Postseason pennant fever on multiple fronts
Sluggers struggle as Mo Vaughn and Jose Canseco go 0 for 20 with seven strikeouts. Griffey hits two homers in the Seattle opener and another in game two, but the Yankees win both. Leyritz delivers a fifth inning homer to cap a 5 hour 13 minute marathon. Braves rally for ninth inning wins while Colorado suffers late misfires against Atlanta. Reds topple the Dodgers with Schourek, Larkin, Duncan key hits as Karros and Fonville shine for L.A.
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Reggie Sanders
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OMS Downs Paola 18-0 in Shutout Victory
OMS improves to 5-0 with an 18-0 win over Paola. J R Servatius added two 1-yard TD runs to cap a 12-0 halftime lead, while Travis Brownrigg rushed 105 yards and scored in the fourth. Joe Steward and Jerad Williams anchored the defense as OMS prepares to face Leavenworth-Patton at Steve Grogan Stadium Tuesday at 3 30 p m.
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Jerad Williams
Leavenworth-Patton
Steve Grogan
OMS spikers win in two games at Paola
The Ottawa Middle School volleyball team defeated Paola in two straight sets 15-10 and 15-? to improve to 14-2. Jessica Sylvester led with 15 service points. Kristin Spratt had four in game one and Melissa Miller three in game two. Coach Beasley praised the comeback effort. JV split the match 15-7 and 15-8. Mindi Nichols four points and Lynsey Brockus three in the first, Nicole Ferris seven and Desiree Warren four in the second. Both squads head to 9 a.m. tournaments at OMS and Ottawa High School Saturday.
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Appanoose VB tops MdCV in district volleyball clash
Appanoose Middle School improved to 10-1 after a 17-15 15-6 win over Marais des Cygnes Valley in Williamsburg. Laura Gilges had 15 service points, Kristina Young went 12 of 14 hitting, Emily Homer 20 of 22 setting, and Tonya Harmon 18 of 20 setting. Appanoose heads to the Big 10 League Tournament at Waverly Saturday.
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Williamsburg Juniors sweep Marais des Cygnes Valley in straight sets
Williamsburg Junior High topped Marais des Cygnes Valley 15-11 and 15-4 as Renee Andrews and Alissa Hollon went perfect from the service line. Amanda Weigand and Leah Crook posted 90 percent on serves, while Amanda Tipton impressed with her floor play. The B team beat Appanoose 15-8 and 15-1 as Amanda Hoglan delivered 15 straight points in game two. Williamsburg advances to the Big 10 Tournament in Waverly on Saturday.
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Appanoose
Amanda Hoglan
Waverly
Ward Leads OHS Freshmen to 25-0 Win at Ottawa
Kane Ward controlled the ball for a 25-0 victory as Ottawa High School freshmen played at home. The Cyclones had 27 plays total while Casey Black led OMS defense with 19 tackles. The freshmen host Frontier Trail at 7 p.m. Thursday.
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Carter retires after 11 NFL seasons and college star tenure
Anthony Carter, 35, tearfully announced his retirement in Pontiac after 11 NFL seasons, three with the USFL, and an All America career at Michigan. He hugged teammates in the Lions locker room before delivering the news in the team media room. Carter joined the Lions in 1994 as a free agent following nine strong seasons with Minnesota.
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Eagles and Panthers contend in Jayhawk meet highlights
Silvey led with a 13:03 in the girls race as Anderson County won the team title with 36 points, closely followed by Wellsville. Wellsville’s Griffin and Stonequist were second and third in 13:51 and 13:52. Bulldogs dominated with five top 10s including Parker fifth and Kissel sixth. Pomona placed third with Griffin 10th and Winters 16th. Central Heights finished fifth led by Ginger 11th. In JV and boys fields, Roberts finished second and Willard runner Willard placed high as the meet showcased strong state contenders.
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Ashley Willard
Jessica Miller
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Carolyn Nichols
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Royals extend Boone contract to 1997 with Royals
Kansas City Royals extend catcher Boone's contract through 1997 after a 70-74 finish to place second in the AL Central. Boone, a veteran with 19 years as a catcher, signed a two year deal through 1996 after replacing a prior starter. Madison Senate rejects plan to tax for Brewers stadium funding of 250 million dollars.
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