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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1995
Page
2
A reporter's error misnamed the Ottawa softball player who had the team's only hit in a 6-0 defeat to Spring Hill. Renea Drake was the sole hit contributor for Ottawa in the game, correcting the record on the team's performance.
Standings for the American and National Leagues show Boston and Detroit atop the East and Cleveland leading the Central, with Kansas City and Milwaukee contending. Tuesday results include Texas defeating Detroit and Baltimore over New York in extra innings, while several NL matchups and Wednesday night games are listed with scheduled times and pitchers.
A garbled list hints at draft entries for Tony Gwynn Bruce Jenner Pat Riley Tom Glavine Carl Lewis and Cheryl Miller across NBA NFL NHL and US basketball. The fragment suggests a feature on draft rounds with multiple sports figures and uncertain source phrasing.
Wendy Duran of Topeka Thunderbolts dominated track action across events from state level meets to AAU competition. She placed second in 400 meters at the 5A state meet, won 400 at Baker University, and helped her team set a state record in the 3,200-meter relay.
The Sunflower Skyhawks, an under 16 team mainly from Baldwin City Ottawa and Wellsville, won the championship with Shiloh Thomas tossing a two hitter in a 4 1 victory over Shaw Electric Slammers. Abby Honomichl threw a complete game shutout in the semifinal. Audrey Milstein hit a three run homer to lift a 6 2 win over Central Missouri Stealers.
Unknowns lift Royals to an 8-5 victory in Nippon? No, in Naheim California as Jeff Grotewold Edgar Caceres and Jose Mota provided key hits. Grotewold belted a three run homer in the eighth and Caceres added a run producing double while Mota contributed in the field. Royals manager Bob Boone praised the fill ins for earning their stripes and helping Kansas City snap their skid in the spring exhibition context against the Angels.
Pomona senior catcher Dustin Chambers was knocked out in a home plate collision with an Olathe Red Sox player during the second game Sunday. He suffered a concussion, was taken by ambulance to Ransom Memorial Hospital, then released after treatment. Pomona lost the first game 16-4 despite a 2-2 knot through four innings.
Garnett Panthers jumped Ottawa girls fast pitch with a seven run second inning at Forest Park. Ottawa answered with five in the third but Garnett kept scoring, pushing the lead to 16 6. Jessie led Ottawa's late rally before the game ended.
Kansas City general manager Carl Peterson announced that 29 year old fullback James Saxon will rejoin the Chiefs after three seasons with the Miami Dolphins. Saxon has played multiple roles including fullback blocker and returner and posted 533 rushing yards and five touchdowns plus 69 receptions for 515 yards in NFL career.
Ottawa Swim Club fielded 35 swimmers at Wood Valley Raquet and Swim Club for a league meet. Debut performances include Allie Browning and Rachel Fredricks winning multiple events across 6 and 14 age groups, with several swimmers posting top finishes. Ottawa to host next at Briarwood in Topeka.
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