Ottawa Gals in Hunt for 5-A Title at State Outdoors
Ottawa High girls show strength on day one at the State Outdoor championships in Wichita, led by Karrie Brockman who placed third in the long jump and multiple relay squads advancing to finals. Ottawa boys fared in field events but struggled on the track with two key relays faltering in prelims, leaving Tim Wilson and distance runners Jon Stone and Aaron Douthat to carry hopes into today’s events.
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Marty Garrett
Scott Crenshaw
Evan Shaffer
Tim Wilson
Wilson
Jon Stone
Aaron Douthat
R. Brockman
Mike Mauszycki
Wichita State University
Eagles Join OBRL Leaders With 7-3 Win Over Boys' Club
In Ottawa Babe Ruth action the Eagles defeated Boys' Club 7-3 at Orlis Cox Field to share the league lead, while Kiwanis beat the Lions 11-0 as 15-year-old pitchers shined. Larry Stewart allowed one hit in Kiwanis’ win and struck out 10. Derek Chappell pitched a three-hitter for the Eagles.
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Derek Chappell
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Kevin Allan
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WEW
Olympics Boycott Fades as Nations Rally to Moscow Games
Australia votes 6-5 to attend the Moscow Games defying government pressure. Spain Nepal also commit. total attendees exceed 60 with 52 boycott claims. Prime Minister Fraser urges restraint while Carter presses for unity. IOC delays official acceptance list and extends attendance deadline.
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Associated Press
Forest Park Softball and League Schedules May 26
Local leagues list Tuesday and Friday softball and baseball games at Forest Park with times 6:00 to 10:06 PM. Matches include Forest Park teams against Budge's, Pepsi Cola, Al Beets Motors, and others, plus church league, minor leagues, and horsehoes. Also notes pre enrollment for activities and park facilities hours and court resurfacing.
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Miller Barber shoots course record in Memorial lead tie
Old pro Miller Barber fired a 6 under 66 at Muirfield Village to reach 138 after 36 holes, tying Ed Fiori Don Pooley and Peter Jacobsen for the second-round lead. Tom Watson shot 67 to reach 141, with several others within two strokes as the $54,000 first prize chase heads to the weekend.
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South Africa
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Hale Irwin
Bobby Waitzel
Lietzke
A J Foyt Nears 23rd Indy 500 Legend Status
A.J. Foyt, 45, from Houston, competes in the 64th Indianapolis 500, aiming to become the only driver to race at the Speedway across four decades. His career at Indy includes eight miles of racing, vast points, and a record of continued top finishes. rookie Dick Ferguson watches closely.
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Porter Hospitalized After Chest Pains for Royals
Darrell Porter of the Kansas City Royals was admitted to St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City with chest pains during a team trip to California for a series with the Angels. An electrocardiogram suggested no heart problem, but he was kept for observation for a couple days. Porter had returned from a six week rehabilitation program and is batting .306 with 22 hits and 22 RBIs as the designated hitter.
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Cubs Beat Dodgers 2-0 Behind Lamp Shutout
Chicago gains a 2-0 win as Dennis Lamp pitches four hits allowed with six strikeouts. Bill Buckner drives in a run on a sacrifice fly and Tim Blackwell adds a run with an RBI single. Steve Dillard doubles and scores, extending Los Angeles' six game win streak end.
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Andy” Mietchen
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