Ottawa A-team romps past Iola 5 1 behind Firestones pitching
Randy Firestone earned his first Ottawa starting role with a five hit effort and 10 strikeouts as Ottawa A-team beat Iola 5-1 at Orlis Cox Field. A four run third inning, highlighted by multiple hits, gave Ottawa the lead and momentum in a hot stretch that now includes three consecutive wins.
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American Legion
Iola
Orlis Cox Field
A-team
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Jefthander
Doug Taylor
Ken Norris
David Beets
David Baldwin
Charley Porter
Chris Chaney
Dale Dunkin
Porter
Norris
Braves and Angels win in Midget League action
Braves blank Twins 6 0 as Roy Dunlap fires a one hitter with 11 strikeouts and three wild innings. Angels edge Royals 1 0 behind Keith Love who goes the distance on three hits. Eric Bolte draws a walk and Johnny Scott plates the lone run with a third inning double. Tonight White Sox face Expos and Senators meet Athletics at 6.
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Scott Crenshaw
Hamilton
Royals
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Eric Lindsey
Deron Kramer
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City Softball Standings MEN'S A LEAGUE
City league reports updated standings for the MEN S A division with teams listed and current win loss records. The notice summarizes positions and recent results affecting standings within the district softball competition.
Olathe B-Team Edges Ottawa In Seesaw Legion Battle
Olathe rallied from a 3 0 deficit with a two run fifth and sixth to beat Ottawa 4 3 in an American Legion B team clash. Chris Van Fossan starred for Ottawa with three hits and a strong mound effort until two costly fifth and sixth inning errors swung the game. Ottawa 3 9 overall, hosts Kansas City Post 399 at 1 p m Saturday at Liondotte Park and then a Sunday doubleheader with Garnett at 6 p.m.
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First National Bank of Independence
Leavenworth
Olathe
American Legion
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VanFossan
van Fossan
Aranine van Fossan
Curt. Chaney
John Killough
Paul Byrd
Kansas City
Kan
Kansas City Post
Liondotte Park
Garnett
Texas Golfer Burns NCAA Capes Coral Start
Texas star Tom Kite fired a seven under par 65 to lead the NCAA Golf Championships opening at Cape Coral Country Club. Howard Twitty of Arizona State matched Kite’s pace with a 68 as the event began. Texas held a five stroke team lead over Houston with 286.
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Fla
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Howard Twitty
Arizona State
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University of Texas
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Twitty
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Max Castro
University of Miami
Texas
Houston
Oklahoma State
Giants Rattle Opponents As Hurler Keeps Shutout Streak
A Nice Kiss On The Foot Extra Pleasure For Frisco Hurler's Shutout by HAL BOCK AP. The Giants' hot start continues as their pitcher delivers another shutout, signaling a dominant early season run for San Francisco.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
San Francisco Giants
Wests No. 28 Willie Buchanan stars in Coaches All-America clash
In Lubbock Willie Buchanan of San Diego State draws attention as a top cornerback in the 12th annual Coaches All-America game. Coach Chuck Fairbanks guides the West against Bear Bryant's East while teammates and rivals praise his speed, intelligence, and playmaking.
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Tex
Willie Buchanan
San Diego State
Chuck Fairbanks
Oklahoma
Paul “Bear’’ Bryant
Alabama
Bowling High Scores in Best Ball League Night
The chart shows top high series and game scores across teams including Hall-Burns Jr 256 and 856 for Night Crawlers Gutters Dusters and Coffman 168 396 for High 10 30. Other notable performers include K Foster 225 586 for Alley Rats and Bowman 123 290 for The Strugglers with multiple teams posting strong totals.
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Tigers rout Indians in Junior League 12 to 1
Tigers blast 15 hits and build early lead to cruise past the Indians 12 1 in five innings. Mark Harsh and Mike Thompson each collect three hits while Kevin Smell limits the Indians to one run on two hits. Dodgers? No. Four games slated tonight with Mets Pirates Yankees Orioles Giants Dodgers. Cardinals Cubs under lights.
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NLRB Hears NFL Bargaining Fight Over Fines and Turf
A National Labor Relations Board hearing in Minneapolis enters its third day as NFL owners defend their contracts while NFLPA members and Alan Page testify on player rights and on-field fines. Merlin Welles cautions a month for a ruling as testimony continues.
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Bank Girls Rally To Beat Osage City 10 3
The Peoples National Bank girls softball team rallied for seven runs in the fifth and sixth innings, aided by two three run homers by Kim Miller, to defeat Osage City 10 to 3. Ottawans’ breakout snapped a 3-3 tie after four innings. Winning pitcher was Janis McMillen for Lee and Robbie.
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Osage City
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Lee
Robbie
Jones
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