Vikings Chiefs Preseason Showdown At Arrowhead
In a long awaited preseason clash at Arrowhead Stadium, the Minnesota Vikings visit the Kansas City Chiefs as both teams aim to rebound from 7-9 records. QB contenders Tommy Kramer and Steve Fuller lead veterans and rookies, with Minnesota boasting offense while Kansas City touts a young, improving unit under Bud Grant and Marv Levy.
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Bud Grant
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Strange conquers Westchester Classic with temper control
Curtis Strange won the Westchester Classic at Westchester Country Club by two strokes, finishing 11 under par with a 273 total. He credited improving his temper and discipline, noting he may be mellowing at 25 and emphasizing emotion management after a 2-under final round of 69. Gibby Gilbert was second at 275, Phil Hancock third at 276, and Tom Watson tied for fourth at 277. Beth Daniel captured the Patty Berg Classic for the second straight year with a 9-under total of 210, beating Hollis Stacy by two strokes at Keller Golf Course in Maplewood, Minnesota.
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Westchester Country Club
New York
Gibby Gilbert
Phil Hancock
Watson
Maplewood
Minn
Beth Daniel
Hollis Stacy
Daniel
Keller
Stacy
Brett Seeks 400 Pace as Royals Top Jays in Key Win
Kansas City star George Brett extended a 29 game hitting streak and lifted his average to .401 with four hits and five RBIs in the Royals 8-3 victory over Toronto. Brett's run has him chasing DiMaggio and Williams with ongoing pressure from fans and media while Jim Frey praises his extraordinary talent. The win, aided by Paul Splittorff's strong start and Dan Quisenberry's 25th save, extends Kansas City's win streak to five.
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Toronto
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Jamie Quirk
Jim Clancy
Blue Jays
Big Eight Football Preview Puts Oklahoma On Top Again
AP previews the 1980 Big Eight race noting Oklahoma, with 14 returning starters, is favored despite losing key backs and a Heisman winner. Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Iowa State, Kansas, Colorado, and Kansas State are cited with coaching notes, player notes, and early-season expectations. Tulsa, Indiana State, West Texas State, and others are mentioned in the broader polling context.
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Fambrough
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Switzer
Sims
Sooners
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South Carolina
Tigers
Phil Bradley
Bradley
James Wilder
Wilder
Tiger
Warren Powers
Cowboys
Jimmy Johnson
Curtis Boone
Ricky Young
Greggory Johnson
Johnson
Washington
Arkansas
San Diego State
Jayhawks
Kevin Clinton
Steve Smith
Bill Lillis
Frank Seurer
Southern California
Chuck Fairbanks
Donnie Duncan
Cyclones
Earle Bruce
Duncan
John Quinn
Rocky Gillis
Shamus McDonough
Kansas State
Jim Dickey
Wildcat
Dickey
Darrell
Jim
Tulsa
Missouri Valley
Golden Hurricane
Sherman Johnson
Stu Crum
Indiana State
West Texas State
Southern Illinois
Wichita State
Drake
New Mexico State
Kaline’s No 6 retired as Tigers great honored
Detroit crowd of 42,117 saw Al Kaline honored at Tiger Stadium as No 6 was retired. Kaline spoke of the privilege of representing the Tigers after a 22 year career with 3,007 hits and 399 homers. Former teammates including Charlie Gehringer and Pat Mullin attended along with Hall of Fame induction news.
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Baseball Scoreboard Sunday Games Summary
Sunday results show Milwaukee 4 Cleveland 0 and 1 for 0 1, Texas 9 Detroit 3 Boston at Chicago rained out, Baltimore 1 New York 0, Minnesota 8 California 1, Kansas City 8 Toronto 3, Seattle 4 Oakland 3. Monday matchups listed include California at Minnesota and New York at Baltimore among others. games only.
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Seattle
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Gale
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St. Louis
Yao Chicago
Houston
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
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Leibrandt
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Don Fambrough
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