COF teams place third at regional basketball tourney
COF A squad went 1-2 in Masters level TI at the Northeast Regional Special Olympics Basketball Tournament at Emporia State on Feb 16, with losses to Parsons-Maple and Burlington A as Ottawa defeated Manhattan. COF B squad went 0-3 in Masters Level III. Team members include Barton, Burchett, Crawford, Elder, Hoover, Kuhlmann, Whiteford, Main, Barrett, Bowlby, Morgan, Oler, Sawyer and Hamilton. The event featured a three point contest and free throw competition with multiple ribbons awarded.
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Wes Burchett
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Michelle Main
Bryan Barrett
Diana Bowlby
Margaret Morgan
Brad Oler
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Eddie Hamilton
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Whiteford
Oler
Kuhlmann
Bowlby
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ORC Accepting Registrations For Youth Baseball And Softball
The Ottawa Recreation Commission opens registrations March 1 through 19 for youth baseball ages five to eight and ages nine to ten with fees of 25 and 35 dollars respectively. Girls softball ages five to eight and 10 to 18 have March signup. Adult spring softball leagues run March 1 to 15 with a 175 dollar fee. ORC seeks a tennis instructor. applicants call 242-1939.
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Warfield signs long term deal with Chiefs
Kansas City cornerback Eric Warfield agreed to a seven year contract with a 5 million signing bonus and about 4 million per season. The 26 year old starter expressed happiness staying in Kansas City while the team pursued other targets like Bill Romanowski and Willie Roaf, with Roaf's status still unresolved as talks continue.
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Lions release three starters after poor season
Detroit Lions president Matt Millen said cutting linebackers Stephen Boyd, Kurt Schulz, and defensive end Tracy Scroggins to fit under the 71.1 million salary cap was painful. Boyd, Schulz, and Scroggins had large remaining contracts and injury or retirement considerations prompted the moves. Terrell Davis took a major pay cut to stay with the Broncos, freeing cap space for Denver.
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Cogan Chasing Lefty Reliever Spot With Royals
Tony Cogan seeks a left handed relief role with Kansas City after a standout spring. The 1999 draft pick earned a spot last year but split time between the majors and minors. He cites major league experience and winter league success as key factors in competing for a bullpen job.
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Sweeney Takes Tough Day In Royals Intrasquad Game
Kansas City first baseman Mike Sweeney was hit on the left arm by a Jeff Suppan pitch and later by a throw while running. He stayed in the game and is not expected to miss time, though he ducked a Mike MacDougal pitch in the third. Tony Muser’s squad won 4-1 as Michael Tucker and Carlos Beltran drove runs, Angel Berroa made two errors, and Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti struck out against Jason Grimsley.
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Mike MacDougal Pitch That Sailed To the Backstop. ‘Sweeney
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de Tucker
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Rentrez Johnson
Carlos Febles
Dauer
Angel Berroa
Mark Tremonti
Creed
Jason Grimsley
Tremonti
Grimsley
Cogan aims for major league reliever role with determined approach
Cogan states his preference for a bullpen job over a minor league starting role. He emphasizes his readiness to win the job and his confidence in taking it by hard work. He notes improvement from experiences in Puerto Rico and his focus on mastering cutter usage against right-handed hitters.
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Madden Leaves Fox for Monday Night Football
John Madden is moving to ABCs Monday Night Football on a four year deal to team with Al Michaels. The agreement ends his Fox contract and shifts Madden into a high profile booth likely spelling the end of Dennis Miller and Dan Fouts on MNF.
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Richardson unsure if he will return to Arkansas
Nolan Richardson spoke after Arkansas loss, calm about his past and uncertain about his future with the Razorbacks. Mississippi State beat Arkansas 89-83 as speculation swirled about a $3 million buyout and his possible departure. Governor Huckabee defended Richardson, calling him a great person amid the turmoil.
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