Brett recalls error that lost pennant for Royals
Royals star George Brett faces questions about the ninth inning miscue against the Yankees last October. He recalls the high pressure moment, reflects on the 102‑win season, and defends Whitey Herzog’s late‑game pitching decisions while acknowledging the impact on team dignity and resolve.
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G C Y A A Girls Softball Scores and Standings
In G C Y A A senior softball team 3 defeated team 2 12 to 3. Kathy Chronister Donna Graham Laura Rudow and Cindy Peters each went 3-5. Patsy Swanson 2-5 with a homer. Team 2 pitcher Sue Harseim 3-3. Kim Enger 1-3 with a homer. In junior play team 2 beat team 3 10-4 with Lyn Fister 3-3 both win and top batter. Carol Fister Sara Borgstrom Trish Shannon Kathy Cheshareck 2-2. Mary Beth Gretencord and Margie Shannon pitched for team 3. Scorers for team 3 were Gretencord Crissie Cheshareck Lori Galloway Cheryl Larson. In another junior game team 1 beat team 4 14-6 to break first place tie. Lisa Pitkins 3-3 with a double Dawn Shannon 2-2. Kelly Barry Kim Krochak Krista Neikirk Natalie Stewart 2-3. Winning pitcher Missy Grieff. losing Gayle Gallo. Team 1 now 4-1. team 4 3-2.
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Donna Graham
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Sue Harseim
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Carol Fister
Sara Borgstrom
Trish Shannon
Kathy Cheshareck
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Margie Shannon
Gretencord
Crissie Cheshareck
Lori Galloway
Cheryl Larson
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Dawn Shannon
Kelly Barry
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Krista Neikirk
Natalie Stewart
Lopez Says Golf Feels Easy To Her In Top Form
Nancy Lopez, 21, from New Mexico, dominates the women's tour with seven wins this season including a record streak of five straight victories. In Sunningdale she says the game seems easy and feels confident she can hit any shot.
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All Stars Reach Earlville Semifinals After Narrow Win
The Morris Little League All Stars edged Spring Valley 3 2 to advance to the Earlville Tournament semifinals. They will meet Ottawa American Friday at 3 45 p m.
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Ladies Golf Guest Day Results at Morris County Club
Results from August 2 include Field Low Gross Helen Bussey 40 and Low Net tie Dorothy James and Judy Allen 33. In Championship Flight, Wilma Tibbitts 42 earned Low Gross, with Low Net Jeri Dolezal 34 and Low Putts shared by Marge Kratzer and 14.
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Gevie Goodman
Alice Mulcahy
Ora Wilson
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Jean Coop
Skip Rieger
Dorothy Thompson
Carol Brown
Marlene Miesenhelder
Betty Jane Johnson
Pat Martin
Shock's Rally Tops Echo For White Division Lead
Shock's rallied from an 8-7 deficit to win 10-8 at McKinley Park, taking sole White Division control in women's softball. Jan Wills earned the win with Jean Shock delivering two triples, while Nancy Bush homered and Beth Boland and Chris Hinkel tripled for Shock's. Echo's Kim Payton and Sue Clausel hit homers, with Diane Synoracki and Audrey Vertin also producing for Echo. Deb Walker took the loss.
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Nicklaus Seeks Fifth PGA Title At Oakmont
Jack Nicklaus tees off at the 60th PGA Championship aiming to tie Walter Hagen by winning his fifth title. At Oakmont, Nicklaus pursues major glory with 17 career majors, praising fast greens as crucial to his bid. Nearby, Bowie Kuhn warns AL clubs against publicizing waiver interests for Reggie Jackson.
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