Growth of soccer in America hinges on youth love and opportunities
Ottawa players who trained abroad say the sport's rise needs more local enthusiasm and chances to play. They praise International Soccer Camps for exposing American youth to premier players and techniques. Coaches note lack of media coverage and coaches who have real playing experience hinders development.
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America
Ottawa
Chris Skiles
Ryan Seeger
Europe
Skiles
Nelson
Four Nebraska players exit football program including Riley Washington
Nebraska coach Tom Osborne confirmed four scholarship players left the program including embattled receiver Riley Washington who will not return for a final year amid his pending murder trial. Washington faced charges related to a 1995 shooting. Also departing are defensive tackle Larry Townsend, linebacker Larry Arnold, and redshirt freshman punter Andy Bilanzich, with Townsend cited as done and Arnold quitting last season before returning for spring drills.
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Neb
Riley Washington
Nebraska
Cornhuskers
Washington
Tom Osborne
Jermaine Cole
Lincoln
Osborne
Cole
Riley
Huskers
Larry Townsend
Larry Arnold
Andy Bilanzich
Townsend
Arnold
James Williams
Ottawa Recreation fall and winter guides and programs
Ottawa residents may pick up the ORC Notebook fall and winter program guide at Don Woodward Community Center or local businesses, with registrations open for Country and Western line dance and couples lessons starting Sept. 16 at the Armory. Fees apply, and team plaques for summer softball are available. Fall soccer registration deadline is Friday with league play starting Sept. 8 for boys and girls in grades 1-8, plus kindergarten to second grade soccer sessions on Saturdays starting Sept. 7.
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Ottawa Recreation
Don Woodward
Armory
17Th Street
Don Woodward Community Center
Dr. Burks
Taylor Surveying
Ottawa
Heartland Lanes
Ottawa Players Lead West to All Star Victory
Three Ottawa American Legion A players John Dixon Levi Moore and Luke Queen were selected for the Fifth Annual Mike Hurla League All Star game in Emporia. The West squad edged the East 12 11 as Ottawa sent its top trio to help secure a spot in the state tournament for a second straight season.
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Ottawa American Legion A
Mike Hurla
Emporia
Ottawa
John Dixon
Levi Moore
Luke Queen
West
Royals rout Mariners as Texas maintains West lead
Kansas City exploded for seven runs in the sixth inning with three doubles and two throwing errors by Seattle, improving the Royals' series push. Edgar Martinez returned to the Mariners lineup after 21 games, going 1-for-4 as Seattle dropped ninth of 10 to fall six games back of Texas in the AL West. Rangers beat Detroit 7-0.
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Texas
Rangers
Detroit
Royals
Moyer
Tom Goodwin
Joe Randa
RBI
Sweeney
Andy Sheets
Boston
Edgar Martinez
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Ottawa Herald
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Hometown Insurance
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Gloria Rockers
Donna Doanes
Central
Richmond
Kan
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Frank Eye Center
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Adamson Bros. Sheet Metal
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