Welch Named Manager Of Ottawa AAA Legion Arrows
Bud Welch, 25, Ottawa native and former standout catcher for Jim Allen’s 77 state-tournament team, is chosen AAA Legion Arrows manager. He succeeds Walt Dengel, who retires after six years, while remaining tied to the program administratively. Dengel cites Welch’s youth coaching, Legion experience, and credibility as keys to maintaining a high-caliber program.
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Buddy Welch
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American Legion
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Legion Arrows
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Legion
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Walt Dengel
Dengel
Central Heights High School
Jim Allen
Buddy
Welch to lead Franklin County Legion team with open policy
Welch outlines a county wide Legion program for Ottawa area with emphasis on attitude and community representation. He recalls Buddy Welch’s smart play as a catcher and describes his coaching path from Central Heights to Johnson County College and John Brown University.
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Foursome Leads Open in Kansas Open Round One
Four golfers tied for the opening round lead at the Kansas Open in Lawrence. Mike McCoy Jan Horne Scott Templeton and Dillard Pruitt each shot three under par 69 at Alvamar Golf Club. Defending champ Bryan Norton stood at three over par 75. Kevin Baldwin led amateurs with 73. The 160-player field will cut to 80 after Friday’s round.
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Marietta
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Playa del Rey
Calif
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Bettendorf
Iowa
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Thousand Oaks
Steve Ball
Ardmore
Okla
Bryan Norton
Salina
Kevin Baldwin
Bethany
Ottawa High
Darren Latimer
Dodgers Begin to Pull Away in NL West After Win
Dodgers surge to 31st victory in 45 games with a 7-3 win over the Cubs as Pedro Guerrero drives in three and Fernando Valenzuela earns his fifth straight win despite eight walks. St. Louis beats San Diego 9-6 while Mets top Astros 6-3. Vince Coleman stars for the Cardinals with four hits and two steals.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
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Los Angeles
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al Bumbry
Kennedy
Rich Gossage
Cardinal
Vince Coleman
Mets
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Keith Hernandez
Mike Scott
Carter
Dwight Gooden
Gooden
Flanagan Revives O's Pitching Staff
Orioles win 5-1 as Mike Flanagan returns to form with eight innings, three hits and seven strikeouts. Eddie Murray hits a grand slam to back him, amid strong offense from Toronto, Detroit, Boston and Oakland in AL action.
Osiecki Stars In Chiefs Opening Scrimmage
Liberty Missouri AP second year quarterback Sandy Osiecki completed 11 of 17 passes for 220 yards with a 45 yard TD pass to rookie John Marshall as the Chiefs held their first full contact scrimmage at William Jewell College. about 50 veterans joined 58 rookies and free agents at camp. Brad Budde signed a one year three year contract, while Art Still and Ethan Horton remained unsigned. Osiecki led 36 plays and rookie Kevin Russell added 2 of 5 for 16 yards. Rufus Stevens caught three passes for 98 yards, Byron Brown led rushers with 23 yards on three carries. Coach Mackovic praised the effort and predicted strong 85 season, emphasizing hard work ahead for running backs Horton or Jeff Smith and the need to build on last season's polar finishes.
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Kansas City Chiefs
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Kansas City
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Byron Brown
Nevada-Las Vegas
Ira Hillary
Marshall
North Carolina
Horton
Jeff Smith
Nebraska
Mackovie
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