Royals Poised For Run At Chisox
Kansas City Royals surge into the second half aiming at the Chicago White Sox after a 7 game win streak and a 23-7 run in 30 games post All-Star break. Manager Whitey Herzog cites momentum and team depth led by Al Cowens Frank White Fred Patek and Darrell Porter as key factors.
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Legion B Team Clips Eagles In Dramatic Brought-From-Behind Win
Ottawa's American Legion B-team edged Topeka Eagles 9-8 at Orrs Cox Field as James Waldy delivered a squeeze bunt for the game winning run in the bottom of the seventh. Ottawa built an 8-4 lead helped by Chris Bird, Brill and Mills, but Topeka tied it in the seventh before Waldy sealed the victory with a bunt. Sleeper led Ottawa with three hits and three RBIs as Ottawa improved to 18-12 and prepared for the District 2 tournament in Lawrence.
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Hook
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Fort Scott
Chiefs To Stress Defense In Camp
Kansas City Chiefs emphasize defense in summer drills with coach Paul Wiggin noting a simplified defensive philosophy and prioritizing players who show dedication. Linebacker James Wolf was cut after a slow start, while Wiggin praised overall conditioning and focus during the first camp day.
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Kid Finals Tonight in Ottawa baseball tournament set
Orris Cox Baseball Association crowns two division titles tonight at Orlis Cox Field with DeSoto No. 1 facing Selzers of Baldwin in the Junior final and Lyndon American meeting the Lawrence Bullets in the Midget final. Championship play begins at 6 30 p m derived from Wednesday results show DeSoto No 1 beat the Ottawa Mets 7-4 and Lyndon American beat the Lawrence Nats 9-7 to reach the finals.
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A-Team Upsets Ottawa In Tight Legion Game
Kansas City Post 399 edged Ottawa 5-4 after a seventh inning rally. Rod Schaub pitched for Ottawa, but a costly error tied the game and John Pokrywka delivered the game winning hit for KC 399. Ottawa had led 3-0 before KC chipped away, with Beets hook and Scribner driving runs.
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Spuzich Seeks Second Open at Hazeltine Course
Sandra Spuzich, 40, begins the 1977 U S Women's Open at Hazeltine National Golf Club aiming to repeat her 1966 victory. The revamped 6313 yard layout hosts a field led by defending champ JoAnne Carner and notable players as rain cools the area and raises course toughness while prize money rises from 4000 to 15000 for the winner.
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Baseball Scoreboard National League standings and schedule
National League standings show Chicago leading with 53-35, Philadelphia 52-38, Pittsburgh 50-42, St Louis 47-45, Montreal 42-47, New York 37-54, and Philadelphia home games upcoming. West features Cincinnati 41-41, Houston 43-50, San Diego 40-55, Atlanta 34-57. Thursday lists Atlanta at Chicago among others. Friday schedules include Houston at St Louis and Montreal at Los Angeles among multiple matchups.
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Record Blue Catfish Breaks Kansas State Mark
Tony Fornelli of LaCygne spurred by a big bait claim set a Kansas state blue catfish record at 45 pounds 2 ounces. The 4712 inch fish measured 281% inches in girth and was caught July 18 on the Marais des Cygnes River using a trotline baited with carp, surpassing the 33 pounds 12 ounces record set in the Kansas River by Gordon Chappell and Harold Hunsinger. Fornelli also holds a drum record of 28 pounds 2 ounces, also from a trotline.
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