Washburn Faces West Virginia State In NAIA Final
Washburn, led by coach Bob Chipman, advances to the NAIA championship after beating Central Washington 65-63 in the semifinal. West Virginia State’s 7-foot Ron Moore scored 30 in a semifinal win over Georgetown, Ky., as Ron Legette added 19 for the Yellow Jackets. Georgetown and Central Washington meet for third place.
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West Virginia State
Ron Moore
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NBA
Topeka
Kan
Central Washington
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Georgetown
Ichabods
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Institute
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Hamilton
Ron Legette
Craig Carse
Oklahoma City
Ron Hanson
ORC Wins Green Light for New Ottawa Softball Diamonds
Ottawa Recreation Commission moves to build two new softball diamonds on six acres near Beech Street with state tournaments likely boosting revenue to cover costs. City limits lighting and permanent amenities, with dirtwork and curb cut funded by minimal city outlay and ORC volunteer labor to handle fencing and maintenance funded by tournament fees.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission
ORC
Don Williams
Ottawa City Commission
Beech Street
Lyle Dresher
Dresher
Williams
Commission
Orlis Cox Field
Illinois State Rallies to Upset Cleveland State in NIT
Illinois State with coach Bob Donewald overcame a 13 point second half deficit to beat Cleveland State 79-77 and advance to the NIT quarterfinals. Derrick Sanders led ISU with 27 points including a key 13-2 run in the second half as Arkansas-Little Rock, Vanderbilt, and Washington State posted wins in other NIT second round games.
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Buise State
LaSalle
Niagara
Arkansas
Nebraska
Southern Mississippi
St. Louis
California
Oregon State
Sanders
UALR
Kidd
Florida St
Will Perdue
Barry Booker
Barry Goheen
Ottawa Boys Miss All-East Kansas League Honor Roll
Ottawa High’s boys basketball team was shut out in EKL all league voting as the Cyclones wrap up their EKL era and move to the Southeast Kansas League next season. Blue Valley led with two selections. other teams placing players included Miege, Olathe North, Olathe South, Turner, Bonner Springs and Blue Valley North. The list includes Joe Kolich and Andy Tylicki from Miege. Norman Denton and Dirk Katstra from Blue Valley. Jeff Fisher from Blue Valley North. Andy Adkins from Bonner Springs. Toby Crain and Jim Watkins from Olathe North. Spencer Jenkins from Olathe South. and Dave Jones from Turner.
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Bishop Miege
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Turner
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Blue Valley North
Joe Kolich
Miege
Andy Tylicki
Norman Denton
Dirk Katstra
Jeff Fisher
Andy Adkins
Toby Crain
Jim Watkins
Spencer Jenkins
Dave Jones
Wellsville Cup All-League Selections Highlight Eagles
Wellsville High earned two players on the All-League girls basketball first team as frontier champions Jana Wright and Kristy Wollen represent the Eagles among 11 on the first unit. Wright averaged 9.2 points and 6 rebounds with 4.8 assists. Wollen posted 9.8 points and a league-leading 10.3 rebounds.
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Kristy Wollen
Heber Kramer
Randy Childs
Sandy Main
Wright
Eagles
Wollen
Wellsville
Kramer
Childs
Main
Craig Adams
Padres End Raines Pursuit In Calf Gate Negotiations
San Diego Padres executive Ballard Smith said talks with free agent Tim Raines are closed after a reported offer of 1.3 to 1.5 million for one year. Raines, who hoped to join the club, indicated optimism but noted no certainty about signing. The decision ends a round of fan calls and renewed interest as the former Expos star navigated his path to a new team.
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Padres
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Smith
Florida
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
Tom Reich
Umpires Association to Meet March 29 at Youth Center
The Franklin County Umpires Association will hold a meeting on Sunday March 29 at 6 p.m. at the Youth Center 115 West 4th.
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Franklin County Umpires Association
W. 4Th
Incredible baseball records and rare sports crossovers
A collage of claims highlights Ty Cobb batting records from 1907 to 1919 all above .368, Hugo Bezdek as the unique figure who led both Pirates and an NFL team, and Dr Joseph Boydston’s three holes-in-one in one 9-hole round. Also mentions Underwood's John Deere promotions offering premium picks with tractor purchases before May 3.
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Hugo Bezdek
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cleveland
Joseph Boydston
Bakersfield
Underwood
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