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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1977
Page
2
Kansas City Royals faced a slow start despite drafting nine pitchers in 13 picks. Hal McRae expressed frustration over excuses as Kansas City won 5-4 over the Boston Red Sox with Joe Zdeb's bases loaded hit and Mike Paxton taking the loss.
In a crowded city sports report, Blue Room Suffron and Farrell led a 4-0-0 slate for the Softball Men A League with strong contributions from other lines. Ramse, Optimist Club, Scott Service, Eichman Plumbing, Moore Man’s, and John’s Service posted totals across divisions, while Red Sox Expos Royals and Junior League squads added their season tallies.
Beth Boozer of Lawrence and Lavon Devers of Kansas City shot 758 to share medalist honors as the Kansas Women's Amateur Golf Tournament began at Alvamar Hills. Defending champion Karen Mac Gee was two back at 77 as more medal play was to decide the championship flight. Mike Boozer needed 30 putts on the fast Alvamar greens amid the opening round scramble.
In Ottawa Babe Ruth League action Deron Kramer and Marty Garrett tossed consecutive no-hit games. Kramer dominated the Eagles with a five inning win over the Elks while Garrett fended off Sertoma 11-5 for Lions victory. Garrett’s defense and hitting supported Lions. Kramer struck out 11 in a near-shutout for the Eagles. Upcoming games feature Sertoma vs VFW and Kiwanis vs Boys' Club.
Tom Seaver surpassed Sandy Koufax on the all time strikeout list as the Mets routed the Cincinnati Reds 8 0. Seaver fanned 10 while allowing five hits and one walk, earning career strikeout number 2400 as Lee Mazzilli drove in three runs for a revitalized Mets under Joe Torre.
A chaotic bowling score page lists teams such as Indian Squaws Cherokee Chicks Calicos and Prentice Grain with varied highs and top scorers. Notable names include Steala McCord Zook Faltnn Peterson Barrett and Foster.
George Brett quipped about Tom Watson as the Masters champ was honored before a Boston at Kansas City game. Royals teammate joked about tobacco and putting, noting Watson still delivers, while Brett tries to see beyond the antics.
Eric Mark shot a four under par 67 at Salina Country Club to grab the first round lead in the 67th Kansas State Men's Amateur at Salina. The 32-man championship flight will be cut after second round action. Frank Rose of Topeka tied at 69 with two others.
Willhite, one of three Ottawa players, survives first day of qualifying at Salina Country Club. Merle Wilshite posts 79 to clear the day’s cut by two strokes and will play in today’s final round to set flight alignments. Teammates Kevin Smell shoots 82 and Matt Wassmer 83.
Ottawa American Legion A-team defeated Kansas City Post 199 7-4 as Buddy Welch hit two home runs and a single. Beets pitched seven hits scattered, Ottawa built a 5-2 lead and added two insurance runs in the sixth. Ottawa improves to 3-3 in league play and 5-4 overall, with a doubleheader vs Kansas City 188 slated at Orlis Cox Field at 6:30.
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