An article in Wednesday’s Register detailing the Iola Post 15 American Legion’s third consecutive state championship was erroneous when giving perspective on how rare such a feat may be.
Iola is the third team in Kansas American Legion Baseball state history to win three straight titles.
Yates Center won Class B state crowns in 1968, 1969 and 1970.
Iola replicated the feat Monday with a 10-3 win over Hiawatha at the Kansas American Legion Class AA Tournament.
Wednesday’s article incorrectly reported the first three-timer’s club was from Colony. We regret the error.
The Yates Center squad was led by local sports legend — and one-time Sports Illustrated cover boy — Mike Peterson. Peterson was voted tournament MVP in both 1969 and 1970.
