Wichita Eagle: Other Sports

Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame will mark Negro Leagues players’ contributions

Taylor Eldridge — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:00 CST

The Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame will become a little more comprehensive on Saturday when it introduces a special induction of 14 Negro League players along with Dave Bingham, Darren Dreifort, Bob Homolka, Lee Stevens and Arky Vaughan as its 2012 class.

“We’re trying to give it more texture, in a lot of ways,” said Jim Kobbe, the board of directors member who led the effort to increase Negro Leagues representation in the Kansas Hall. “We’ve been trying to right some of the wrongs, in terms of some forgotten players. I think we’re really getting there, in terms of having a true Hall of Fame.”

A free hour-long reception will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Wichita Sports Hall of Fame. The banquet, which will be held at Hillside Christian Church, begins at noon. Admission is $15.

Golf

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:05 CST

Holes in One

Tallgrass

Terry George, No. 5 (160 yards), 8-iron. Witnesses: Jay Horvath, David Dai, Tom Elarton.

Baseball

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:05 CST

Jorge Posada is planning to retire after 17 seasons with the New York Yankees rather than pursue opportunities with other teams. A person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Saturday that the five-time All-Star catcher, who's 40, will announce his retirement this month.

Basketball

Eric Saunders scored 19 points and Josh Pleasant added 15 as Newman's men defeated Arkansas-Fort Smith 84-68 in its Heartland Conference opener Saturday at O'Shaughnessy Hall. Shamar Acuay added 13 points and Bobby Wesley had 12.

Bowling honor roll (Jan. 3)

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:33 CST

Honor Roll

Northrock

Men—Brian Bowers 289, 773. Women— Tracy Prather 248, 698. Seniors men— Jerry Leep 257, Vernell Jackson 738. Women— Ckym Yates 221, Loretta Hoffman 597.

River Run loses Bank of America as sponsor; Kansas Health Foundation enters

Jerry Siebenmark — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:16 CST

Bank of America is ending its more than 30-year association with a marquee Wichita River Festival event, the River Run.

A bank spokeswoman confirmed Thursday that the bank won’t be the named sponsor of the 10K and two-mile run that draws thousand of participants annually and is held on the first Saturday of the nine-day community festival.

The Kansas Health Foundation will assume sponsorship of the run, that organization’s spokesman said. Chris Power, vice president of communications, said the health foundation will spend $30,000 to sponsor the 2012 River Run and Tot Trot.

Bowling honor roll (Dec. 29)

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:00 CST

Honor Roll

The Alley

Men—Troy Bush, Randy Giggy 300; Cory Simmons 813. Women— Kristi Hromek 280, Olivia Sandham 726. Senior men— Jack Northern 288, 741. Women— Dona Bernhardt 194, Carol Conrad 528. Kegler's men— Raymond McKinnis 266, David Tipton 729. Women— Kathy Metheny 205, 557. Monday Night Ladies— Patsy Ninke 233, Peggy Johnston 560. Ups & Downs men— John Reiggins 213, David Storm 463. Women— Cindy Donohue 178, Yorkie Smith 409. VIP SR's men— Jack Northern 288, 741. Women— Dona Bernhardt 194, Carol Conrad 528. Big Sports men— Derek Hummel 269, Troy Bush 728. Women— Brenda Gorges 203, 517. VFW No. 1 men— Joe Thomas 299, Bob Stanhope 782. Women— Gail Salazar 203, 593. Beech Mixed men— Mark Conboy 257, 707. Women— Lea Capps 201, Gwen Tucker 515. Roaring Freeloaders women— Vicki Shue 228, Carol Conrad 585. Budweiser Eastside Classic men— Troy Bush, Randy Giggy 300; Cory Simmons 813. Women— Olivia Sandham 279, 726. Jack & Jill men— Ken Meyer 290, Chris Magee 788. Women— Kristi Hromek 280, 707.

Ask sports: What is the criteria for determining the NFL draft order if teams are tied?

