Lights Out Delays OBRL Elks Rotary Showdown
A key Ottawa Babe Ruth League game between Elks and Rotary was suspended after a 45 minute power outage with the score 1-0 in the bottom of the first. The contest will resume tonight at 6 30 from the exact point of suspension with Elks one out from victory and Rotary positioned to tie. Darin Johnson had doubled and stolen two bases for Rotary while Randy Brewer doubled and scored for the Elks.
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Elks Seize late lead as Weatherbee sparks rally in 6th
In a suspended game finale, Darin Weatherbee walked and scored on an error to spark a 4-2 Elks win threat. A late error by Rotary opened the door for Mark Johnson to reach second and score, turning the mood as Brent Parker eyed a potential finish before the page ends.
Baseball strike stalls as negotiators take a pause
Negotiators rest after two hour talks with no face to face talk, Ken Moffett urges both sides to reconvene Friday at 3 p.m. EDT to push toward an agreement. Boon e and Belanger lead the players with Fehr, Rogers, Staub and Seaver. MLB Owners deride the latest pool plan as a step backward while noting high salaries also bear debt.
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Kauffman takes hard stance on free agency in Royals talks
Kansas City owner Ewing Kauffman says owners cannot back down amid a baseball strike. He argues compensation is needed for free agents like Darrell Porter and cites rising player-development costs as a reason to hold firm while noting possible future sale of all or part of the team.
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Cubs Sale Praised By Fans And Baseball World
Chicago AP reports the Chicago Cubs sale to Tribune Co. drew widespread approval from fans and baseball figures. Supporters say Tribune will invest in better players and fix the farm system, while debate continues over lights at Wrigley Field and community impact. Notable quotes praise new ownership and hopes for modernizing the team.
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Outage Interrupts Legion AA Woes
Ottawa American Legion AA led 3-1 before a power outage halted play at Orlis Cox Field with Topeka Post 1 ahead 11-4 after five innings. The game resumes July 18 in Topeka. Topeka’s late hits and Grace’s second inning triple fueled the visitors’ surge, while Ottawa erring and missed chances marred the hosts.
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Lawrence Stifles Junior Club 4-1 in Ottawa loss
Lawrence's crack Junior Legion team combined clutch pitching and hitting to defeat Ottawa 4-1 at Orlis Cox Field. Bret Morris and Mike Chaney combined for five hits allowed, 10 strikeouts, and two walks as Ottawa dropped to 10th loss in 11 starts while Lawrence improved to 13-3. Ottawa scored in the fifth. Lawrence added runs in the first, third, fourth, and seventh. Ottawa hosts Kansas City 199 and Burlington in upcoming doubleheaders, while Richmond hosts an eight-team men’s slow-pitch tourney June 27-28 with entry details available.
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