The Lady Dawgs put on another fine performance against visiting St. Marys on April 16 by opening the double header with an 8-0 shutout.
Taylor Kirk and Breanna Hill led the batters with three hits each. Breanna led the team in RBIs with two. Lauryn Steckel, Heidi Nitsch, and Breanna Hill each had three quality at bats.
Taylor Kirk was the winning pitcher getting 7 strike-outs and 17 first pitch strikes in her seven innings on the mound.
R H E
StM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
Ros 1 1 1 2 3 0 8 13 0
Friday, April 17, 2015
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Boys Track Team Fifth at Royal Valley
The boys track team came in 5th of 10 teams in the Royal Valley Invitational on April 14.
Kyle Parr scored most of the team's point finishing well in every event he entered. Those include the 2nd in the 110 meter hurdles (he was 1st in the preliminaries), 1st in the 300 meter hurdles, 2nd in the high jump, 2nd in the triple jump.
Fred Schuler finished 4th in the long jump.
The 4 x 100 meter relay team was 3rd of four teams. They were 4th of 6 teams in the 4 x 800 relay event.
For complete results, go to: http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/Track.htm
Kyle Parr scored most of the team's point finishing well in every event he entered. Those include the 2nd in the 110 meter hurdles (he was 1st in the preliminaries), 1st in the 300 meter hurdles, 2nd in the high jump, 2nd in the triple jump.
Fred Schuler finished 4th in the long jump.
The 4 x 100 meter relay team was 3rd of four teams. They were 4th of 6 teams in the 4 x 800 relay event.
For complete results, go to: http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/Track.htm
Girls Track Team 6th At Royal Valley
The Rossville girls finished 6th out of 10 teams at the Royal Valley Invitational on April 14.
Some of the better performances were turned in by Rachel Day, 3rd in 100 M Dash and Ashley Rietcheck, 4th in 400 M Run, The girls also did well in the relays. They were 3rd of 7 teams in the 4 x 100 meter event, 2nd of 6 teams in the 4 x 400 M relay, and 4th of 6 teams in the 4 x 800 M relay.
For complete results, go to: http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/Track.htm
Some of the better performances were turned in by Rachel Day, 3rd in 100 M Dash and Ashley Rietcheck, 4th in 400 M Run, The girls also did well in the relays. They were 3rd of 7 teams in the 4 x 100 meter event, 2nd of 6 teams in the 4 x 400 M relay, and 4th of 6 teams in the 4 x 800 M relay.
For complete results, go to: http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/Track.htm
Golf Team At Southern Lyon C.
The Rossville boys golf team finished seventh of fourteen teams competing in the Southern Lyon County Golf Tournament at the Emporia Municipal Golf Course.
Paul Steinke placed third, right behind Jessee Bittner of Burlington and Connor Mickins of Jeff West. Jessee and Connor each had a 79 and Paul was one stroke off their pace with an 80.
Other Rossville team members were Colby Hadsall (90), Gabe Marney (98) and Alex Bird (103). St. Marys finished in 11th place and Silver Lake was 13th.
For complete tournament results, go to: http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/boys_golf.htm
Paul Steinke placed third, right behind Jessee Bittner of Burlington and Connor Mickins of Jeff West. Jessee and Connor each had a 79 and Paul was one stroke off their pace with an 80.
Other Rossville team members were Colby Hadsall (90), Gabe Marney (98) and Alex Bird (103). St. Marys finished in 11th place and Silver Lake was 13th.
For complete tournament results, go to: http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/boys_golf.htm
Thatcher Horak To Play At Washburn
RHS senior Thatcher Horak has signed a Letter of Intent to play baseball next year at Washburn University. Video of his signing can be seen at:
http://ksnt.com/2015/04/16/rossville-shawnee-heights-send-state-champs-to-next-level/
http://ksnt.com/2015/04/16/rossville-shawnee-heights-send-state-champs-to-next-level/
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Wabaunsee Invitational Track & Field
BOYS Team scores
St. Marys 128, Santa Fe Trail 102, Rossville 88.5, Northern Heights 65, Rock Creek 52.5, Wabaunsee 47, Cornerstone 23, St.Xavier 2.
Best Dawg Individual results
800 — 1. Rubio, Rossville, 2:14.66; 2. Sowers, Rossville, 2:15.56; 3. Mason, Rossville, 2:16.21.
