Royals struggle as McRae Angers Fans During Midseason
In Kansas City the Royals lingered around .500, with Hal McRae drawing fan ire after a contentious pitching change. GM Herb Robinson apologized for the manager while Joe McGuff joined the board after Ewing Kauffman’s death as the team battled attendance and payroll concerns.
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Ottawa opens zone tourney after 14-3 win over Pomona
Ottawa, 15-12, tops Pomona 14-3 at Orlis Cox complex to start Zone Tournament play. The young team has lost five of seven, seeks consistency as it faces Chanute Saturday at 8:30 p.m. in the double elimination bracket. Coach Steve Tedrow says burnout and focus have hindered recent results while catcher Aaron Van Ham and players vow to rebound in the zone.
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Foreman eyes comeback in heavyweight title bid
Former champion George Foreman, 46, said a November fight with Michael Moorer could air on HBO as he aims to reclaim the heavyweight crown. He spoke at a New England Cable Television Association meeting in Newport, expressing confidence in seizing the chance if offered.
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NL-Nips AL In All Star Classic In Pittsburgh
The National League outlasted the American League 8-7 in 10 innings to end the AL’s six game win streak at Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Stadium. Fred McGriff belted a ninth inning two run homer and Tony Gwynn slid under Ivan Rodriguez’s tag for the winning run as a capacity crowd of 59,568 watched a dramatic classic. The game stirred memories of past miracle finishes and featured high tension and memorable plays from the sport’s era.
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COF to Play in KSO 20th Softball Tourney in Winfield
The Kansas Special Olympics softball tournament reaches its 20th edition July 22 to 24 in Winfield with 20 teams. COF sends two teams, a coach/pitch and a regular squad, to compete amid a pizza party, opening ceremony banner, fireworks, and a 20 year video feature. Events include Home Run Derby, skills contests, watermelon feed, a dance, and a Sunday all star game at noon followed by closing ceremonies and a KAKE TV guitar group performance.
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