Ottawa, Lawrence Vie In Opening Round Of A Team District Tourney
Ottawa faces rival Lawrence in the first round of the District II A-team baseball tournament at Orlis Cox Field. The double elimination event, aiming for a state berth August 11 to 14 in McPherson, features Kansas City Post 199, Olathe, and Paola as top contenders alongside Ottawa and Lawrence. Lawrence enters strong with a 27-11 mark and hot form, while Ottawa, 13-22, shows potential despite limited play and uncertain pitching decisions.
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Irwin Leads Canadian Open After Rainy First Round
Hale Irwin, disliking rain and wearing glasses, shot a seven under par 65 to lead the Canadian Open. He holds a two stroke edge over Tom Weiskopf Hubert Green and Forrest Fezler, with Trevino Cole Lunn and Thompson on 68. Arnold Palmer carded a 70 despite seven birdies and five bogeys.
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Leonard Thompson
Arnold Palmer
Rookies Face Powerhouse In Kansas Babe Ruth Tourney
Ottawa All Stars meet Baxter Springs in Junction City at Rothert Field for the state Babe Ruth 13 year old tournament. Ottawa’s Beets Mueller and Roy Geiss lead a strong pitching staff with a solid defense and hot hitters Mark Harsh Joe Geist Tony Petty Bob Shaffer Reed Zimmerman and Scott Hay. Evening games include Baxter Springs Ottawa and Wellington Junction City with playthrough Sunday and Monday leading to the title Wednesday night.
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Tonight Bested Collegians Clash With Dolphins in All-Star Game
Chicago(AP) The College All-Stars meet the Miami Dolphins in the 40th All-Star Football Game at Soldier Field. Don Shula’s undefeated Dolphins are favored despite injuries and a holdout, while the All-Stars seek their first win over pros since 1963. ABC will televise at 9:30 p.m. EDT.
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