Museum to present state's ball tradition in Kansas
Shawnee Kansas Johnson County Museum of History hosts a Sunday program on Kansas baseball with Kansas City Monarchs players Buck O Neil and others signing autographs. Historian Fred Krebs will discuss Kansas baseball history with Emphasis on minor leagues and town teams. a photo exhibit showcases local teams. Admission free. autograph donations encouraged.
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Johnson County Museum of History
Kansas
Kansas City Monarchs
Buck O'Neil
Negro Leagues Hall of Fame
Veterans Committee
Baseball Hall of Fame
Fred Krebs
Johnson County Community College
Krebs
Monarchs
Kansas City
Satchel Paige
Jackie Robinson
New
18Th and Vine District
Johnson County
Zarah
Edgerton
Olathe
Hocker Grove
Lackman Road
Royals hold open tryout camp at JCCC
The Kansas City Royals stage a pink camp for players ages 16 to 22 not drafted by any major league club. It will be held Friday at Johnson County Community College with All American Legion players needing written permission from their coach or post commander. Contact Karol Kite at 816 921 2200 ext 4702 for details.
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Royals
Johnson County Community College
American Legion
Karol Kite
Dixon joins champs
Dixon joins the champions roster with ORC staff input as softball and baseball schedules are released. The girls coach pitch lineup lists games Thursday at Orlis Cox and Monday contests featuring Tegtmeyer, Garrett, Suffron, Hopkins, and more across Under 10 to Under 18 divisions, plus Ottawa Bambino and Babe Ruth district events scheduled at Cox facilities and Forest Park.
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Tegtmeyer
Garrett
Suffron
Hopkins
Ottawa
Ramsey
DeSoto
Baldwin
Cox A
Bunce
Tedrow
Cox
Ane Hess
Louisburg
Cox B
Spring Hill
Everhart
Heiss
Laws
Cox C
Griest
Smith
Garnett, & P.m
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Rotary
Eagles
Cardinals
Diamondbacks
Rockies
Mariners
Orioles
Indians
Blue Jays
Royals
Forest Park
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Wizards
Braves
Yankees
Mab Raves
Deegan
Chanay
DeLaTorre
Ewbank
Reeve
Boldra
Pyle
Dengel
Miller
Cessna
Massengale
Markas
Diamond
Croucher
Nelson
Malburg
Rogers
Harrell
Ottawa hosts Diamond Challenge at Forest Park
Ottawa joins 18 Midwest sites for Country Mart Diamond Challenge for ages 8 to 15. Free event runs Thursday 5 to 8 pm with three skills hitting throwing and running bases. Boys play baseball and girls play softball. top scorers advance to Kansas City semifinals August 1 and finals August 15 near Royals-Rays game. Registration at Country Mart or hotline (888) 279- awaits.
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Ottawa
Midwest
Country Mart
Forest Park
Kansas City
Kauffman Stadium
Royals
Second Orris Cox Memorial Tournament Dates Set
The Second Annual Orris Cox Memorial Tournament runs July 31 to August 2 with eight teams per division in age groups 8, 10, 12, 13, 15 16 and 17 18. Registration closes July 20. fee is 150 dollars.
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USSSA
Chase-Gill
Orris Cox Memorial
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Peoples National Bank & Trust
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Seldtcamp's Furniture Mart
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