Big 12 faces nerves as Beebe cites critics and TV plans
At Big 12 media days in Dallas commissioner Dan Beebe warned skeptics will probe the conference after last year’s upheaval. With Nebraska and Colorado gone, the 10 remaining schools await talks on the Longhorn Network and potential high school telecasts that could affect recruiting and future broadcast deals. Texas A M and UT broadcasting issues loom ahead of an NCAA summit in Indianapolis.
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Ottawa 14 Babe Ruth crown fourth state title in Garden City
The Ottawa 14-year-old Babe Ruth squad dominated the state tournament in Garden City to win their fourth title. They went undefeated, defeating Osawatomie 13-3 Coffeyville 9-5 Cimarron River 10-0 and Coffeyville 10-2. Coach Bob Jung praised the team’s pitching, fielding and timely hitting led by Tate Jung Connor Stepp Hayden Yancey and Tyler Smith. The squad advances to the Midwest Plains Regional in Gering Nebraska August 4-9 with a 4 p.m. game August 5 versus North Dakota. Awards went to Yancey Stepp Smith Jung and others. several named to all tournament and AH2P awards. The 14-year-old Babe Ruth World Series runs August 20-27 at Glen Allen Virginia.
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Ottawa Comes Up Short in Repeat Bid at State Tourney
Ottawa, the defending state champions, finished as runner up in the Babe Ruth 13 15 State Tournament at Moundridge after seven games. The final saw Humboldt defeat Ottawa 3 2 in the championship with Ottawa rallying from two down to tie in the fifth before Humboldt scored in the bottom of the seventh. Nathan Roth and Shelby Rockhold accounted for Ottawa’s earlier runs.
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Pratt, Clyde, Seneca advance in AA Legion tournament
Pratt 31 Norton 0 in first round as Pratt 86ers push toward 2010 AA state title. Clifton-Clyde edged Doniphan County 8-6 while Seneca defeated Baldwin 8-0. Ottawa-Iola game ongoing with schedule set for later eliminations and winners bracket action. Jake Beecher led Pratt with five hits including three homers and nine RBIs.
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Pratt Continues 15-Game Win Streak with Rout
Pratt dominates, winning 29-3 as Clifford/Clyde rides Levi Cyphers three-run homer and Zach DeMars vai six innings to beat Doniphan County 8 6. Norton limited to one hit in four innings. Skylar Dean and Bj Dean drive four RBIs each. Seneca shuts out Baldwin 5-0, Hunter Burkhart allows three runs in three innings. Seneca improves to 27-3 while Baldwin drops to 16-17.
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