Royals out of step with manager and players feud
Former Royals first baseman Peter LaCock says the team is troubled by manager Jim Frey and negativism at Kansas City heightening tensions after his move to Japan where he earns 400000 for two seasons.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1981
Page
17
Former Royals first baseman Peter LaCock says the team is troubled by manager Jim Frey and negativism at Kansas City heightening tensions after his move to Japan where he earns 400000 for two seasons.
Cedar Rapids loses 3-2 at Memorial Stadium to Clinton, dropping to 37-29 as Quad City ties for the first-half title with a 5-2 win over Burlington. The deciding first-half champion will be crowned by the Reds-Cubs game July 2 in Davenport.
Dan Gable, high profile coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes, says he may quit coaching after the 1984 Olympics. He notes his immediate goals run only to 1984 while stressing the aim to keep the program strong and aid the Olympic team.
George Burns shot a 4 under par 68 to finish at 135 after two rounds, grabbing a one stroke lead at the U S Open in Ardmore. Australian David Graham and Jack Nicklaus were one behind, with Greg Norman and others tied for fourth at 138.
Carl Lewis, 19 year old University of Houston sophomore, achieved 28 feet 7.4 inches in the long jump at the USA Mobil Outdoor Championships. Wind prevented official recognition. He also placed second in a 100 meter heat behind Herschel Walker as part of his bid for a double title.
Tickets remain for tonight's Midwest League All Star Game at Memorial Stadium. The Southern Division team includes Cedar Rapids Reds players, facing the Northern Division lineup in a 7:30 p.m. game with the San Diego Chicken appearance. Adult tickets cost 2.50 and students 1.75.
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