Local Junior League Tourney Team Is Chosen
The Ottawa Junior League selects its eight 12 year old roster for the Gopher League tournament at Lake Shawnee Topeka starting July 31. Coaching by Craig Davis and Al Beets the group reports for an organizational meeting at Sertoma diamond Tuesday at 10 30. Players include Bristow Bachelor McAdoo Fredricks Shaffer Spencer Fitzgerald Moore Geist Reed Beets Smith Petty Siders Switzer Sible.
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Jeff Fredricks
Raymond Shaffer
Kevin Spencer
Mike Fitzgerald
Jon Moore
Joe Geist
Tony Reed
Darren Beets
Timmy Smith
Tony Petty
Jay Siders
David Switzer
Vance Sible
Jawing Doesn't Stop Royal Sweep
Detroit manager Billy Martin incited a row with umpire Larry Napp as rain delayed a Kansas City Royals doubleheader. The Tigers lost 8-2 and 4-3 in 10 innings, with Lemon protesting, Napp defending his calls, and Timmerman quiet on the mound delivering a solid performance for Kansas City.
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Kosman Edges Perkins For 120 Yard Hurdle Title
In the Region 8 Championships at Lawrence Kansas City’s Walt Kosman defeated Ottawa High’s Dennis Perkins by a nose in the 120 yard high hurdles clocking 14.7 to 14.8. Perkins had beaten Kosman earlier at Mo Valley Junior Olympic meet. Only regional winners advance to the National AAU Championships at the Air Force Academy on Aug 9. Ottawa’s Steve Hanes claimed the Intermediate Division pole vault title with 13 7 44.
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