Howser forecasts Royals spring strength in 1983 lineup
Pompano Beach Florida AP Dick Howser enters spring training with a veteran Royals lineup led by George Brett and Willie Wilson. He names Larry Gura as opening day starter and expects balance with Don Renko returning to a righty-lefty staff alongside Dennis Leonard Vida Blue and Paul Splittorff. Potential breakouts Danny Jackson and Don Slaught draw attention as trainees.
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Pompano Beach
Fla
Kansas City Royals
Dick Howser
Baltimore
Larry Gura
Howser
California
Dennis Leonard
Vida Blue
Paul Splittorff
Renko
John Wathan
Willie Aikens
Frank White
A.L. Washington
Brett
Wilson
Amos Otis
Jerry Martin
Toronto
Danny Jackson
Ottawa Recreation League Activities Week of March 26 1983
Recap of indoor volleyball schedules across East Court Court and West Court with matchups from March 26 to March 30. Includes dance fitness courses starting the week of March 21, youth baseball and softball sign ups, Lifesaving course, and Youth Center activities plus ORC meeting details.
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GOLD
the Aces
Williamsburg
A-Tea
Peanuts
Silver
KK & Co
Croucher Abstract
Bogle Drilling
Flatland Supply
Smith Family
C.W. Carpet
Ottawa Co-Op
Tigers
L & L Cafe
Methodist Church
Ottawa Middle School
First Methodist Church
Deborah Washburn
ORC
Youth Center
DOT
NBA Talks Collapse Over Free Agency Proposal
New York AP Larry Fleisher, chief negotiator for NBA players, walked out of contract talks after the league reversed on a proposal to protect free agency. He said talks are back to square one as the union threatens a strike on April 2 if no CBA is reached. The dispute centers on minimum salaries and a proposed 50 percent revenue split versus the players’ demand for 53 percent.
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NEW York
Larry Fleisher
National Basketball Association
Players Association
Fleisher
NBA
Larry O’brien
O’brien
Lietzke Leads Early At Rain-Delayed TPC Event
Bruce Lietzke shot a 4 under 68 on the rain-soaked Players Championship course to hold a one stroke lead in the opening round. He credited his putter as the decisive tool while weather and the track challenged top players. Tom Weiskopf carded 70 and Bobby Clampett stood one behind after a 69.
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Ponte Vedra
Fla
Bruce Lietzke
Lietzke
Tom Weiskopf
Clampett
Split Royals Win and Lose
In Fort Myers, Steve Renko pitched five strong innings as the Royals beat the Pirates 4-2 in a split squad game. Renko has allowed one hit over his last nine spring innings, with Amos Otis, Hal McRae, Frank White and John Wathan driving runs.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Steve Renko
Kansas City Royals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Renko
Royals
Randy Niemann
Onix Concepcion
Amos Otis
Hal McRae
Frank White
John Wathan
Pittsburgh
Gene Tenace
Pirates
Eddie Vargas
Paul Splittorff
Splittorff
Villanova Edges Iowa In Midwest Region Thriller
No. 13 Villanova beat Iowa 55-54 in the Midwest Region semifinals as Gary McClain and John Pinone hit four late free throws and Ed Pinckney secured a crucial rebound. Pinone scored 18, Granger 11, McClain 10 for Villanova. Stokes 22 and Hansen 21 led Iowa. The game ended with a late free throw sequence and a bank shot by Bob Hansen. The first half finished tied 24-24.
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Kansas City
Gary McClain
John Pinone
Ed Pinckney
Villanova
Iowa
McClain
Wildcats
Greg Stokes
Pinone
Bob Hansen
Stewart Granger
Pinckney
Granger
Dwane McClain
Stokes
Hansen
Tar Heels Reach East Regional Final in 64-51 Win
North Carolina, led by Michael Jordan, defeated Ohio State 64-51 in Syracuse to move on. Jordan scored 17, Sam Perkins 15, Jim Braddock 10 as UNC built an 8-0 run after halftime and pulled away. Buckeyes' Concheck 14, Campbell 13, Taylor 10.
