Dieterich Aims to Improve Javelin After Summer Workouts
Athlete Dieterich reflects on a demanding summer routine of six days a week training, 14 hours of throwing and weight lifting to sharpen his javelin. He plans a final summer meet at Sunflower State Games on August 1 before a tough next season at Kansas. His goal remains NCAA qualification with a personal best near 228-0, relying on continued practice and a rest week before school begins.
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Ottawan Boucek targets personal goals at Sunflower State Games
Bill Boucek, a 70 year old Ottawan, plans to compete in shot put, discus and javelin in the 70 to 75 division at the Sunflower State Games in Lawrence July 30 to August 1. He aims for 35 feet in shot put and 100 feet in both javelin and discus, focusing on technique and personal fulfillment rather than medals. Also featured are Shanna Shoemaker and Kevin Prentice with Shoemaker eyeing national meets in high jump.
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Bo” Boucek
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Duran Chooses Nationals for Track Meets
Wendy Duran of Ottawa has a choice of national track meets and will compete at the U S Track and Field Nationals next week in Baton Rouge Louisiana. She qualified for the AAU nationals but will miss it for family reasons. Duran placed second in the 1500 meters at the AAU Region 8 meet in Joplin Missouri and will run the Topeka Thunderbolts 3200 relay in the 15 16 year old division with Karie Tidwell.
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Morrison to headline Aug. 30 card in Kansas City
WBO champion Tommy Morrison will headline a heavyweight card at Kemper Arena on August 30 shown live by ESPN. The event may feature Lennox Lewis in an exhibition bout, with Top Rank arranging opponents. Morrison also aims for two more fights before facing Lewis in March for a potential epic showdown.
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Topeka Beats Ottawa All-Stars in Eagles Tournament Tilt
Post 60 needs hits in A zone as Ryan Dobbs lines up to start against Topeka. Topeka won 8-5 over Ottawa’s 15 year old All-Stars, rallying from a 4-3 deficit after five innings in the Kansas Eagles Tournament.
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Chiefs plan ball control passing offense under Hackett
After luring Montana from the 49ers, Kansas City will install a ball controlling passing attack designed by Bird-Walsh. Paul Hackett becomes offensive coordinator, pushing tight ends and receivers to be primary pass catchers. Montana praises talent in the unit while Jonathan Hayes welcomes more opportunities, and Saunders notes system impact on stats.
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Thurman Thomas lands record four year Bills deal
NFL notes say Thurman Thomas agreed to a four year 13.5 million contract making him the league's highest paid running back and likely to finish his career with the Bills. Agent Leigh Steinberg notes the deal doubles Detroit's Barry Sanders top annual pay.
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