Emporia 14&15s remain undefeated in Babe Ruth district tourney
Emporia won twice to stay unbeaten at Orris Cox Field in the 14 and 15 year old division. They edged Ottawa 3 2 on Saturday after a controversial sixth inning and defeated Flint Hills 13 10 Sunday to remain the only undefeated team as Ottawa, Flint Hills, and Garnett chase in the losers bracket. Ottawa exploded for 19 1 against Osawatomie in a Sunday rematch, led by Chuck Grace and Mark Hill, while Emporia topped Flint Hills 13 10 in the other Sunday game.
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Chuck Price
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Kent Braddle
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Garnet
Osawatomie
Ottawa 13s in driver seat in Babe Ruth rookie final
Ottawa leads the Babe Ruth rookie division at Orlis Cox Field seeking a win to reach the state tournament in Pittsburg. A 4-3 victory over Garnett Saturday night kept Ottawa undefeated at 7 tonight and set up a championship game against Flint Hills League with double elimination possible ensuing Tuesday.
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Gullett Milestone Caps Royals Win at Yankees Park
Don Gullett earned his 100th career victory in a 3-1 decision over Kansas City, pitching 164 pitches through 8 2/3 innings as New York battled amid rumors of Billy Martin's ouster. Lou Piniella drove in two runs for the Yankees while George Brett led Kansas City with four hits. Martin faced management turmoil as speculation about his job intensified, with ownership clashing over clubhouse control and team direction.
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Chris Chamblss
George Brett
Patek
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Casey Stengel
Yankee
Will Hafey
Reggie Jackson
Fenway Park
Local Teams In Spotlight In Ottawa Babe Ruth action
District tournament heats up with Ottawa 13 and 14 15 year olds in key games. Ottawa rookies face Flint Hills for district title hopes while the 14 15s chase the winner of Ottawa Garnett to meet Emporia. Pitchers Ybarra Sellers and Braddle named as likely starters.
Heat wilts Janet Guthrie in Pro-Am national race
In Odessa Missouri ex racer Janet Guthrie conceded male superiority after Dick Trickle and Joe Shear finished first and second in the 1-70 Speedway Pro-Am National Championship. The muggy 100 degree heat sent spectators to medical tents while Guthrie, winner of Friday’s warmup, retired on the 239rd lap and Jim Beck took over driving.
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Beloit
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