Manning to speak in Ottawa truancy program series
Former Kansas basketball star and current Los Angeles Clipper Danny Manning will speak Tuesday in Ottawa as part of the Truancy Prevention Program hosted by Volunteers in Court. His talk starts at 10:30 am on the west side of the Franklin County Courthouse. A night golf scramble for Ottawa American Legion baseball proceeds at 9:15 pm Saturday at the Ottawa Country Club with 16 teams, $15 per person, benefiting the Legion program hosting this year’s AA State Tournament. call Pete Cearfoss at 242-2459 or GCC Pro Shop at 242-6527 for info or registration. Ottawa’s rain-plagued Legion squad saw a postponed Paola twinbill replaced by a single game Tuesday in Paola at 6:30 pm. Ottawa, winners of seven straight, hosts Blue Valley-area teams in a two-game series Wednesday and Friday, both 6 pm starts at Orlin Cox complex. Sunday, Ottawa hosts Clathe’s Senior Babe Ruth in a 2 pm doubleheader. In Los Angeles, the Dodgers closed a 22-game homestand with a 9-0 win over the Cardinals after a 12-10 stretch.
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Olathe Juniors Sweep Eagles Title in Dominant 37th Straight Victory
Olathe's junior American Legion team dominated the 13th Eagles State Tournament at Orlis Cox, ending with a 19-12 win over Topeka Eliminators. The champs finished 45-3, outscoring opponents 72-19 across five games, with four Olathe homers and standout days from Scott Bower and Jeremy Wrinkle.
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Managers All Stars Would Differ If Voters Were Managers
AP survey finds managers would bench Wade Boggs and Sandy Alomar Jr. in favor of Robin Ventura and Mickey Tettleton, with Torontos Joe Carter and Brandy Anderson for outfield spots. In NL, Pagnozzi beats Santiago for catcher and Sheffield tops Pendleton at third. Nine AL and eight NL managers respond. pitchers voted by managers today.
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San Diego
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Tony Fernandez
Barry Larkin
Cincinnati
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Bobby Valentine
Texas Rangers
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Braves
Royals slosh to victory at Milwaukee in rain delayed win
The Kansas City Royals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 at Milwaukee County Stadium, lifting their record to 37-50 as Kevin Appier improved to 10-3. KC built a four-run first inning off Bruce Ruffin, while Brewers stranded 37 runners and noted missed opportunities.
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Gregg Jef
Laoretti Dominates U S Senior Open Victory at Saucon Valley
Larry Laoretti roars to a four stroke win at the U S Senior Open in Bethlehem PA firing a final round 68. The 53 year old club pro traveled by motor home with wife Susan and son Lonnie, smoking cigars between shots as he risked and seized the title over a star field including Jack Nicklaus, Dave Stockton and Chi Chi Rodriguez. Laoretti’s patience and steady driving produced 11 straight fairways at the 6700 yard par 71 course, clinching the $130000 prize.
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Local ACS Golf Classic Slated at Ottawa Country Club
Local golfers must enter by July 18 for the Franklin County American Cancer Society Golf Classic on July 25 at Ottawa Country Club. 36 teams compete in three men’s and three women’s divisions with proceeds funding ACS research. Entry fee is 200 per team and includes meals, prizes, and a Yamaha Golf Car for a par-3 ninth hole hole-in-one.
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Ottawa Country Club
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Ottawa
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Terry Osimeyer
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