Royals Sweep Put Royals In First In West Race
Kansas City swept a Sunday doubleheader from Texas 7-4 and 10-6 to move into first place in the AL West. Ed Kirkpatrick fought Texas pitcher Nolan Allen in a benches-clearing incident in the second game. Steve Busby pitched a five-hitter for his first win since May 4 as manager Jack McKeon praised the performance and optimistic road outlook.
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Detroit
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Omaha
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Royals to Cover Warning Track with Hard Surface
Kansas City Royals announce removal of the colored alert track at Rael Stadium replacing it with a hard composite surface. The move follows a Major League Baseball Players Association grievance over safety, and comes after a meeting with AL President Joe Cronin and league officials during the club’s road trip.
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Escalators Shut Down After Saturday Mishap
Four escalators at Royals Stadium were closed as a safety precaution after a malfunction at a Saturday game. An attendant halted the escalator, sending passengers forward. 31 fans were injured, mostly minor. One 10-year-old boy remained hospitalized with a fractured ankle and cuts in satisfactory condition.
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Royals option Angelini to Omaha to clear roster
Kansas City Royals move Norm Angelini to Omaha after a brief bullpen trial. The roster space is created for shortstop Fred Patek who returns after a 15 day disabled list stint.
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Falcons Nab Two of Three On Weekend
The CFCA Falcons won two of three baseball games at Quigley Field over the weekend. Mike O'Toole pitched a five hitter with two triples and four RBI as the Legion B team beat Lyndon 13-2. Pat O'Toole caught and went 3 for 4. In Sunday doubleheader the Falcons lost 5-1 to Gateway then won 7-2 behind David Blevins as Mark Ice, Mike O'Toole and Easley had two hits and two RBI each. The Falcons, now 82 on the summer, travel to London Friday night.
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Burgess Leads Hawks to Three-Game Sweep of Hutchinson
Lawrence Legion Hawks overpower Hutchinson 13-7 to complete doubleheader sweep after an 8-5 win in the first game. Burgess goes 5 for 6 with five RBIs. Parker adds two hits and a triple. Heinrich delivers a grand slam earlier in Ottawa. Taylor earns win in nightcap with Lisher securing save.
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Crampton Seeks Million Dollar Golf Season After Classic Win
Bruce Crampton won the American Golf Classic with a 273 total and a $32,000 first prize to move to $204,209 for the year. He became the first foreigner over $200,000 in a season and climbed to No.1 on the money list, chasing a $1 million career earnings milestone.
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Berning Captures Heritage Village Open Title
Sue Berning won the LPGA Heritage Village Open in Southbury Conn firing a four under 69 to secure a 12 under 207 total and a $4 500 share. She topped Mary Lou Crocker Kathy Ahern Sandra Haynie and Jane Blalock who shared third at 213 with Blalock's 66 the day's best round.
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Preparation H Provides Quick Relief For Hemorrhoidal Itch
Doctors tested Preparation H on hundreds of patients and found prompt relief from itching and pain. The product also helps shrink swelling caused by hemorrhoidal tissue inflammation. Many doctors use or recommend Preparation H for their families.
Pentathlon Set For Lawrence High Track Tuesday
A men’s pentathlon for two age groups 25 to 34 and 35 and older is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at Lawrence High track. Events include high jump long jump shot put 100 and 880. No pre registration necessary.
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Deer Permits Ready for July 2 in Kansas
Applications for archery and firearm deer hunting permits open July 2 to July 25 through county clerks and vendors. Total firearm permits reach 8,960 for 1973, up from last year, with a statewide Dec 1–9 season. Western Kansas debuts a nine day firearm season. Drawings for firearms on Aug 14 at Forestry Fish and Game Commission HQ. Bow permits unlimited with split Oct 1–Nov 25 and Dec 15–31. An estimated 13,000 to 14,000 hunters seek about 9,000 firearm permits.
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