Lynn's 75 degree day fuels Tigers win over Royals
Detroit battler Fred Lynn collects three hits and a two-run double in 4-2 victory over Kansas City as wind complicates fly balls. Lou Whitaker and Gary Pettis score on Lynn's third inning hit, giving Detroit a lead they never relinquish.
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Oklahoma State claims ninth straight Big Eight title in rout
Oklahoma State defeated Missouri 18 7 to win the Big Eight baseball championship. Ray Ortiz and Manny Cervantes had two RBIs in a six run first inning while Cervantes added four RBIs total. Mitch Simons earned MVP honors as OSU extended its nine year reign with 17 total league titles and secured an NCAA Tournament berth. Missouri coach Gene McArtor lamented the early eruption and the Tigers’ exit from the title race.
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Garnett high stars pace regional track with Hirt and Kite
Garnett High School performers lead the Class 4A regional meet in LA CYGNE. Julie Hirt wins the 100-meter high hurdles and 300 meter intermediates while Scott Kite takes the boys triple jump and scores in 110 and 300 hurdles. Osawatomie leads boys team title. Aquinas tops girls.
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Kings win first pick in NBA lottery
New York AP reports the Kings earned the top pick in the NBA Lottery with Sacramento first, followed by the Los Angeles Clippers San Antonio and Miami. Trade talk swirled as teams like Miami and San Antonio considered moving the pick for veterans amid a draft with stars like Ferry Elliott Rice and Reid available.
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Burg Waverly Qualify In Seven Events For State Meet
Williamsburg and Waverly High combined to reach the state track meet by competing in seven events at a Class 1A regional held in Emporia. Burg and Waverly secured spots through strong performances across multiple disciplines.
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Emporia 1A Regional crowd, Robbins shines in field events
At the Emporia 1A Regional meet Sean Robbins of Waverly swept the boys shot put and triple jump. Bill Tyson led in discus and the Bulldogs claimed the 400 meter relay. Williamsburg juniors posted strong showings in relays and hurdles, with Carolan posting solid times before a measurement error shifted some results. The state meet heads to Wichita State University Friday and Saturday.
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