THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2014
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RECREATION
Local kickball league draws weekly crowd
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A crowd of 400 spectators get a kick out of visiting Hobbs Park in East Lawrence on Sunday nights.
They gather in the bleachers awaiting the spectacle that is Kaw Valley Kickball League's game of the week.
"You would think it was just a bunch of drunk college kids, but it's actually a diverse group of people," Jeff Carmody, a dedicated fan and senior from Lawrence, said.
The co-ed league started its 13th season last week despite the downpour—an indication that both players and fans are committed to getting the ball rolling this summer.
Teams represent local businesses like the Love Garden Squids and Free State Growlers. Players range from University students to high school teachers to townies.
This Sunday, the Screamers played the Bad News Bagels and lost 10-5. For the full story, score and exclusive video, visit Kansan.com.
Amelia Arvesen
CODY BOSTON/KANSAN
A member of the Screamers rolls the ball to a member of the Bad News Bagels on Sunday at a Kaw Valley Kickball League game. The Bad News Bagels won 10-5.
CODY BOSTON/KANSAN
A crowd gathers at Hobbs Park in East Lawrence to watch a kickball game between the Screamers and the Bad News Bagels. The Kaw Valley Kickball League meets every Sunday in summer.
FREE MONEY
'Hidden Cash' arrives in town
MIRANDA DAVIS
news@kansan.com
Hidden Cash Kansas, a Twitter account inspired by the original hidden cash giveaways in San Francisco, is heading to Lawrence on Monday.
Hidden Cash Kansas (@HiddenCashKS) operates by allowing people whom they refer to as donors or "droppers" to send them clues about where they dropped the money, which the Twitter account posts.
A spokesperson for Hidden Cash Kansas, who wished to remain anonymous, said that anyone can be
a donor—all they have to do is send the clues and drop location via direct message.
While the spokesperson didn't say when the drops already planned in Lawrence would happen, he said that anyone can start a drop at any time.
The spokesperson said that Hidden Cash Kansas wants to operate out of the entire state instead of just one town, so they look to the individual communities to find participants.
The group has been around for about one week and has had a tremendous social media response
across the state—the account has approximately 13,500 followers. They hope to have a website up soon as well.
The spokesperson said that they heard about the giveaways in San Francisco and were inspired to do something similar in Kansas.
"The whole point of this is do good for others and have fun while you're doing it" he said.
Follow @KansanNews and check Kansan.com for updates on the Lawrence giveaway.
Edited by Emma LeGault
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