Royals sweep Angels to tighten AL West race
Kansas City manager Jack McKeon said the Royals are right on Oakland’s neck after a twin bill sweep of the California Angels 7-0 and 7-6 in 11 innings. Amos Otis fueled the win with five hits and five RBIs, including a 21st homer, as Cookie Rojas and Fran Healy backed the rally. Otis and Rojas led a late comeback and KC moved to 11 games over .500 for the season.
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Rojas
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California
Fran Healy
Bill Singer
Bowers Sacks NBC Journey to Kansas for NBC Nationals
Wichita Bow ers Homes will represent Kansas in the National Baseball Congress tournament opening next week. Morton pitched a seven hitter, earning his fourth win of the double elimination, and was named MVP as Bowers beat Dodge City 4-1 in the final. Dodge City advanced by eliminating Liberal and a dramatic 5-4 win over Wichita. Curt Grote delivered the winning run with Mike Freundel scoring on a Mitchel single after a 1-1 tie.
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Mike Freundel
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Jim Mitchel
Slo-Pitch Sub-State Nears Start At Holcom Complex
Six Lawrence teams seven from Topeka and three from Atchison prepare for the Northeast Kansas sub-state tourney at Holcom. Host Hallmark Cards and Don's Steak House lead the field after district wins. Topeka clubs An Atchison qualifiers set by district results with state meet Aug 16 19 at Hutchinson. Women’s district yields Bob's Gulf and Douglas County Wildcats to state. Bob's Gulf beat Wildcats 10 9 in Garden City final at Holcom.
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Lee Ice
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Paola
Steve Grandon
Dennis Doherty
Taylor
Bob Waite
Joe
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Paola Upsets Hawks 4-3 in District Legion Action
Paola edged Lawrence 4-3 in the District 2 Legion tournament as Paola pitchers limited the Hawks to three hits. Lawrence, now 28-12, had won 10-2 in Ottawa the day before and faces Olathe tonight with left-hander Bob Floyd uncertain to pitch.
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Petty Wins Penn 500 at Pocono After Behind Comeback
Richard Petty, 38, from Randleman, drives STP Dodge to a 4 yard margin in the Penn 500 at Pocono. He overtakes Roger McCluskey and Butch Hartman in the final 100 miles earning 9600 from a 60000 purse. McCluskey and Stott place high. Foyt penalized to seventh. Jackie Stewart wins Dutch Grand Prix, while Roger Williamson dies in a crash.
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Ray Darnell
Dodge
Jackie Stewart
Roger Williamson
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