1600 — 1. Rubio, Rossville, 5:07.28;
400 relay* — 1. Rossville, 47.84; 2. St. Marys, 49.07; 3. St. Marys “B,” 50.81.
400 relay* — 1. St. Marys, 3:38.69; 2. Rossville, 3:51.93; 3. Northern Heights, 4:04.72.
800 relay* — 1. Rossville, 9:17.29;
400 throwers relay — 1. St. Marys 52.46; 2. Rossville, 53.78; 3. Rock Creek, 55.13.
Shot Put — 1. Hastings, Santa Fe Trail, 41-6; 2. Uezona, Rossville, 39-10.5;
Discus — 1. Hastings, Santa Fe Trail, 114; 2. Anderson, Santa Fe Trail, 105-6; 3. Uezona, Rossville, 104-11.
* The information about the relays seem to have an error(s).
GIRLS Team scores
St. Marys 149, Wabaunsee 130, Northern Heights, 81, Rossville 59, Santa Fe Trail 49, Rock Creek 31, Cornerstone 7.
Best Dawg Individual results
100 — 1. Day, Rossville, 13.03; 2. Moser, Wabaunsee, 13.49;
1600 — 1. Honeyman, S F Trail, 5:29.6; 2. Schultz, Wab., 5:43.95; 3. Bittner, Rossville, 5:57.28.
100 relay — 1. St. Marys, 53.48; 2. Wabaunsee, 54.78; 3. Rossville “B,” 60.39.
Long jump — Vornweg, Rossville, 14-8; 2. Barber, 14-0.75;
For the complete scores go to:
http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/track/15/15_wab.pdf
St. Marys 128, Santa Fe Trail 102, Rossville 88.5, Northern Heights 65, Rock Creek 52.5, Wabaunsee 47, Cornerstone 23, St.Xavier 2.
Best Dawg Individual results
800 — 1. Rubio, Rossville, 2:14.66; 2. Sowers, Rossville, 2:15.56; 3. Mason, Rossville, 2:16.21.
1600 — 1. Rubio, Rossville, 5:07.28;
400 relay* — 1. Rossville, 47.84; 2. St. Marys, 49.07; 3. St. Marys “B,” 50.81.
400 relay* — 1. St. Marys, 3:38.69; 2. Rossville, 3:51.93; 3. Northern Heights, 4:04.72.
800 relay* — 1. Rossville, 9:17.29;
400 throwers relay — 1. St. Marys 52.46; 2. Rossville, 53.78; 3. Rock Creek, 55.13.
Shot Put — 1. Hastings, Santa Fe Trail, 41-6; 2. Uezona, Rossville, 39-10.5;
Discus — 1. Hastings, Santa Fe Trail, 114; 2. Anderson, Santa Fe Trail, 105-6; 3. Uezona, Rossville, 104-11.
* The information about the relays seem to have an error(s).
GIRLS Team scores
St. Marys 149, Wabaunsee 130, Northern Heights, 81, Rossville 59, Santa Fe Trail 49, Rock Creek 31, Cornerstone 7.
Best Dawg Individual results
100 — 1. Day, Rossville, 13.03; 2. Moser, Wabaunsee, 13.49;
1600 — 1. Honeyman, S F Trail, 5:29.6; 2. Schultz, Wab., 5:43.95; 3. Bittner, Rossville, 5:57.28.
100 relay — 1. St. Marys, 53.48; 2. Wabaunsee, 54.78; 3. Rossville “B,” 60.39.
Long jump — Vornweg, Rossville, 14-8; 2. Barber, 14-0.75;
For the complete scores go to:
http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/track/15/15_wab.pdf
Lady Dawgs Get Easy Win
The Lady Dawgs avenged their earlier loss to Manhattan by walloping them 11-1 in a five inning night cap shortened by the mercy rule.
Taylor Brecheisen led the batters for RHS with four hits. Breanna Hill led the RBI list with three. Brecheisen had four quality at bats in the short five inning game and Heidi Nitsch had three.
Amanda Hill pitched the whole game getting 17 first pitch strikes and eight strike-outs.
Scoring R H E
Ross 4 0 2 1 4 11 12 0
Manh 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 5
Taylor Brecheisen led the batters for RHS with four hits. Breanna Hill led the RBI list with three. Brecheisen had four quality at bats in the short five inning game and Heidi Nitsch had three.
