Rotary Clinches 1-0 Babe Ruth Thriller
In Ottawa Babe Ruth action Alan McMillen and Rotary edged DeMolay 1-0 in a pitching duel as McMillen fanned 14 and Dixon 18. Betz drove in the lone run in the third inning after a busy first, while VFW beat the Eagles 9-4 behind Fredricks who earned the win. Next games are Boys' Club vs Lions and Rotary vs Elks.
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Ryun Plans Comeback Mile at Vons Classic
Jim Ryun announced he will run the mile Friday night at the Los Angeles Coliseum in the Vons Classic track meet. The former top American miler has shown both strong and weak miles this Olympic year, with a fast pace anticipated as Tom Von Ruden aims to push Ryun early.
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Legion Clubs Play Tonight on the Road
Ottawa American Legion A team travels to Topeka to face Post 74 at McDonald Park and B team meets Osawatomie as both games start at 8. A team sits 5-2, Topeka 3-2. B team stands 2-4.
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City Softball Scoring Summary From Local Leagues
In Pomona and nearby colleges, multiple men's and women's softball leagues posted detailed player lines and team totals. Key performances included Parkin, Stankard, and Dillon for Pomona U, with F. Christian Bible and Nazarene also posting notable totals. Forfeits marked Westminster and Western Baptist affected standings. Jaycees and Faith Foursquare forfeited earlier games, while ladies teams like Pomona Ladies and Bill’s Market showed solid hitting and runs.
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Royals pick Jamie Quirk in first round draft
Kansas City Royals announce Jamie Quirk of Whittier California as a standout infielder in the first round of the free agent draft in New York. The list includes 28 additional picks from Round 2 to 28 with players from Iowa, Texas, Vanderbilt, Michigan State, and more across high schools and colleges nationwide.
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K State Pitcher Tops Dodgers in Secondary Draft Pick
New York AP Kansas State righthander Bob Lesslie was chosen No 1 in the secondary phase by the Los Angeles Dodgers after a 791 player draft. Lesslie, a St Louis native, was previously drafted by Pittsburgh, with Dodgers citing his live fastball and a 6 foot 3 inch, 210 pound frame. Burt Wells noted he lacks the top credentials of last year’s early secondary picks Pete Broberg and Burt Hooton.
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Twins and Red Sox secure early season wins in Midget League
In a Tuesday slate the Twins exploded for 16 runs in the fourth inning to win 19 7 over the Athletics with Scott Crenshaw and Stan Fritts collecting two hits. Red Sox toppled Braves 4 0 as Jerry Sellers fanned 14 and Steven Butler walked in the first inning. Toler drove in two on a single and a homer in three trips for Boston as Dunlap took the loss.
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Vaulter Bill Scribner Omitted From Qualifiers List
Ottawa Recreation Commission left out Bill Scribner from the Tuesday list of Ottawa Junior Olympic track qualifiers. Scribner won the Junior Division pole vault at last weekend's regional meet with 9-7 and will compete this Saturday at the State Junior Olympic championships in Lawrence.
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