Ottawa B team tops KC 199 in district baseball thriller
Ottawa’s American Legion B team edged Kansas City Post 199 3 to 1 to reach within one win of a state berth. Darren Beets dominated on the mound with 11 strikeouts and Mark Harsh and Larry Burke delivered key hits as Ottawa seized the lead in the sixth and added two runs in the seventh.
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Bob Grich’s comeback game boosts Orioles past Royals 10-3
Kansas City. In a standout return, Orioles infielder Bob Grich hit a home run and a triple, drove in five runs, and anchored second base as Baltimore defeated Kansas City 10-3. Grich described appreciating health after illness, signaling a strong return in a wide showing of power and defense.
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Tiny Gym Whiz and Nadia Highlight Olympic Action
In Montreal AP reports the US swimming team remains unbeaten with hopes for more golds while Nadia Comaneci looms in gymnastics. John Hencken and Brian Goodell set world records as East Germany and the Soviet Union trail in early Olympic medal totals.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission announces kids swimming lessons
The Ottawa Recreation Commission will run ten 30 minute sessions for four year olds at Forest Park Swimming Pool. Age groups will be divided by ability with classes at 10:30, 11 and 11:40 a.m. Sign ups with Becky Reynolds Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. at Forest Park pool. A $4 pool maintenance charge per child applies.
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Bears Take Over Lead In West Division Clash
The Denver Bears upset the division leading Oklahoma City 89ers 5-4 as Bob Oliver Bill Nahorodny and Lonnie Smith homered for the Bears The Iowa Oaks beat the Royals 10-4 moving within a game of Omaha which leads the East Indianapolis and Evansville split a doubleheader while Tulsa swept Wichita 4-3 in a separate game
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Babe Ruth Win Twice In Ottawa All-Star Clash
Ottawa Babe Ruth 13-year-old all stars beat Jayhawk league 8-7 in extra innings after trailing, then exploded 17-2 in the nightcap. Scott Thompson scored the winning run in the sixth of game one. Ottawa pitchers Thompson Brewer and Stewart combined for the second game win as walks and errors fueled two big first and second innings. Team plans one or two more practices before district tournament opening Friday evening.
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