Brett Pressed To Start Countdown Of At Bats
Kansas City manager Jim Frey plans to rest starters if the Royals maintain their September lead but says George Brett wants at bats. Brett, returning from injury, was held scoreless for the first time in 31 games as KC rallied past Texas 4-3. Since returning, he has hit 74 of 158 with 47 RBIs and raised his average to .401.
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Bob Griese
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Bob Kuechenberg
Mike Current
Jon Giesler
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Haynes
Brett Seeks .400 Hitting Streak Revival After Stinging Loss
George Brett could not reach his .400 target as Kansas City rallied but fell to Texas 5-4. Brett went 0-for-3, ending a 30 game hitting streak just one game short of the season’s best. The crowd and teammates cheered him, with Hal McRae and Amos Otis driving in runs to tie, but Dan Quisenberry secured the save for Kansas City.
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Washington
Jon Matlack
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RBI
John Wathan
Pat Corrales
John Henry Johnson
Willie Aikens
Aikens
Otis
Dennis Leonard
Kansas City
Jeff Twitty
Ottawa High announces fall practice start times
Ottawa High School sets fall sport start times with girls volleyball and cross country at 3 15 p m, boys football at 3 20 p m, and tennis at 3 30 p m, for Thursday sessions.
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Fairbanks Gold Panners Win NBC Title for Fifth Time
The Fairbanks Alaska team defeated Liberal Kansas Beejays 8-4 to claim their fifth National Baseball Congress Tournament championship. Ace Ron Romanick earned the win, with relief by David Dukes sealing the final out. Stan Holmes drove in two, and Liberal’s Thad Reece had three singles in a losing effort.
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David Dukes
NBC
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Holmes
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Liberal
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AFC East Holdouts May Determine Race
The AFC East race may hinge on holdouts in Miami New England and New York Jets with Csonka Gordon Cunningham Haynes and Owen Bishop among the key names. Shula’s status and the Dolphins running game around Delvin Williams factor as Bills rotate in a shotgun attack and Colts chase a return to form.
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Tom Owen
Richard Bishop
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Delvin Williams
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Past Boxing Errors May Help Out NBC
NBC reviews past missteps with ABC and Don King as it teams with Top Rank and Arum. Eight amateur boxers turn pro at a Waldorf Astoria news conference. four debut November 1 and four on November 8 on NBC. Promising Olympic and Golden Gloves veterans lead the group, with Teddy Brenner arranging future bouts and NBC holding limited rights.
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Davey Moore
New York City
Chris McDonald
Tiverton
R.I
Alex Ramos
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Tony Ayala
San Antonio
Texas
Tony Tucker
Grand Rapids
Mich
Teddy Brenner
Chiefs cut 14 players to reach roster limit
Kansas City Chiefs waived 14 players including two 1980 draft picks and placed Alois Blackwell and Curt Pettis on injured reserve to reach the 60-man limit. Position groups saw multiple losses with quotes from Marv Levy noting only quarterback is tight for numbers.
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Kansas City Chiefs
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John Choma
Steve Sybeldon
Larry Tearry
Larry Heater
Arizona
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Ruben
Nicklaus Or Watson As Golfer Of Year
Akron AP reports a heated debate over the 1980 PGA Player of the Year with Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus as top contenders. Watson could gain 85 points by winning Firestone and possibly Vardon and money races. Nicklaus sits on 50 points yet could clinch a sixth Firestone win and reach 75 or more. Decisions rest with the PGA executive committee, voting by mail ahead of October meetings.
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Ohio
Tom Watson
Jack Nicklaus
Watson
Firestone Country Club
PGA
Nicklaus
Andy Bean
Lon Hinkle
Gary Player
Lee Trevino
Trevino
Wild Pets Confiscated Under State Wildlife Rules
Game Protector Johnnie Ray reports recent seizures of young fur bearing animals such as opossums and raccoons brought home as pets. He warns the public that pursuing capturing or keeping these wild animals is illegal outside open seasons, with licensed dealers as the only exception.
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