Royals rally past Detroit in eighth inning surge
In Kansas City, Bill Buckner and Mike Macfarlane hit tying and go-ahead singles with two out in the eighth, Bo Jackson added a two-run single, and Jeff Montgomery earned the win as the Royals beat the Tigers 6-3 to end Detroit’s three-game streak. Steve Farr closed with his 11th save.
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Bill Buckner
Mike Macfarlane
Bo Jackson
Kansas City Royals
Detroit
Tigers
Jim Eisenaeich
Mike Henneman
Buckner
Bob Boone
Eisenreich
Ning
Rey Palacios
Macfarlane
Jeff Montgomery
Steve Farr
Herrieman
Kon Stillwell
Guillermo Hernandez
Kevin Seitzer
Jackson
Hurlers boost A's Angels in shutout wins
In New York, Todd Burns pitched 62 3 innings of no-hit ball as Oakland beat the Yankees 4-0 with three pitchers combining for a near-perfect game. In Boston, Chuck Finley tossed a one hit shutout, guiding the Angels to a 3-0 win over the Red Sox as Jody Reed’s eighth inning single broke up the no-hitter.
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NEW York
Todd Burns
Oakland
Athletics
New York Yankees
Boston
Chuck Finley
Jody Reed
California Angels
Roger Clemens
Red Sox
Reed
Lewis wins silver in Kansas Class 5A long jump
Ottawa High junior Karen Lewis earned second in the Class 5A girls long jump at Cessna Stadium with a season best 17-9 after edging into finals from regional competition. Newton’s Angie Talbert won gold at 17-10 as Wellsville and Garnett athletes also posted notable marks and qualifications.
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Ottawa High
Karen Lewis
Wichita
Rick Peterson
Herald
Ottawa
Lewis
Angie Talbert
Newton
Talbert
Shawnee Heights
Lemp
Matt Reusch
Nicole Johnson
Ricky Jackson
Daryl Spigle
Danny Tyson
Ken Moran
Moran
Wellsville
Aaron Todd
Marc Thurp
Eagles
Todd
Thuro
Brian O'Connor
O'Connor
Garnett
Eric Hoke
Alyson Spencer
Julie Hirt
Scott Kite
Baldwin
Maria McTaggart
Little League cuts 15 year old player and coach over age rule
A 15 year old with cerebral palsy weighing 56 pounds was removed from the Sharpstown Little League Pirates after a complaint from a competing team. Coach Scott Davis resigned in protest. Little League officials said special provisions exist for doctor recommended age placement, but no written policy was found.
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Judi Church
Tucker
Sharpstown
Pirates
Davis
Paul
Gapleby
Little League
Williamsport
Elmer Lenetsky
Houston Post
Goolsby
Enor
Pucker
League
Grady's 6-under-par keeps Aussies in control
Wayne Grady shot 6-under par to grab a one stroke lead at 136 after 36 holes in the Atlanta Classic at Marietta. Tan Baker-Finch won the Colonial last week, with Grady eyeing a repeat while winds and course challenged players.
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Grady
Marietta, Ga
Wayne Grady
Australia
Tan Baker-Finch
Fort Worth
Tan
Atlanta Country Club
Ray Stewart
Larry Silveira
Jay Don Blake
Duffy Waldorf
Mike Hulbert
Hulbert
Memphis
OCC Golf Group Competes In Ladies Invitational Topeka
Ottawa Women's Golf Association sent a group to the Ladies Invitational at Lake Shawnee in Topeka where Diane Lemaster was medalist. Other prize winners included Mary Lou Sheldon Mary Ann Moherman Etoise Killough and Rosalie Osburn. Tuesday morning pairings list multiple OWGA members for Ottawa Country Club events and a 6 pm tee off for women's evening play. OCC also sponsors a Memorial weekend skins game with a $15 three day entry and a June 4 two man best ball tournament with $10 per person registration. The new pro shop opens June 4 with expanded apparel and gear.
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Ottawa Women’s Golf Association
Lake Shawnee
Topeka
Diane Lemaster
Mary Lou Sheldon
Mary Ann Moherman
Etoise Killough
Rosalie Osburn
OWGA
Ottawa Country Club
J.artinger
B. Birzer
G. Badders
H. Hastert
H. Pelton
S. Goracke
OCC
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