Royals Beat Angels For Seventh Straight Win
Kansas City defeated the California Angels 4-2 as Bret Saberhagen pitched eight innings allowing six hits and Rick Luecken earned his first major league save. The Royals extended their winning streak to seven. Angel starter Chuck Finley left with a possible stress injury. Bo Jackson drove in runs and Kevin Seitzer delivered key hits to back Saberhagen.
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Bret Saberhagen
California
Rick Luecken
Kansas City
Angels
Royals
Saberhagen
Oakland
Chuck Finley
Willie Fraser
Doug Rader
Jack Howell
Kent Anderson
Kevin Seitzer
Devon White
Bobby Rose
Pat Tabler
Howell
Rader
California Kansas City
Wenn
Seiter
Rose
Pecos
Joyner
Blecksn
Davis
Thumm
F White
Annes
E—Stillwell
Seitzer
Eisenreich
Stillwell
Downing
C Davis
B Jackson
K Anderson
Brett
C Finley
Fraser
Montlne
McClure
Latecken
Phillips
Read
Voltaggio
Clark
Leibrandt Dropped From Royals Starting Rotation
Kansas City manager John Wathan moved lefty Charlie Leibrandt to a four man rotation to line up three top pitchers for a weekend series with first place Oakland. Bret Saberhagen will start Friday on three days rest followed by Mark Gubicza Tom Gordon and Luis Aquino as the fourth starter. Leibrandt struggled, posting a 5-10 record and 5.11 ERA with eight straight poor outings.
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Charlie Leibrandt
Kansas City
Royals
John Wathan
Oakland
Bret Saberhagen
California
Athletics
Dye
Saberhagen
Mark Gubicza
Tom Gordon
Luis Aquino
Leibrandt
Hunter Education Class Offered by Franklin County Sheriff
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department will sponsor a Hunter Education Class on Friday August 25 and Saturday August 26 in the Court building basement at 4th and Main. Hours run 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM Friday and 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM Saturday with registration on the first day. No pre registration. Anyone born after July 1, 1957 must complete a ten hour course before buying a hunting license.
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Franklin County Sheriff's Department
4Th and Main
Princeton Plans Softball Tournament for Recreation
The Princeton Recreation Commission sponsors a men’s round robin softball tournament on August 25 and 26. Eight teams will compete, with an entry fee of 60 dollars. Teams must provide their own softballs. For entry or more information, call Buddy Welch at 937-4224.
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Princeton Recreation Ission
Buddy Welch
Tigers hope tight end Bruton shines for Missouri
Missouri coach Bob Stull pursues a fast, passing offense built around tight end Tim Bruton. Bruton, 6-4, 245, from Houston, aims to be the Big Eight’s top TE this season after 26 receptions for 447 yards and three touchdowns last year. He welcomes pressure and believes observers will judge his performance this year.
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Doug Tucker
Columbia, Mo
Kellen Winslow
Keith Jackson
Tim Bruton
Houston
Bruton
Big Eight
Bob Stull
Missouri
Woody Widenhofer
Stull
Texas-El Paso
Missouri Tigers eye air attack under Stull then switch
Missouri enters 1980 with coach Bob Stull in his first year planning a pro style passing offense. Tight endBruton Bruton and star Adrian Jones headline a squad with big questions at running back and line. Bruton aims for 50 plus receptions and a strong spring game shows potential as he expects more than five catches in a season.
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Bob Stull
A.J. Miller
Linzy Collins
TCU
Indiana
Miami
Arizona State
Colorado
Nebraska
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Oklahoma State
Oklahoma
Iowa State
Kansas
Stull
Massachusetts
Texas-El Paso
Missouri
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Columbia
Adrian Jones
NFL
Moody
245
Ryan aims for his 5 000th strikeout milestone
Texas pitcher Nolan Ryan spoke ahead of a game against the Oakland A's saying the eventual 5 000th strikeout victim is not something he envies but must happen. He noted 4 994 victims so far and promised to stay focused on a win while acknowledging nerves with a sellout crowd.
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H. Freeman
Arlington
Texas
Texas Rangers
Nolan Ryan
Ryan
Oakland A’s
Houston
Rangers
Astros
Ruth
Rophies
Cooperstown
N.Y
Alvin
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