Lawrence Captures District 2 Title in 10-8 Win
Scott Schaake delivered a ninth inning RBI single to cap a comeback for the Lawrence Hawks in a District 2 American Legion AA final against Olathe at Orlis Cox Field. Lawrence erased a six-run deficit with an eighth inning run, then Schaake's single followed a bases loaded walk to seal an 10-8 victory and a state tournament berth in Great Bend August 15.
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Jay Bemis
Scott Schaake
Olathe
Lawrence Hawks
American Legion
Orlis Cox Field
Hawks
Great Bend
Schaake
Lawrence
Shannon Green
Steve Adamson
Mark Anderson
Richard Todd
Burke Beeler
Hawks Clinch District 2 Title With Unassisted Double Play
Lawrence defeats Olathe to win District 2 as Vanatta turns an unassisted double play at second to end the threat. Todd labored with 17 walks against a 11-hit offense, while Pannell's liner was fielded by Vanatta in time to secure the victory and title. Wagner earns batting award. Miers of Olathe wins sportsmanship honor, both chosen by umpires. Lawrence carries four tournament wins and collects Ice Sportsmanship Trophy in memory of Ice.
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Todd
Olathe
Dave Pannell
Pannell
Vanatta
Hawks
Lawrence
Redskins Chiefs Exhibition Showdown In Washington
Washington prepares for the NFL exhibition opener against Kansas City amid 60 percent rain chances. Joe Theismann and Steve Fuller lead new offenses for the Redskins and Chiefs respectively as both teams seek early momentum and improved depth at quarterback.
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Washington
Washington Redskins
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City
Joe Theismann
Steve
Fuller
Kenney
City Scores A League Boxing Card Totals Report
League box scores show multiple teams with top scorers and totals. Notable names include VanHorn Maxwell Siders Roush McFadden and Meade. Team totals range from 28 to 184 points with several 4s and 7s in club listings.
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A League
Automotive
G. VanHorn
Maxwell
T. VanHorn
R. Swank
P. Swank
Leonard Miller
Drody
Som Miller
Layman Miller
McRi
Taylor
Totals
Moorman
Dryden
Chrisjohn
Lyle Black
Pope
Larry Black
Siders
F. Black
Smit
Corbaja
Wadkins
Queens
Wier
Haney
R. Holland
E. Roush
T. Holland
Roehl
Spen
J. Roush
Dowdy
Lungen
Murphy Opens PGA lead after 66 in Atlanta heat
Bob Murphy, recovering from a thumb injury, shoots 66 to take a one stroke lead at the 63rd PGA national championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Defending champ Nicklaus opens 71, Trevino disqualified for not signing scorecard, and weather delays threaten finish as storms loom.
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Duluth
Bob Murphy
Murphy
Atlanta
Mark Lye
Bob Eastwood
Jack Nicklaus
Lee Trevino
Andy North
North
Vance Heafner
Rex Caldwell
Sacred Heart Tourney Opens For 12 Teams At Forest Park
Sacred Heart Parents-Teachers Organization hosts a women’s slow pitch softball tournament at Forest Park on August 15-16. Open to the first 12 teams, entry is 60 dollars plus two good balls. Concessions with tacos nachos and drinks. Call Jody Lewis or Sam Pacheco for details.
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Sacred Heart Parents- Teachers Organization
Forest Park
Jody Lewis
Sam Pacheco
Royals Recall Jones From Omaha Farm Club
Kansas City Royals promote left handed pitcher Mike Jones from the Omaha farm club to replace rookie first baseman Ken Phelps. Jones is 11-7 with a 2.98 ERA and has won six straight decisions after firing a no hitter on April 27 against Iowa.
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Kansas City Royals
Mike Jones
Omaha
Jones
Ken Phelps
Iowa
Billy Disdains Split Season Plan by Billy Martin
AP Sports Writer Alex Sachare reports Billy Martin blasts baseballs split season as unfair to Oakland A's as the strike ends and division leaders gain or lose playoff paths. Martin says second-half crown would mean nothing and hints at strategic pitching changes. Dodgers and Yankees players share concerns over the new format.
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AP Sports
Billy Martin
Martin
Oakland A’s
A's
Seattle
Toronto
Chicago Cubs
Seattle Mariners
Los Angeles Dodgers
New York Yankees
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