Royals Rally Tops Tigers 4 2 As Kemp Errs Late
Detroit rookie Kip Young gave up a 1 0 lead as Kansas City capitalized in the seventh. Kemp misplayed a ball allowing Steve Hurdle to reach and Al Cowens and Fred Patek followed with hits, Braun delivered a pinch single, and Kemp muffed the ball in left field enabling the go ahead run. Hal McRae and Darrell Porter homered for KC, with Al Hrabosky securing the save. LeFlore stole his 55th base earlier but was cut down at the plate on a throw from Hurdle.
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Hrabosky Forges Notoriety as Royals Ferocious Reliever
In 1975 Al Hrabosky transformed from a castoff to Kansas City's feared left handed closer. A profile traces his rise, the beard and mustache theatrics, and his “Mad Hungarian” persona shaping a wary hitter’s image while delivering wins, saves, and fan intrigue.
Mad Hungarian Hrabosky Stirs Fans and Foes in Baseball
The piece profiles relief pitcher Hrabosky known as the Mad Hungarian. It details his fiery mound persona, trading from St Louis to Kansas City, and the reactions of opponents and teammates. It notes his rise from the minors to NL Fireman of the Year with a 1.67 ERA and 22 saves, and discusses whether his beard theatrics define him or hide real talent.
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Nyad and Taylor End Sea Challenge in Cuba to Florida
Diana Nyad and Stella Taylor, two divers with different personas, both failed in the Cuba to Florida Keys crossing. Nyad quit after 70 miles in 41 hours 49 minutes, her windward course pushed off shore. Taylor, after braving a shark encounter and jellyfish stings, swam 60 miles before currents carried her away from land. Both claimed no official marathon record, as Nyad swore by marathon rules but denied a formal race status.
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