Carew Eyes Batting Title Despite Age Gap
Rod Carew, batting .395, says he is too old to hit .400 though experts believe he is the only current player capable of it. He homered and collected multiple hits as the Twins routed the Rangers 12-2, with Larry Hisle driving in two on a homer and a double.
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Chanute Blues Semi-Pro Team Seeks Community Support
Humboldt manager Monty Barnett says Chanute plans a new semi pro baseball team, the Chanute Blues, needing local backing for old equipment and new uniforms. Twenty to twenty five players have shown interest as schedule uncertainties loom and City Park diamond opens. The Blues debut Saturday at Cherryvale with a 2 pm City Park departure. organizers invite town participation and contributions after 5 pm at 473 2808.
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Notes and quotes on Royals aims and Mantle era memories
The column muses whether the Kansas City Royals will rise above .500, recalling Mickey Mantle’s early 1949 debut with Independence in the KOM league. It chronicles Mantle and Bill Virdon’s Kansas and Missouri connections and notes new Jayhawk League signees and upcoming Independence College basketball changes.
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Cromwell to be honored as Big Eight Athlete of the Year
Kansas quarterback Nolan Cromwell will be named the Big Eight Athlete of the Year at a Kansas City awards dinner. The Ransom native, hampered by a knee injury last season, holds one NCAA football record and multiple school marks. Mark Sutherland of Shawnee Mission South and Kevin Fromm of Baytown South will receive Missouri honors for football and multi sport prowess.
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Kevin Frommm
Baytown South
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Fromm
Royals Bruised by Mariners 8-6 in Kansas City loss
Kansas City manager Whitey Herzog faced frustration as the Royals dropped to Seattle 8-6. Darrell Porter homered his first as a Royal, Fred Patek extended a seven game hitting streak with three stolen bases, while Mark Littell took the loss in relief. The Royals split the four game set with Seattle and begin a 12 game road trip.
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Tough course mellows in 1977 Western Open
Bruce Lietzke Gary McCord and Bill Mallon led the field after the first round at Butler National with five under par 67 to pace the 156 players in the Western Open. Watson Geiberger Green and others posted 69 70 or 71 as the course was deemed easier than in past years and the field prepared for the cut to low scores.
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Wichita State Announces 1977 78 Basketball Schedule
Wichita State reveals 1977 78 schedule with seven post season players including Marquette Nevada Las Vegas Long Beach Southern Illinois Indiana State Creighton and Oral Roberts. The Shockers draw defending champion Marquette and NCAA semifinalist UNLV next season.
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Bowling Scores and Standings From 7-Point Classic
Tuesday results list multiple teams including Wa Nu Wa Industries and Aztec industries with high scores such as Chester Williams 254 and Dave Pruitt 718. Wednesday nights feature Bank of Commerce events and top women and men performances with Sue Deaton and Stubbs among leaders.
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Wimbledon Upset Spoils Vilas and Ramirez by Americans
Upsets mark a day at Wimbledon as Billy Martin and Tim Gullikson topple high seeds. Martin defeats Vilas in three sets to reach the last 16, while Gullikson ousts Ramirez in a lengthy two-round clash. Connors also advances past Drysdale. Evert dominates Woolridge as King meets Bueno in nostalgia-filled third round.
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Chanute Merchants to take on Fredonia at 7 p.m.
Chanute fast-pitch team Chanute Merchants prepares for a Sunday game against Fredonia at 7 p.m. on the north diamond. The squad also enters a 16-20 team tournament in Independence from July 2 to 4.
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ASA district tourneys set in southeast Kansas
The Amateur Softball Association announces 23 qualifying tournaments across southeast Kansas for fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball for men women and girls. Entry requires registering with the district commission and submitting rosters and fees. deadlines are two weeks before starts.
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