Amanda Hill pitched the whole game getting 17 first pitch strikes and eight strike-outs.
Scoring R H E
Ross 4 0 2 1 4 11 12 0
Manh 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 5
Lady Dawgs Lose To Manhattan
The Lady Dawgs softball team lost a close contest at Manhatton of April 14, going down 7-6 after holding 6-3 lead going into the bottom of the seventh.
Heidi Nitsch led the team with three hits. Lauren Steckel led the team with RBIs at two. Stecklel and Taylor Kirk each had three quality at bats.
Taylor pitched six and two thirds innings getting four strike-outs and 17 first pitch strikes.
Scoring R H E
Ross 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 6 9 1
Manh 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 7 9 5
Heidi Nitsch led the team with three hits. Lauren Steckel led the team with RBIs at two. Stecklel and Taylor Kirk each had three quality at bats.
Taylor pitched six and two thirds innings getting four strike-outs and 17 first pitch strikes.
Scoring R H E
Ross 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 6 9 1
Manh 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 7 9 5
Baseball Team Beats Wab. Twice (updated)
The RHS baseball team added two victories with wins of 13-0 and 13-2 over Wabaunsee. They are now 4-0 for the season.
Game One
Christian Roduner led the batters with three hits and three RBIs. Corbin Horak had two hits and three RBIs.
Thatcher Horak pitched four innings allowing four hits. Jack Steckel pitched one inning allowing no hits
Wau 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1
RHS 0 3 4 3 3 13 11 0
Game Two
Tucker Horak had three hits and three RBIs. Corbin Horak had only one hit, but that was a home run giving him four RBIs.
Freshman Jarred Morris pitched four innings allowing four hits and two runs. Junior M. Matumoto pitched one inning allowing no hits or runs.
Wau 1 0 1 0 0 2 4 4
RHS 1 1 10 1 - 13 5 1
Game One
Christian Roduner led the batters with three hits and three RBIs. Corbin Horak had two hits and three RBIs.
Thatcher Horak pitched four innings allowing four hits. Jack Steckel pitched one inning allowing no hits
Wau 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1
RHS 0 3 4 3 3 13 11 0
Game Two
Tucker Horak had three hits and three RBIs. Corbin Horak had only one hit, but that was a home run giving him four RBIs.
Freshman Jarred Morris pitched four innings allowing four hits and two runs. Junior M. Matumoto pitched one inning allowing no hits or runs.
Wau 1 0 1 0 0 2 4 4
RHS 1 1 10 1 - 13 5 1
Sunday, April 12, 2015
History of Joe Campbell Stadium
8) Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium, Parkway Street off US Hwy 24, Rossville, Kansas (1924, 1924, 19__)
Historical Baseball Park. A vote on an $8,000 bond issue for a city park easily carried in April 1922, and a site just south of the city limits was selected for an 8-acre park. The park site was surveyed in November, but negotiations with the landowner continued through the winter before the bonds were finally issued in March 1923. Work on the baseball field and grandstand began in the spring of 1924. Initially, the diamond was to have been in the northwestern corner of the field, but it was placed in the southeastern corner to provide a better fit for the outfield, which would be 290 feet to right field, while the distances to left and center fields would be “unlimited.” “Practically every carpenter in the city…promised to donate some of their services” in the construction of the grandstand, which was supervised by 2 carpenters who also sat on the City Council. It was to seat 500 people and “have a section back of home base and wings paralleling the first and third base lines.” In the meantime, baseball games continued to be played at the “school diamond.” Rossville defeated Tecumseh 4–3 in the first game played at the new ballpark on Sunday, June 8, 1924.
Perhaps the most prestigious opponent to play at the new ballpark in 1925 was the Kansas City Monarchs, who were soon to play in their second Negro World Series. The Monarchs played 8 games on a brief barnstorming tour through northern Kansas and southern Nebraska during a break in their league schedule, stopping for their final game in Rossville on August 3. Not surprisingly, the Monarchs won, but the score was a respectable 4–1. Rossville’s only run scored “in the second inning when Maupin drove one to right field, ordinarily good for a single, but McNair lost so much time finding the ball in a bunch of weeds Maupin made the circuit.”
