Cardinals close in on title with Game 5 win
St Louis roars back to sweep at home and trail Minnesota 3 2 in the World Series. Danny Cox shines, Vince Coleman plates three in the pivotal sixth as five steals set a 40 year high. Cardinals head to Minnesota for Game 6 with Tudor vs Straker.
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Ottawa High Teams in Action Saturday
Ottawa High Schools cross country and volleyball square off in SEK competition. Cross country runs at Pfister Park Coffeyville while Cyclone volleyball plays in Pittsburg. Ottawa volleyball, seed two, opens at 11 a.m. vs Iola at Pittsburg Middle School, then plays again at 1 p.m. in double elimination. Cross country starts 11 a.m. with junior varsity, then girls around 11:30 a.m. and varsity at noon at Pfister Park near Hillcrest Golf Club.
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Walk-on Rob Newson shines for KU vs Colorado
Wellsville native Rob Newson, a walk-on turned starter, piled up a team high 23 tackles including 10 solos in Kansas’s 35-10 loss to Colorado. Coach Bob Valesente praised his perseverance and impact, while Newson reflected on four years of grind and finally proving he can compete at a Big Eight level.
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Blackledge Seeks Trade From Chiefs Amid Rebuffs
Quarterback Todd Blackledge, frustrated after being benched in favor of Bill Kenney, requests a trade with the NFL trading deadline near. Chiefs coach Frank Gansz cites need for big plays and better arm as Blackledge considers next opportunities. salary and starting history factor into potential moves.
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Area Schools Shine In Frontier X C Race
Frontier League cross country meet highlights three area schools. Baldwin takes boys team title 35 to 54 over Garnett, while Garnett girls win 51 to 18 over Baldwin. Baldwin’s Eric Toot is boys individual champion in 12 27 on Prairie View 2.4 mile course. Wellsville’s Lisa McMullin wins girls in 16 14. Toot sets Prairie View course record by 31 seconds.
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