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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1991
Page
6
Kansas City, once a powerhouse, spirals to 9-15 start and last in AL West. Offense stalls, key players hurt, homestand dubbed “from Hades” as pitching flags, Stillwell errs, Macfarlane paces a struggling lineup. Fans blame Wathan while radio critiques grow louder.
KU forward Alonzo Jamison underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder after an injury in midseason. He was released from Lawrence Memorial Hospital Saturday and will wear a sling for three weeks, with a likely six week layoff if the ligament needs another scope. Jamison decided to have the operation after being cut from the U S Pan American Games tryouts in Colorado Springs.
Lawrence High boys tennis tied for third at the Sunflower League meet held at Johnson County Junior College and Brookridge Country Club. Ryan Friesen and Jason Willems earned third place in top singles, lifting the Lions to a 23 point finish tied with Leavenworth, as Shawnee Mission East won with 36 and SM South had 34.
A string of alcohol related sports crashes shocks the public. Dykstra and Daulton were injured when Dykstra drove drunk in Philadelphia. Shoemaker was paralyzed in an alcohol related racecourse crash in California. Blood alcohol levels exceeded legal limit.
Philadelphia outfielder Lenny Dykstra faces drunken driving charges after a bachelor party crash that injured Dykstra and catcher Darren Daulton. Blood alcohol was .178, above the legal limit. Dykstra suffered multiple injuries including broken ribs and lung puncture. Daulton had facial injuries and a bruised heart. The team faces two months without a top hitter.
Matt McWilliams has emerged as a team leader for Lawrence High, delivering strong hitting around .425 with four homers and solid pitching as the Lions chase a third straight Sunflower League title and a return to the state tournament. He emphasizes encouragement and steady defense, aiming to finish the season strong with key games against Olathe South and SM South and a May 14 regional in Emporia.
Kentucky officials planned to report an NCAA recruiting rule violation after Sean Woods and potential transfer Clifford Rozier visited Louisville beyond the 30 mile limit. Rozier was on an official weekend visit. Louisville lies about 75 miles from Lexington. Rozier may transfer from North Carolina to Kentucky next year.
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