KU's Fresh Will Factor in Fortunes
Kansas University assistant head coach Golden Pat Ruel notes the risk of relying on freshmen as KU preps for the season opener against Cincinnati at Memorial Stadium. Fourteen freshmen, including seven true freshmen, populate the two-deep, with guard Cleve Roberts as the lone true starter. Veterans worry about inexperience, but several true freshmen and red shirts may contribute early, challenging the old adage that each freshman costs a game.
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Agassi Cruises In Opener At U S Open In Heat
Andre Agassi, top seed, overwhelmed Bryan Shelton 6 2 6 2 6 2 in 81 minutes, extending his winning streak to 21. Pete Sampras followed with a 6 0 6 3 6 4 shelling of Fernando Meligeni, while Steffi Graf edged Amanda Coetzer 6 7 1, 6 1, 6 4 to advance.
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Jacobs? Jacome Dominates Brewers In KC Victory
Kansas City pitcher Jason Jacome works with a simple plan to beat Milwaukee as the Royals win 7-1. He strikes out no one, walks none, and relies on his defense while Milwaukee issues 10 walks. Ricky Bones fails to hold the line as Johnny Damon’s two-run triple helps seal the win.
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Damon extends hot stretch in 56 56 tie at Kansas City
Rookie center fielder Damon, promoted from Wichita on Aug 12, has four triples and a hit in all but two of 17 MLB games. KC capsule notes wild game with 56 56 tie, 7:05 tonight against Milwaukee at Kauffman Stadium. Brewers manager Phil Garner lamented the rough finish before a late two-out triple by Damon.
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Kansas City's Damon Stays In Swinging Form After Win
After Tuesday night’s game against Milwaukee, Johnny Damon has hit safely in all but two of his 17 major league appearances. Manager Bob Boone compares his swing to Kirk Gibson and notes Damon’s pull-through power. Story on page 6C.
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Jayhawks practice rough as season nears
Kansas University assistant head coach Golden Ruel said Tuesday's session was rough with offensive timing off and high fatigue after two-a-days. He noted the defense controlled the day and several key players returned healthy. Cincinnati QB Wibberts' status remains day to day, with Petrus as possible starter if unavailable.
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KU narrows its list for baseball coach
Kansas University has cut the coach search to three candidates amid interviews. Interim head coach Wilson Kilmer, one of the three, says he is focusing on team needs, organizing weight programs academics and tutor meetings as the process continues.
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Chiefs seek respect under Schottenheimer after Montana
Kansas City, once among the NFL’s elite in the 1990s, enters a season without Joe Montana as national media predict a drop. Coach Marty Schottenheimer says the challenge is clear with many projecting the Chiefs as the sixth team in a five-team division as the season opens at Seattle.
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