Royals Hall of Fame star recalls Kansas City parade memory
The veteran slugger reflects on his 1985 World Championship ring and the Kansas City parade after the 1980 Series loss. He notes Royals fans deserve forgiveness for the strike and aims for future attendance gains so his grandchildren can witness KC baseball. He and George Brett share the No 20 retirement honor in Royals history.
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Nellie Fox
Mark Belanger
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Pedregon wins Batman themed funny car title at Western Auto Nationals
Pedregon in the Batmobile beat Tony Pedregon in Round One and Tony Force in the semis, crossing first in 5.912 seconds at 273.39 mph to win the funny car crown at Heartland Park. Kalitta won top fuel with 4.820 seconds at 295.27 mph, Johnson took pro stock, each earning about $30,000 and $20,000 respectively.
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al Hofmann
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Kenny Bernstein
Rance McDaniel
Shelly Anderson
Tommy Johnson Jr
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Jim Yates
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Sox prevail in 10th as Hammer homer not enough
Kansas City Royals rally from 4-0 down to tie on Bob Hamelin's two run homer in the ninth, but Chicago White Sox win 6-5 in the 10th at Kauffman Stadium. Tim Raines doubled to start the 10th for Chicago, scoring on a misplayed ball after a Brewers pass, ending KC's comeback bid.
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Cleveland and Dodgers rake in All Star nods
The All Star selections spotlight Cleveland with six Indians on the American League team for the first time since 1955 and include Dodger Hideo Nomo as the first Japanese player. Nomo, 26, is 6-1 with a 2.05 ERA and expressed relief at the honor. Ken Griffey Jr and Matt Williams will start but miss the game due to injuries, as will Ozzie Smith. Carlos Baerga and Albert Belle are starters, with Kenny Lofton added to replace Griffey. Manny Ramirez, Dennis Martinez, and Jose Mesa are also picked.
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Carlos Baerga
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Albert Belle
Buck Showalter
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Kenny Lofton
Griffey
Manny Ramirez
Dennis Martinez
Jose Mesa
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Pedregon Posts ‘Bat’ Victory
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