Howser Loses Battle With Cancer in 1980s Coach Timeline
Kansas City remembers Dick Howser at 51 as cancer claims the former Royals manager. George Brett and Peter Ueberroth pay tribute while funeral plans set in Tallahassee. Howser led Kansas City to the 1985 World Series title and earlier steered Florida State and the Yankees to success.
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A Man For All People Howser remembered as a strong humane leader
Dick Howser, revered for his calm, respectful leadership and approachable nature, guided teams through triumphs and losses. Colleagues and players recall his integrity, willingness to take blame, and ability to lift others, even as his health declined amid baseball milestones and a storied 1985 World Series run.
Clift Pitches Arrows To 5-2 Win
Ottawa's AA Legion Arrows toppled Garnett 5-2 at Orlis Cox Field as Jim Clift pitched a five hitter with 12 strikeouts. Garnett won the earlier game 9-4. Ottawa improves to 9-8. Garnett drops to 2-0 against Ottawa this season and prepares for a doubleheader Saturday in Garnett.
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Elks Rally Past Eagles For 10-6 Babe Ruth Win
Ellis used a five run burst in the second and a five run rally in the fourth to overcome the Eagles 10-6 at Orlis Cox Field. Burgoon pitched five innings for Ellis earning the win while Nutt took the loss for Eagles.
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Royals Rally For 10-5 Win As Howser Dies
The Royals beat Oakland 10-5 in a somber night five hours after Dick Howser’s death. Bret Saberhagen pitched his eighth complete game to improve to 12-1 as George Brett, Frank White and Bo Jackson fueled the offense. Hal McRae and Tartabull added key hits while the crowd marked the moment with a silence and flags at half staff.
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