The Fourth of July fireworks display at the ballpark in 1928 could have ended in disaster. Sparks accidentally ignited 2 “skyrockets,” which “shot toward the packed grandstand with a roar and a stream of sparks.” One pierced a 1-inch board on the front of the wooden grandstand, and the other went through the wire netting intended to stop only baseballs. There was a momentary panic, but no one was seriously injured, although one woman was badly bruised when hit by a rocket.
Although electricity was installed at the grandstand in 1924, the first floodlights at the City Park were not installed until June 1934, at a cost of about $200 paid by the city and subscriptions from local boosters. Intended primarily for use at softball games, the six reflectors, each with a bulb of 1,500 watts, were placed on as many poles “set in a semicircular formation in the northwest [outfield] section of the ball field” by local volunteers.
Dedicated to the memory of a Rossville baseball pioneer, the stadium features one of the few historical, wooden grandstands remaining in the United States and the only historical, all-wood grandstand in Kansas. The exterior of the covered grandstand is open, exposing the supporting framework. There is no press box, only a built-in table among the seats behind home plate. The infield is all dirt, and the outfield is grass. The outfield fence is chain-link, mostly 6 feet tall, except in right field, where it is 24 feet tall, offering some protection to cars parked at the convenience store just beyond the tree-lined street that borders the fence.
In 2014, the city of Rossville received a Shawnee County Historical Society Preservation Award for its work preserving the historical stadium. Kudos to the members of the local community (a town of only about 1,150 people) currently engaged in efforts to restore and maintain this Kansas baseball gem near Topeka. The park is only 5½ miles north of Interstate Highway 70 at exit 346, across the Kansas River (the bridge deck is metal grate, so be sure to drive slowly when crossing it). Turn right (east) on Parkway Street in Rossville (just past the swimming pool and stone shelter house on your right). The ballpark is down this road on your right, along US Highway 24, next to the high school. It is a great place to watch a collegiate league baseball game, and the ballpark is the summer home of the Rossville Rattlers (Mid-Plains Collegiate Baseball League). [I still need to complete research on the ballpark and grandstand after 1934.] [I attended a game here on a windy 16 June 2014 between the Rossville Rattlers and the Topeka Senators, and I will return to watch more games in 2015.]
Perhaps the most prestigious opponent to play at the new ballpark in 1925 was the Kansas City Monarchs, who were soon to play in their second Negro World Series. The Monarchs played 8 games on a brief barnstorming tour through northern Kansas and southern Nebraska during a break in their league schedule, stopping for their final game in Rossville on August 3. Not surprisingly, the Monarchs won, but the score was a respectable 4–1. Rossville’s only run scored “in the second inning when Maupin drove one to right field, ordinarily good for a single, but McNair lost so much time finding the ball in a bunch of weeds Maupin made the circuit.”
The Fourth of July fireworks display at the ballpark in 1928 could have ended in disaster. Sparks accidentally ignited 2 “skyrockets,” which “shot toward the packed grandstand with a roar and a stream of sparks.” One pierced a 1-inch board on the front of the wooden grandstand, and the other went through the wire netting intended to stop only baseballs. There was a momentary panic, but no one was seriously injured, although one woman was badly bruised when hit by a rocket.
Although electricity was installed at the grandstand in 1924, the first floodlights at the City Park were not installed until June 1934, at a cost of about $200 paid by the city and subscriptions from local boosters. Intended primarily for use at softball games, the six reflectors, each with a bulb of 1,500 watts, were placed on as many poles “set in a semicircular formation in the northwest [outfield] section of the ball field” by local volunteers.
Dedicated to the memory of a Rossville baseball pioneer, the stadium features one of the few historical, wooden grandstands remaining in the United States and the only historical, all-wood grandstand in Kansas. The exterior of the covered grandstand is open, exposing the supporting framework. There is no press box, only a built-in table among the seats behind home plate. The infield is all dirt, and the outfield is grass. The outfield fence is chain-link, mostly 6 feet tall, except in right field, where it is 24 feet tall, offering some protection to cars parked at the convenience store just beyond the tree-lined street that borders the fence.
