Ottawa Relays Set to Go If Weather Allows this Weekend
Weather permitting, Ottawa Relays will proceed at Steve Grogan Stadium with eight schools in both boys and girls team races. Rain-soaked Cinders may limit action but officials expect a full program with field events starting at 9 a.m. and finals at 1 p.m. Key competitors include Ottawa and Blue Valley athletes, with top marks listed from area schools across multiple events.
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Blue Valley
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Guerrero Out Three Months With Knee Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers cleanup hitter Pedro Guerrero will miss at least three months after a ruptured patella tendon in his left knee ended his season in a Thursday exhibition against the Atlanta Braves. Guerrero, 29, initially hesitated to slide at third base, then collapsed in pain, prompting surgery in Los Angeles. Dodgers team physician Dr. Frank Jobe said the injury is repairable and could yield a stronger knee.
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Fla
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Los Angeles Dodgers
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Atlanta
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Tigers Rout Royals In Grapefruit League Clash
Detroit wins 7-2 as Larry Herndon goes 3-for-3 with a homer and 4 RBIs. Sparky Anderson reiterates his plan to play all 15 nonpitchers, matching right and left hitters to keep regulars benched. Jack Morris starts, Bryan Kelley finishes. Royals’ Bud Black gives up three runs in six innings.
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Fla
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Detroit
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Dave) Engle
Jack Morris
Kansas City
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Bud Black
Royals
Expected To Sign Sheridan With Nashville Sounds
Detroit Tigers are expected to sign outfielder Pat Sheridan to a minor league contract today. Sheridan, 28, lives in Wayne, Michigan, and was cut by the Kansas City Royals earlier this week. He was set to travel to Lakeland from Fort Myers to finalize with the Nashville Sounds of the class AAA American Association.
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Mich
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Nashville Sounds
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Niekro Joins Indians Amid Pitching Struggles
Phil Niekro, 47, joins the Cleveland Indians after being waived by the Yankees. The Indians, worst in the AL last season, hope his knuckleball can help win games. Brett Butler aided the recruitment, predicting 20 wins if five runs per game are averaged, with Niekro previously posting 16 wins each of the last two seasons.
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Milwaukee
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Toronto
Andujar Suspension Cut By Baseball Commissioner
Phoenix AP An nounced that Baseball Commissioner Peter Ueberroth reduced Oakland Athletics pitcher Joaquin Andujars suspension from 10 days to five days. Andujar appealed the punishment tied to his 1985 World Series outburst when he charged the mound and protested calls on pitches against St. Louis. The Cardinals lost 11 0.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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St. Louis
Exhibition Baseball Roundup Sees Split-Squad Games Count In Standings
The roundup lists Thursday results with split-squad games counting toward standings and ties not. Numerous scores include Toronto 12 Chicago White Sox 10 and Cincinnati 17 New York Mets 4, with many follow-up Friday to Sunday schedules across Florida, Arizona, and other venues featuring teams from the majors and colleges.
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Eusiat
Chandler, Ariz
Sundberg Embraces Way to Repeat Royals World Series Win
Sundberg reflects on joining Kansas City in 1985 and helping the Royals win the World Series. He credits his leadership with stabilizing young pitching, notes a late-season rib injury, and emphasizes health and consistency as keys to defending the title. He recalls pivotal plays in the playoffs and World Series and believes a repeat depends on staying healthy and cohesive.
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Royals
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