Brewers blank Royals 4 0 as Augustine hurls distance gem
Milwaukee defeats Kansas City 4 0 behind pitcher Jerry Augustine who went the distance for the first time since May. The Brewers scored three runs in the fifth inning aided by a Von Joshua double and Robin Yount RBI hit. Colborn gave up eight hits as Royals struggled with jersey swaps and fielding miscues in Milwaukee County Stadium.
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Royals Lose Locker Theft Stuns Kansas City Club
A theft at County Stadium locker area leaves Royals missing gear including gloves and shoes and forced players to wear Brewers road uniforms. Milwaukee pitcher Jerry Augustine dominates with a 4 0 shutout as Boston, New York and Chicago edge closer in pennant races.
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19-to-1 Prissy Gold Wins Kansas Futurity at Ruidoso Downs
Prissy Gold Digger, a 19-to-1 outsider with $5,004 earned, sprinted to a one length victory in the Kansas Futurity at Ruidoso Downs, clocking 17.81 seconds. Owner Robert W. Moore of Oklahoma City stands to gain as the filly eyes future Triple Crown races. Diamond Chicklet and Blinkers Off were among favored rivals in the $512,080 event.
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Seattle Slew wraps historic Triple Crown with record earnings
Belmont Stakes winner Seattle Slew lifts career earnings to 717,720 after a four length triumph. Owners Mickey and Karen Taylor celebrate as trainer Billy Turner maps rest, Saratoga prep, and possible fall campaigns, including Woodward and Marlboro Cup showdowns with Forego, while evaluating a stud plan for 4-year-old fate.
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West Wins Shrine Bowl in Kansas City Showdown
In Memorial Stadium at Lawrence Kansas the West defeated the East 35 14 to claim its third Shrine Bowl victory in four tries. Steve Geubelle of Valley Center starred scoring three touchdowns and finishing with 84 yards while Jeff Meyers of Olathe led the East with 91 rushing yards. The West defense forced six interceptions and held the East to 110 rushing yards as Rick Ballach of WaKeeney added the extra point to start the scoring.
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Weed softball crew and its infamous misfits intrigue fans
A vivid profile of a summer slow pitch softball team dubbed the Weed. The piece depicts a chaotic, beer fueled recruitment, erratic lineups, and a benched but boisterous crew led by a jazzed pep band. Umpires, opponents, and fans share a rowdy, lighthearted dynamic at local watering holes.
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Slew extends unbeaten run to Triple Crown win
Belmont Stakes sees Seattle Slew win from the front for $181,800 victory making him the first undefeated horse to claim the Triple Crown. Moses shatters 400m hurdles world record at AAU nationals clocking 47.45. Ickx and Martini Porsche win Le Mans after a late surge from 41st. Rutherford scores six-second Rex Mays 150 win. injury hampers Gorders Cock after a wall crash. Petty leads Riverside 400 on lap 33 for easy win over Pearson. Klausler wins first Can Am Challenge event in St Jovite.
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