Legion Softball Tourney Set at Forest Park
Ottawa area teams compete in an American Legion slow pitch tourney at Forest Park Saturday and Sunday in a double elimination format. First round pairings include Louisburg Simba vs Ottawa Types and Osawatomie Block vs Budge's Sports Center with additional matchups leading to a Sunday championship set for 6 30 p.m. and possibly an 8 p.m. title game.
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Suns Face Kings In West Semis Game 4 Showdown
Phoenix leads 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinal after a 108-93 win in Game 3. Kings center John MacLeod notes Kansas City’s underdog role, praising their late-season wins and big stretches as they aim to even the series tonight in Kansas City.
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Ford and Adams Key Suns Fight Back in KC Showdown
Kansas City's standout rookie Phil Ford struggles 8-for-35 through three games as the Suns clamp the paint on him. Center Sam Lacey and forward Bill Robinzine face foul trouble, while coach Fitzsimmons seeks fewer whistles and a return to Inside scoring from Paul Westphal.
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Ottawa University tames Central Missouri State track meet
Ottawa University athletes excelled at a 14-school meet in Warrensburg Missouri securing multiple top finishes.OU men claimed second in the 440yard relay with 43.1 clocking and third in the mile relay plus several thirds in high hurdles long jump and sprints.OU women won three events including the shot put hurdles and mile relay with Bundy Winston Shepard and Jilka leading a strong show. OU men head to Southwestern Relays in Winfield and women to Hillsboro for the Tabor Invitational.
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Umpires Clinic At Youth Center With Local Officials
A softball umpires clinic will be held at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Youth Center 115 W 4th conducted by Frank Garvin and Don Sigmund open to all interested persons. Sessions cover basic mechanics rules changes on three fronts and area fast pitch league led by Brad O Dea Ottawa league manager.
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Track meet results highlight Emporia dominance across events
The Emporia team leads a multi event track meet with top finishes in hurdles milers relays and field events. Key performers include Winter Lieppert Carter and Krier from Emporia with multiple first and second place showings while Ottawa and other teams register several podiums in sprints dives and throws.
Royals Steal Six Bases To Blank White Sox
Kansas City Royals outmaneuvered Chicago with six steals in a 5-0 win. Willie Wilson sparked the attack with three steals and a sharp baserunning display. Dennis Leonard earned the win in a seven hit shutout while Foley, rookie catcher, dropped two balls amid the Royals’ aggressive running game.
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Pattin Rejoins Royals After DL Return
Kansas City activated veteran reliever Marty Pattin from the disabled list on Tuesday and designated George Throop for assignment to create roster space. Pattin, 36, went 3-3 with four saves and a 3.32 ERA last season before spraining an ankle in spring training, with Whitey Herzog planning to use him in various relief roles. Throop, 28, has allowed seven hits and four earned runs in 2.2 innings this season for a 13.50 ERA and now faces a 10 day window before his contract disposition through trade, minor league assignment, or release.
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Tommy John Dominates A's For Fourth Win On NYMound
Tommy John improved to 4-0 with a 3-1 victory as the New York Yankees defeated Oakland. He outpitched John Henry Johnson in eight innings before Dave Heaverlo’s ninth inning error opened the door for two unearned runs. Munson’s grounder and a fielding miscue sealed the win, ending John's 87-87 tie with himself and marking his 88th AL win. Other AL results included Lemanczyk’s one-hitter for Toronto, KC over Chicago, Boston over Seattle in 12, Cleveland over Minnesota, and Baltimore over California. Detroit rained out at Milwaukee.
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