Otters dominate home meet in Ottawa swimming
The Ottawa Swim Club Otters won 32 of 51 events at Forest Park pool amid a growing team of 25 members. Coach Jeff Brewer noted indoor training helped summer readiness as several veterans returned and new swimmers joined. The next meet is Wednesday at Osawatomie with a July 1 home dual against Briarwood Swim Club.
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KSHSAA splits 1A into two divisions
Class 1A high schools will be divided for basketball volleyball and the scholars bowl starting in 2010 2011 under a proposal approved by 57 of 101 1A schools. Division I will include larger enrollments and Division II smaller schools with enrollments ranging from 80 to 16 for 2008 2009. Local athletic leaders credit the plan with leveling the field and expanding state tournament opportunities. Fort Hays State remains a site for 2A and 1A volleyball and basketball. additional sites will be secured for the adjusted schedules.
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Williams aims for third straight Wimbledon title
Venus Williams, the 29-year-old top seed and favorite, seeks her sixth Wimbledon crown and third in a row as she headlines a women’s field that includes Sharapova Kuznetsova and Safina. She reflects on 1997 as a teen prodigy era and notes the roofed Centre Court as a modern upgrade while Roger Federer looms as a men’s favorite after Nadal’s withdrawal.
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Tooley earns two awards at NAIA SIDA workshop
SAN ANTONIO Texas Ottawa University sports information director Katie Tooley earned two awards at the 2009 NAIA SIDA workshop at Our Lady of the Lake University. Her combined men's and women's basketball media guide placed fourth of 15 entries, while the soccer media guide finished fifth of 43. She noted satisfaction at the recognition and marked it as the second straight year with two publications honored. West Franklin Golf scramble set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hickory Hollow with a $10 entry covering golf and a cart.
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Falcons claim second in Burlington Tournament
West Franklin under-16 baseball finished runner up at the Burlington Tournament. The Falcons lost 12-7 to Emporia Thunder in the final after a 4-3 pool win over the same team. They beat Louisburg 5-2 in the semifinals to reach the title game. Coach Ian Evans praised improved batting and defense but noted some lapses and shaky pitching. They age to play Ottawa A at 1 p.m. Saturday in Pomona.
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Ramirez Heads to Albuquerque for Minor League Stint
Dodgers star Manny Ramirez will begin a minor league assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. Dodgers manager Joe Torre confirmed Ramirez has agreed to report, with eligibility for reinstatement set for July 3 during a series in San Diego.
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USC Names O'Neill as Basketball Coach
Southern California hires Kevin O'Neill to replace Tim Floyd, who resigned amid allegations that he paid for O J Mayo to be recruited to the Trojans. O'Neill's hiring was announced by USC in an official e mail. The move marks O'Neill's return to the college ranks.
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Wizards Atlas draw in SuperLiga opener
In St. Louis the Kansas City Wizards and FC Atlas of Guadalajara battled to a scoreless draw in the SuperLiga opening round. KC outshot Atlas 12-9 with a territorial edge as Claudio Lopez, Jack Jewsbury and Abe Thompson created chances. Atlas keeper Canales made five saves and Hartman logged the shutout for KC. Atlas coach La Volpe was ejected in the 41st minute for arguing with the referee.
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