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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1997
Page
11
Suey Tuesday features Ottawa events with track meet against Chanute at 3 30 p m and tennis match with Washburn Rural at 3 p m plus college baseball Starling hosting Ottawa at 4 p m. Ottawa teams participate in multiple sports with schedule details.
American League moves include Rich Dalucia to Angels from Giants and Chuck Finley activated. Gubicza placed on 15 day list. Brewers Fetters on 15 day list. Tomas Cedano to 15 day list for Rangers. Jays call Mosquero up. Anthony leaves Oklahoma City. Cardinals promote Brady Baggio. NBA fines totaling 16,500 on Mourning, Williams, and Oakley for a fight. Kings place Gamble on injured list. Grayer activated. NFL signs and contracts include Neil Smith with Broncos and Metzelaars Solomon deal.
Joe Black saluted Jackie Robinson’s legacy on the 50th anniversary of his major league debut as the Dodgers and Mets honored the milestone at Shea Stadium with President Clinton, Bud Selig, and Rachel Robinson in attendance. Black recalled Robinson’s impact, including barriers broken and doors opened for players like Campanella and Newcombe, and urged awareness of the era's segregation.
Atlantic City AP report notes Tiger Woods, 21, declined President Clinton's invitation to Shea Stadium on Jackie Robinson's 50th anniversary. The Masters winner plans a undisclosed vacation abroad, while Woods remains a rising global sports icon after a record Masters victory.
Ottawa University Lady Braves extended their season to 8-10 overall and 2-2 in KCAC after a doubleheader sweep of Tabor 9-5 and 15-6. DeeAnna Claytor led with four hits and three RBIs, Kelley Bethell and Heather McMillen contributed on the mound, while Tammy Croucher suffered a broken foot delaying a key rally.
Neil Smith signed a one year deal worth 1 to 1.5 million with incentives up to 3 million after Broncos restructured John Elway's contract to free cap space. Smith, 31, 86 career sacks, said he joined Denver for a winning culture and to help the team pursue a Super Bowl as coach Mike Shanahan noted the move upgrades the defense.
Kansas City Royals rely on speed and power to down Toronto 3-2. Jay Bell homered twice in his third two homer game, Johnny Damon chased home the decisive run on a grounder with Damon scoring on a mishandled grounder after a steal attempt. Glendon Rusch pitched seven strong innings, Woody Williams gave up two long balls, and Hipolito Pichardo closed for his second save as Toronto’s offense managed two runs on Juan Samuel and a Carter RBI.
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