Royals embrace Wal-Mart ads at Kauffman Stadium
Kansas City Royals marketing chief Michael Levy defends ads behind right field at Kauffman Stadium as a revenue boost for a cash-strapped team. He notes investor-backed branding, fan mixed on the change, and the rise of promotional initiatives like the mascot Sluggerrr and postgame K-jams as part of a broader shift toward monetizing the ballpark.
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Phillipin Aims for Top Seed at SA Tennis State
Phillipin holds a perfect mark as he seeks the top seed in the SA ranks at Wichita State University courts. Coaches note his wide shot repertoire and smart play while predicting tough, back-to-back Friday matches in a 16 player bracket. Semis and finals are set for Saturday as local supporters plan trips.
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Dodgers edge Phillies in late rally amid tense ninth
Justice hurt last May 25 and Mike Busch deliver a two run single at Dodger Stadium. Candiotti (2-3) struck out two walked one and retired 21 straight batters before David Segui's two out double in the ninth. Phillies 7 Gianta 6 Todd Zeile belted his second homer in the 10th to break a 6 6 tie at Veterans Stadium. Kevin Stocker sparked the eighth with a two run triple off Rod Beck who blew a save for the first time in 10 chances. Ricky Battalico (2-1) retired all six batters he faced with three K. Padres 4 Mets 3 Tony Gwynn delivered a clutch RBI single in the 10th after Rickey Henderson reached on a fielder's choice and took third on Steve Finley's single. Mets chose to pitch to Gwynn rather than walk him to set up Joyner at 358. Astros 7 Cubs Derek Bell and Sean Berry provided a two run double and a two run homer in a five run third at Wrigley Field. Bell went 3-for-5 with two doubles as Houston piled up 15 hits. Todd Jones worked the ninth for his eighth save.
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Ottawa High School Spring Sports Banquet Set for Tuesday
The Ottawa High School booster club will host the Spring Sports Recognition banquet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Cyclone Room honoring tennis golf and track and field teams. It also serves as the final booster club meeting of the season. The club has donated over $11,000 for items such as video cameras treats for state teams weights a large screen TV and a VCR with slow motion.
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Baldwin Man to Enter High School Athletics Hall of Fame
Gary Normand, a 1971 graduate and three sport star, will be among the first inductees into Niagara Catholic High School for Niagara Falls New York. He was a high school All American fullback, played football at the University of Pittsburgh, graduating in 1975, and now serves as director of Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound at Ransom Memorial Hospital.
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Ottawa Univ places four in NAIA Mid-State meet
Baldwin The Ottawa University track team placed four in Saturday's NAIA Mid-State Championships at Baker University. Babette Hudson broke the school hammer record with 107 feet 10 inches. Elizabeth Lemp tied for third in high jump at 5 feet 4 inches. Amy Altenburg had a personal best 36 feet 10 inches in shot put. Matt Peek finished fifth in pole vault at 13 feet 7 inches. Joe Stewart was fifth in the 10,000 meters in 37 minutes 41 seconds. Tabitha Alexander will compete at nationals in the heptathlon May 22-25 in Atlanta, entering with the ninth-best qualifying score.
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Inconsistency bothers Boone in late season setback
Jeff Montgomery secured the final four outs for his ninth save as the Rangers surrendered a ninth inning home run by Rusty Greer for his fourth of the season. Texas dropped their third loss in 12 games while Roger Pavlik took the loss at 5-1, failing to match a strong season start for a Texas starter. Pavlik logged a second complete game with eight hits, no walks, and eight strikeouts.
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Wilson heads back to state golf tournament in Junction City
Anderson County High School senior Ryan Wilson secures a return trip to the state 4A golf tournament in Junction City after finishing fourth at regional play in Parsons. Teammates Wes Gelhaus Dean Bart Travis Crawford Ethan Harrington and Luke Rockers accompany him.
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