30 p.m. with Kansas City as the No. 7 seed. Detroit won the division at 48-27-6 for 102 points, while Kansas City finished 35-40-6. Goaltender Larry Dyck hopes to return from a knee injury. if not, Pat McGarry steps in. The Blades boast playoff experience, aiming to upset the Northern Division champions.
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Summerball sign ups end Saturday for Ottawa leagues
Ottawa Recreation Commission closes summer ball registrations this Saturday for baseball and softball. Baseball costs 17 dollars for 13 to 15 year olds and 15 dollars for 9 to 12. softball for ages 9 to 18. Office hours 8 30 a m to 5 p m weekdays with Saturday 9 a m to noon. No late sign ups. Bears plan new 285 million grass field stadium and move from Soldier Field.
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Sampras loses to Gross in Conde de Godo in Spain
In Barcelona Pete Sampras, two days after losing the No 1 ranking to Andre Agassi, fell to Oliver Gross of Germany 1-6 6-2 6-3 in his first match since the top spot shift. In Wichita Kansas a 6-foot-9 forward James Bunch from Brooklyn Center signed to play for Wichita State, after averaging 19 points 15.5 rebounds and 3.8 blocks as a high school senior.
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Andre Agassi
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Brooklyn Center
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Camp Fehr At Free Agent Camp Draws 30 Plus Players
Union chief Donald Fehr addressed over 30 unemployed players at OMESTEAD Fla in a 2 hour session. He warned clubs will press negotiating advantages while several new players arrived or left as teams inked deals with Dwight Smith Dave Magadan Candy Maldonado Andy Van Slyke Vince Coleman and others.
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Otto
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Steve Curry
Foreman taunts Tyson in bid for $100 million title clash
Foreman challenged Mike Tyson in public, claiming Tyson avoided a $100 million heavyweight title fight by staying in prison. He asserted Tyson feared a 46 year old challenger and said the bout could pay about $50 million to each fighter. Tyson was reported to be house hunting in Las Vegas.
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Germany
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