KU miss a league berth after split with Missouri
Kansas finishes 31-28 overall and 11-13 in the Big Right as a 2-1 loss and 6-3 win at Missouri secure fifth place. Iowa State locks the final tournament berth with a 12-12 conference mark after sweeping Nebraska in Ames.
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Big Eight Standings and Team Records
Missouri 2 3, Oklahoma 1 2, Nebraska 3 2, Oklahoma State 13 7 lead the Big Eight. Missouri 12 8, Oklahoma 11 9, ISU 12 12. Non qualifiers Kansas 11 13, Nebraska 8 12, Kansas State 9 18. Box Scores on Page 4B.
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Robinson captures Camel GP crown at Topeka race
Pole sitter Davy Jones led early as Chip Robinson waited. A failed shift on Wayne Taylor’s car and Jones spinning late opened the door for Robinson who won the 75 lap Camel Grand Prix at Heartland Park in 1 hour 54 minutes 27.874 seconds at 98.298 mph. Jones finished 1 minute 5.292 seconds back with Taylor third. Parker Johnstone won Camel Lights and Cass Whitehead took Toyo Tire Series victory in a Nissan 200 SX.
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Phillies Aces Hurt In Suburban Crash Early Today
Outfielder Lenny Dykstra and catcher Darren Daulton of the Philadelphia Phillies were hospitalized after their car struck a tree in Radnor Township. Police cited possible alcohol involvement after a bachelor party for teammate John Kruk. Dykstra had multiple fractures and chest injuries while Daulton faced eye injuries and chest checks. Both remained in stable to fair condition with CAT scans performed.
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Jays rout Royals 3-0 as Stieb tosses near no-hitter
Toronto Blue Jays blanked Kansas City 3-0 in Kansas City. Dave Stieb was four outs from a no-hitter before leaving with elbow stiffness after 7 1 3 innings. Tom Gordon and Duane Ward closed it as KC managed three singles and a .238 average. Manager John Wathan said the offense cannot click with limited hits.
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Royals Rally Ends Hitless Streak In Detroit Trip Start
Sept. 2 at Cleveland, the Royals were held hitless until Bill Pecota’s two-out, opposite-field single in the sixth. They head to Detroit for a 10-day trip after an off day. Eisenreich extended his hitting streak to 12 with a ninth-inning single off Ward. Ward’s relief appearances all began innings, posting seven saves in eight chances. Timlin pitched in three of the four games, setting up two Ward saves.
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Nolan Ryan Pitch Fascination Across Rangers Kansas City
A writer notes Nancy Smith’s curiosity about Nolan Ryan’s Rangers visits to Kansas City June 4-6 and August 22-25, while Ryan’s longevity defies aging. It recalls Busby Leonard and Gura as past near-misses, compares Ryan to Gehrig, and praises Ryan’s conditioning, luck, and enduring dominance.
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Notre Dame coach urges Ellis to stay in school
John MacLeod, debuting as Notre Dame coach, plans to persuade forward LaPhonso Ellis to remain in college despite NBA interest. He argues Ellis’s value will rise after a strong season, potentially making him a first round pick. Ellis, 6-foot-9, weighs declaring before the upcoming deadline.
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