Ottawa Labor Day fast-pitch tourney set at Forest Park
The first fast-pitch softball tournament in nearly two decades will be held at Forest Park over Labor Day weekend. Eight teams compete in a double-elimination format with Ramsey's Printing and Farris-Feuerborn among the field, Ottawa entries Ramsey's and the Bombers, and Los Chicanos of Emporia as district champions. First games start Saturday at 9 a.m. with finals Sunday evening, a potential second title game at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the DPS concession stand support a department flower fund. Tournament director Tony DeLaGorre, assisted by Richard Towe.
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Royals rout Brewers in wild 18-8 game at Kansas City
Kansas City pounded Milwaukee for 34 runs on 51 hits across a three game set, winning 18-8 as the Royals climb within a half game of California in the AL West. Pete LaCock drove in four, Amos Otis added three, while Frank White and Hal McRae commented on the hitters’ series. Brewers hit four homers but lost two of three.
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Jim) Gantner
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Five Royals farm callups include Barranca Nettles Gaudet
Kansas City Royals announce five Omaha AAA callups for Saturday. Infielder German Barranca set an American Association single season stolen base record with 75. Catcher Jim Gaudet has prior Kansas City experience and 31 RBIs at Omaha. Jim Nettles bat .251 with 17 homers and 86 RBIs, while pitchers Gary Christenson and Craig Eaton posted solid Omaha marks.
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Coe Quits Year After Park Run Dispute In London
Sebastian Coe withdraws from a Crystal Palace meet after a road obstruction dispute with a policeman. The 22 year old economics graduate cites a tired ankle and aims to resume competition next year for Moscow Olympic buildup. Coe had hoped to challenge Rich Wohlhueter’s 1,000 meter world record as track officials note lingering ankle concerns. The report also notes Ottawa High girls volleyball opening season with a schedule through October.
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Alan Pascoe
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Five Teams Get Permission To Print Post-Season Tickets
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn granted five teams calendar approval to print tickets for both the American and National League Championship Series and the World Series. The Angels, Astros, Orioles, Reds, and Pirates can produce postseason tickets beginning Oct 2 for league series and Oct 9 for the World Series, with further authorizations as needed. The teams had not reached the postseason last year, while AL leaders California and Baltimore, and NL leaders Pittsburgh, hold early division leads.
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Houston
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