Sweet-singing frogs and outdoor notes from Kansas
Amphibian notes explain why chorus frogs sing, how females locate mates, and the role frogs play in the ecosystem. Southeast Kansas hosts eleven frog and five toad species. temporary pools warn of pollution risks. Outdoor notes cover Melvern and Rathbun lake fee cuts and a state fishing report hotline with weekly updates.
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Edwin J. Miller
Kansas Wildlife and Parks
Kansas
Melvern Lake
Kansas City
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rath
Ex-Baldwin star Johanning blasts Big Ten mark at Purdue Relays
Former Baldwin High standout Johanning shattered Iowa's 1935 Big Ten record and posted a 232-11 in the discus at the Purdue Relays earning provisional NCAA meet qualification in Austin. The Michigan freshman, eyeing Penn Relays and Notre Dame next, aims for nationals and possibly Olympic Trials if he continues his strong form.
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Iowa
Mark Panther
Purdue
Baldwin High
University of Michigan
Johanning
Philadelphia
Notre Dame
Kansas City weighs athlete and entertainer tax plan
Kansas City officials discuss a 1 percent city earnings tax on visiting athletes and entertainers. The City Council Finance Committee approved a resolution asking staff to study collection options. Councilman Michael Hernandez, sponsor, says pursuing city revenue is logical.
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Kansas City, Mo
Kansas City
Michael B. Hernandez
Orioles stop Royals as Sutcliffe shakes off collision
Sutcliffe pitched shutouts in his previous two wins and lowered his ERA to 2.12 before a collision nearly forced him out. The Orioles improve to 9-5, matching their best start since 1973 with a sixth straight win, while Kansas City drops to 1-13. Appier allowed five hits in 74 innings, but his ERA rose to 1.27. Royals manager Hal McRae called it a well pitched game.
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Sutcliffe
Billy
Randy
Orioles
Royals
Baltimore
Kansas City
Kevin Appier
Hal McRae
Baker taps 1991 grad Jill Stutler as new volleyball coach
Jill Stutler, Baker University graduate class of 1991 from Lawrence, was named head volleyball coach replacing Joni Jones who resigned to become assistant athletic director. Jones remains head women's basketball coach. Stutler will begin in August.
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Baldwin
Jill Stutler
Baker University
Stutler
Joni Jones
Jones
Lawrence
Baker
Creighton Beats Kansas 7-2 Behind McConnell's Three Hits
Chad McConnell had three hits and scored three times as Creighton defeated Kansas 7-2 at Lawrence. McConnell also homered for his 10th of the season as Alan Benes improved to 7-3 with an 18 inning complete game, allowing seven hits and fanning seven while giving up two runs.
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Alan Benes
Jayhawks
Benes
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Burn Lake
Baldwin Star Shines
G.M
Steve Sledd
Ron Olson
Chevrolet
Buick
Olds
Paola, Ks
Franklin County
Fair Board
DERBY
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Ottawa
Creighton
Vni Hick
Wellsylile
Darwin
Ruth Voss
Pawneee Road
Sanchos
Sun
Buddy
Buddy's
Off Retail
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Sat
Ottawa Sun
Gardner
Buddy's Outlet
S. Main
E. Main Gardner
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