Mason Faces Kent State With Mixed Emotions
Kansas coach Glen Mason reflects on his Kent State roots and the chance to face his old program as Memorial Stadium hosts a 1 p.m. kickoff with about 35,000 in attendance. He credits Kent State for launching his head coaching career while acknowledging his current rivalry with the Golden Flashes.
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Rangers Dominate Royals as Jeffcoat Shines
Texas Ranger rookie Mike Jeffcoat pitched eight strong innings to fuel a 10-4 rout of the Kansas City Royals, moving Rangers closer to a potential rotation role while Tom Gordon struggled with an erratic curveball. Gordon’s late-season slump widened Royals’ deficit in the AL West. Other games saw Minnesota beat Toronto 2-0 and Cleveland topple Detroit 4-0.
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Lions Tennis Team Uses 19 Players In Dual Meets
Lawrence High girls tennis showcased depth by fielding 19 players in a double dual at the Lawrence Tennis Center, beating Olathe South 3 1 and tying Shawnee Mission South 2 2. Varsity victors included Kara Brady and the doubles pair Kirsten Bieri Tracy Allery, with significant JV participation noted.
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Boykin bumper sticker links Kent State mom to Kansas star
Fannette Merrett, a Kent State career planner, sports a bumper sticker saying My Son Plays at KU. Her son Deral Boykin stars for Kansas University, earning 1983 defensive newcomer honors and multiple kickoff returns. She recalls worries about egging the car but smiles at his college success and plans to listen to the game on Kent State radio.
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Minor league baseball attendance reaches new highs in 1989
The American Association and International League set season attendance records, exceeding 5 million total in 1989. The AA topped 3 million for the second straight year while the IL drew 2.6 million, beating a 1946 mark. Omaha’s Royals farm club drew 335,517 in attendance.
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