Royals begin new era with Appier no-hits Orioles in opener
Kevin Appier fired seven sparkling innings in his first opening day start, carrying a no hitter into the seventh before being pulled with two outs. The Royals snapped a slow start, receiving early offense from rookies Michael Tucker and Tom Goodwin plus key blows from Wally Joyner and Chico Lind. Boone praised the move to bring in Rusty Meacham, as Kansas City held on for a 5-1 win over Baltimore at Memorial Stadium.
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Anderson County district offers two student physical nights
Garnett The Anderson County school district sponsors two optional evenings for students to obtain yearly physicals required for participation in sports or physical education. Exams run 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. a signed parent form is needed. Reservations cost $10 and slots are limited.
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Grandmaster to teach karate class in Ottawa
The Ottawa Recreation Commission offers a guest karate instructor this week. Seikichi Oda from Okinawa will teach Okawa students, lending expertise in martial arts. Oda heads Okinawan kempo and will begin today through Sunday.
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Track results from Wellsville Triangular meet
Wellsville hosts Paola and Anderson County with multiple events across boys and girls divisions. Highlights include Wellsville leads in several relays and field events, with top marks from Lawrence, Moore, Reynolds, and Jamison across 800, 1600, shot put, discus, and hurdles. Seventh grade results show strong Wellsville efforts in relays and sprints.
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Royals notes on season openers and rotation changes
The Royals struggle in season openers with a 10 17 mark despite a midweek win and have notched a second home opening victory in a decade. Appier's opening day woes continue with a 0 2 record and 3 71 ERA across three starts, making him the second Royal to start four openings. Gubicza to start Friday, Gordon Saturday as pitching plan revised for Yankees series. Vince Coleman returns signing to Royals and assignment to Omaha. Boone stresses bench depth and versatile usage with 17 players in the opener as he pivots to early defense and run production.
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Goodwin shines in opener with Royals in joint nod
Center fielder Goodwin thrilled fans with a full speed wall catch as Kansas City beat the Dodgers. Manager Bob Boone lauded the play, noting Goodwin’s luck to be with KC rather than the Cubs and reflecting on his path from Dodgers first round pick to Royals roster.
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