Kansas Amateur Golf Championship opens at Wichita CC
The 98th Kansas Amateur tees off at Wichita Country Club with 135 players vying for the state’s top trophy. Notables include Sean Thayer Grant Vollertsen Ross Geubelle Gary Lucas Barry Lucas Dakin Cramer and Wes Stonestreet absent from this year’s field. The tournament runs through Sunday during the Kansas Golf Association Centennial celebration at a par 71 6814-yard course.
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Mariners Rally Past Royals 4-3 to End Slump
Adrian Beltre scored the go ahead run in the ninth after John Buck’s throwing error as Seattle defeated Kansas City 4-3 to close the first half with a better feel for an AL-worst season. Beltre reached on a popup double and scored on a grounder to the mound that Buck mishandled.
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Fans rally to reinstate Favre at Lambeau Field
More than 100 Brett Favre supporters gathered outside Lambeau Field in Green Bay Wisconsin to press the Packers to reinstate him as starting quarterback. They chanted We want Brett and waved Favre for President signs while wearing No 4 jerseys and grilling.
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Surging Perry wins John Deere Classic
Kenny Perry, 47, survived a late regulation scare at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois, finishing in a one-hole playoff over Brad Adamonis and Jay Williamson after a 268 total. Perry claimed $756,000 for his 12th Tour win as he nears age 50, with Adamonis missing a birdie chance on 18 to win in regulation.
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Lakin eliminated in district by Liberal Bulldogs fall in finals
Liberal's 16-5 win over Lakin concludes District 1 play as the Bulldogs pile up 28 baserunners in seven innings. Austen Pitts belts a three run homer, Liberal seizes early control, and Lakin never recovers after falling behind 4-0 in the first. Lakin had won game two 5-0 before Liberal rallied in game three.
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