All-Star game home field split sparks debate
AP Knowledge Networks poll finds 56 percent favor not using the All Star game to decide the World Series home field. La Russa argues for a better method while fans cite tradition and fairness. Results show mixed views on rosters and penalties for drug suspensions influencing selections.
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Ottawa Cal Ripken District Champs Clinch District 7 titles
The Ottawa 10 year old Cal Ripken team won District 7 Saturday in Louisburg and advance to the state tournament in Wellington starting Thursday. Team members include Grant Maxwell Drew Boeh Luke Snider Zane Muhl Byron Fangman and others with coaches Vic Finch Mark Huddlestun and Roger Maxwell. The 12 year old squad also captured District 7 on Saturday in Paola and will play in Fort Scott on July 23 with players Alex Stepp Tyler Smith Jake Matney Cole Bunce Conner Stepp Dayne Jung and several others guided by coaches Bob Jung Dale Bunce and Ray Carver.
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Martin at 50 Defies Age in Cup Victory at Chicagoland
Mark Martin, age 50, wins his season high fourth Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway after a late surge on a double-file restart. He acknowledges tomorrow’s stiffness but says speed and excitement keep him feeling far younger than his years.
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Ottawa to host final home game in Legion tourney
Ottawa, the North Division champion for the third straight season, hosts the post season Legion game at 8 p.m. Tuesday against the Paola-Wellsville winner, replacing Louisburg. The tournament resumes Friday and Saturday in Burlington, with Ottawa opening its Zone Tournament July 21 in Paola against Wellsville. Greg Mast can be reached at sports ottawaherald com.
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