Pollard’s Unconventional Route Defines Kansas Career
KU star Scot Pollard, a 6-11 center with painted nails and mutton chops, quiets Allen Fieldhouse crowds after his final home game. He battled a stress fracture, remained a standout defender and rebounder, and balanced a quirky image with a strong work ethic under Roy Williams.
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Royals reshuffle infield as 1997 season nears
Kansas City Royals begin 1997 with a largely new infield. Jose Offerman shifts from first to second, Jeff King starts at first, Jay Bell takes shortstop, and Craig Paquette mans third. Boastful notes cite King and Bell’s strong fielding from Pirates days and Bell’s 71 RBIs 13 homers last season.
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Royals reshuffle infield aims for stronger offense and defense
Offerman shifts to leadoff again with .303 average and 85 runs last year, while Bell and King anchor the infield. Boon says Paquette and Davis bolster power, Paquette hit 22 homers 67 RBIs, King to handle first base with strong backhand plays and Bell patrols the hole and plays hit and run well.
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Baseball dedicates season to Jackie Robinson
Fifty years after Jackie Robinson broke baseballs color line, the sport dedicates the 1997 season to him with a $1 million gift to the Jackie Robinson Foundation and widespread tributes. Bud Selig announced arm patches, commemorative coins, logo balls, and Spike Lee video spots for home openers, while the All Star game in Cleveland honors Larry Doby as honorary captain of the AL. President Clinton to attend Shea commemorations. ESPN to broadcast. The effort includes renewed minority hiring goals and ongoing civil rights reflection, with Rachel Robinson noting progress but not enough change.
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Big 12 May Move Title Game To Alamodome
The Big 12 championship game could shift from St Louis to San Antonio's Alamodome this year. An unnamed source told the Austin American Statesman the decision might come Friday, with possible delay to avoid distracting upcoming conference tournaments in Kansas City. Bo Carter said the proposal has been discussed since December and is nearing finalization.
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Final Settlement Notice in Estate of Aletha G. Nokes
The District Court of Franklin County Kansas issues a notice of final settlement in the estate of Aletha G. Nokes deceased. Edith Chambers executrix petitions for approval of accounts and heirs determination and requires defenses by March 21 1997 at 10 30 AM in Ottawa Kansas. McQueary Powell attorneys Osawatomie KS provide address and contact.
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