Royals Blank Orioles as Splittorff Dominates
Paul Splittorff pitched four hits for a 7-0 shutout over Jim Palmer, lifting the Kansas City Royals to their eighth win in 10 games. Amog Otis and John Mayberry each hit two-run homers, Otis taking the AL lead with his 11th homer and Mayberry delivering a pair of long balls in two days. Whitey Herzog praised Otis and noted smart small-ball moves as KC built a 3-0 lead before the seventh inning surge. Orioles, on a six-game skid, saw Palmer take the loss while Earl Weaver praised his pitcher’s effort in the unfavorable park.
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Kansas City
Paul Splittorff
Jim Palmer
Kansas City Royals
Splittorff
Palmer
Baltimore Orioles
Amog Otis
John Mayberry
Baltimore
Royals
Orioles
Otis
Mayberry
Big John
Whitey Herzog
Otis Bunting
Tom Paquette
George Brett
Hal McRae
Frank White
Earl Weaver
Weaver
Two-Sport Clinic Here
A combined volleyball and basketball clinic for girls 12 years and older will be conducted Aug 14-17 at Ottawa High. Sponsored by the Ottawa Recreation Commission, directors are OHS coach Bob Duncan and Ihe Cearfoss. The $15 fee is due by June 15 at the ORC Youth Center, 115 W 4th. after that date the fee rises to $20.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission
Ottawa High
Bob Duncan
OHS
Ihe Cearfoss
ORC
W. 4Th
Raiders Sign Ex Chief for Trial in Oakland
Oakland AP report says Bobby Bell, 36, cut by Kansas City after 12 Chiefs seasons, signed for a trial with the Raiders. He may serve as a center for long snaps on punts and placekicks. Coach John Madden praises him as an experienced, healthy, versatile linebacker who excels at snapping.
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Oakland
Bobby Bell
Kansas City
Chiefs
Oakland Raiders
Raiders
Bell
John Madden
East All Stars Ready For Shrine Classic In Wichita
Shrine East squad coach J W Emerson guides 43 players into the East West Shrine game at Cessna Stadium Wichita State University with a focus on unity effort and readiness. Starting lineup features Abner Reese Mike Polk Greg Kolenda Bob Rusnak Joe Allard and others with captain Harshbarger. Game time 7 30 p m Saturday with proceeds aiding Shrine hospitals.
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Jewel Scott
J. W. Emerson
Emerson
Wellsvilles
Abner Reese
Mike Polk
Lawrence
Greg Kolenda
Ward High
Bob Rusnak
Shawnee Mission South
Joe Allard
Hayden
Doug Stewart
Osage City
Richard Hiliott
Fort Scott
Richard Wagstaff
Shawnnee Mission East
Alan Harshbarger
Wamego
Curtis Kekahbah
Manhattan
Jerome Holiwell
Harshbarger
Junction City
Red Pray
Pray
Rick Gallagher
Pittsburg
Colgan
Fred Osborn
West Elk
John Liebe
Ken Hitch
Westmoreland
Steve Pegram
Quenemo
Pegram
Cessna Stadium
Wichita State University
Shrine Hospitals
Riggins Leaves Jets For Redskins In 1 year Deal
Washington announces the acquisition of John Riggins a 26 year old running back who left the New York Jets citing a pass oriented offense He chose the Redskins over Houston Los Angeles and Minnesota with a 1 5 million five year package He topped 1 000 yards last season on 238 carries and praised coach George Allen and the club for its winner’s outlook Also noted Kansas Women’s Amateur golf’s final due to rain Karen Macgee declared champion without playing.
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Washington
John Riggins
New York Jets
Washington Redskins
Riggins
Jets
Redskins
Mary
Lou
Houston
Los Angeles
Minnesota
Joe Namath
Joe
George Allen
Redskin
Larry Brown
Calvin Hill
Dallas
Mike Thomas
Allen
Kansas City
Kan
Karen Macgee
Arizona Teams Face NCAA Rule Clash in World Series
Arizona and Arizona State clash over a new NCAA rule that would force a rematch if three teams remain in the fifth round. Coaches Kindall and Brock argue the rule is unfair for the two Western powers and could affect who reaches the championship game. The clubs protest the policy while awaiting possible legal action, as Arizona State lists a 19-game win streak and star Floyd Bannister.
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Omaha
Neb
Arizona
Arizona State
Jerry Kindall
Jim Brock
NCAA
Brock
Egycept
Ariszona State
Philosphy
Kindall
Fred Miller
Dave
Strack
Sun Devils
Floyd Bannister
Auburn
Clemson
Maine
Eastern Michigan
Oklahoma
Washington State
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Kansas
Ottawa University
Wassmers
John Alexander
Lee
Wassmer
Ottawa
ORA
Boudreaus
Memphis, Tenn
Lou Boudreau Jr
Memphis Blues
Vietnam
Chicago Cubs
John A O'Bryan
Altamont
John A. O'Bryan
Parsons
Mgr
W. W. O'Bryan
Ken Smith
Hepler
Marcy
English Leather
Timberline
Wind
Kramer Drug Store
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