Rough year for Rockies under O'Dowd amid payroll limits
Colorado Rockies endured a stagnant season under Dan O'Dowd after a 72-90 start and an 82-80 follow up, then finished 73-89 for a second straight year of mediocrity. Manager Clint Hurdle remained upbeat, noting hard work and young pitching while admitting talent-level limits.
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Royals suffer worst season in club history in 2002
Kansas City endured a franchise record 100 losses amid weak defense, pitching, and depth. Payroll rose to nearly 50 million with only 3 fewer wins, prompting anticipated payroll cuts. Attendance fell to a 27 year low as protests surfaced at a game. Players faced hostile crowds and questioned loyalty to the town.
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Chicago
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David Glass
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Chuck Knoblauch
Neifi Perez
Buffaloes Fall To Great Bend In Soccer Clash
Garden City High School suffered a 4-1 defeat at Great Bend as injuries hampered the Buffaloes. Sergio Torres scored early, but two offside goals and a late penalty sunk Garden City, dropping them to 4-5 overall and 1-3 in Western Athletic Conference play. Several players were hurt, affecting midfield and forward options ahead of Thursday’s home game versus Dodge City.
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GCHS volleyball falls to Dodge City in league action
Garden City High School fell to Dodge City 3-1 after a late out of bounds call as Renae Berry chased a ball into the bleachers. Coach Melissa Savolt said the Lady Buffs were close but finished 1-2 in Tuesday league play with losses to Great Bend and a win over Liberal.
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Cardinals pound Randy Johnson to take NLDS opener
St. Louis toppled Arizona 12-2 as Matt Morris outpitched Johnson. Edmonds and Rolen homered off the ace, while the Cardinals offense sparked by key at bats carried them past the Diamondbacks in Phoenix. Kile's widow Flynn attended as the Cardinals honored their late teammate.
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Arizona
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Garden City Broacbusters rally past Independence for 46 14 win
The Garden City Broacbusters deliver a 46 14 victory over Independence behind 418 total yards, a minus 7 yard first half by the Pirates, and 203 kickoff return yards. Tailbacks Tyson Thompson and DeAngelo Green rush for 160 and 123 yards with four and two touchdowns. Coach Bob Larson celebrates a complete 60 minute effort and eyes back to back strong showings.
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Free safety shines in Garden City romp over Independence
Free safety tallies three tackles one for loss and eight quarterback hurries in Garden City's 46 14 win over Independence. Stone adds a fumble recovery inside the Pirate 10 yard line and pushes season totals to 28 tackles two for a loss eight hurries a pass deflection and a fumble recovery for the 3 2 Buccaneers as GCCC remains outside the NJCAA Lee Busters, Page B3.
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