Hawks Top Ottawa 4-1 in Legion baseball clash
Lawrence beat Ottawa A-team 4-1 at Orris Cox Field to snap a scoreless tie in the seventh inning. Bennett worked six strong innings, Shaffer matched him, and Ottawa erred twice in the pivotal frame allowing the Hawks to pull away. Lawrence improves to 24-7-1 overall, Ottawa falls to 8-7 in Tri-District West.
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Terry Ostmeyer
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Lawrence
American Legion
Orris Cox Field
Chris Bennett
Bob Shaffer
Topeka Post
Kansas City
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Hawks
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Shaffer
Ken Morris
Lawrence Romps Ottawa 11 6 In Legion B Team Tilt
Lawrence rookies topple Ottawa 11 to 6 after a 6 6 tie, four run fourth inning, seven fielding errors by Ottawa and ten walks. Ottawa's Jay Pratt and Deron Kramer drive in runs as Kramer scores on an error and a passed ball. Lawrence adds seven hits and hosts Emporia in a doubleheader Saturday at 1 p.m. Ottawa plays Sunday at 5 p.m.
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American Legion
Jay Pratt
Deron Kramer
Glenn Covert
Rick Croucher
Covert
Robbie Geist
Kramer
Orlis Cox Field
Emporia
Piker’s
Independence
Orlis Cox Invitational Opens Friday for Kid Baseball
The Orlis Cox Baseball Association hosts its fourth annual invitational for ages 8 to 12 at Cox Field running through July 19. Double-elimination Junior and Midget divisions crown top teams and individuals. Optimist Club sponsors with a 50 cent admission for ages 12 and up.
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Orlis Cox Baseball Association
Cox Field
District Softball Tournament Held Here July 15-16
A men’s district USA slow pitch softball tournament will occur July 15-16 at Forest Park and Orlis Cox Field. The double elimination event invites 16 teams who submit 350 in entry fees to the Ottawa Recreation Commission by noon July 12 and are ASA registered. Local and area teams from Wellsville Lyndon Vassar Quenema Richmond Princeton Pomona may enter.
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Vassar
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City Scores Softball Excerpt Highlights OTTAWA Merchants
OTTAWA Merchants post strong stats with O Connor 3-3-2 and Schnoke 4-2-2 leading in a multi team softball score card. Kilough Perry and Williamsburg contend with solid totals, while Bendix and Peoples National Bank contribute key lines in a high scoring matchup.
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Morrow
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Dixon
Hinon
Felt
McRae Helps Royals Rout Angels On 1 000th HR Night
Hal McRae drives in two with a two run triple and hits his 1 000th career homer as Kansas City routs the California Angels 10 1. He later discusses sleep to cope with pressure and how his slump still motivates the Royals toward another division title. Whitey Herzog praises McRae's impact even when not hitting.
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Kansas City Royals
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California Angels
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Charley Lau
Leonard
Whitey Herzog
Mac
OBAL Down To Wire In Ottawa Babe Ruth League Final
The Ottawa Babe Ruth League title picture narrows to a three team race after Wednesday wins by VEW over Kiwanis 9-7 and Lions over Eagles 3-2. Both victors join Boys' Club at 10-3 atop the standings as Friday's regular season finale approaches with Lions vs Kiwanis at 6 30 and Boys' Club vs VFW at 8 30. Sertoma meets Eagles at 6 30 and Rotary challenges Elks later tonight.
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