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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1998
Page
11
Ottawa opens at 9 a.m. in El Dorado Tournament pool play with a possible 7 p.m. rematch if Ottawa loses. Sunday features Ottawa at Lawrence in Legion A action at 6 p.m. The schedule continues into Monday with Ottawa games listed in the tournament and league rotation.
The Ottawa Women's Golf Association will tee off at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday with pairings including Clarice Dengel Mary Ann Maherman C Brown June Schultz D South Suzanne Wassmer S Lovgren M Sheldon C Smell Jean Aninger Fran cis Warnock Eloise Killough Gypsey Badders Linda Seitz L Tomberlin L Moherman Jav Grabham.
Major league standings and upcoming game schedule show the American League East leader New York at 58 20 and Boston at 50 32, with Toronto 42 50 and Baltimore 38 47. Central Cleveland 46 34 and Minnesota 39 44. West Andhelm 49 34 and Texas 46 38. National League runs include Atlanta 56 29 and New York 44 36. Chicago 45 39 and Milwaukee 43 39. Weekend matchups feature Yankees at Baltimore and White Sox at Boston among others with several late games in both leagues.
The day’s baseball items include Mike Stanton’s five-game suspension upheld with the $1,000 fine rescinded for the June 15 incident with Eric Davis. Mo Vaughn and Dean Palmer will skip the All Star Game, with Rafael Palmeiro set to replace Vaughn. Matt Korchner placed on 15-day DL. Bryan Ward acquired from Birmingham. Rex Hudler signed to a minor league contract with Buffalo. Zach Sorensen also signed.
Juan Acevedo tossed 7 2 3 scoreless innings to back the Cardinals as St. Louis stranded bases loaded twice and avoided a sweep. McGwire and Gaetti added key hits, while Royals pitchers held firm but could not capitalize on early chances. Dean Palmer left with a bruised elbow, missing the All-Star Game, as St. Louis closed interleague play with a 4-9 mark.
Jenna Nichols and Caitlin Smith, both 11, qualified for the National Trampoline and Tumbling Championships in St Paul Minnesota. They train with Skywalkers Midwest Gymnastics under Don Carter and are among the top 60 in their age group. Nichols has reached nationals for a second year, while Smith improved to reach the field.
Nichols and Smith qualified on the first attempt as top flippers on the Skywalker team facing Ottawans and Emporia rivals. Three national meets mark the 10 meet schedule. Carter notes Smith gains experience and raises nationals level while teaching life lessons and goal setting to his pupils.
Ottawa AA Squad, 20-12, was derailed 9-0 by Paola in the Fourth of July Tournament opener. Four first‑inning errors led to seven Paola runs as Ottawa left runners stranded and failed to capitalize with runners on base. Paola pitcher Scott South improved to 7-0, while Ottawa starter John Dixon allowed eight Paola hits and struck out five.
Kansas City Chiefs first round selection Victor Riley signed a five year contract. He weighs 321 pounds and will likely back up at left or right tackle while learning the offense. Riley aims to be a great player and protect quarterback Elvis Grbac as the team eyes another Super Bowl run with a stronger defense and improved passing game.
The 1998 Country Mart Diamond Challenge winners were announced on Thursday. Winners in each age division advance to the August 1 semi finals in Overland Park after a June 18 Forest Park competition. Points were earned in hitting distance, throwing accuracy, and base running speed.
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