Blakeley medallist at National Junior Olympics finishes sixth
Ottawa High School junior Cindy Blakeley placed sixth in the 3000-meter at the National Junior Olympics in Winston Salem with a 10:37 clocking, ending a 14-race high school win streak. She added eighth in the 1500-meter in 5:06, while rival Ottawa sprinters Rachel Brockman and Susan McFarland posted near misses in semis and prelims.
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Winston-Salem
N.C
Cindy Blakeley
Ottawa High School
Blakeley
Wake Forest University
Fayetteville
Ark
Ottawa
Rachel Brockman
OHS
Susan McFarland
Nelson Holds Off Challenge To Win PGA Title
Larry Nelson felt major championship nerves as his 2 iron to 17th left him 20 feet from victory. He led by four at the final hole after Zoeller missed the green, then two-putted for the win amid his blunt remark that everyone is a choker.
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Duluth
Larry Nelson
Fuzzy
Zoeller
Nelson
Gilder
Lietzke
Fergus
Aoki
Norman
Kite
Larry
Nelson wins Atlanta PGA with fifth tour title
Nelson repeats as champion, finishing 1 over 71 to total 273 and win $60,000. Zoeller places second after 71, with Dan Pohl third at 278. Nicklaus ties for fourth at 279 alongside Lietzke Fergus Gilder Kite Norman Aoki. Zeoll er notes drive on last hole, recalling nerves and golf’s drama.
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Nelson
Atlanta Athletic Club
Zoeller
Dan Pohl
Jack Nicklaus
Bruce Lietzke
Bob Gilder
Keith Fergus
Tom Kite
Greg Norman
Isao Aoki
Japan
Ramsey's Barns earns state berth in Garnett regional
Ramsey's Barns, the Ottawa club, finished 2-2 at the Garnett regional to advance to the Class A state tournament. After an 8-0 opening loss to Independence Sidecar, Ramsey defeated Farris-Feuerborn 10-5 and Chanute 6-0 before a 1-0 loss to Coffeyville Merchants ended their bid. The report covers key players Kent Ramsey Ray Tisor Brad O'Dea Dale Wieden and Bill Stauffer. The Royals news items follow with Clint Hurdle's DL and roster changes for Darryl Motley Juan Berenger and Atlee Hammeker. The Duran Leonard boxing recap concludes the page.
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Garnett
Ramsey Printing
Independence Sidecar
Ramsey
McPherson Ramsey
Ottawa
Sidecar
Bobby Burnett
Burnett
Kenny Miller
Chanute
O'Dea
State Babe Ruth Notes By Gary Kuntz
The 14 and 15 year old state Babe Ruth tournament at Pillsbury ended with Pratt undefeated through the double elimination. Pittsburg led 6 0 at five innings before Pratt seized control to win 12 7, as Pittsburg’s bid fell short. Osawatomie and other perennial entrants like Olathe Baxter Springs Arkansas City Salina competed. Pratt heads to Cedar Rapids after finishing 41 7. The piece notes new grass fields in Pittsburg and no home runs across 14 games, with extra context on football prep and future sites.
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Gary Kuntz
Babe Ruth
Pillsbury
Pratt
Hutchinson
Olathe
Baxter Springs
Arkansas City
Salina
Qsawatomie
Osawatomie
Pittsburg
Jefferson City
Missouri
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Kansas
Ark City
Ottawa
National League Still Rules The All Star Game
National League dominates the 52nd All Star Game beating the American League 5 to 4 in sudden death. Mike Schmidt homered for the NL and was praised for depth and desire as Vida Blue earned the win and Bruce Sutter closed it out. Ken Singleton and Dave Winfield provided AL highlights in a flawed, lively contest.
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Will Grimsley
Cleveland
Mike Schmidt
Gary Carter
Schmidt
Philadelphia Phillies
Ken Singleton
Dave Winfield
New York Yankees
Ozzie Smith
Jim Frey
Frey
Dave Stieb
Len Barker
Baltimore
Carter
Johnny Bench
Vida Blue
Bruce Sutter
Carew’s All Star Streak Meets Humbling Loss
California’s Rod Carew, a 15 time AL All Star, laments another setback as Philadelphia’s Mike Schmidt delivers a crucial eighth inning homer to sink the American League for the 10th straight time and 18th in 19 games. Fred Lynn injures knee, Tony Armas used as last hitter. Dave Stieb bats in ninth.
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Cleveland
California
Rod Carew
Carew
Philadelphia
Mike Schmidt
Jim Frey
Kansas City
Schmidt
Milwaukee
Rollie Fingers
Frey
Fred Lynn
Tony Armas
Oakland
al Oliver
Armas
National League
Toronto
Dave Stieb
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Ottawa Girls
Dale Wieden
Staunter
Shaffer
Tisor
Coffeyville
Jamison
Kerns
Hurdle
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Kansas City Royals
Baltimore Orioles
Clint Hurdle
Darryl
Motley
Omaha Royals
St. Louis
Royals
Berenguer
Blue Jays
Juan Berenger
Toronto Blue Jays
Atlee Hammeker
Omaha
Hammeker
Berenger
Duran Eyes
Leonard
Roberto Duran
Sugar Ray Leonard
World Boxing Council
Duran
New Orleans
Nino Gonzalez
Towa
Conoco
Cole
Suffran
Walling
Brownrigg
Turner
Ketchum
Myers
Ferguson
Ray
UKE Mfg
O Tate
Sims
Millie
Flaoner
Reed
Crawford
Flory
Stulle
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Bachelor
Suffvan
Todd
Grogan
Baldwin
Jackson
Bishop
Adamson
Dixon
Totals
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Mars
Gammon
Miller
Ky Miller
Hutchinsoni
Sudja
Jacobs
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Hickory Inn
17Th
Topeka
Charley Pride
Janie Fricke
Paca Rodeo
Charney Pride
Prca Rodeo
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