EKL track showdown looms Miege vs Ottawa Friday
Bishop Miege and Ottawa High again battle for the East Kansas League track titles in both boys and girls divisions at Miege. Miege, favored on paper, seeks to defend its home advantage while Ottawa concentrates on field events and relays to overturn the Stags. The meet starts with field prelims at 3:30, trials at 4, and finals at 7.
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Fambrough urges Ottawa athletes to strive on and off field
Don Fambrough Ki Kansas coaching veteran spoke at OU's athletic banquet urging athletes to meet modern sports challenges with dedication. He highlighted Cliff Cushman’s Olympic tale and urged goal setting, resilience, and excellence amid funding and social pressures on interscholastic sports.
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Royals Manager Voices Season Start Concerns
Kansas City manager Whitey Herzog complains the season starts too early and urges doubleheaders or mixed length games to boost fan appeal. He cites rainouts and open dates in the Royals schedule as a reason to adjust early-season play and DH usage in the World Series context.
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Contrasting Play In WCT Openers
The World Doubles Championship opener saw No 2 seeds Stan Smith and Bob Lutz defeat Dibbs and Solomon 6 1 6 3 6 4 while Dibbs Solomon admitted they were overwhelmed. Ashe Okker needed a fourth set tie break to win 7 6 in the other first round match.
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