Royals Poised for Title as One Card Remains
Kansas City Royals, led by owner Ew ing Kauffman general manager Joe Burke and manager Whitey Herzog, pursue a patient strategy of maintaining harmony and a strong salary structure to keep players loyal. They wager that contentment and unity will carry them through the dog days and deliver a Western Division title.
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Razorbacks Racks Up SWC Title With TCU Win
Arkansas climb to 23-1 and 14-0 in SWC after 79-64 victory over Texas Christian. Ron Brewer nets 23 with Marvin Delph 21, as Eddie Sutton seals share of league crown. San Francisco tops others as No 1, 26-0.
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Kings Hold Off Suns as Late Rally Fails
The Kansas City Kings defeated the Phoenix Suns 102-96 to push their NBA record to 29-28. Guard Ron Boone and Brian Taylor scored 43 for the Kings while Paul Westphal led Phoenix with 30 points, as Phoenix rallied late but could not overtake the hosts.
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