Merrifield rises from nonprospect to AL stolen base leader
Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield, once considered a minor leaguer with little prospect hype, became the American League stolen base leader after a breakout season. The 29-year-old moved from Triple-A Omaha to MLB, finishing with 34 steals and drawing praise for his work ethic and development.
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Salos Sports Calendar Highlights Weekend Events
Today in Austin Texas Big 12 Championship swimming. Conway Arkansas softball series at Central Arkansas. Friday Boise State softball in Conway and Northwestern baseball at 3 p.m. Ames Iowa Big 12 indoor track. Arkansas tennis 5 p.m. Hartman Arena state wrestling 9 a.m. Shawnee Mission West girls and boys basketball 5 30 p.m. Eric Hosmer referenced as unique first baseman in team note.
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Oklahoma State Stuns Texas Tech In Big 12 Clash
Oklahoma State, led by Ken dall Smith with 21 points and Lindy Waters 18, upset Texas Tech 79 71 to boost NCAA bid hopes. Cowboys improve to 16 12 while Texas Tech falls to 22 6.
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Lawrence High Basketball Hosts Olathe South Tonight
Lawrence High prepares for a 5:30 p.m. boys and girls doubleheader against Olathe South. The matchup features local rivals in a late-season city showdown with both teams seeking key wins.
Henie captures 10th straight world figure skating title
In 1936 Sonja Henie wins her tenth consecutive world championship in ladies figure skating. In 1969 Barbara Jo Rubin becomes the first female jockey to win at an American thoroughbred track, riding Cohesian to a neck victory over Reely Beeg in the ninth race at Charles Town, West Virginia.
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