Bradley signs with 76ers amid roster purge
Philadelphia signs 7-foot-6 Shawn Bradley and drops six veterans with one on waivers as the team pivots to a Bradley centered roster. Owner Harold Katz hints at a multiyear deal with substantial money while Manute Bol and others lose rights or are released. Bradley vows to work tireless, exuding optimism for a rebuild after the Moses Malone era.
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MLB glance Extra points since last 400 hitter
A quirky tally lists milestones tied to baseball and broader U S activity. It notes Ted Williams hitting .406 and jumbles figures about drug sales, app purchases, pill intake, vehicle crashes, and frozen dinners. The style imitates a sensational pastiche of sports trivia and current events.
Ottawa AA Legion set for state tourney in Emporia
Ottawa's AA Legion baseball team clinched Zone 2 with a 3-1 record, earning a state bid and drawing Smith Center in the first round. Coach Larry Waymire notes limited practice due to rain but remains confident as Alex Wendler misses most of the tournament to play Shrine Bowl duties. Wendler bats .270 with 27 RBIs. The state event moves to Soden's Park in Emporia, with Concordia Baxter Springs Hoxie and Tonganoxie also in the field.
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Franklin County ACS Golf Tourney Seeks 20 More Teams
The Franklin County American Cancer Society seeks twenty more teams for a four person golf scramble Saturday at Ottawa Country Club. Fourteen men and two women are registered. Flighted events include three men's and two women's divisions. State winners advance to September at Alvamar Lawrence, then to Disney World Florida. Register by calling 242-2140 or attend Saturday 7:30 a.m. with $50 per person fee covering meals raffles games and awards.
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Rangers Vow Retaliation After Palmeiro Hit
Texas manager Kevin Kennedy vents fury after Rafael Palmeiro is hit in the kneecap by a pitch. Kennedy hints Texas will take action, while Palmeiro returns to form with a homer in a 10-3 Rangers win, and Ivan Rodriguez extends a club hitting streak.
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Starr Signs One Year Deal with Norfolk Affiliate
The hand all the help they can get and sign Starr for one year at 4000 per month. He is sent to Triple A Norfolk Virginia, plays wall and signs for another season.
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Servatius leads Ottawa Swim Club in Roger Hill Invitational
Rochelle Servatius wins two senior events at the Roger Hill Invitational in Lawrence with victories in the 200 freestyle and 200 individual medley. She places third in the 100 backstroke, fifth in the 100 butterfly, and seventh in the 100 freestyle, as Ottawa swimmers achieve multiple top finishes across age groups including Bret Lawson winning the 50 breaststroke and Nathan Steward taking first in 50 butterfly for 10-and-under boys.
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Ottawa All-Stars surge in Babe Ruth state tourney opens
Ottawa 14-year-olds, led by Clay Casady and Josh Turner, dominate district play with 37 hits in three games and enter the state tournament in Lyons undefeated. Manager Mick Casady cites improved leadership and strong pitching as they face Quivira League Lyons All-Stars Friday at 8 p.m. Also watch Pittsburg and Jayhawk American in a competitive field. Friday first round games schedule listed: Golden Belt versus Pittsburg, Southwest versus Jayhawk American, and Wellington versus McPherson.
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Golden Belt wins 13-15 year old state Babe Ruth title
Golden Belt takes the 13-15 year old state Babe Ruth tournament with a 9-4 win over Olathe in Parsons after earlier losses. Olathe advances to regional play beginning Aug 5 to 7, while Ottawa and Pittsburg also feature in related games and brackets.
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Ottawa Swimmers Spark at Kaw Valley League Championships
Ottawa Swim Club athletes competed July 22 in Topeka and Wamego, earning multiple top finishes as the season closed. Nathan Steward swept the 10-and-under events, a boys relay of Emery Lawson Hauschka and Steelman remained undefeated, and others claimed podium spots in butterfly, freestyle, backstroke and medley events. Relays from Browning Tharp Miller Fitzgerald placed second in freestyle and medley.
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