Shelton leads AL with eighth homer in Tigers win
Detroit slugger Chris Shelton hit his eighth homer in 12 games to spark a 1-0 victory over Cleveland as Mike Maroth pitched a four-hitter. Shelton’s blast came off Cliff Lee in the fourth, tying for the major league lead with Albert Pujols. Lee noted the pitch wasn’t ideal.
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Ottawa doublesweep over Bethany in baseball doubleheader
Ottawa University pitchers dominated the twin bill to sweep Bethany 2-1 and 1-0 in Ottawa. In game one Brian Woods allowed five hits with 10 strikeouts, while Jim Summers hit a two run homer for Ottawa. In game two James Riccimini pitched a three hitter with six strikeouts as Tyler Lynnes drove in an RBI in the sixth. Stan Klaus scored once.
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Southwestern tops Ottawa in wild softball nightcap loss
In Ottawa, Southwestern overcame an 8-4 deficit to beat Ottawa University 8-7 in the nightcap after scoring five runs in the sixth. Sharee Joyner led with three hits and three runs, Kelly Higbie added three hits, Corrin Ball contributed two hits and two RBIs while pitching the full seven. In the opener, Southwestern built runs from third to seventh innings as Ottawa scored in the fourth and sixth. Kerry Higbie and Kelly Higbie drove in multiple runs, Pam Johnston pitched seven innings.
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Ottawa University hosts 7 on 7 football event and youth camp
Ottawa University announces a June 3 7 on 7 football competition for varsity schools at Hull Center with four guaranteed games per team and a 150 dollar entry for small squads plus a 50 dollar deposit due May 19. Also a youth football camp runs June 26–28 from 8:30 to noon with a 25 dollar deposit due June 12 and 45 dollar balance at start. A Junior Olympic track meet April 30 at Ottawa High/Middle School track hosts 8 to 13 year olds, sponsored by Ottawa Jaycees. contact Brent Randel for details.
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Golf charity auction offers chance to pair with celebrities
Franklin County Cancer Foundation invites bids to join a four person scramble at the Hole-in-One tournament May 13 at Ottawa Country Club. Bidder becomes fourth on a celebrity team with Bud Stallworth Walter White and Larry Rivers. Entry fees are 200 by April 29, 240 after. Call (785) 242-5176 for details.
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Harvick wins Busch race in Tennessee
Kevin Harvick captured his first Busch Series victory of the year at Tennessee's Pepsi 300, grabbing the lead with 52 laps left and fending off teammate Clint Bowyer after a late caution. He finished 0.504 seconds ahead for his 18th Busch win and widened his standings lead to 156 points over Denny Hamlin.
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