Ottawa Babe Ruth League Postponed Friday Night Action
Friday night Ottawa Babe Ruth League games were rained out and moved to Orlis Cox Field. The 6:30 matchup features Kiwanis and league leader VFW, with Eagles facing Lions in the late game. WEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE lists Lions vs Boys' Club and VEW vs Eagles among others.
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Jenkins Passes Sx Yann on Strikeout List in Rangers Win
Texas ex hurler Ferguson Jenkins moved to eighth on the all time strikeout list by fanning five in a 5-2 Rangers victory over the Blue Jays in Arlington. Dave Roberts belted a two run homer as Texas improved. Reliever Garvin took the loss after replacing Jim Clancy in the sixth. The Ottawa Women's Golf Association invitational is set for Tuesday at Ottawa Country Club with Killough and Moherman earning recent honors.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Sports Schedule and 9th July Chautauqua Days
Ottawa hosts a broad summer slate including men and women's softball leagues, a Legion AA baseball schedule, and community events. Highlights feature Budge's, Al Baets Motors, and Indian Lanes matchups, plus a 9th Annual July Chautauqua Days men’s softball tournament entry deadline. Local parks offer tennis courts, playgrounds, and training programs, with venue details and contact numbers for organizers.
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King Radio
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Ellenberger Cleared on Seven Federal Grievances in NM Case
Former University of New Mexico basketball coach Norm Ellenberger was acquitted on seven federal charges tied to a grade transcript scandal. He noted pending state indictments and expressed relief while acknowledging the broader legal battles ahead.
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Duran Wins World Welterweight Title In Montreal Upset
Roberto Duran defeated Sugar Ray Leonard by majority decision in 15 rounds at Olympic Stadium to claim the World Boxing Council welterweight championship. The Panamanian becomes the third man to hold both lightweight and welterweight titles, joining Armstrong and Ross. Judges scored 145-144, 146-144, and 147-147. The Associated Press had Duran favored 144-141.
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Brewers Rally Past Royals With Big Seventh Inning
Dick Davis delivered a three-run double and an RBI triple as Milwaukee surged for a 10-5 win over Kansas City. Moose Haas improved to 7-6 with relief from Bill Castro, while Dennis Leonard fell to 7-4. Ed Romero started the seventh with a hit, and key Royals errors fueled Milwaukee's late surge and scoring in both the eighth and ninth innings.
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Patek's Spree Sparks Angels in 20-2 Rout
Fred Patek belted three home runs and drove in seven as the California Angels hammer the Boston Red Sox 20-2, ending a nine-game slide. Frank Tanana allowed five hits over nine innings, and Patek homered in the third, eighth, and second inning burst. In New York, the Yankees defeated Oakland 15-7 as Jim Spencer, Reggie Jackson, and Johnny Oates homered, boosting their win streak to eight. Ted Cox delivered a three-run homer in Baltimore as Floyd Bannister pitched a three-hitter in Seattle’s 3-1 victory.
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Cardinals Fight on Bus After Cincinnati Scuffle
In Cincinnati, a fracas involving up to ten Cardinals erupted as the team disembarked a bus amid two losses to Houston. John Fulgham and Keith Hernandez argued over pitching and a past incident, then were separated with no injuries. Manager Whitey Herzog defended team conduct while downplaying the event.
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Kennedy hits two three run homers in Cardinals win
Terry Kennedy slugged two three run homers as St Louis built a four run first inning and defeated Cincinnati 7 5. Jim Seaver started for the Reds, Forsch and Moskau pitched. Hendrick and Simmons contributed key hits as the Cardinals outscored Cincinnati after a midgame rally.
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Gilder Leads Canadian Open With 3 Stroke Edge
Bob Gilder fired a 3-under 67 to take a 3 stroke lead at 134 after 36 holes at Royal Montreal in the Canadian Open. Heavy rain and wind delayed play. Jack Nicklaus shot 68 to stand five back at 139 as George Burns and Tom Watson followed.
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