Statistical leaders for American and National Leagues
The AP reports batting averages headed by Thomas of Chicago at .384 and Walker of Colorado at .410, with notable counts for RBIs, home runs, and pitching. Key names include Griffey Jr., McGwire, and Martinez leading RBIs and homers, plus Cone, Clemens, and Mussina among top pitchers and Striekouts leaders.
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Ottawa Otters at Forest Park Dual Meet Preview
The Ottawa Otters Swim Club hosts Topeka at Forest Park in a midweek dual meet after opening Kaw Valley League with a win over Lawrence Aquahawks. Read about standout results across age groups from 6-under to 13-14 and Burlington Aquasprints performances with Luke Steelman Alex Rock and Stacey Miller among top finishers. The team sponsors a raffle with prizes including a television and a KU Statue, tickets $1, drawn meet night.
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Majoli Excites with Wimbledon Debut Victory
Iva Majoli, 19, thrilled by her first Wimbledon win on grass, defeating Marina Diaz Oliva 2-6 6-0 6-3 in a match that felt as relief as her French Open triumph. Rain delayed play. Rusedski led Philippoussis in a separate Centre Court clash when halted by darkness.
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Belle’s game saving catch seals White Sox win over Royals
Chicago, AP. Roberto Hernandez would have liked a redo after Jay Bell and Jeff King reached base in a 9th inning, but Albert Belle’s leaping grab at the left field wall preserved a 7 6 Chicago victory. Belle, Baines and Cameron homered as White Sox rally from 6 3 down, Thomas back after DL and McElroy strong in relief.
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ORC Budget to Be Discussed at City Hall Meeting
The Ottawa Recreation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the City Hall first floor conference room at 101 S. Hickory to discuss its 1998 budget. The meeting is open to the public.
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Great American Fish Count Goes National This Year
The government invites volunteers to document fish diversity and population trends during July 1 to 14. The program expands from California to a national event, with divers counting species near marine sanctuaries across coasts.
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Mets farm team managers fired amid bus drinking probe
Columbia South Carolina AP reports Capital City Bombers general manager Doug Mansolino and coaches Dave Jorn and Tim Leiper were dismissed after a New York Times story said they did not pursue questions about drinking on the team bus. Player Tim Bishop died in a highway collision on April 18 near Columbia after returning from a road trip from Hagerstown Maryland. Randy Vickers was a teammate in the same incident. Divers must train in fish identification for the Great American Fish Count with a $35 fee and training materials. Noaa provides information online or by REEF and Marine Conservation Network hotlines.
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Duncan to Be First Pick In Weak Yet Deep Draft
In Charlotte, Wake Forest center Tim Duncan is slated to go first in a draft seen as weak but deep with 20 to 30 players capable of contributing. Trade talk swirls around Philadelphia Boston Vancouver Denver New Jersey as teams weigh options for Nos. 2 through 7 and beyond.
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