Bannister Shuts Down Brewers as Royals Sweep Series
Floyd Bannister fired eight and a third innings of three hit ball to beat Milwaukee 2-0, completing Kansas City’s three game sweep. He credited pinpoint location and rhythm after a tough recent history against the Brewers. The Brewers were limited to one extra base hit in three games.
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Charlie Leibrandt
Bret Saberhagen
Brett to miss month as Royals bench de los Santos at first
Kansas City Royals expect Brett to be sidelined four to six weeks after tearing his right knee medial collateral ligament. Luis de los Santos will start at first base during his absence. Doctors describe the injury as a grade three tear not requiring surgery.
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Kansas City Royals
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Royals
Milwaukee
Charles Rhoades
Rhoades
Thurman Embraces Quiet Spotlight With Royals
Royals outfielder Gary Thurman, 24, says he prefers playing within himself after a 1988 season under heavy hype. He credits a calmer spring and a hamstring injury setback, now pairing with Jim Eisenreich to form a solid bench duo while staying content with Kansas City and his role.
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John Wathan
Ottawa U tracks for KCAC meet at Hillsboro
Ottawa University used a partial squad at the Southwestern Relays with four top finishes led by ECAC champion Jim Anderson tying for high jump with 6 8 and David Dick winning javelin at 194 5. Laura Martin placed fourth in javelin and sixth in shot put. KCAC meet hosted by Tabor College runs Friday and Saturday with prelims Friday evening and finals Saturday night. Chuck Knapp and Doug Savage missed the meet due to illness but are expected back for KCAC action.
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Ottawa University
Kansas
Southwestern
Jim Anderson
David Dick
Laura Martin
Fouth
Tabor College
Hillsboro
Ottawa U
Chuck Knapp
Doug Savage
KCAC
Ottawa High nets win in KS league tennis triangle
Ottawa High defeated rivals in a Southeast Kansas League triangular at Forest Park to claim first place on games won 25 to 23 after tiebreakers. Chad Reckie and Steve Martin won both singles. Ream and Rea went 1-1 in doubles. Turner and Rea went 0-2. The Cyclones host Coffeyville and Labette County next. In Neodesha, Ottawa American Family Insurance opened softball tourney with a 5-1 record at Jack's Nitch Bash. tournament includes Mark Percy and Mike Blaue.
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Dale Ream
Jason Rea
Chris Turner
Jeff Rea
Coffeyville
Labette County
Independence
Neodesha
Ottawa American Family Insurance
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Mark Percy
Mike Blaue
Ottawa
Legion Debuts Practice Thursday at Cox Field
Due to an error in The Herald the Ottowa American Legion baseball teams were listed for a Tuesday practice. The first Legion practice will be held at 6 30 p m Thursday on the south diamond at Orlis Cox Field.
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Orlis Cox Field
Babe Ruth League signups extended to May 8
Signups are open for 13 14 and 15 year olds to play Ottawa Babe Ruth League baseball this summer. Contact Jerry Cole in the evenings at 242 4279 or sign up at the Youth Center 115 W 4th between 8 am and 5 pm.
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W. 4Th
Lyndon teams excel at Valley Invitational meet
Lyndon High held third in girls and fifth in boys at Valley Invitational. McLouth led girls with 134 points, Jefferson County North topped boys with 162 points. Jennifer Pierce swept Lyndon girls field events including javelin 107-10 and shot put 31-4, while Gale Hurt and Jeff Pierce led Lyndon boys with jumps and discus wins. Lyndon hosts Spring Relays May 9.
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Dickerhoff
Harrell
Boety
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Ople
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Ottawa Middle School wins three crowns at Iola Invitational
Ottawa Middle School OMS swept three titles at the Iola Invitational last Thursday, taking seven division wins across seventh and eighth grade girls and boys. standout performers include Jennifer Dieterich in seventh grade girls with multiple wins, Alex Wendler leading eighth grade boys in sprints and long jump, and the OMS relay teams claiming several titles as Paola and Louisburg meetups loom.
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Jennifer Dieterich
OMS
Katie Derousseau
Amy Dixon
Amy Kramer
Megan Pence
Michelle Miller
Kristen Underwood
Sarah Gibson
Tessa Archer
Deidra Homung
Atanya Gil
Ottawa
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Micah Seiff
Hayden McDaniel
Heath Duncan
Terry Erisman
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Miller
Underwood
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Wolken
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Cox
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Erisman
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Seiff
Duncan
Stoney Floyd
Garnett girls win at Prairie View Invitational meet
Hirt and Spencer lead Garnett girls to team title at the Prairie View Invitational. Julie Hin wins 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles with a meet record. Alyson Spencer takes long jump and open 400. Garnett boys place fifth as Scott Kite dominates with triple jump record and 110 hurdles win. meets on tap at Burlington and Wellsville.
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Hin
Alyson Spencer
Ilin
I. Foltz
Smith
Thordsen
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