Lawrence’s Kaw Valley Kickball League draws a loyal crew of adults each summer

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Jason Hwang, better known as Cougar, leads the crowd in a rendition of Take Me Out to the Ballgame during the seventh inning stretch of the game of the week Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Hobbs Park in east Lawrence.

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Erin Berg, Lawrence cheers loudly and holds up a sign as she roots for Red Lyon Tavern from the stands during the game of the week Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Hobbs Park in east Lawrence.

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Heather Knearem, cheers from the dugout as her team, Red Lyon Tavern, takes on The Rockets during the game of the week Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Hobbs Park in east Lawrence.

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Geoff Wright, Lawrence, throws to first base for an out as his team, The Rockets, takes on Red Lyon Tavern during the game of the week Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Hobbs Park in east Lawrence.

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A pitcher for Red Lyon Tavern rolls the ball while a can of beer is not far away during the Game of the Week.

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Ryan Pfeiffer, Lisa Cloar, and Ariel Alexandrav cheer for The Rockets during the game of the week Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Hobbs Park in east Lawrence.

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Brendan Costello, right, hugs Deron Belt after Belt kicked in three runs during Liberty Hall Late Fees' game against Los Matadores Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Hobbs Park in east Lawrence. Liberty Hall Late Fees won the game 14-9.

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Members of the Liberty Hall Late Fees kickball team are seen reflected in the glasses of team captain Mick Cottin as he rallies his team before the start of a game.

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Photo courtesy of One Tree Photo+Cinema.Kaw Valley Kickball League players Mick and Robyn Cottin, Lawrence, got engaged on the kickball field at Hobbs Park and, in June, got married in the same place. They play for the Liberty Hall Late Fees.

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Photo courtesy of One Tree Photo+Cinema.Kaw Valley Kickball League players Mick and Robyn Cottin, Lawrence, got engaged on the kickball field at Hobbs Park and, in June, got married in the same place. They play for the Liberty Hall Late Fees.

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Team captain Mick Cottin, center, celebrates with his team following the Liberty Hall Late Fees' game against Los Matadores Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Hobbs Park in east Lawrence. Liberty Hall Late Fees won the game 14-9.

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Members of the Liberty Hall Late Fees and Los Matadores meet on the infield after their game to shake hands Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Hobbs Park in east Lawrence.