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:59 CST

With all of the talk about the No. 1 pick in next year's NFL Draft, what is the criteria for determining the draft order if teams are tied?

While the NFL has an intricate set of tiebreaking procedures to determine its playoff participants, they aren't the same for the draft.

The 20 non-playoff teams draft in reverse standings order.

Football elite find amputee's resilience uplifting

HANK KURZ JR. — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:47 CST

Jacob Rainey is inspiring people all across the sports world.

The Virginia prep quarterback who had to have part of his right leg amputated has moved the likes of Alabama coach Nick Saban, Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews and Denver quarterback Tim Tebow.

A highlight film of Rainey on YouTube shows why college coaches had taken notice. It shows the once-promising quarterback at Woodberry Forest School throwing a 40-yard dart for a touchdown, running into the line on a quarterback sneak, then emerging from the pile and sprinting 40 yards for a TD. There is also of clip of him running a draw for another 35-yard score.

Bowling honor roll (Dec. 20)

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:51 CST

Honor Roll

West Acres

Men—Steve Donowick 300, Steve Shackelford 300, Ward Mocaby 789. Women— Kelly Forshee 278, 699. Senior men— Robert Woodard 263, Michael Bay 676. Women— Thelma Dickey 215, 549. Boys— Zach Prather 268, Chris Colella 268, Dustin Hufner 720. Girls— Shelby Harms 246, 656.

Bowling honor roll (Dec. 13)

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:14 CST

Honor Roll

The Alley

Men — Rich Salazar 296, John Aramburu 740. Women — Kelsey Muther 243, 660. Senior men — Gary Stroud 300, 744. Senior women — Dona Bernhardt 204, Cleta Duncan 532.

Bowling (Dec. 7)

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:57 CST

Honor Roll

Northrock

Men—Tim Brandewie 300, Geoffrey Young 794. Women— Linzey Roberts 259, Suzanna Signiago 704. Seniors men— Tom Sprankle 278, Vernell Jackson 723. Women— Pearl Penn 218, Cykm Yates 570. Boys— Zach Prather 299, Brett Carol 706. Girls— Ashley Engram 245, Emerald Weaver 583.

Ask Sports: When is the last time Wichita State hosted a former NCAA Tournament champion?

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:56 CST

When is the last time Wichita State hosted a former NCAA Tournament champion?

The Shockers will play UNLV today in a highly-anticipated matchup for Wichita State fans.

The Runnin' Rebels, who defeated then top-ranked North Carolina earlier this season, used to be a national power, reaching the Final Four four times, most recently in 1991.

Healthy Wings pound Syracuse

Jeffrey Lutz — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 07:03 CST

PARK CITY — If there was any doubt that Freddy Moojen's calf injury was mostly healed, the Wings forward didn't remove it completely just by scoring four goals in Wichita's 20-4 win over Syracuse on Friday night.

No, it was the celebrating that was most indicative of Moojen's renewed health.

Moojen sprinted wildly across the field. He jumped onto the boards and bowed for the fans. He leaped into the arms of his teammates.

Bowling (Nov. 29)

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:50 CST

Derby

Men—Mike Rayl 299, 823. Women— Marcy Henning 249, 643. Boys— Matt Hurst 300, Devin Boswell 738. Girl— Ashley Hare 213, 601. Bumper boy— Leo Fernandez 61. Girl— Kami Corbin 42. Bantam boy— Connor Hare 143, 326. Girl— Lainie Fisher 102, 188. Prep boy— Michael Hausler 192, 501. Girl— Bayleigh Vaughn 100, 244.

Thunderbird

Wings can't finish rally at Milwaukee

Eagle staff — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:05 CST

The Wichita Wings rallied with 10 points in the fourth quarter but it wasn't enough to complete the comeback in a 13-10 loss to the Milwaukee Wave on Sunday in Milwaukee.

Trailing 13-0 after three quarters, Wichita started its rally on goals from Bryan Perez and Jamar Beasley. The Wings also got scores from Frederico Moojen, Bryan Perez and Carlos Farias.

