Lima keeps hot streak as Royals beat Mariners 7-1
Jose Lima left Thursday night’s game in the sixth inning with a groin issue after a strong start, extending his win streak to six as Kansas City beat Seattle 7-1. Lima improved to 6-0 in his starts, lowering his ERA to 2.41, while manager Tony Pena noted the injury localized between hamstring and thigh. Grimsley relieved with Lima hurt but emphasized safety over heroics.
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Royals at Mariners at Kauffman Stadium showdown
Royals host Seattle at Kauffman Stadium tonight at 7 05. Jeremy Affeldt starts for KC with a 5 5 record against Ryan Franklin 6 8 for the Mariners. Kansas City owns a 52 41 record as the matchup unfolds on Royals Network Channel 6.
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Oerter Faces Enduring Health Battle in Fort Myers
Four time Olympic discus champion Al Oerter, 66, described a March 13 health scare at his Fort Myers Beach condo. He suffered a racing heartbeat and shortness of breath as congestive heart disease attacked his system. Rushed to HealthPark Medical Center, he was shocked three times with defibrillator paddles before his wife Cathy accompanied him through the emergency.
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Hadl and Kemp Share Early Chargers Era History
In 1962 at San Diego preseason camp Kansas star Hadl met veteran Kemp and found him reading politics not playbooks. Kemp, five years older, later joined Bob Dole on the 1996 GOP ticket, while Hadl progressed from All American to NFL quarterback across the years.
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San Diego Chargers
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Barry) Goldwater
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Bob Dole
Unlikely leader Otto leads British Open at St George's
Otto, a 27 year old South African who qualified this week, shot a 3 under 68 at Royal St George's to grab a one stroke lead as Norman and Love stumble to 69. Woods had a lost ball in an unpredictable first round featuring wind, sun, and rain on the quirky links.
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Sandwich
England
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Ernie Els
Sandwich Bay
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Second Round Predawn British Open at Royal St Georges
Hennie Otto led after a 6:30 a.m. start at Royal St Georges as thundershowers moved in. S.K. Ho and Fredrik Jacobson posted bogey free rounds in wind gusts, while Tiger Woods and Ernie Els struggled. Montgomerie withdrew after a morning accident and Duval slumped to 83 with multiple bad holes.
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Fredrik Jacobson
Otto
Thun
Els
David Duval
Colin Montgomerie
Hackman Heads to Canadian Junior Tour in Abitibi
Lawrence resident John Hackman, a 2003 Rockhurst High graduate, will race in the Tour de l'Abitibi around Val dOr, Quebec. The seven day eight stage junior World Cup event spans nearly 600 kilometers with time trials, road races and criteriums, and marks a major North American cycling showcase for rising riders. Hackman qualified via the South Central Regional Camp in Texas and travels with Team X Cycling.
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