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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1998
Page
11
The schedule lists Hindey Lagion AA baseball game between Coffeyville and Ottawa at 1 p.m. Local time. Ottawa hosts the afternoon matchup as part of the weekend schedule.
The American League East leads with New York at 53 19 and Boston 45 31. Central pair Cleveland 45 31, Minnesota 36 41. West Anaheim 47 30 leads, Texas 45 33 and Oakland 35 42 follow. Thursday results include Detroit 6 Chicago Cubs 4 and Cleveland 8 St Louis 2.
Baseball moves include Erik Hanson signed by the Angels and Darryl White purchased by the Rangers, plus Rockies claim Fred Roth and Royals signing Robbie Morrison. Basketball sees Marcus Camby traded to the Knicks for Oakley and others. Football notes Falcons Dwight signed, Lions re sign, Vikings Birk deal, Buccaneers Grant. Hockey listing Columbus names Doug Maclean. Dallas Stars hire Bill McDonald and Jim Playfair for two-year roles.
Aramis Ramirez, 20, hit a celebratory homer for his major league debut birthday as Kansas City beat Pittsburgh 6-1. Tim Belcher improved to 6-7 after six innings, with Royals manager Tony Muser removing him after the eighth to spare his pitch count, while Scott Service closed.
Kansas City Royals board postpones selecting a new owner beyond the All-Star Break, aiming for September. President Mike Herman cited two conditions: at least 75 million dollars and a firm pledge the team will remain in Kansas City.
Pat McGonigle of Vassar led wire to wire to win the Kansas Women’s Golf Association 9 hole amateur tourney at Chanute Country Club by eight strokes over Marilyn Lock of Chanute. McGonigle, who plays at Lamont Hills, posted 44 the first day and followed with back to back 45s to finish 8 ahead with a 142 total.
After a 1-0 defeat by Yugoslavia left the United States 0-3, players criticized coach Steve Sampson and his staff. Sampson warned of significant fines for players who spoke out, while veterans lamented missed opportunities and a failed campaign ending with a possible 30th place finish.
Kansas coach Roy Williams watches as Raef LaFrentz goes third and Paul Pierce slides to Boston at the NBA draft. Pierce drops to the 10th pick, contradicting experts who had Pierce rising and LaFrentz fading. LaFrentz, a 6-11 forward, averaged near 20 points and 12 rebounds, joins a Nuggets team rebuilding under Dan Issel. Pierce lands with a playoff-hopeful Celtics, while Williams notes two first rounders in a year with no clear favorite.
Ottawa senior guard Jordan Culler, newly moved to town, leads a roster overhaul after six seniors graduate. With 22 teams in four divisions, the Ottawa Basketball Blowout at Ottawa High School runs Saturday and Sunday, giving the Cyclones a chance to gel, test a new lineup, and emphasize defense with a strong full-court press.
Large multi division event features Varsity teams including Louisburg and Blue Valley NW with games across two gyms. Saturday offers 4 p.m. Blue Valley NW and 8 p.m. Louisburg plus more through 9 p.m. Iola. Sunday runs noon to 8 p.m. with Ottawa and Gardner among others and younger divisions in the South gym.
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