Pirates Trade Cash for Brett to Strengthen Rotation
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquire Ken Brett from the Philadelphia Phillies for Dave Cash to shore up pitching and add a daily second baseman. Brett, 24, was 13-8 with 10 complete games last season. Cash expects regular playing time with the Phillies.
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Grier Jones Opens Kaiser International Lead
Grier Jones fired a seven under par 65 to lead the Kaiser International Open in Napa California. He credited sharp putting and two lucky putts from long range as key factors and held a one stroke edge over Schlee Curl and Ferler with 66s. Notables like Miller and Nicklaus were absent from the $150000 event.
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South’s Streak Ends as Cougars Fall to Leavenworth West
South’s unbeaten junior high football run ended with a 14-6 loss at Leavenworth West. West moved to 2-3 after a 12-6 win at Ottawa, while Manhattan blanked Central 14-6 at Haskell Stadium. Warhawks star Robert Pearson scored on a 4-yard pass, a 2-yard TD rush, and an interception. Central's season finished 2-4. West hosts Topeka Northern Hills and South hosts Emporia Lowther next Thursday.
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New York Requests Big Nut for Olympics
In Lake Placid New York the Olympic bids committee cites a total of 22 million dollars in state and federal funds needed to prepare the village for the 1980 Winter Games. Federal 12 million will finance a new 8000 seat arena a 90 meter ski jump and cooling of a 400 meter speed skating track.
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Lawrence Little Lions blank Topeka West 14 0
Scott Janeway ran for touchdowns in the first and third quarters as the Lawrence Little Lions blanked Topeka West 14 0 in sophomore football. Janeway scored on one and 15 yard runs to lift Lawrence to a 2 4 season record and they host Mission South next Thursday.
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Pro Cage Report ABA Scores and Schedule
Recaps from Thursday through Sunday cover NBA ABA results including Memphis 98 over San Antonio 81. Upcoming games list matchups: Kentucky vs Carolina Greensboro Memphis at New York San Antonio vs Virginia Hampton Utah at Indiana Denver at San Diego Carolina at Kentucky Indiana at San Antonio Utah vs Virginia Norfolk Indiana at San Diego Utah at New York.
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Don Johnson and Patty Costello Named Bowler of the Year
Don Johnson and Patty Costello were named Bowler of the Year by the Metropolitan Bowling Writers Association. They received the awards Thursday in New York.
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Haskell Indians Seek Road Win at Independence
Haskell faces Independence at Independence Stadium with a 3-5 record. The Pirates have struggled on the road, while Haskell aims to extend a home winning streak and close the season with three straight home games. Quarterbacks Fi Davis and Buzz Tyner lead the Indian attack as they seek scoring balance.
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Perez KO's Centeno in Los Angeles bout
Carlos Perez of Los Angeles knocks out Raul Centeno of Calexico Mexico in the night’s main event. Centeno falls in the first round as Perez lands decisive punches.
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Lionettes Split Hometown Showdown With Two Wins
Lawrence High girls volleyball closed its home season with the Lionette Varsity taking two straight sets 15-4 15-4 over Hayden. The Jayvees won 16-14 16-14. Varsity is 7-3, Jayvees 3-2. next at Ottawa then regional at Topeka West on Oct 27.
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