KC stadium still among best in AL
The piece tours Kauffman Stadium on its silver anniversary noting the Welcome To The K sign the JumboTron and real grass reinstalled in 1995. It contrasts modern features with Municipal Stadium memories and surveys ticket and concession price increases from 1973 to today.
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Never-say-Dye KC boots Baltimore in home opener
Jermaine Dye, 23, described as charismatic by the Royals front office, slugged three hits in four at bats including a double as Kansas City beat the Baltimore Orioles 6 5 at Kauffman Stadium. Newcomer Dye joined Jay Bell, who had three hits in five at bats and a key ninth inning run producing hit.
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Jermaine Dye
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Kauffman Stadium
Atlanta
Royals Tie Game in Ninth After Dye Error and Grateful Debuts
In a 5-5 tie at Kauffman Stadium, KC’s Jeff King contributed a two-run homer and a game winning sacrifice fly earlier, while newcomers Dye and Paquette impressed with power. Dye spoke of fan support and his Atlanta roots, noting World Series runs and his versatility. Bordick and Reboulet struck late for the Orioles, tying the game as Appier worked seven and two thirds, leaving the decision undecided.
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B.J. Suthoff
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Craig Paquette
Bob Boone
Dye
Atlanta
America
David Justice
Braves
Michael Tucker
Keith Lockhart
Mike Bordick
Brian Bevil
Bordick
Jeff Reboulet
Kevin Appier
Dougherty withdraws from UNO coaching race
Kansas University assistant basketball coach Neil Dougherty, once UNO's top choice to replace Tic Price, pulled his name from consideration. He said the job did not fit him though an offer was reportedly around 750000 over five years. Joey Stiebing was expected to be named UNO coach soon.
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Tic Price
New Orleans
Privateers
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University of New Orleans
Dougherty
UNO
Memphis
Joey Stiebing
Curry aims to win fullback spot at KU spring drills
Dustin Curry, a transfer from Emporia State, is competing for the fullback role at Kansas as #KU works through its fifth spring practice under coach Terry Allen. The Waverly native recalls a fast start, a walk-on move, and a homecoming feel as he eyes significant playing time.
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Dustin Curry
Emporia State
Terry Allen
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Colts
Chiefs sign ex Jayhawk trio in free agency
Kansas City Chiefs sign former Kansas players Chris Maumalanga Reggie Jones and Billy Khayat as free agents. Maumalanga a 25 year old defensive tackle enters his fourth NFL season after stints with the Giants and Cardinals. Jones a 25 year old Kansas City native spent 1995 with Washington and Carolina without NFL playing time. Khayat 24 rejoins the Chiefs after a 1996 practice squad season and is Ed Khayat’s son former Eagles coach.
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