Ottawa swimmers set for Division II meet in Lawrence
Ottawa Swim Club qualified 25 swimmers for the Division II championships in Lawrence after a record-filled Emporia meet where eight team marks fell and 92 personal bests were posted. Coach Jeff Brewer praised the depth as the squad heads to the Missouri Valley meet running today through Sunday.
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NASCAR debuts new rules at Fontana California Speedway
NASCAR Nextel Cup teams face major rule changes this weekend at Fontana with shorter rear spoilers, softer tires, and a new qualifying format. Drivers say the modifications should slow cars in turns, aid passing, and test teams in race conditions as they prepare for the Auto Club 500.
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Field Competing for Spot in Royals Bullpen Surprises Fans
Royals right-hander Nate Field returns from a torn oblique suffered last August with the aim of earning a seven man bullpen spot. He practiced hard in spring training to restore strength, hoping to win one of two to four available jobs as KC opens with seven relievers. Field, a 2000 signee from independent ball, noted his durability and prior impact while Kevin Pena praised Denny Bautista in camp.
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Faulk takes pay cut to stay with Rams in St. Louis
Former NFL MVP Marshall Faulk schedules a reduced role with Los Angeles Rams and agrees to a four year contract restructure. He will receive a $2 million signing bonus and $2 million salary in 2005 and 2006, with final two years averaging about $3 million annually.
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Central Heights Girls Rally Past Osawatomie 38 26
Central Heights Vikings beat Osawatomie 38 to 26 in a snow makeup game to close the regular season. The team trailed 10-4 after the first period but shut out Osawatomie in the second and held them to 16 points in the final three quarters. Jill Adkinson led with 10 points. Kenzie Milchelt and Melissa Horne added nine each. Central Heights (4-16) advances to a 3A sub-state opener at Neodesha Monday.
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Ottawa Tournament Showcases High Skill Levels Across Teams
The Ottawa event promises four games per team with Saturday pool play. Ottawa squads face two games, one at 1 p.m. in the middle school and another at 4 p.m. in the high school. Mendell notes the tourney lets Ottawa players watch strong national teams and gauge competitiveness. Greg Mast can be reached at Sports ottawaherald.com.
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