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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1995
Page
2
The two day event runs August 26 and 27 at Princeton with $85 team entry. All teams are guaranteed four games. Proceeds benefit Oak Haven Nursing Home in Richmond. Register by calling Wendy Robertson at 835-6135 or after 5 p.m. at 835-6106.
The American League standings show East led by Boston and New York, followed by Baltimore Cleveland Chicago and Minnesota in the Central and West divisions. National League leaders include Atlanta Montreal and Philadelphia with tight races behind them. Wednesday results feature several lopsided and close games across both leagues. Friday schedules include interleague matchups and division tests across Boston Chicago Milwaukee at Cleveland Minnesota at Detroit and more.
The Kansas City Royals placed pitcher Hipolito Pichardo on the 5 day disabled list and recalled Melvin Bynch from Onygpa of the American Association. The Texas Rangers traded Stephen Larkin and cash to the Cincinnati Reds for Craig Worthington. Thrown A Curve lists 300 Career Wins with long waits for Hall of Fame for six pitchers including Mickey Welch Pud Galvin Tim Keefe and others.
Oakland's Giambi, recalled July 7, homers in three straight games at Royals Stadium and hits .700 against Kansas City as the A's rally from a 4-0 deficit. The rookie infielder singles, scores, and drives a solo shot in the 6th to spark an 8-4 Oakland win. Giambi, a former Royals dreamer, says the park is nice and he always wanted to play in the major leagues.
Dee Mantle's goal to boost organ donation gets a major push as one million donor cards will be distributed at baseball games and via a toll free line starting Labor Day weekend. Mantle died from cancer and his family announced plans at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.
The Big Eight Conference, soon to become the Big 12, introduces four new head coaches as it nears major changes including Tulsa leaving independence. Nebraska, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Kansas State are expected to lead the season with Tom Osborne mentoring dual quarterbacks Tommie Frazier and Brook Berringer, and Lawrence Phillips racing for strong offense while Nebraska rebuilds its line. Rick Neuheisel takes over Colorado after one season on staff, aiming to sustain top recruiting as Rashaan Salaam and Kordell Stewart headline a strong NFIE draft impact.
Mike Tyson commands attention at the MGM Grand during the last media event before his comeback bout versus Peter McNeeley. Don King promotes Tyson’s payday while Tyson pledges a tempered, cautious return and criticizes public disclosure of his purse.
Jamie Bethke, ex Rangers prospect from Oak Park High School in Kansas City, signed a letter of intent to play quarterback for Baker University. The 6 1 athlete, drafted in the 19th round by the Rangers in 1991, played for multiple minor league teams before retiring this season. Coach Steve Schottel hailed Bethke as a potential top Heart of America quarterback with a Steve Young type profile.
Injuries and uneven play thin the Chiefs receiving corps as training camp nears cuts. Lake Dawson, Tamarrick Vanover, Victor Bailey, Sean LaChapelle, Allen DeGraffenreid miss time, while Webster Slaughter debuts. Willie Davis and Danan Hughes stand out. Bailey hopes to prove his value to secure a roster spot.
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