Rain Delays OBAL Babe Ruth Play Districts Set
Babe Ruth games scheduled for Monday were moved to Wednesday with 6:30 start times at Orlis Cox Field. Ottawa and Garnett lead 14 15 year olds toward the state tournament in Pittsburg, while 13 year olds head to Wellington. Districts in Ottawa, Don Jones directs, ads fund the tourney, Gary Kuntz re elected district director.
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Princeton Girls Win Twin County Senior Girls Softball Title
Princeton captured the Twin County Senior Girls softball tournament on its home field by defeating Waverly for the championship with Lebo Pomona Williamsburg Melvern also competing. In a junior tourney Princeton won the crown over Waverly. Seniors all star selections include Georganne Dawson Sheryl Nedlock Sheri Giffin Sherry Spencer Priscilla Roberts Chris Bowman Sandy Bitts Karen Gifford and Lisa Wichman.
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Ottawa Man Ron Yingling Takes Third in B Flight Golf
Ron Yingling of Ottawa finished third in B Flight at the Chanute Invitational over the weekend. He represented the Silver Lake course in the event, showcasing strong play against regional competitors.
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Old Pro Oliva Subdues Royals in Twin Victory
Tony Oliva despite a knee-repairing season drives a 4-3 comeback win for Minnesota over Kansas City. His eighth inning double sparked the rally, scoring Lyman Bostock, with Jerry Terrell scoring on Larry Hisle’s sacrifice fly. Oliva, aging but determined, has six hits and five RBIs this season as Campbell pitched two innings for the win.
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George Brett
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Young West Virginian earns first dan black belt at six
Matt Hodges, six, becomes the youngest black belt holder in U S karate history after passing the nine forms and breaking a one inch pine board in Charleston West Virginia. Trainer Sok Ho Kang lauds his discipline and technique as Matt memorizes Korean terms and philosophy.
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Tanner tops Connors in Wimbledon quarterfinal shock
Roscoe Tanner upset favored Jimmy Connors 6 4, 6 2, 8 6 to reach the Wimbledon semifinal, lifting the door for a possible title run as Connors sought to reclaim the crown after losing last year’s final to Arthur Ashe. Tanner’s big serve and versatile game overwhelmed the top seed in today’s match.
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