Davis Delivers Long Relief In Royals 8 3 Win Over Red Sox
Kansas City right-hander John Davis earned his first major league victory in a long relief appearance, blanking Boston on four hits through 6 2 3 innings as the Royals exploded for eight runs aided by 17 hits. Davis, 24, overcame early pressure to retire the Red Sox after the third inning and finished strong, with Royals teammates Seitzer and Balboni fueling the offense.
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Nelson wins playoff to capture 1987 PGA Championship
Larry Nelson won the 69th PGA Championship in a sudden-death playoff against Lanny Wadkins at PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens Florida. Both finished 1 under 287 with Nelson sealing the victory with a six-foot par putt.
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Nick Price
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Garnett Legion 1-1 in Kansas AA Baseball Tournament
Garnett Legion falls 11-10 to Seneca after taking a 10-9 lead in the sixth. They opened with a 7-6 comeback win over Pratt, with Evan Doran and Stu Couch among the pitchers. Norton beat Beloit, Seneca and Perry remained unbeaten. Norton and Beloit also played.
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It’s Been A Wild Wacky 87 Baseball Season
AP Sports Writer John Nelson reports a chaotic 1987 season with suspensions for Joe Niekro and Alan Wiggins. Ueberroth faces 'Batscam' flare ups as bats are seized under a new rule, while Steve Howe’s Rangers promotion fuels tensions. Niekro serves 10 days. Wiggins suspension follows confrontation with Cal Ripken Sr. Expos and Pirates capitalize on new bat impoundment policy amid rising home runs.
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Pan Am Games open with U S leads in medals
Americans win 17 of 36 golds on day one in Indianapolis as U S swimming and diving claim five golds and Kelly McCormick adds a second straight title. U S basketball and baseball win openers over Panama and Canada respectively while Jamaica's Raymond Stewart runs 9.89 in the 100 meters semis.
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