Veterans lift Royals past Red Sox 7 4 in Boston
Veteran Willie Wilson fueled a rally with a four hit night driving in two and scoring, as Kansas City overcame Boston 7 4 to snap a three game skid. George Brett contributed an RBI double as Saberhagen earned the win and Montgomery closed out the save.
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Baseball Leaders By The Associated Press AmERICAN LEAGUE HITTING AND PITCHING TITLES
The Associated Press lists league leaders with batting averages led by Puckett .341 and Renderson 73 runs for the American League, while Puckett also tops hits with 133 and doubles with 32. In pitching, Blyleven leads decisions at 10-2 and Ryan tops strikeouts with 180. saves leaders include Plesac with 24. In the National League, Larkin hits .340 and Towynn and W Clark lead batting and the list shows Mitchell and W Clark excelling in RBIs and hits respectively.
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Kansas American Legion 1989 Class A Baseball Tournament Opens
The eight team state tournament opens Friday at Orris Cox Field with Ark City vs Parsons at 6:30 p.m. and Great Bend vs Ottawa 16-year-olds at 9 p.m. Ark City 27-6 leads. Parsons 14-12-1. Great Bend 19-19. Ottawa 13-13. Saturday games feature Topeka Post 1 vs Hutchinson and Olathe vs Manhattan. Manhattan 33-6 and Olathe 35-13 are pre tournament favorites. title game slated for 3 p.m. Monday.
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State meet opens Friday game at 10 a.m. if needed
The Class A state champion will represent Kansas in Loveland Colorado at the Class A Mid States. If Game 15 is necessary it will be played at 10:00 Tuesday August 2 1989. If schedule altered due to rain or unforeseen circumstances the tournament will be played by regulations set by the Tournament Director.
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Buick Open field shrinks as 154 pros play 1 amateur
GRAND BLANC Mich AP fewer than expected players tee off at the Buick Open with 154 professionals and one amateur in the 7 014 yard Warwick Hills course, despite a boosted purse of 180 000 for four days. Organizers noted 176 committed but withdrawals and injuries reduced the field while sponsors remained hopeful.
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Duran seeks rubber match with Leonard for third clash
Roberto Duran aims to avenge his loss to Sugar Ray Leonard by forcing a third fight after Leonard declared Duran the only man to beat him. A potential date options include November 2 at Caesars Palace or November 30 at Trump Plaza, with negotiations centering on title stakes and purse arrangements.
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