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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1998

Page

4

Majors Take A Rare Day Off In 25 Years

The Associated Press notes baseball paused Monday for the first time since 1973 aside from All-Star breaks and labor issues. No games were scheduled, with all 30 clubs set to play Tuesday including 14 interleague matchups and an NL clash between Arizona and the Chicago Cubs.

Associated Press Seymour Sinoff Elias Sports Bureau Katy Feeney Arizona Chicago Cubs

All-Star selections spark NL voting returns and star debutV

Stars continued from page 1B show franchise stars pacing NL voting with Andres Galarraga runner-up in the National League. Piazza second in NL voting, Charles Johnson second behind the plate in Los Angeles. Weiss earns first All-Star spot after a tight vote over Barry Larkin. Grich Jones edged Vinny Castilla for the final round picks. Outfielders Gwynn Bonds Walker head the list, with Bichette Alou and Sosa close behind. Biggio tops voting among stars, Edgar Renteria’s eighth place noted for Florida. Jim Leyland to manage the NL squad.

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Wood Bats Spark Semi Pro Baseball Debate and Fan Attention

Semi pro teams favor wooden bats over aluminum to emphasize pitching and defense. Players like Luetjen and Harris note wood bats reduce cheap hits and home runs, bringing back strategy and character. The Dusters and Bee Jays rely on civic pride, fan promotions, and personal interactions, including autograph moments with young fans like Cheyanne Mendoza.

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Williams powers into Wimbledon quarterfinals in style

Venus Williams defeated Virginia Ruano Pascual 6-3 6-1 to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals, avenging her sister Serena's upset a day earlier. Hingis, Novotna, and Sanchez Vicario also advanced as the women’s draw moved toward a potential Hingis-Sanchez Vicario semifinal.

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Women invited to outdoor skills workshop in Kansas

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks invites women 18 and older to the Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop at Rock Springs 4-H Center near Junction City on Oct 2 to 4. The $165 program covers lodging, meals, and gear with sessions in fishing, hunting, orienteering, camping, boating, and more.

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