District II Tourney Opens at Orlis Cox Field
In the District II American Legion baseball opener at Orlis Cox Field, Olathe edged Iola 1-0 in nine innings as Neal Hudson and a late bunt set up the only run. Kansas City Post 399 defeated Garnett 7-6 in eight innings with Vince Hallover delivering the deciding hit and Hallover driving in three RBIs.
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Mike Lamberson
Mike Wilmoth
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Blume
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Orioles edge Giants for junior league crown
The Orioles finish the season 13-1 after two wins over the Tigers and Yankees, led by Tray Grace’s four hit night and a late comeback against New York. Giants finish 12-2 with strong showings from Bill Shively and Jeff Brewer, while Yankees end 7-7, Dodgers 5-9, Mets 5-9, Pirates 5-9, and Cubs 4-10 in the final standings.
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Scott Thompson
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Roger Bettge
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Scott Butler
Steve Butler
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Myron Converse
Adam Winter
John Weatherbee
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Jeff Wright
Pirate
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Earl Morgan
Randy Burgoon
Morgan
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Claude Pressnell
Burgoon
Trade Shatters Jaynes Dream in Kansas City Falcons deal
Kansas City Chiefs trade quarterback Dave Jaynes to the Atlanta Falcons for receiver Gerry Geredine. Jaynes, a former Kansas All-American, expressed disappointment but aims to prove himself with Atlanta behind Steve Bartkowski and Pat Sullivan. Chiefs president coach Paul Wiggin cited opportunity and roster adjustments. Jaynes will start anew in Atlanta as Geredine joins Kansas City to bolster the lineup.
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Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Tennis Club Ramps Forest Park in Kansas Valley League clash
Ottawa Tennis Club overwhelmed Baldwin 9-1 to rise to 6-2 and second place. Singles wins by Kim Foltz J R Daugharthy and D C Hadley. Baldwin’s Pieratt claimed the lone singles victory. Ottawa doubles Hadley/Daugharthy and Billick/Johnson won while Willhite/Lewis fell to Colson/Pieratt. Forest Park meets Olathe Sunday at 2 p.m. on Ottawa courts.
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Pirates and Tigers share high scoring showcase in city league
In Clearwater AP update manager Danny Ozark touts the Phillies infield of Schmidt Bowa Cash Montanez as the best in baseball, while local city league summaries list mixed results for pirates lions yankees and others with player stats and totals across teams.
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Herzog Debut Is A Dilly
Whitey Herzog begins Royals tenure with a doubleheader sweep of the Texas Rangers 6-3 and 6-1. rookie Dennis Leonard won the nightcap. Frank White, Al Cowens, and a late three run rally pace Kansas City. Rangers fall to 3-0 under Lucchesi as Texas regrets firing Billy Martin.
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Jim Wohlford
Grieve
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Nelson Briles
Tulsa Tabs New Head Baseball Coach Jeffcoat
Baldwin names Jeffcoat age 27 as the new head baseball coach at Tulsa University after serving as Missouri Valley Conference champion Tulsa’s assistant coach and football aide. He previously pitched in the Cardinals system for the Tulsa Oilers AAA club and played in the Giants system while earlier directing Tampa physical education programs.
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