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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1987
Page
13
Bobby Wadkins shot a 6 under 64 to take a three stroke lead in the opening round at Firestone. His brother Lanny, playing with a newborn son in Dallas, posted 76 as Bobby reflected on his near miss and his rare career abroad wins.
Montreal pitcher Bryn Smith overcame a shoulder issue to blank the San Diego Padres 3-0, moving Montreal within five games of St Louis in the NL: the Expos won the opener of a three-game set on the road after a dramatic late comeback to tie the previous night.
John Wathan, 37, promoted from Omaha to replace Billy Gardner as Kansas City manager after Hal McRae declined. Royals beat Texas 3 2 as George Brett homered in the 10th to lift KC. Davis earned the win, pitching 11 1 3 innings in relief.
Brett lauds Wathan’s first win while Kansas City improves to 63 64 and slides into AL West third place three games behind Minnesota. Toronto tops Oakland 9 4. Bell drives in five for Jays as Key hurls a two hit outing. Orioles 9 Angels 5 Murray homers, Ripken and Knight drive in three each. Brewers edge Indians 4 3 with Felder keying a four run fourth inning.
Texas beats Seattle in ten innings while Milwaukee, Baltimore and Toronto win. Seattle at New York postponed by rain. scheduled Friday games include Seattle at New York and multiple American and National League matchups with pitchers Powell Trout and others in key spots.
A Kansas hunter recounts opening day dove shooting with Charles Arterburn near Hutchinson. They describe windy fields, roosting doves near water and feed, and the addictive challenge of high-speed, acrobatic birds. They scout river edges, waste grain, and ponds for future hunts while noting landowner access etiquette.
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