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Back-to-Back Jayhawk League Champs
2001, 2002

2003 LARKS SEASON HEADLINES

Larks see year come to end - August 15, 2003
WICHITA — Sometimes you need a little luck, no matter how good you are.
The Hays Larks didn’t seem to have an ounce of luck on their side in this year’s 69th annual National Baseball Congress World Series. - (linescores)


Larks need win to stay alive - August 14, 2003
WICHITA — The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.



Larks suffer first defeat - August 13, 2003
WICHITA — Things didn’t completely unravel. But when you’re locked in a pitcher’s duel, one mistake can mean the difference between a win and a loss.- (linescores)
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Bullpen gives lift in Hays win - August 12, 2003
WICHITA — Frank Leo and Joe Hill hadn’t really had a chance to see a lot of their relief pitchers in the 69th annual National Baseball Congress World Series through the team’s first two games. But all that changed Monday.- (linescores)
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Nine Larks earn league honors - August 10, 2003
Nine players from the Hays Larks have earned all-Jayhawk League honors, including six on the first team.

Pitcher no match for Seattle's Studs - August 10, 2003
WICHITA -- Chris Ofat turned the Studs into duds. And in the process, the right-handed pitcher lifted the Hays Larks to a convincing 9-2 win over the Seattle (Wash.) Studs Friday night in the team's second game at the 69th annual National Baseball Congress World Series at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. - (linescores)

Larks pull away to take opener - August 6, 2003
WICHITA — If the Hays Larks needed a wakeup call to put the 69th annual National Baseball Congress World Series in perspective, Tuesday might have been it. - (linescores)

Larks look for elusive crown - August 4, 2003
There's a lot to be said about experience. And the Hays Larks have experienced quite a ride the last few seasons at the National Baseball Congress World Series in Wichita.

Larks will play Tuesday - July 31, 2003
The Hays Larks will be the No. 14 seed at this year’s National Baseball Congress World Series in Wichita. The tourney begins Saturday.

Broncos blank Larks, win title - July 30, 2003
EL DORADO — Frank Leo wasn’t overly upset that his Hays Larks baseball team finished second at the National Baseball Congress Midwest Regional Tuesday night after a 5-0 loss to the host El Dorado Broncos.- (linescores)

Larks win twice to make finals - July 29, 2003
EL DORADO — The difference between a No. 4 seed and a No. 8 seed is on the line tonight for the Hays Larks.
- (linescores)
Larks stay alive with 7-1 win - July 28, 2003
EL DORADO -- It's always important to get back into the groove once falling into the consolation bracket of a double-elimination tournament.- (linescores)

Broncos trip up Larks - July 27, 2003
EL DORADO -- The Hays Larks will have to go through the losers' bracket to win the National Baseball Congress Midwest Regional.- (linescores)

Larks slide by Salina - July 25, 2003
EL DORADO -- Dan Schwartzbauer has found a home in the leadoff spot for the Hays Larks.- (linescores)

Larks roll after slow start - July 24, 2003
EL DORADO -- Things didn't start out well for Tommy Hottovy. It wasn't that good for the Hays Larks in general.- (linescores)

Larks to play at NBC Midwest Regional - July 22, 2003
Last year, the Hays Larks chose not to play at the National Baseball Congress Midwest Regional, opting instead to rest at home before the NBC World Series.- (linescores)

Good night turns bad for Larks - July 22, 2003
It started out as a night to remember for Randy Curtis. It ended up as a night to forget for one of the newest members of the Hays Larks.- (linescores)

Larks get easy win at home - July 21, 2003
The Hays Larks are making it a habit of ending games early. A five-run explosion in the third inning was all the Larks needed to get started as they blasted the Wichita Highlanders in nonleague action Sunday at Larks Park, 12-2.- (linescores)

Broncos busted: Larks sweep El Dorado - July 20, 2003
Andy Pape wasn't about to dwell on the fact that he just allowed a home run to give the opposition the lead. Instead, the right-hander for the Hays Larks knew it was time to take care of business.- (linescores)

Larks win in extra innings - July 18, 2003
Winning a nail-biter can make a team stronger. The Hays Larks avenged a one-run loss from earlier in the month, winning an extra-inning battle with the Wichita Twins Friday night at Larks Park.
- (linescores)
Larks score early, often in 18-4 win - July 17, 2003
The first time the Hays Larks were supposed to play the Newton Rebels, the game was rained out
.- (linescores)
Learning curve for Hottovy - July 17, 2003
As a pitcher, obviously it’s always better to earn a win rather than take a loss.

Broncos turn out the lights on Larks - July 16, 2003
The lights went out. Then Dave Haehnel turned out the lights on the Hays Larks.- (linescores)

Larks win third straight league crown - July 15, 2003
Dan Schwartzbauer hadn’t hit a home run this season. He didn’t hit one deep last year as well while playing for the Hays Larks.- (linescores)

Larks bounce back, split DH - July 13, 2003
If you fall off the horse, get right back on. That's what the Hays Larks did Saturday night at Larks Park.- (linescores)

Larks end road trip with split - July 11, 2003
EL DORADO -- The Hays Larks finished off their road games for the season Thursday night after a Jayhawk League doubleheader at El Dorado.- (linescores)

Heart of a ‘Lyons’ - July 11, 2003
As the cloud of dust finally began to settle on that hot summer night, Mark Lyons came into focus.

