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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1965
Page
2
The piece notes the familiar baseball scene with umpires, bases, bats and fans but praises the girls for offense. It suggests a strategy of hitting hard when at bat and hoping the opposing team errs. The tone blends sports critique with admiration for female players.
Garnett hosts the 1965 district softball tournament with high scoring games and little defense. Fans witness plucky play as Garnett area teams battle through varied, logjam scores. The event highlights a lively, untilled scoring trend in local girls softball.
The Loyal Crowd notes girls in softball showing strong throwing power with outfits ranging from simple sportswear to bold gold and black uniforms. Blue Mound led Richmond 6 runs early but the game ended 14 13 in favor of Blue Mound amid 18 hits 27 runs and 15 errors. The Garnett district tourney semifinals set for tonight with regionals to follow as leaders include Greeley Iola Richmond Moran Garnett and Blue Mounders. Coaches note practice challenges for girls and the growing spectator appeal of women in a traditionally male sport.
Ottawa American Legion Elks extended their winning streak to five with a 10 9 victory over Klein Potiac of Kansas City. Russ Craycraft hit a grand slam and his third homer in three games to pace Ottawa in a game marked by a bizarre sixth inning error by Klein Colton. Brady’s deep drive in the sixth helped Ottawa build a lead as Craycraft contributed on the mound and at bat.
The city tennis tournament begins Monday with first round through July. divisions include men singles mixed doubles father son boys 13 and under girls 13 and under and 14 18 with two of three sets for most divisions. finals use provided tennis balls.
Twelve American League players were selected for the league All-Star team to compete in a local tournament on July 21 and 22. The squad includes Bo Killough, Richard Mendell, Mike Wallace, Gary Bowling, Randy Firestone, Mike Wiggins, Rex Cummings, Fred Perez, Steve Sherbondy, Randy Hughes, Joe Baldovino and Robert Tienken with Fred Gumm and Rick Bulmer as alternates. The National League all-star roster will be announced later.
The Ottawa Country Club hosts the Ottawa Women's Golf Association with pairings announced. Teams include South Alexander with Hy som Malouf, Cutting Burke dell, Goss Sheldon, Free deen Spier, Read Has, hagen Elder, and others.
CAMDENTON Mo AP Lenny Jeffries of Camdenton scored his third straight win in the wild horse race at JeBareH Rodeo as 11000 spectators watched Tex Martin Meridian Tex win the saddle bronc event. Martin leads the points nearing Saturday finish while Guy Weeks Abilene Tex rode Jesse James for eight seconds but lost on points to Martin.
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