Wathan upbeat on Royals return to major league play
Kansas City catcher John Wathan spoke from his Blue Springs home about the resumed season, praising the split format and expressing eagerness to return to professional baseball. He noted his .261 average this year and recalled his near All Star snub after hitting .305 in 1980.
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Umpires clash over new playoff tier amid split season
National and American League officials spar with the Major League Umpires Association over a four or six man crew for mini playoffs and a pay package up to 6500 dollars plus gate revenue. Players question incentives as the split season idea redraws postseason.
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Murphy Keeps Narrow PGA Lead In Stormy Round
Bob Murphy shot a 69 for a 36 hole total of 135 to lead the storm disrupted 63rd PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club. Larry Nelson Dan Pohl and Bob Eastwood were tied for second at 136 as Nicklaus stood four back with 139 amid delays and fading light.
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Kollsmith Triumphs in Rotary Golf Open Division
Bob Kollsmith, a LaSalle High School sophomore, won the Ed Prybil Rotary Metro Junior Amateur Open at Elmcrest CC. He posted 6 over par 76 to beat Bob Wilson by three strokes. Jim Weiss was third at 74, Scott Chipkas fourth at 75. Rob Moore won the novice title with 39-121, nine ahead of Eric Langmack. Kellsmith, who works at the Ellis Park pro shop, also won the Optimists Junior World Tour Cedar Rapids division earlier this summer and the 1978 Iowa PeeWee Tournament at age 12 with a 72 even par.
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