The Scarred Arm Secret Of Busbys Success
Steve Busby of the Kansas City Royals shows a 10 inch scar from nerve transplant surgery and credits the procedure with shaping him into a top pitcher. The right hander led Kansas City to a 3-0 win over the Boston Red Sox as he contends for another 20 win season.
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Andretti Not A Cinch For Indy
Andretti faces uncertain Indy 500 start as Cosworth powered Parnelli struggles to reach 182 mph while Mario monitors Monaco Grand Prix. If speed lag persists, he may switch to a proven Eagle Offenhauser. Teammate Al Unser has already qualified an Eagle-Offy at 185.452 mph.
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Wellington Kapaun Mt Carmel lead Kansas Class 84 golf
Wellington and Kapaun Mt Carmel led after day one of the Kansas Class 84 high school golf tournament. Mike Seitz of Ellsworth tops Medalist with 68, as teams vie for four man honors. The final two days of qualifying start Saturday.
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AAU Meet Set For Ottawa High Track This June
The Missouri Valley AAU track meet, typically held the first Sunday after the State Outdoor, will be conducted on a later date this year. The championship previously planned for Saturday June 14 at Ottawa High School track.
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Foolish Pleasure Heads Preakness as Derby Champion
Foolish Pleasure the 6-5 favorite in the Preakness field of nine, seeks the second leg of the Triple Crown after Derby victory. Trainer LeRoy Jolley, facing pressure, aims to extend a rich campaign with odds and rivals from the Run for the Roses.
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DeBusschere Named ABA Commissioner Seeks Merger Path
New ABA commissioner Dave DeBusschere, 34, aims to stabilize finances, explore a potential merger with the NBA, and secure a national TV deal. He notes eight or even fewer solid franchises as possible, with Memphis and San Diego at risk without new funding by June 1. Ball is set for talks with Larry OBrien and NBC on broadcast plans.
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Tourney Proposal To Faculty Reps In Big Eight
Big Eight considers a post season basketball tournament starting 1976-77 if faculty representatives approve. Study committee and coaches backs the plan while a press conference was set. The current December Kansas City tournament would stay alongside the new event. Pairings would match conference standings with the winner advancing to Kansas City. Debate remains whether regular season or post season champion goes to the NCAA bid.
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