In 2014, the city of Rossville received a Shawnee County Historical Society Preservation Award for its work preserving the historical stadium. Kudos to the members of the local community (a town of only about 1,150 people) currently engaged in efforts to restore and maintain this Kansas baseball gem near Topeka. The park is only 5½ miles north of Interstate Highway 70 at exit 346, across the Kansas River (the bridge deck is metal grate, so be sure to drive slowly when crossing it). Turn right (east) on Parkway Street in Rossville (just past the swimming pool and stone shelter house on your right). The ballpark is down this road on your right, along US Highway 24, next to the high school. It is a great place to watch a collegiate league baseball game, and the ballpark is the summer home of the Rossville Rattlers (Mid-Plains Collegiate Baseball League). [I still need to complete research on the ballpark and grandstand after 1934.] [I attended a game here on a windy 16 June 2014 between the Rossville Rattlers and the Topeka Senators, and I will return to watch more games in 2015.]
Joe Campbell Stadium, Rossville, KS
Joe Campbell Stadium, Rossville, KS
Joe Campbell Stadium, Rossville, KSRossville DMV Office Opens
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW)- Rossville residents have an easier road to the DMV now.
After a year of planning the Rossville annex of the Shawnee County Department of Motor Vehicles opened up this week. On Monday the first live transactions were processed.
Now the annex will be open for business on Monday’s starting April 13. The annex at the Rossville City Hall will feature renewals, refunds and disability placards.
Shawnee County Treasurer Larry Mah says that other DMV transaction could be offered at the annex at a later time, but they are hoping to do the simple things first.
“Enthusiasm at the coffee shop doesn't necessarily equate to customer demand,” said Mah. “So we’ll let our performance and the customer’s demand determine where we go with the service.”
The annex will also be able to complete second half tax payments in May.
On Monday, April 13 the annex will be open from 8 a.m. until noon. Then will be open only on Monday’s from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m.
Aileen (Allen) Anderson Passes Away
Aileen Anderson, 90, was born February 25, 1925 in St. Mary's, KS to George and Dora Allen. She died on April 9, 2015 at Scottish Rite Park in Des Moines.
Aileen had lived in Rossville, KS and Topeka, KS before moving to Des Moines. She graduated in 1943 from Topeka, KS high school. She met Bill, the future love of her life, while working at the 'five and ten cent' store when he was going through Naval orientation. Aileen worked in the home offices for Santa Fe Railroad and was a bookkeeper for many years at Office Supplies, Inc. until her retirement.
She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and PEO Chapter, HX. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, playing cards, traveling and most of all, she cherished time with her family.
She will be missed by her husband of 68 years, William (Bill); sons, Peter, Robert "Scoop" (Lucy) and James; daughter, Nancy Hall; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brothers, Archie (Ivajean) Allen and Dale (Charlotte) Allen and her sister, Doris (Eldon) Roberson. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Vincent and George and her sister, Laura.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 13, 2015, from 5-7 p.m. at Iles Funeral Homes, Dunn's Chapel. Private graveside services will be held at Masonic Cemetery in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to Good Life Fund at Scottish Rite Park or Westminster Presbyterian Church. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/desmoinesregister/obituary.aspx?n=Aileen-Allen-Anderson&pid=174611863#sthash.4WELSYPH.dpuf
Lawrencer Schumaker Passes Away
Lawrence W. "Larry" Schumaker, 83, died Friday, April 10, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.
He was born November 1, 1931 at St. Marys, the son of Lawrence N. and Cecilia M. Hesse Schumaker. Larry was a lifelong St. Marys resident graduating high school in 1950.
Mr. Schumaker retired in 1991 with 42 years of service having served in the U.S. Army and the Kansas Army National Guard. He served in the Korean War and also Desert Storm. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and a life member
of Knights of Columbus Council N0. 657 both in St. Marys. He was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville.
of Knights of Columbus Council N0. 657 both in St. Marys. He was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Kathy M. Brinkman on October 21, 1991; brothers, William, Eugene and James Schumaker; sisters, Lucille Connell and Elizabeth Michaelis.
On July 24, 1954 he was united in marriage to Mary Martinek at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include three daughters, Teresa (Paul) McClure and Mary Beth (Pat) Rafferty all of St. Marys and Jeanette (Ken) Scribner, Kansas City, MO; three brothers, Lorain Schumaker, Topeka, Raymond Schumaker, Fullerton, CA. and Robert Schumaker. Topeka; two sisters, Mary Wehner, Colorado Springs, CO. and Catherine Wilson, East Jordan, MI; seven grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren with two on the way.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.
Mr. Schumaker will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Piper Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until the Rosary at 7:00P.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church Step Project and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.
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