Wild Weekend in MLB Contention Escalates Rivalry
The final weekend shapes a three-team AL wild-card race with Yankees, Red Sox, and Indians all in the mix for two playoff spots. Fenway battles loom as Cleveland hosts Chicago, while MVP chatter swirls around Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz amid high-stakes games and cross-country drama.
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Gordon signs with Royals as top pick Alex Gordon joins KC
Kansas City adds 2006 top pick Alex Gordon to a minor league contract with a four million dollar signing bonus. The Nebraska star foresees a rapid rise through the minors as Royals executives stress patience and depth. Gordon, a two time Big 12 Player of the Year, led Nebraska to the College World Series and vows not to return for a senior season. Royals GM Allard Baird says Gordon's advanced hitting should speed his progress while ensuring he remains at third base.
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Two NASCAR stars near end of Cup era as Martin leans back
Rusty Wallace contends with retirement amid last season tour while Mark Martin, 45, plans full shift to Craftsman Truck Series in 2007. Martin trails leader by 21 points and vows not to retire despite fans urging farewell. Wallace, seven points behind, admits retirement temptations but believes he has made the right call.
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Coen Wins Ottawa Cross Country Meet Against Lillie Rivalry
Coen won the Ottawa cross country race clocking 13 08 ahead of teammate Lillie who finished 13 11. Ottawa’s boys placed second with 68 points behind Kansas City Christian. Senior Jack Sachse led Ottawa with fourth place, while junior Matt Wahncotten and Tyler Hazen also posted top 15 finishes.
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Trio tops Wednesday scramble at Hickory Hollow
Chad McClay and Joe Geist along with Shorty Sluder led a Wednesday men s scramble at Hickory Hollow finishing with a minus 1. John Geist and Steve Sleichter shared closest to the pin honors as No 3 and No 7 respectively.
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Wellsville JV volleyball sweeps three foes in league clash
The Wellsville junior varsity volleyball team won three matches on Thursday. They defeated Central Heights 25-10 25-16 Gardner 25-10 25-16 and Louisburg 25-15 25-19. Aubrey Moore had 10 kills and 3 blocks. Roberta Barthel 10 kills. Tamalei Good served 16 aces and Rachael Whalen 95 percent. The Eagles improved to 16-8 overall and 7-1 in the Frontier League. Meanwhile in New Jersey, a meadowlands stadium deal was announced for the Giants and Jets with 99 years in state and an estimated $800 million cost.
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Ottawa bounces Eudora in 11-0 match at home
Ottawa Cyclones dominated Eudora 11-0 in Ottawa as part of a different kind of soccer game, while Ottawa later beat Eudora 3-1 in Eudora. Truyn Mosher opened scoring, Brian Killough added two in the second half, and Darren Corco assisted on the first. Ottawa improves to 8-1-1 and hosts Gardner next.
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