Morgan, Mariners Extend Royals Road Skid, 5-3
Mike Morgan pitched eight strong innings to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 5-3 victory and a series sweep of the Kansas City Royals. Ken Phelps belted his 12th homer, Scott Bradley hit his first major league homer, and Seattle built a 3-0 lead before KC rallied.
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Funeral Today For Browns Star Don Rogers Amid cocaine death
Fans and officials gather in Sacramento for the funeral of Cleveland Browns defensive rookie of the year Don Rogers, who died at 23 from cocaine poisoning. The service at Arco Arena drew leaders, teammates, and broad attendance as police seek the drug supplier with no arrests yet.
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LaRussa Takes Over A's Reins
Tony LaRussa agreed to manage the Oakland A's after delaying family time. He aims to halt the club’s slide, evaluates players, and plans a gradual start with a multi year deal amid a late season slump and a three game series in Milwaukee.
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Birds On Comeback Trail In Kansas Hunting Update
Reports show Kansas quail and pheasant populations recovering after harsh weather and habitat losses. The Kansas Fish and Game Department faces a $1 million revenue shortfall, cutting costs by closing 15 district offices and trimming travel expenses. Resident license sales stay steady while non-resident licenses plummet, but a strong hunting season could boost state revenue and wildlife recreation.
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Fishing duo takes second in Great Plains tournament
Ottawa High football mentor Ron Mann and Lon Blackburn of Lawrence placed second in the Great Plains Anglers Association buddy tournament at Clinton Reservoir, with six bass weighing 15.36 pounds. Winners Ed Berends and Terry Lindblom from Osage City weighed just over 18 pounds.
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ORC Battles Rainouts Scramble Ottawa Baseball Schedule
Ottawa Recreation Commission director Don Williams faces a spreading weather disruption forcing reshuffles in Orris Cox Baseball Association and girls softball. About 16 games lost, with boys 11-12 ranks hardest hit, as makeup days clash with season end in two weeks. Babe Ruth League also disrupted, aiming triple headers and a Friday morning Independence Day game. forecast looks better for ball prospects.
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Postponed Ottawa Babe Ruth triple header on Wednesday
Rain at Orlis Cox Field forces postponement of a three game slate in the Ottawa Babe Ruth League. Makeups set for Monday to close the regular season with Sertoma, Ellis, Rotary, Kiwanis, Eagles, and Lions in varying evening slots. a single game is planned Friday morning. 14-15 year old all stars to practice Friday. older team practices planned Saturday and Sunday. Parent meeting for 14-15 group to be scheduled next week.
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