The loss dropped last-place Wichita to 1-5 in the Central Division of the Major Indoor Soccer League.

Federer rallies to top Tsonga for ATP title

MATTIAS KAREN — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:04 CST

LONDON — Roger Federer wasn't about to let Jo-Wilfried Tsonga pull off another improbable comeback.

After a year that saw some uncharacteristic slip-ups from Federer in big matches, the Swiss star shrugged off a second-set letdown to beat Tsonga 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 for a record sixth title in the ATP World Tour Finals.

"I know it's one of my greatest accomplishments," Federer said. "This definitely is an amazing finish again to the season. I've never finished so strong."

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:04 CST

Honor Roll

West Acres

Men — Erin Miller, Jake Hollis 300, Robert Henderson 816. Women — Chelsea Herrera 277, 725. Senior men — Paul Kalberer 269, Fred Smith 685. Senior women — Sandi O'Dell 211, 528. Boys — Matt Ballinger 268, Patrick Dimitt 705. Girls — Kaitlin Johnson 279, Leela Yahya 678.

Running

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:05 CST

Turkey Trot

Mens 10-Mile

Winners — 1. Aaron Yoder 55:24; 2. Andrew Topham, Peabody, 55:50; 3. Bryant Keirns, Haysville, 56:47. Age 3-17 — 1. John Castellaw 1:04.37; 2. Sterlin Broomfield, Wichita, 1:05.08; 3. Riley Osen 1:07.09. 18-29— 1. Cooper Clark, Haysville, 59:22; 2. Nathan Newby, Wichita, 1:00.49; 3. Ryan Wiebe 1:01.55. 30-34— 1. Ronald LaPoint, Wichita, 1:01.21; 2. Andrew Shimon 1:04.05; 3. Jeff Francis 1:04.31. 35-39— 1. David Riden 58:29; 2. Fernando Martinez, Wichita, 58:43; 3. Jose Grana 1:03.52. 40- 44— 1. Bob Hornung 1:04.35; 2. Troy Williams, Wichit, 1:05.42; 3. Mark Meyers, Wichita, 1:07.59. 45-49— 1. Elliott Rodda 1:05.30; 2. Stanley May, Colwich, 1:08.04; 3. Dave Lieb, Wichita, 1:09.37. 50-54— 1. Keith Long 57:57; 2. Peter Kretsch, Derby, 1:01.29; 3. Rex Roney 1:10.03. 55-59— 1. Dale Bing, Wichita, 1:09.05; 2. Bob Layton, Wichita, 1:12.43; 3. Kenneth Giefer, Girard, 1:13.39. 60-64— 1. Tom Snook, Cheney, 1:13.10; 2. Ken McCaffree, Wichita, 1:19.59; 3. Larry Schmidt, Wichita, 1:23.56. 65-99— 1. Leon Mattocks, Wichita, 1:29.05; 2. John Osborne, Wichita, 1:31.32; 3. Timothy Byrnes, Wichita, 1:40.28.

Wings can't keep up with Baltimore, fall to 0-4

Jeffrey Lutz — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:20 CST

PARK CITY — Jamar Beasley responded to a pleasantry after the Wings' 12-6 home loss to Baltimore on Saturday night with, "I've been better," then offered a reason Wichita can be encouraged in spite of their 0-4 record — he has also been worse.

Beasley has seen more difficult situations improve with time. He played for the Missouri Comets last season and saw them go 0-8 to start the 24-game season before they reached the MISL semifinals.

Beasley appears intent on being a part of another such turnaround. His energy helped spark the Wings early, but they couldn't overcome a pair of three-point goals by the Blast in the second quarter.

Milwaukee sends Wings to 0-3 start

Eagle staff — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:05 CST

The Wichita Wings fell to 0-3 with a 15-13 loss to the Milwaukee Wave on Sunday night in Milwaukee.

Wichita led 9-5 at halftime but was outscored 10-4 in the second half. Kevin Ten Eyke led the Wings with five points. Jamar Beasley, Chris Lemons and Alargie Jobe added four points each for Wichita.