Appier limits era drop as Royals top Indians 5 3
Kevin Appier won despite slipping ERA lead, going seven innings with six strikeouts to beat Cleveland 5-3. The Royals broke a 0 0 start run with Neal Heaton plus Curtis Wilkerson’s three run shot, while Dennis Cook faltered in relief.
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Weber passes on Derby to stay in Lawrence basketball
Lawrence basketball coach Ron Weber rejected an offer to become Derby’s head coach, citing talent returning and goal to win a state championship. Weber, 34, led the Lions to a fourth place finish at the Class 6A state tournament in Wichita and posted a 79-46 record over six seasons as head coach at Lost Springs Centre and Olathe East. Derby named interim coach Don Fisher after declining Weber’s candidacy.
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Woolard honored for contributions to amateur football
Lawrence High coach Al Woolard received the Contribution to Amateur Football Award at the Jayhawk Chapter dinner at Adams Alumni Center. Woolard, LHS coach 1950 1968, presided over a 234 36 repeat record and a nine year 41 2 run. Eleven athletes were honored for scholastic and athletic excellence, including Nate Penny and Robbie Calovich. Dick Schultz urged the students to be role models.
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KU Softball Hosts Regional at Jayhawk Field
KU earned a host slot in the NCAA softball regional at Jayhawk Field after planning months ahead. Oklahoma State and Western Illinois travel to Kansas for a double elimination series with the winner advancing to the World Series. Spitaleri and Arterburn star for KU as they seek to extend a strong home record and cap careers with a postseason run.
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Fielder Prefers Canadian Club Bat From Cooper Maker
Cecil Fielder uses a Made In Canada baseball bat by Cooper, a black C27 model 35 inches long and 33 ounces, made in Ontario with white ash from Quebec New York and Pennsylvania. Cooper rep Dave Binder says Fielder is top client and should order 180 to 190 bats by October, up from 144 last year.
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