Rogers shocks Jensen in Lawrence Open as Hamers wins title
Kansas coach Michael Center sees promise in Kim Rogers a Tulsa transfer who toppled Rebecca Jensen 0 6 7 5 6 1 en route to facing Eveline Hamers in the Lawrence Open final. Hamers won in straight sets as Rogers credited the experience for her development.
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Rogers, Center lead KU tennis at Tulsa event
In a Tulsa tournament Rogers at No 1 singles defeated by Jensen 0-6 6-5 1-6 then won 6-1 in a decisive final set. Center and Hamers won the mixed doubles title 6-3 6-3 over McLiney and Sutter. Garvin captured the men's open singles title, beating Venegas in straight sets as he prepares for Mexico and KU graduation.
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Sunday Tennis Results Open Singles and Doubles
Sunday results from the center show Garvin defeating Barnickel 6-1 6-3 in Open Singles semifinals and Garvin later winning the final 7-5 6-3 over Trick with Mathis defeating Hemphill 6-3 6-3 in another singles match. Doubles see Carter Ketchum and Garvin del. Gaskell Quirale 4-2 5-2, Goodman Garvin del. Worsdall Clark 7-5 6-8, and Open Mixed doubles Michael Center Hamersdel Gully McLiney Jeramy Sutters 3-6 3.
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Ex KU vaulters miss Olympic team in New Orleans
Former Kansas pole vaulters Scott Huffman Pat Manson and Jeff Buckingham failed to reach the U S Olympic team at the New Orleans trials. Tim Bright won the vault final clearing 19 04 while Dave Volz and Kory Tarpenning followed. Manson and Huffman cleared 18 4 and Buckingham 17 4 with placement based on misses.
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Royals Top Toronto 2-0 as Joyner and Brett Drive Runs
Kansas City shaded Toronto 2-0 behind a pair of lefty hits from Wally Joyner and George Brett. Key strong against lefties but took the loss as Kevin Appier worked eight innings for the Royals. Brett snapped a 1-for-21 streak with a two-run third inning single that supplied all the scoring.
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Kite Wins U.S. Open in Windy Pebble Beach Showdown
Tom Kite captured his first major title at the 92nd U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, surviving gale-force winds to finish 3-under 285. He edged Jeff Sluman by two strokes after rebounding from a fourth hole double bogey as only four players broke par in the final round.
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Des Moines Welcomes Cubs Farm Team at New Lee Taylor Stadium
In Des Moines fans packed the $12 million Lee Taylor Stadium to watch the Iowa Cubs defeat the Oklahoma City 89ers. The modern ballpark, designed by HOK, features 32 skyboxes, 10,500 seats with backs, expanded concessions, and free parking. Ticket prices run high for minor league standards, with box seats at 7, reserved 6, general 4.50, and bleachers 4.
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Track star Sandra Farmer Patrick wins 400 hurdles in bold attire
Sandra Farmer-Patrick dazzled in orange and blue with gold embroidery as she won the women's 400-meter hurdles in 53.42 seconds at the U S Olympic trials. The outfit drew attention though she said Barcelona will see standard issue gear.
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