Munson dies in plane crash in Ohio while visiting family
The Yankee captain Thurman Munson, 32, died when his private Cessna Citation crashed during takeoffs and landings near Canton Akron airport. Flight instructor David Hall and friend Jerry Anderson survived with burns. FAA said weather wasn’t a factor. NTSB to investigate.
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Rookie Quisenberry Sinks Royals Bullpen Woes
Kansas City rookie Dan Quisenberry has rejuvenated the Royals bullpen with a devastating sinker and sidearm delivery. Since July 7 the right hander has a 1.65 ERA, one win, one save, 13 hits, and no home runs allowed across 16.1 innings, helping the team crawl back from a slide that left them 10.5 games behind the division leader.
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Kessinger Resigns as White Sox Player Manager in Shock
Don Kessinger quits after a 15th major league season, ceding the job to Tony LaRussa who will run Chicago's lineup as they open a Toronto series. Kessinger will return to Memphis and noted he has no desire to manage again, while Veeck praised his integrity. Chicago sits 46-60 in AL West after a 9-1 loss to the Yankees.
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Legion Loses Its Grip 6-5 in District Baseball Clash
Ottawa falls 6-5 to Kansas City Post 188 in a tense late rally, dropping from a 5-1 lead as Mulvaney drives in the deciding run after a string of KC hits. Geist labors in the loss. Palcher homers for KC. Lawrence tops Olathe 5-1 to stay alive in the Kansas Open after Ottawa finishes 17-23.
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