British Open Opens in Sloshy Rain Delays and Aims Favor Americans
Overnight rain and ongoing showers reshaped the Royal St George course in Sandwich England slowing traffic and slicking mud around the clubhouse. Early leaders Larry Mize and Paul Azinger capitalized as the mild conditions aided scoring while the American contingent hoped to end a nine year drought in the Open.
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Major League Leaders Overview Baseball Stat Leaders
American League leaders include Olerad hitting .395 for Toronto and O'Neill at .329 for New York. RBi leader Fielder with 77 for Detroit and HITS leader Olerud with 120 for Toronto. National League batting honors go to Galarraga of Colorado at .391 and Bonds leading in RBI with 71 for San Francisco.
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Rain delays doubleheader as Legion eye stretch run
The Olathe Legion faces a postponed twinbill with Tuesday in play and seedings due Friday as Waymire notes the wide open zone. Ottawa travels to Salina to meet the AAA squad while the Legion battles McPherson and Clay Center, with Salina boasting a strong lineup from last season and Salina South. McPherson leads by pitcher Jeremy Wisdom and hitter Chad Wedel as the team aims to build momentum.
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Kansans finish 1-2 in AAU 15-and-under pool play
Leavenworth and Ottawa High standout Wade Hepner helped Ottawa finish first in pool play at the AAU 15-and-under tournament in Kingsport Tennessee. Leavenworth did not reach the final 32 but will enter the consolation bracket after a 64-61 win over Indiana and a 69-54 defeat to an Orlando team. Hepner led in assists and steals while playing most of the minutes.
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Franklin County Golf Classic seeks entries for ACS benefit
The deadline to enter individuals or teams is July 21 for the Franklin County Golf Classic to support the American Cancer Society. Shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. July 31 at Ottawa Country Club. Entry is 50 per player or 200 per team, with mulligans at 5 each and a 36 team limit.
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Frisbee course proposal quashed by Ottawa city panel
Ottawa residents debate low cost recreation ideas as Frisbee disk course eyed near Sixth and Iowa streets, but city commissioners view it as not a high priority amid tight budgets. Projections estimate $2700 for nine steel baskets, with lighting.
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Hancock to sit out next season after strong sophomore year
Hancock will sit out the upcoming season and retain one year of Division I eligibility. He cited academic pressure and the demands of playing at this level as a tremendous burden. Hancock averaged nearly 22 points and 12 rebounds in his sophomore year at Garden City.
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