Puckett Memorial Ends Quick Hall of Fame Era
Selig announced the death of Kirby Puckett at 45 after a stroke in Phoenix. The Hall of Famer led the Twins to 1987 and 1991 titles, battled glaucoma ending his career, and left a lasting impact with his exuberant style and clutch World Series moments.
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Royals lefty Redman undergoes knee surgery in spring camp
Kansas City Royals pitcher Mark Redman had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to repair a lateral cartilage tear. The operation in Kansas City was performed by team physician Dr. Steve Joyce. Redman, acquired from Pittsburgh, is to be reevaluated next week at spring training in Surprise, Arizona, after swelling followed a two inning start.
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Trophy mistake admission sparks hopes of leaguewide recognition
Coach Self said the error will not be repeated and that any league champion deserves recognition in every sport. Jayhawks, Sooners and Longhorns could have tied, and Carolla predicted Kansas will have a trophy tomorrow.
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Thacker Tops Senior Scramble at Hickory Hollow
Gene Thacker led his team to a minus five victory in the first senior scramble of the season at Hickory Hollow. Thacker also was closest to the pin on holes three and seven, with teammates Don Hill Gilbert Osburh and Lynis Wik hite. Monday’s scramble tees off at 10 a.m.
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Barton County freshman earns NJCAA All American honors
Craig Pearson of Barton County Community College placed sixth in the pentathlon at the NJCAA National Indoor Meet at Kansas State. He scored 3,342 points, won the long jump leg at 22 feet 5 3/4 inches, and contributed in hurdles, high jump, shot put, and the 1,000-yard run as Barton County claimed its ninth straight indoor national title. He nearly qualified for the open long jump and plans to compete in decathlon and long jump outdoors.
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Panel to discuss youth sports issues in Kansas City
A Sunday panel at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City will explore what parents should seek in youth sport coaches how involved they should be and the best settings for children in sports The event from 3 00 to 4 30 p m features athletes and coaches including Jackie Stiles Paul Coffman Chase Coffman Julia Koncak and others with Joe Posnanski moderating free admission and sports memorabilia prizes for attendees
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Ottawa Recreation Commission opens registrations for youth programs
The Ottawa Recreation Commission lists multiple youth programs including Little Kickers for ages 4-5 with four 50 minute Saturday sessions, Little Sluggers four week baseball softball for ages 4-5, Youth Soccer for ages 5-14, Youth Baseball with an April 30 age date, Youth Softball ages 5-18, Youth Flag Football ages 5-14, Youth Volleyball ages 5-15, Adult Flag Football six March start games, Adult Softball six games, Spring Break Baseball Camp March 20-22 and Spring Break Softball Camp March 21-24 with fees from 20 to 165 dollars and deadlines in late March.
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Valley conference players push for NCAA bids after strong season
Officials defend the Missouri Valley bragging rights as regular season champ receives NCAA bids since 1994. Wichita State coach Mark Turgeon says the Shockers earned a tournament spot and will prepare like they are in. Southern Illinois, Bradley, and Creighton linger as potential at large selections after tense playoff rounds and late-season runs.
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