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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1997

Page

9

Selig bullish on realignment

Acting commissioner Bud Selig vows a bold push for major league realignment, possibly the most radical change yet. A proposed 16-14 format would have the DH used by all teams and two leagues with Central and Western divisions in one and East and second divisions in the other, listing specific clubs.

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Miller reaches milestone with 340th victory

Melvin Miller, a 63yearold racing enthusiast, marked a milestone this weekend at Paola with three wins, reaching 340 career victories since starting in 1979. He competes in race walks to half marathons, remains active post retirement, and logs extensive workouts totaling about 2,000 miles yearly.

OMONA Melvin Miller Miller Paola Pomona High School

Miller thrives in road races as he ages into the 50s and beyond

Miller, a Southeast Kansas Grand Prix racer, has run about 25 races yearly for 19 years, totaling near 500 starts. Starting at 45, he enjoys courses, constant training, and maintaining road racing amid aging peers, aiming to inspire younger runners and keep the sport alive.

Williamsburg Miller Ralph Young Melvin Miller

Aging runners shift scene from spry to seasoned in Kansas

Fred Van Vieck helped start the Mad Dogs and Englishmen group at the University of Kansas. The aging core, with many in their 50s, mirrors a national trend noted by RXCA and Road Runners. Growth persists though, with more races drawing 10 000 plus finishers and overall runners rising from 8 million to about 9 million. Younger participation appears in the 35 to 40 age group as health becomes a personal project.

Awrence Kan Fred van Vieck Eli University of Kansas van Vieck van Vleck Ryan Lamppa Road Running Information Center Santa Barbara Calif Lamppa East Bill Rodgers Joan Benoit Enst

Radke Dominates Royals as Twins Race Ahead

Minnesota jumps KC with eight runs in the first inning as Brad Radke fellowships a seven inning gem for his 11th win in 11 straight starts. Radke lowers ERA in streak to 2.03 while Scott Erickson’s team record mark looms.

Minnesota Kansas City Twins Glendon Rusch Brad Radke Chili Davis Mike Sweeney RBI Scott Erickson Roger Clemens Toronto Tom Kelly John Smoltz Atlanta Busch Chuck Knoblauch Paul Molitor Tony Muser Knoblauch Roberto Kelly Molitor Terry Steinbach Kelly Ron Coomer Yamil Benitez Steinbach Coomer Marty Cordova

Rookie Walker Thumps Saints Rushing Back in Chiefs Camp

Iver Falls Wisconsin AP Rookie linebacker Larry Walker earns a nickname for big hits with the Kansas City Chiefs in training camp. Defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham praises him while Walker explains his progress and coaching. The Chiefs sign tackle Steve Wallace, and cornerback Willie Beamon is released. Davis, a former NCAA rushing record holder, is involved in a notable collision during a scrimmage.

Iver Falls Wis Larry Walker Chiefs Thumper Gunther Cunningham Steve Wallace San Francisco 49Ers Willie Beamon Walker Saints Troy Davis Davis

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