Host families sought for Babe Ruth League state tourney
The Herald reports host families are needed for two Babe Ruth League teams for the eight team state tournament starting in Ottawa Friday. Families must provide lodging and meals, handle uniforms, transport players, and cheer at games. Call Paula Willford at 785 242 8386 or email ottawabrl yahoo com.
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Baker gains Bristow twins for Baker Wildcats football and baseball
Baker University signs Gage Bristow from Harrison High School to the football defensive backfield, with his twin brother set to play baseball this spring. They are sons of John Bristow of Harrisonville, Mo., and grandsons of Galen Bristow of Ottawa. Pictured are Oscar Rodriguez, backfield coach. Gage Bristow. John Bristow. Rick Cowart, admissions director. and Chuck Lit eras, Harrisonville head coach.
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Holliday joins Cardinals for pennant push in trade
Matt Holliday is traded from the Athletics to the St. Louis Cardinals for prospects. He headlines a lineup upgrade behind Albert Pujols, with manager Tony La Russa calling the move significant for a team in the NL Central race. Holliday arrives in Philadelphia ahead of Friday night’s game vs. the Phillies, eager to contribute and return to the NL.
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Ottawa Middle School to issue football equipment dates
Ottawa Middle School football players will check out equipment on August 16 at the middle school located at 1230 S. Ash St. Eighth graders receive equipment at 4 p.m. followed by seventh graders at 5 p.m. For more information call Joe Tokarz at 785 2410571.
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Ottawa Babe Ruth 14U Defends District with Two Dominant Wins
The Ottawa 14-year-old Babe Ruth all-stars beat Paola 20-2 in game one and 17-1 in game two to defend District 7. Isade Carter led game one with 2 RBIs, Kaden Shaffer went 3-for-4, and Greyson LaPlant earned WCW. In game two, Turner Roth and Jordan Morton delivered big plays as Ottawa pitchers restricted Paola to no hits. Ottawa advances to the Kansas Babe Ruth State tournament starting at Osawatomie Friday.
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KU duo named to preseason All-Big 12 team
Special to The Herald Kansas wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe and safety Darrell Stuckey earned spots on the 2009 Media Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team announced by the league. Briscoe, a junior, ranked high in 2008 with 1,407 receiving yards and 15 TDs, while Stuckey, a senior, led KU with interceptions and topped the team in passes defended.
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Ottawa Community and Baptist church ball schedule
At 7 p.m. Ottawa Community faces North Baptist followed by 8 p.m. First Baptist versus Sacred Heart and 9 p.m. Wellsville Baptist plays Community Foursquare. Bye indicated.
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Crawford Leaves KU For Lower Division Transfer
Kansas running back Jacques Crawford leaves the Jayhawks to transfer to a lower division program. Coach Mark Mangino says Crawford sought more playing time and the decision is supported. Crawford played 13 games in 2008 as a backup, rushing 62 times for 232 yards and four touchdowns.
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