Willie Aikens Hobbies Momentum for a Big Season
Willie Aikens, Kansas City Royals first baseman, talks of adjusting to left field hits after a cold start. He cites past fall playoffs and World Series success, winter ball momentum, and a family tie to Willie Mays as fuel for a strong 1981 season. He notes teammates like George Brett and rivals' slumps as context for his own improvement.
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Pairings Declared for Kansas Tournaments in Topeka
AP report lists Friday first round pairings for state baseball and softball tournaments by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Baseball games open Friday with semifinals and title contests Saturday, featuring El Dorado Wichita East versus Arkansas City and other matchups across classes 6A to 1A, followed by softball rounds in Newton with Bishop Carroll and Shawnee Mission Northwest among contenders.
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GCHS track teams claim third and fifth at regional meet
Garden City High School placed third in girls and fifth in boys at the Class 6A regional track meet in Great Bend. Girls led by Pam Bascue and team relay qualifiers, while Bobi Greenlee highlighted the sprint events. State meet set for Friday in Wichita at Cessna Stadium.
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New York uses Gossage again in 2-1 win over Royals
Goose Gossage earned his 11th win of the season in relief as the Yankees beat Kansas City 2-1. Dave Winfield and Reggie Jackson led a sixth inning rally, while Baltimore, Chicago, California, Boston, Texas and other AL teams posted wins in Monday action.
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Valenzuela suffers first major league loss at Dodger Stadium
Fernando Valenzuela exits after seven innings trailing 4-0 as Philadelphia Phillies complete a 4-0 victory. Schmidt hits his 12th homer in the first, Bystrom wins as Montreal and San Francisco also win on Monday night.
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Brett may return for Royals series with Twins
Kansas City third baseman George Brett, the 1980 AL MVP, may return to action this weekend against Minnesota after injuring his right ankle May 14 against the Rangers. Team physician Paul Meyer said Brett’s condition is improving and could play in the three game series if progress continues.
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Regional track results due in Wednesday Telegram
The Telegram will publish Class 2A and 3A individual regional meet results on Wednesday. Top performers and standout times from the meet will be listed, capturing key names and events for local readers.
Goose Gossage Fires Save As Yankees Top Royals
New York pitcher Goose Gossage, a mild-mannered reliever, delivered the final four outs for his 11th save in 13 chances as the Yankees defeated Kansas City 2-1. He allowed only one run in 1923 innings this season with a 0.46 ERA, and he relishes the chance to pitch in every game. The Royals, missing George Brett and Clint Hurdle, scored first with Amos Otis and Frank White driving in a run before Gossage closed it out.
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