MLB Standings and Friday Schedule from the Major Leagues
American League notes show Baltimore leading East at 27 8 with Toronto and New York close. West sees Texas and Oakland atop. Friday night games include Chicago at Toronto and New York at Milwaukee among others. National League tables list St Louis and Montreal near tops with multiple televised games noted. Belmont Stakes telecast planned for Wichita and Woodlands in Kansas City as simulcasting approved.
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Bulls Rally Past Cavaliers To Take 3-2 Lead
In a Southeastern Conference style recap Chicago defeats Cleveland 112 to 89 on Wednesday to move within one win of the conference finals. The next game shifts to Chicago if necessary as the Bulls hold a 3-2 series edge.
Dieterich narrowly misses state javelin title in 5A
Jeff Dieterich of Ottawa just missed the Class 5A state title by 4 feet in the javelin at Wichita State Cessna Stadium, finishing fourth after a long foul on his final throw. His best prelim was 191-11, with Jay Krom of Great Bend winning at 196-1, as Dieterich recovers from an elbow injury and a slip on damp turf.
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Ottawa Legion falls 2-1 to Garnett in pitching duel
Garnett edged Ottawa 2-1 as Brandon Valentine allowed two hits over seven innings, striking out seven with four walks. Ottawa had three hits and three errors, scoring in the fifth on Trinity Guyett’s double. Ottawa stands 2-1. Garnett improves to 4-1. Next, Ottawa hosts Tonganoxie in a Sunday doubleheader at 1 p.m.
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Andrade Leads Opening Round In Slower Kemper Course Start
In Potomac Maryland AP notes on the Kemper Open at 7005 yard TPC Avenel, Billy Andrade’s optimism clashes with slow play after rain. David Toms tied the course record with 8 under 63 as 57 players broke par in the opening round.
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Schultze recovering after neck surgery
Former Ottawa sports standout Todd Schultze is recovering from neck surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center. doctors used hip bone to fuse vertebrae six and seven after a pickup basketball injury. his wife said he has movement in his limbs and is expected to improve with therapy.
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Portland Wins to Reach NBA Finals in Utah
The Portland Trail Blazers shocked Utah 105-97 to win the Western Conference 4-2 and advance to the NBA Finals. Coach Rick Adelman praised the dramatic road victory in Salt Lake City, noting the team’s belief they could win despite the Jazz’s home strength. John Stockton had 18 points and 12 assists, while Tyrone Corbin scored 22 for Utah.
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Post 60 routs Garnett Ottawa Legion opens season strong
Ottawa Post 60 built an eight run lead in the first two innings then rode Josh Ratliff to an 8-0 season opening win. Ratliff allowed three hits with two strikeouts and no walks. Charlie Reimer delivered a two run single during a six run second inning rally joined by Hayden McDaniel Ryan Barnhart and Brandon Pelton with key hits. Garett committed three errors in the early frames as Tim McCarty struggled on the mound. Pelton and Barnhart scored twice each as Ottawa improves in Leavenworth coming Saturday for a doubleheader.
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Royals halt road-trip slide with 5-1 win over Tigers
Mark Gubicza, working through rotator cuff issues, pitched six and two thirds to earn the win as Kansas City beat Detroit 5-1. Meacham and Montgomery combined on relief, Kevin McReynolds hit his seventh homer, and Rico Rossy later scored on Wally Joyner's fourth blast to put the Royals up 4-0.
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