Olympic Day 5 highlights from Atlanta games
U S women beat Taiwan to go 4-0 in softball. Smith, Grote, Wunderlich reach finals in swimming. U S women rowing, gymnastics, basketball, beach volleyball, boxing, field hockey, shooting, soccer, swimming, tennis, and wrestling results noted with medals and advances.
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Eric Wunderlich
Three Point System for Victory and Shootout Wins
The standings rule awards three points for a win in regulation, one point for a shootout win, and zero points for a loss. The article lists Wednesday games New England at Colorado 9 p.m. and NY/NJ at San Jose 10 30 p.m. with Thursday’s Tampa Bay at Columbus 7 30 p.m.
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Osage City Bears past Baldwin to open zone tourney play
Osage City won 6-1 over Baldwin at the Orlis Cox complex as Lucas Boss belted a two-run homer in the third. Shane Kirkpatrick went the distance with eight strikeouts, while Bett Mickelson and Ron Decock contributed crucial plays in defense and offense. Baldwin’s Dan Harris noted the tougher, more intense atmosphere of tournament play.
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Baldwin
Orlis Cox Complex
Lucas Boss
Boss
Shane Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
Clint Studer
Bett Mickelson
Ron Decock
Brad Gilges
Decock
Dan Harris
Harris
Olpe
Overbrook
Cory Haag
Haag
B.J. Heins
Gardner
Garnett
Regan Miller
Osawatomie
Paola
Strug Seals Gold, US Wins First Women Team Title
Kerri Strug, ankle in a cast, delivers a defining vault performance to seal the United States women’s team victory over Russia. The U S leads the medal table after four days with 24 medals, including seven golds, as swimming dominates with three golds and a sweep in events like the 100-meter butterfly.
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Kerri Strug
Jeff Rouse
Amy van Dyken
Angel Martino
Amanda Beard
Tsanta
Strug
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Ottawa Legion A aims for state tourney after strong zone run
Ottawa Legion A, after a 9-9 regular season, surged in zone play to reach the state tournament in Junction City. Pitching led the charge as John Dixon and Rick Guilfoyle delivered dominant outings, with a 22-2 run in 21 innings in district action and a Thursday opener against Junction City.
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Junction City
Legion A
Rick Guilfoyle
Lawrence
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Neosho Valley claims Babe Ruth title in district finals
Neosho Valley East 14 year old all stars from Garnett Richmond and Yates Center rallied from a late deficit to beat Paola 12 11 in the district final at Orrs Cox complex earning a spot in the state tournament in Larned. Dusty Brockus earned the win in relief as Bart Danler and Josh Mead delivered key plays.
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Erala Ptatt
Neosho Valley
Garnett
Richmond
Yates Center
Orrs Cox Complex
Paola
Tyson Shield
Bart Danler
Bill Komma
Larned
John Danler
Josh Mead
Komma
Mead
Dusty Brockus
Shields
Jared Anderson
Trade rumors swirl as Appier leads Royals past Red Sox
Fen way Park hosts buzz near the July 31 trade deadline as Kansas City ace Kevin Appier, 7-7, fuels talks with potential club changes. Yankees and Orioles view him amid Boston moves for Greenwell and Mitchell. Mitchell seeks quick swap to Giants or Reds. Greenwell admits trade pressure after returning July 19. Royals beat Red Sox 7-5 after a long rain delay and four Boston errors, Appier allowing two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings.
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Kevin Mitchell
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