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Syracuse
N.Y
North Carolina
Michael Jordan
Ohio State
Tar Heels
Buckeyes
Troy Taylor
Larry Huggins
Jordan
Sam Perkins
Jim Braddock
Joe
DePaul Reaches NIT Semi Berth
DePaul beat Mississippi 75-67 to advance to the NIT semifinals as Bernard Randolph led with 19 points. Tyrone Corbin 18 and Walter Downing 11 supported the late rally after an 11 point first quarter cushion.
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DePaul
Chicago
Bernard Randolph
Mississippi
Blue Demons
Randolph
Tyrone Corbin
Walter Downing
Corbin
Downing
Kenny Patterson
Carlos Clark
Ole Miss
Rebels
Track Triangular Postponed to Monday at 3 30 PM
Ottawa High Blue Valley and O Hara postponed Friday track triangle at Blue Valley due to cold and wet conditions. The meet is rescheduled for Monday afternoon at 3 30 p m with Ottawa High Blue Valley and O Hara competing at Blue Valley.
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Ottawa High
Blue Valley
O’hara
Bowling Bits Week of March 14 Team Standings Summary
Bowling leagues show standings for First Green Acres Appliance Center Crite's The Hide A Way and more with team highs by players Dianna Carey Linda Nichols Rose Cannon Peggy Bien Julia Dunkin Connie Wilson Betty Hughes and others. Individual and team scores include high 10 and high 30 marks across multiple teams such as m'ERS SUPER CHICKS INDIAN SQUAWS and MOONSHINERS with splits converted and notable abbreviations.
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Green Acres
Dianna Carey
Crite’s
Lee’s
Linda Nichols
Rose Cannon
Bienie’s
Baldwin
Peggy Bien
M’ers
Me & the Kids
Olmsted’s
Julia Dunkin
J. Compton
Super Chicks
Osburn’s Flowers
West Wisson
Todd’s Insurance
Shade Tree Body Shop
Connie Wilson
Betty Hughes
Loyd Builders
Country Kitchen
Dengel & Son
Darlene Harper
Terry Wolken
Carmela Gilbert
Earlene Hicks
Marge Miller
Ruth Gruver
Ina Cordis
Vi Good
Florine Morgan
Betty Sink
Pat Collins
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Dan Quisenberry
RBI
Angels
Don Baylor
Gura
Jacksonville
Don Slaught
Jackson
Slaught
Wathan
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Dodson Aviation
Sunshine Girls
New Venture
Center Court
C.M
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Killough Stars
North Baptist
Jammers
Exterminators
Westminister
O.j.'s
West Court
O.M.S
Assembly of God
Valley Dollies
Buccaneers
Haley Abstract
Just-us-Nuts
Goodtime Gang
Crooks Floors
A-Team
Hairport
Williamsburg (M
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1St National Bank
King Radio
Welcome Wagon
Havens Steel
G & M Tavern
Misfits
Mean Machine
Montgomery Clan Bye
Hook Ins
C&c Enterprises
Stevensons Body Shop
O.R.C
Ottawa University
Ottawa Recreation Commission
Atlantic Wee T Pet
PFPA
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Los Aeres
Boston
Oaklan
Denver
Washington
New Jersey
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Michigan
Carr
ST. Petersburg
Ronn Reynolds
New York Mets
Wally Backman
Met
Dave Kingman
Rick Ownbey
Mets
Reynolds
Hawkeyes
Gainesville, Fla
Carry Back
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Kathrine Price
Jack
Garden State Park
Alice Jo DeFries
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Pal. Adv
Nsurance
Call
Bob Miller
Deana Farris
Cimarron Ins. Co
Continental Ins. Co
Continental Western
Hartford Ins. Co
Marysville Mutual Western of
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Trinity Ins. Co
Ottawa Insurance Agency
West Second
Ottawa, Kansas
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