Joe Freeman and his straight answers shaped early baseball tales
Freeman, an Oklahoma native and left handed pitcher in the 1960s, was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies but career ended after an oil rig accident cost him three middle fingers. He later coached Johnny Bench in high school baseball in Binger Ohio and shared vivid memories of Bench’s teen years.
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Big 12 shines with Kansas and Missouri 2007 season strength
Kansas defied expectations by finishing 12-2 and winning the Orange Bowl 24-21 over Virginia Tech, marking the program’s first BCS bowl win and a top-10 finish. Missouri also went 12-2, routing Arkansas 38-7 in the Cotton Bowl to cap a strong year. The conference sent eight teams to bowls, boasting top offenses led by Texas Tech and Missouri. The league features returning starters including Chase Daniel and Graham Harrell, signaling continued offensive innovation with spread schemes.
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Royals rally falls as Tigers top Royals in KC
Tigers beat Royals 11 to 7 as Miguel Cabrera drives in six and Tony Pena Jr. becomes Royals’ first non pitcher to throw a perfect ninth. Zack Miner earned the win after a six scoreless innings, while Cincinnati native Luke Hochevar struggled. Aviles extended his hitting streak to 11 as Butler added a key two run single.
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Tigers
Rockies Fall as Wells Struggles in Return Start
Kip Wells, reinstated from the 60-day injured list, yields 4 pitches and one out before being pulled as Dodgers hitters explode. James Loney drives in five, Jeff Kent contributes three hits, and Troy Tulowitzki returns with five hits, while Matt Holliday adds a homer for Colorado. Notes include Helton’s back, Kershaw's Triple-A call-up, and Falkenberg’s relief win.
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Clayton Kershaw
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International player added to Chiefs roster
Kansas City Chiefs announce Aden Durde will join the practice squad as an international development player for 2008. Durde, a 6 foot 1 inch, 240 pound linebacker, is a five year NFL Europe veteran who played for the Scottish Claymores and Hamburg Sea Devils, including the 2007 Hamburg World Bowl XV team.
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Broncos sign draft pick and waive others
The Denver Broncos signed center Kory Lichtensteiger from Bowling Green in the fourth round at 108th overall. They waived running back Mike Bell and kicker Garrett Hartley on Monday.
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Bowling Green State University
Champs Galena Riverton win with big inning surge in Wellington
Hefley pitched six innings allowing three hits and two runs as Galena Riverton capitalized on Wellington errors in the first inning, scoring five early. Walker, Tyree, Wagner, Martin and Leet provided offense and defense while Noel praised youth leadership. Galena Riverton also earned the Sportsmanship Trophy for their conduct.
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