Fiery Yanks Burn KC in wild protest and brawl
The New York Yankees came from five runs down to beat Kansas City 6-5 as umpire Dale Ford and Royals manager Jim Frey were ejected after heated exchanges. Gene Michael removed his jacket and argued from the dugout while Ford ruled a crucial play a trap, prompting protests and a dust-filled confrontation that overshadowed late relief by Ron Davis and Jim Spencer’s homer.
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Kansas City Royals
New York Yankees
Ford
Dale Ford
Ford & Co
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Yankee
Gene Michael
Kansas City
John Wathan
Rich Gale
Renie Martin
Oscar Gamble
Jim Spencer
Doug Bird
Ron Davis
Royals
Jim Frey
Willie Wilson
Frey
Wathan
Davis
Bird
Rudy May
Frank White
Dennis Werth
Joe Brinkman
Foote
Brinkman
Werth
Dale
White
Michael
Stick
Springstead
Joe
Big rains boost waters. catfish expected for weekend derby
Heavy rains raise water levels across reservoirs lakes and rivers slowing crappie and bass fishing but boosting channel cat prospects. Reports from Marais des Cygnes say catfish and flatheads bite well as creeks enter waters. A fishing and bowfishing derby runs Friday to Sunday at John Redmond Reservoir hosted by Rains Stir Up Catfish with Redmond Corps of Engineers and State Fish and Game. Registration noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. entry is 1 dollar. Prizes awarded for fishing categories and bowfishing weights with weigh-ins starting at 5 30 p.m.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Marais Des Cygnes
John Redmond
Burlington Youth Foundation
Redmond Corps of Engineers
State Fish and Game Commission
Corps of Engineers
Weekend events and new Kansas wildlife laws outlined
A weekend calendar features a 3 pm Friday weigh in deadline, a 10 am canoe race, and a 1 to 2 pm kids fishing derby with age groups 4d to 9-12. The third annual Lake Wilson striper tournament May 30-31 offers a 1000 prize. New Kansas laws take effect Jan 1 1982 lowering deer permit fees for landowners, tagging rules for coyote traps, and removing the 20-trap cap for furbearer trappers. July brings higher fines for fish and game violations, with specific minimums for license infractions and boating and big game offenses up to 1000 and jail time.
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Lake Wilson
Russell
Kansas
John Carlin
Boston Deserves A Champion? Celtics Tribute Sparks City Critique
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley reports Celtics players led by Larry Bird at a Boston City Hall Plaza tribute, while Bill Russell and others critique Boston’s culture and tensions. Bird quips about French Lick as he notes city hardships. Russell lashes at perceived unkindness and tribal attitudes amid cheers and boos.
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W.C. Fields
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French Lick
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Indiana State
City Hall
Bill Russell
Russell
Seattle
CBS TV
U.S. Olympic Fund
New York
America
Bird
Porter Faces Rotator Cuff Injury Cloud Over Cardinals
St Louis reports catcher Darrell Porter, 29, suffers a slight tear in the right shoulder. He will not throw for two weeks, may miss the year if surgery is needed. Porter signed a 5 year, 3.5 million deal and has been a key to the Cardinals early strong start. Gene Tenace and Orlando Sanchez fill in as Porter mends.
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ST. Louis
Darrell Porter
Whiley Herzog
Cardinals
Porter
Los Angeles
Jobe
West Coast
Herzog
Baseball owners offer alternative in stalled talks
Federal mediator sees progress as owners propose a new plan ahead of a May 29 strike deadline. Kenneth Moffett notes movement while Ray Grebey calls it an alternative not a compromise. Dan Quisenberry says the offer is semi-different but still meaningful to players.
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NEW York
Kenneth B. Moffett
Ray Grebey
Players Association
Dan Quisenberry
Kansas City Royals
Moffett
Grebey
Quisenberry
Rusty Slaub
Gaylord Perry
OU Fresh, E-State Gals To NATA
Ottawa University freshman Tim Horsley leads Braves at the NATA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Houston. Julie Buick and Cheryl Phares compete for Emporia State, joining Garnett senior in the 400 and relays. Albert Peacock transfers to a Florida junior college, ending his bid.
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Houston
Texas
Ottawa University
Tim Horsley
Heart of America
Braves
Albert Peacock
Florida
Peacock
Emporia State
Texas Southern University
Ottawa
Julie Buick
Garnett
Cheryl Phares
Baseball Scoreboard Highlights From Wednesday
Baseball scoreboard reports New York over Kansas City six to five and Detroit crushing Texas fourteen to one. Milwaukee tied Minnesota four four while Oakland visits Boston and Seattle travels to Cleveland with several late games noted.
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Detroit
Texas
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Crawford
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D. Martine
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Datson
Toronto
Todday
Seattle
Gleaton
Cleveland
Barker
Jenkins
Morris
Gura
Nelson
Willitrd Jr
Staten
Oakland
West Oakland
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Stmeyer
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Red Sox
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Tenace
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Eick’s Auto Sound
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Rick
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