Royals sweep Red Sox as Quisenberry seals 6-5 win
Kansas City takes both ends of a doubleheader with a 5-1 win in game one and 6-5 in game two. Frank White drives in three in game one, Dan Quisenberry secures the save in game two, and Jorge Orta belts a two run homer in the sixth to spark the Royals. Manager Dick Howser attends in confined health updates.
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Howser Visits Royals Clubhouse Amid Brain Tumor Fight
Kansas City players praised manager Dick Howser after his clubhouse visit, his first since brain tumor surgery. He greeted staff, talked with players, and appeared in good spirits, briefly watching the first game of a doubleheader.
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Saberhagen Placed on 15-Day DL by Royals
Kansas City Royals pitcher Bret Saberhagen, last season's Cy Young and World Series MVP, is on a 15-day disabled list with a sore shoulder. Tests planned, including X-rays and dye injection, aim to diagnose tendonitis or a strain. Interim manager Mike Ferraro said rest is crucial as Saberhagen works to regain form. Al Hargesheimer recalled from Omaha to bolster the staff, after a 13-6 season in the minors.
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Cowboys Reach Multi Year Pact With Herschel Walker
Dallas Cowboys reach a multi year agreement with running back Herschel Walker after an all night bargaining session. The USFL star had been playing in the USFL and the Cowboys held NFL rights. Spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed the deal during testing camp in Thousand Oaks California.
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Missouri Debuts Harness Racing At State Fairgrounds
Pari mutuel racing opened in Missouri with about 2800 fans at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Jerico Bluegrass won the featured race paying 2-5 as Jack Wacker finished second in the $3000 purse event. Track officials projected larger crowds and betting, while many first-time bettors learned the ropes during the 15 day meet.
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John Henry Retired From Racing After Leg Injury
San Diego report confirms John Henry withers from competition after tearing ligaments in his left front leg while preparing a comeback. Owner Sam Rubin, source from New York, notes the gelding disliked retirement farm life and had returned from a seven month absence last spring. The 11 year old, once sold for 1100 dollars, earned 6.6 million across 83 starts at 19 tracks, becoming racing's all time money winner.
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Baseball Scoreboard for Thursday Games
Baseball scores list matchups including Boston at Kansas City and Minnesota at California with pitchers Seaver Violo, Leibrandt, Ruble and others. Chicago Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Milwaukee Texas Seattle Pittsburgh Philadelphia St Louis New York Montreal San Francisco Cincinnati San Diego Atlanta Los Angeles Houston all on the schedule.
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Horseshoe League Leaders Shine in Ottawa Action
Tuesday night at Forest Park the Horseshoe Club saw Tucker Merrill and Turner go 4-0 while Bob Dutt hit 52.5 percent ringers. Vernard Bell placed third in Class B at the World Tournament in Ainsworth Nebraska with 55 percent ringers. Current standings list McTaggart 10-2 Tucker 10-4 Allen 8-4 Jackson 8-4 etc.
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