Ottawa A team routs Paola and Topeka for 4-2 mark
Ottawa American Legion Post A squad hit 22 safeties in a weekend sweep, beating Paola 16-5 at Orlis Cox Field on Saturday after a 10-3 win at Topeka Sunday. The pair boosted their season record to 4-2 and 2-2 in the East Division, with standout innings including a 12-run third against Paola and late rallies at Topeka. Rookie hurler John McAdoo earned his second win, while Ky Ramsey and Bill Welch fueled the offense with multiple hits and key RBIs. The A-team hosts Kansas City Post 199 Tuesday at Liondotte Field and travels to Iota Wednesday for a 7:30 game.
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B Team Battles Topeka Eagles In Doubleheader Split
The Ottawa B Team and Topeka Eagles split a Sunday doubleheader, leaving Ottawa at a .500 4-4 after a 4-4 tie in the opener and a 4-2 loss in the second game. Glen Stockstill delivered the deciding hit in the opener, driving in Kevin Doering with one out in the seventh. Ottawa started strong with four first-inning runs as Stockstill and teammates contributed two hits apiece, while Topeka pitcher Greg Gonzales stabilized after the fourth inning.
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Baseball Scoreboard Monday Action Across Leagues
Cincinnati and Pittsburgh clash as Billingham and Kison duel while St Louis meets Houston and New York visits San Diego. Ottawa and Topeka split two games with Topeka exploiting Ottawa errors for the deciding margin. Readnoue and Martin worked relief as runs were unearned on both sides.
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Brewers Edge Royals in 14th for Key Win
Milwaukee pitcher Jim Colborn pitched 10 innings in heat and earned a 4-3 win as Sixto Lezcano delivered an RBI single in the 14th. Colborn improved to 2-7 as Milwaukee, last in AL East, snapped a seven of eight skid and claimed a turning-point victory. Royals, riding a five-game win streak, remained atop the AL West.
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Stones Sets 7 7 World Record At NCAA Meet In Philly
Dwight Stones, 22, Long Beach State, clears 7 feet 7 inches to set his ninth world record at the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Philadelphia. Southern California wins its 23rd team title. Texas El Paso is second. Other winners include Eamonn Coghlan in the 1500 meters and Harvey Glance in the sprints. Kansas and Nebraska place in various events as Tennessee tops the team standings.
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