Ottawa B team clinches District 2 title in 11-5 win
Ottawa American Legion B team overwhelmed Kansas City Post 199 11-5 to capture the District 2 tournament crown. Darren Beets hit an inside the park grand slam and drove in eight runs across three games, earning MVP honors as Ottawa earned a state berth in Hill City July 31 to Aug 1. Bob Shaffer and John Mueller combined on the mound, fanning 11 while overcoming fielding lapses in the final innings.
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Sweep Tunes A-Team For Tournament
Ottawa won 6-1 in game one behind Rod Schaub two-hitter pitching and five sixth inning runs. In game two Ottawa hit four homers, including two by Robert Hook, to win 11-5 and secure second place in the East Division with a 21-14 regular season record. The A-team’s District 2 tournament opener is Sunday at 6:30 p.m. vs Shawnee in Olathe.
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RBI
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Multiple teams clash in high scoring church league play
In a chaotic soft ball night, Faith Lutheran, Wesleyan, Calvary Baptist, and Westminster squads posted varied totals as North Baptist and Wellsville spark a midseason surge. Individual line scores show clustered offense across many players with totals reflecting a busy games tally.
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Randy Gimated
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OSC Dominates Flint Hills Swim Meet in Emporia
Ottawa Swim Club powered a strong showing at the Third Annual Flint Hills Swim League Championships hosted by Emporia Aquatic Club. Dana Wright led with three firsts in girls 11 12 AB events and qualified for the Missouri Valley Long Course Championships in Wichita August 6 8. Multiple swimmers captured two firsts across boys 10 and under and older age groups, with relay squads posting top finishes. The club next competes at Lawrence on July 31 and August 1.
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Ottawa Swim Club
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Brad Gaeddert
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Curt Kornhaus
Lawrence
Nadia Comaneci A Teenage Moment At Montreal
Olympic coverage highlights Nadia Comaneci’s human moment at the ceremony as Romania’s flag rises, while American swimmers showcase dominance with a 1–2–3 relay sweep and world records. The U S also earns medals in shooting and boxing as Nadia headlines the Games.
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