Eagles State Tournament All Day at Orlis Cox Sunday
The Ottawa Legion AA baseball event at Emporia hosts a full day schedule as teams gather for the Eagles State Tournament. Multiple American League and National League matchups feature teams like Boston, Detroit, New York, Baltimore, Cleveland, Kansas City, Oakland, Seattle, and California in a packed slate.
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van Landingham
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Sports Personalities Born On Special Days
Notable sports figures tied to special calendar days include Al Davis born July 4, Mel Allen on Valentine’s Day, Henri Laconte July 4, Larry Csonka on Christmas, Rusty Staub April Fool’s Day, Bo Schembechler also April Fool’s Day, with Pam Shriver born on an unspecified date.
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al Davis
Mel Allen
Henri Laconte
Larry Csonka
Rusty Staub
Bo Schembechler
Pam Shriver
Wakefield Recaptures Knuckler Form For Red Sox Comeback
Tim Wakefield outdueled Mark Gubicza and held the Royals to two runs through seven innings, then Boston erupted in the eighth for five runs to win 6-5. Wakefield, 28, improves to 6-1 in nine starts with a 1.82 ERA, keying Boston’s surge in the AL East.
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Mo KK
Tim Wakefield
Kansas City
Pawtucket
Red Sox
Boston
Wakefield
Mark Gubicza
Royals
Stan Belinda
Gary Gaetti
Bob Boone
Gubicza
Wally Joyner
Jon Nunnally
Swimmers shine at Kaw Valley League meets
Ottawa Swim Club swimmers excel in Kaw Valley League events with multiple podiums. In boys eight and under Andrew Huschka took two silvers and a bronze. Luke Steelman earned silver and bronze in 9-10. Katie Ransom and Megan Meloche swept the 11-12 girls events with three wins each among numerous other top finishes across ages. Medley relays and additional finals produced strong showings for various clubs.
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Ottawa
Andrew Huschka
Luke Steelman
Katie Ransom
Megan Meloche
Ransom
Melodie
Allie Browning
Sara Galatia
Lyndsey Fitzgerald
Doys Garrett Reed
Justin Huschka
Adam Rock
Water skiing as summer heat relief and sport
The piece counsels cooling off with water skiing during peak heat months July and August. It highlights the sport's aerobic benefits, the need to ease into sessions to prevent muscle strain, and recalls a sunny lakeside barbecue where skiers enjoyed a day of aqua fun, food, wind, and cool water.
Water ski safety and personal caution tips from Kansas notice
The piece stresses safe water sports and preparation including sun protection sunburn risks and accident prevention. It warns against overexertion emphasizes instructor and spotter roles and calls for a first aid kit sunscreen and adherence to boating laws. It also notes July 14 deadline for regular firearms and muzzleloader permits and references a Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission meeting.
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Pratt
Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission
Familiar NCAA seal quietly phased out
VERLAND PARK O R AP The NCAA quietly phases out its familiar seal amid debate among staff officials. The seal featuring Archie and Veronica figures and the line National Collegiate Athletic Association Founded 1906 appears on trophies rule books and buildings. Critics say the image was exclusive sparking support for change from minority athletes though many remain unaware of the move. Officials acknowledge erasing the seal could face practical limits due to widespread use and cost in elevators and offices.
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NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Ncaa News
Archie
Veronica
Ibe
Es S
Kathryn Reith
Public Affairs Department
Marian Washington
Black Coaches Association
Washington
BCA
Kansas
Keith
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