Batting Order Shake-Up Boosts Royals Past Brewers 8-6
Kansas City manager Whitey Herzog shuffled the lineup prompting an 8-6 Royals win over Milwaukee. Fred Patek moved to leadoff produced three hits two runs and the go ahead hit in a three run sixth. Joe Zdeb Al Cowens and Frank White drove in two runs each in a 16 hit attack ending a five game skid.
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Royals Rally Ends Brewers Bid In Tight Contest
A tense game saw Milwaukee's two homer attempts fall short as Kansas City held on for an 8-6 win. White hit a first inning homer to spark the Royals, while Mingori closed out the Brewers in the late innings with a shaky relief save. Gale struggled with control, leaving after six with two on and two out.
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Jacksons Advice Leads To Game Winning Homer
The Yankees beat the Rangers 3-2 in 12 innings after Chris Chambliss capitalized on Reggie Jacksons tip about Len Barker. Chambliss corrected Barker’s straight fastball to the bleachers, sealing the win. Other AL scores: Royals over Brewers 8-6, Red Sox over White Sox 5-0, Twins 15-9 Orioles, Tigers 4-0 A’s, Angels 16-3 Indians, Mariners 9-7 Blue Jays.
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Baseball scoreboard for American League and National League games
Saturday and Sunday results show Texas over New York 9 5 and California beating Cleveland 7 3. Other outcomes include Milwaukee 4 Kansas City 0 and Detroit 6 Oakland 0 with many league standings and upcoming schedules listed.
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Watson Wins Nelson Title and Millionaire Status
Tom Watson wins the Byron Nelson Golf Classic at Preston Trail with 8 under par 272, edging Lee Trevino by one stroke. Watson earns $40,000 and lifts career earnings to $1,013,226, becoming the tour's 17th million-dollar winner. Trevino also finishes strong with a 66 final round.
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Amateur Champion Presses Stephenson in Hilton Head
In the third annual Women's International Golf Tournament Stephenson leads with a 209 total after 54 holes. Beth Daniel sits four behind at 213, while pro rivals Pam Higgins Amy Alcott and Penny Pulz trail by six. Daniel, Furman senior and future pro, is the closest challenger.
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Tourney Moves to Pratt and Barton for Western Subregional
The western sub-regional baseball tournament opens today with games split between Pratt and Great Bend due to rain in Garden City. Central of McPherson meets Jayhawk Jaco Conference champion at Pratt 11 15 a.m. As host GCCC eyes a state title bid after last year’s regional exits, winners advance to Tuesday’s games in Great Bend and potential Wednesday finals.
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Washington Rips Sixers in Eastern Finals Sharpened by Hayes
Elvin Hayes starred with 35 points and 19 rebounds as the Bullets seized a 3-1 series lead by defeating Philadelphia 121-105. Hayes predicted a win in the next game while coach Motta praised their teamwork. Philadelphia leaders vowed to rebound, with George McGinnis noting a "two-out-of-three" path to victory.
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Baseball Leaders Matchup Highlights From Major League Totals
The data lists top batting leaders with at bats 40 figures for May Det carew and Rodríguez Det near 380. Rice Bsn leads with 361 and 9 home runs along with 32 RBIs. Pitching leaders include Lee Bea 4 0 and Hood Cle 3 0. National League leaders feature Monday LA and Morgan Cin with strong RBI and hits tallies, plus notable doubles and home runs leaders across teams.
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Fibak and Okker Capture World Doubles Crown
Tom Okker and Wojtek Fibak defeated Stan Smith and Bob Lutz 6-7 6-4 6-0 6-3 to win the WC World Doubles championship and $80,000 first prize in Kansas City. The Dutchman’s steady play and big returns turned the match after a tight start, giving Fibak his second finals victory over Smith and Lutz.
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