Gumm Captures JC National Javelin Title in Texas
Aaron Gumm, a two time state high school javelin champion, claimed the junior college national championship in Odessa Texas with a 209 foot throw after adjusting to college level training at Johnson County Community College He battled heat a 105 degree day and a tough cross wind to edge a top field that included several 200 plus efforts Gumm had to overcome bursitis sore shoulder and an early finals struggle before refining his technique and securing the title He weighs options between staying at JCCC or transferring to Texas or South Carolina and plans to decide after a summer all star meet in Edwardsville Illinois on June 8 leading contenders from California will join the top JC throwers at nationals
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Central Heights to add wrestling next school year
Central Heights Board approves adding wrestling with startup cost about 25000 for mats uniforms gear and coaches. Athletic director Buddy Welch supports the program noting benefits for students and cites community petitions from eighth and ninth graders. Also approved basketball banners for the Three Rivers League and considered felt banners for league championships. decisions delayed.
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Ottawa track team earns eight state qualifiers after regional finishes
Ottawa’s boys track contingent nearly tripled its state berth total after five fourth place finishes at the regional. Seniors David Pratt and Keith Fouts lead with an 800 meters time and a 3200 meters mark, joined by Josh Bowling in discus and sophomores Tolson and Stultz in long jump and shot put as they advance to Wichita State for state Friday and Saturday.
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Linton wins first KC victory over Tigers in two years
Kansas City Royals beat Detroit 7-1 as Linton notches first win since 1994 and Tigers slump continues with majors worst ERA. Linton pitched six innings, allowed one run on four hits, striking out five. Royals pitchers held Detroit to two early runs while KC offense exploded with three in the second and four in the seventh.
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