Mercy rules in Larks' 14-0 win - July 10, 2003
The Hays Larks bludgeoned the Elkhart Dusters 14-0 at Larks Park Wednesday night.
It could have been worse.- (linescores)

'Miller time' for Larks in sweep - July 8, 2003
Jim Miller was upset with himself. Never mind the bullpen ace for the Hays Larks just picked up his second save of the night.- (linescores)

Larks return home after good road trip - July 7, 2003
WICHITA -- The road trip might have started on a sour note. But overall, the Hays Larks ended it with a good taste. - (linescores)


Larks come up just short - July 6, 2003
WICHITA -- The Hays Larks saw their four-game winning streak come to a halt with a 7-6 loss to the Wichita Twins in nonleague action Saturday night. - (linescores)

Larks roll past K.C. - July 4, 2003
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Hays Larks continued their winning ways with a 15-6 victory over the Kansas City Sluggers in nonleague action Thursday night. - (linescores)

Larks finish sweep of Griffons - July 3, 2003
NEVADA, Mo. — Frank Leo was impressed. - (linescores)

Larks bounce back, win twice - July 2, 2003
NEVADA, Mo. -- The Hays Larks haven't had much experience battling back from a loss this season. - (linescores | standings)

Larks' 13-game streak snapped - July 1, 2003
EL DORADO -- The chances of the Hays Larks' winning streak lasting the rest of the season were probably about as good as someone winning the lottery with a single ticket. - (linescores)

Larks' streak reaches 13 games - June 30, 2003
The Hays Larks continued to have little difficulty with the Great Bend Cardinals.
- (linescores)
Hays native produces documentary - June 29, 2003
A Hays native is on a mission to prove she knows where the national pastime was born.

Larks-Liberal notes (Friday) - June 28, 2003
COX GRAND IN GAME 1
Hays trailed the opener Friday night 5-2 entering the bottom of the fourth inning. But the Larks struck for seven runs on six hits to pull out to a 9-5 lead.
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Larks sweep series with rival Bee Jays - June 29, 2003
After an hour-plus rain delay Saturday night, the Hays Larks summer-collegiate baseball team extended its winning streak to 12 games. - (linescores)

Larks pull off magic again - June 28, 2003
It starts with a little clapping of the hands from the crowd to get the cauldron stirring.
Add in a few hits here and there.
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Larks game rained out - June 26, 2003
The Hays Larks nonleague game at the Newton Bandits Wednesday night was rained out.
The game will not be rescheduled.

Not your typical Larks victory - June 24, 2003
This wasn’t your typical Hays Larks game. - (linescores)

Larks rally past Sluggers - June 23, 2003
The Kansas City Sluggers almost supplied the knock-out punch. “Almost” being the key word. - (linescores | video)

Larks slug K.C. in nonleague game - June 22, 2003
Behind a 15-hit attack, the Hays Larks streaked to their seventh consecutive win Saturday night at Larks Park.
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Magic returns for Larks - June 22, 2003
Pete Maropis had heard about "Larks magic" for three years. Friday night, he experienced it firsthand
. - (linescores)
How sweep it is for Larks - June 20, 2003
The Hays Larks are off to another fast start in their bid to win a third straight Jayhawk League title.
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Big inning lifts Larks to win - June 18, 2003
TOPEKA -- The Hays Larks had just fallen behind in Tuesday night's Jayhawk League game against the Topeka Capitals.- (linescores)

Larks grab easy win over Cardinals - June 17, 2003
GREAT BEND -- It’s always nice to be able to step out of Jayhawk League play for a day and face a new opponent. It’s even nicer when you can take control of that game and cruise to victory.- (linescores)

Larks take two of three at Elkhart - June 16, 2003
ELKHART -- Get off to a good start. And let everyone else try to catch up.- (linescores)

Bee Jays rally past Larks late - June 12, 2003
LIBERAL -- A loss is always tough to take.
Especially when you lose a lead in the process.- (linescores)

Pitching lifts Larks to sweep of Liberal - June 11, 2003
LIBERAL — Landon Harper and Tom Hottovy pitched in.
And it was just what the Hays Larks summer-collegiate baseball team needed. - (linescores)

Pujols keeps piling up feats for Cardinals - June 11, 2003
ST. LOUIS — Tony La Russa has been managing so long that he studiously avoids superlatives with his players for fear of offending one of his stars from the past. It’s commonplace for La Russa to refer to a feat or an athlete as “tied for first.”

Larks sweep Sox - June 9, 2003
The Hays Larks are just getting tuned up.
Hays’ summer-collegiate baseball team used Sunday afternoon’s season opener against the Colorado Sox to get get on the same page.
- (linescores | video)
Former Larks selected in MLB draft - June 4, 2003
Six former Hays Larks went in the first 20 rounds of the Major League Baseball draft Tuesday.
Leo builds tradition - June 3, 2003
There's a lot to be said about the Hays Larks summer-collegiate baseball team and the Jayhawk League. Word has traveled fast over the years on just how good the Larks have become.
Camp dates announced - June 3, 2003
The Hays Larks summer collegiate baseball team has announced its dates for upcoming camps this season.
2003 Lark's Season Information - Dec. 31, 2002


2002 All-Jayhawk League - Dec. 31, 2002 - full list


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-- July 14 - Topeka
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