Rookie makes major league debut to save Royals win
A 23 year old rookie pitcher Rennie Martin debuted for Kansas City in Arlington, entering the eighth with Texas threatening. He retired Billy Sample and helped preserve a 4-3 Kansas City victory over the Rangers, Rich Gale earning the win and Ferguson Jenkins taking the loss after four straight Texas wins.
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Jacksonville
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Rich Gale
Ferguson Jenkins
Jenkins
Hayden Cup Paces Regional Golf Meet At Topeka
Hayden's Greg Koph and Dan Blair led to a 2man title with 153 at the Topeka Public Course as Ottawa High’s bid ended two strokes back. Blue Valley and Miege led 4man and individual results, with Shawnee Heights earning a state berth in both divisions and Paola disqualified.
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Dan Blair
Ottawa High
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Blue Valley
Kevin Gustafson
Shawnee Heights
Washburn Rural
Ottawa
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Winston Tripp
Miege
Joe Boring
Hamilton
Kevin Smell
Smell
Ned Moore
Jeff Brewer
Joe Bouska
Mark Denge
Bonner Springs
Atchison
Ward
Paola
Rural
Horseshoe Leagues Formation Meeting Planned In City
An organizational meeting for forming city horseshoe pitching leagues will be held Tuesday May 15 at the Youth Center 115 W 4th. The session will set league nights tournaments and structure under national rules with handicaps and open to all men and women novices and experts. Contact Bud Burgoon at 242 7828 for details.
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Bud Burgoon
Royals Face Long Wait as Star Duo Hurt in Alarming Setback
Kansas City manager Whitey Herzog weighs the impact of Frank White and Al Cowens missing four to six weeks after injuries in a 8-7 loss to Texas. White is batting .290 with three homers and 12 RBIs, Cowens hitting .304 with four homers and 24 RBIs. The Royals, already dealing with nagging hurts across the lineup, look to AL West defense of their crown with replacements and reshuffled roles as they chase the Minnesota Twins.
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Steve Braun
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Oliver
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Ed Farmer
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Herzog
George Brett
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Minnesota Twins
Steve Mingori
Paul Splittorff
Dennis Leonard
Hal McRae
Mingori
Jerry Terrell
Todd Cruz
Omaha
Renie Martin
Jacksonville
A.L. Washington
Clint Hurdle
Joe Rudi
Rod Carew
California
Ranger Ed Farmer disputes Cowens high inside pitch claim
In Arlington Texas Ed Farmer said Al Cowens believes he threw at him intentionally after a fastball shattered Cowens cheekbones. Farmer visited Cowens in hospital and insisted he would not throw at a batter’s face and expressed regret over the incident while noting media and fans labeled him a killer.
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Guidrys Unselfish Move Probes Times Moral Grain
New York Yankees star Ron Guidry volunteers to shift from starter to reliever to aid a slumping club, drawing mixed reactions from teammates. Critics say it highlights a crumbling culture, while supporters praise effort and team spirit as Guidry serves the Cy Young winner role with two saves and a win in three relief appearances.
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Times
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Thurman Munson
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Allie Reynolds
Yankee
Henry Hecht
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New York Post
Yankees
Alexander Dumas
Firsts Rule Kansas Regional Track For State Meet
In Topeka the AP reports Kansas high school track shifts to metric distances for state qualifications. Regional meets across six classifications will use a 400 meter Wichita State track and metric events, with 100m longer than the yard-based version. Lawrence notes Bird’s hand surgery as Indiana State and NBA negotiations unfold.
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