Rebels open Summer Ball Showdown 1-1
Bracket play began Friday The Kansan Staff GODDARD — A Newton Rebel team was put together for the second Summer Ball Showdown baseball tournamentat the… Login to continue reading Login…
August 2022
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Sportspeak: Time to bring “Banana Ball” to NBC tourney
It’s almost fitting that on my way to Thursday’s quarterfinal games of the 88th National Baseball Congress World Series, there was a story on the… Login to continue reading Login…
GOLF
Wedgewood Senior Men 1. Leo Griffith, Jose Ramos, Ron Deeds, John Wilson -6. 2. Ken Lieske, Jerry Schmidt, Dennis Carter, Dane Lawrence -5. 3. Narci… Login to continue reading Login…
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August 6 through August 14, All times Central NOTE: All competitions are subject to change. Check with www.thekansan.com, the Kansan sports Twitter page (@nksports) and… Login to continue reading Login…
Haysville claims final quarterfinal berth
WICHITA – The Haysville Aviators claimed the final quarterfinal spot of the 88th National Baseball Congress World Series Tuesday at Eck Stadium in Wichita. Down 4-1 after two innings of play, the Aviators scored 15 unanswered runs to down the San Diego Stars 16-4 in five innings on the 10-run rule.
Abortion-rights victory shakes Kansas political landscape
The failure of the anti-abortion amendment in Kansas on Tuesday was more than a single election result. It was an earthquake.
Primary hosted
In decades past the place to be on election night was the court house community room of the Harvey County Courthouse, 800 N. Main, Newton.
Area students receive Everence Financial scholarships
Two students from Newton recently received $1,000 Everence Financial scholarships to pursue college degrees. “Everence recognizes these students for their academic achievements, as well as their service to their communities,” said Kenda Mishler, Member Benefits Manager.
Royals send Whit Merrifield to Blue Jays for 2 players
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Whit Merrifield said last month he might be willing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 if it meant playing for a team in contention, even though he had refused to get the shot while playing for the last-place Kansas City Royals.
Sports briefs
Rebel transfers to ORU TULSA, Okla. — Newton Sluggin’ Rebel Dalton Patten announced he will transfer to Oral Roberts University in Tulsa beginning this fall.