Ottawa team earns state berth in Pratt title run
H.M.D. Harvey Drake Field Ottawa pulls together to earn a state berth for the 1995 AA state title July 3 7 in Pratt. The defending champs faced pressure and internal problems but rode a strong Zone 2 tournament with 40 runs in four games. Pitching held Gardner to 2 runs in a 12 2 win as Mark Sink improved to 10 4. Leaders emerged and players practiced daily to ready for the state trip.
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Legion rolls into state as Gardner makes surprise run
Link pitched one and three hitters in the tourney and praised Gardner as an upset eighth seed. Dobbs noted Ottawa gained momentum at the El Dorado tournament and after settling its lineup the team grew cohesive, embracing its role as a state favorite with a tough, unified approach.
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KC coach seeks tougher mindset for 1995 Chiefs
Chiefs coach insists on a stronger mental approach for 1995 as players spar during camp. Quarterback Steve Matthews is sidelined indefinitely after failing a physical while recovering from a 1993 leg injury. With Bono, Gannon, and Blundin competing, the team considers Steve Stenstrom unsigned but not urgently needed amid Matthews’ precautionary withdrawal.
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Jordan's Rams camp visit sparks football doubt
AP reports St Louis Cardinals outfielder Brian Jordan and agent Jim Steiner met Rams GM Steve Ortmayer amid questions about a possible return to football. Jordan, who played safety for the Falcons 1989 91, said the option remains open as baseball for him may end after this season. Dierdorf urged Jordan to forget baseball and focus on football.
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Seattle loses Odomes again for season
Seattle cornerback Nate Odomes will miss his second straight season after reconstructive surgery on his right knee following an ACL tear in practice. The injury, discovered after exploratory arthroscopy, ends his 1994 campaign and caps a 13 month span marked by prior knee damage and recovery.
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Ottawa A's enter state with pitching depth shown
Ottawa's zone tournament run leaned on strong pitching from starters Andy Barnhart Josh Turner and Justin Ripley plus reliever Jeff Jackson. Andy Barnhart opened the tourney after tossing a four hitter in Friday's clincher. Barnhart noted arms are evenly matched and Josh can pitch on two days rest while Andy needs about three days, with a one game at a time plan and hope for improved hitting.
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Suns hire Nelson for coaching role abroad expert
Phoenix Suns named Donn Nelson, 33, a former Golden State assistant, to a similar post. The Europe-based coach is noted for talent scouting and work in Lithuania, where he aided the bronze medal 1992 team and helped bring Sarunas Marciulionis to the NBA. Nelson spent five seasons with the Warriors and has extensive experience in European basketball.
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