Blakeley fourth at TAC Nationals in Lincoln
Ottawa High School athlete Cindy Blakeley finished fourth in the 17 18 year old girls 1500 meter race at the TAC Nationals in Lincoln Nebraska posting a 4 39 8 in the semifinals and 4 42 2 in the finals despite 99 degree heat and a strong crosswind. She also qualified for the 3000 meters but did not race due to heat and limited rest. Blakeley and teammates head to the Junior Olympic Nationals in Memphis Friday to contest javelin and 100 and 3000 events.
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Royals Finish Clip Job on Baffled Birds
The Baltimore Orioles, amid a tight AL East race, were swept as the Kansas City Royals completed a four game series win 4-2 in a late rally. Dave Frost left early with a spike wound while Frank White's defense and a Sartorial late inning help secured the Royals victory. Dan Quisenberry closed with the save. Orioles manager Karl Weaver voiced frustration while noting the slump and looming rematches with the Royals.
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Joe Nolan
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California
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Ottawa Edges Fort Scott In District 2 Tourney Triumph
Ottawa rallied from an early deficit to defeat Fort Scott 8-4 at Orlis Cox Field, moving into a winners bracket showdown with Iola. Iola also won big, beating Paola 16-8, as Olathe beat Lawrence 5-0 behind Steve Adamson. Ottawa’s Jeff Unruh struck out nine over the final four innings.
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Ala
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Lance Nelson
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Lee Meyers
Burke Beeler
Kep Helt
Jarrod Sanford
Sanford
Jay Don Frazell
Marty Taylor
Ray Bell
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Karr
Dave Elmore
Reluctant Linkster Captures Canadian Open Crown
Bruce Lietzke wins the Canadian Open at Glen Abbey with a 277 total and 76,500 prize, as he contemplates retirement from golf to focus on family. Hal Sutton finishes second. Charles Coody and Tommy Valentine tie for third at 280. Other contenders include Lou Graham, Johnny Miller, Nick Faldo, and Larry Nelson.
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Larry Nelson
Tulsa
Okla
Aaron Robinson Among Latest Enshrined In Cooperstown
Aaron and Robinson entered baseball's Hall of Fame amid 1950s legends Travis Jackson and Happy Chandler with Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson cited for a first year of eligibility. Aaron drew 406 of 415 ballots. Robinson 370. Chandler, 83, was oldest inductee. Scully and Addie received Ford Frick and Spink awards.
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