Reeling Royals Grateful For A Long Season
Kansas City faces a low scoring stretch with a 21-24 record, three games out of first in the AL West. Manager Dick Howser notes offensive slumps while pitching remains solid led by Bret Saberhagen and Dennis Leonard. Angel Salazar and Rudy Law mistake-free defense provide hope for improved play.
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Scott Bankhead
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Acquistion
Angel Salazar
Fryar Denies Gambling Plans Lie Detector Test
New England receiver Irving Fryar denies gambling on football games amid NFL inquiries and says he will take a polygraph in Dallas arranged by his agent. He hopes reporters will witness the results to prove his innocence and expresses disappointment over lack of teammate support.
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Celtics Clinch Commanding 117 95 Win Over Rockets
Celtics rout Rockets 117-95 as Larry Bird scores 31 in the third quarter pushing Boston’s playoff surge. Bird’s burst, aided by McHale and Walton, widen the gap to 27 and set a home victory record in a 40th straight. Houston’s Olajuwon and Sampson expanded limits but failed to sustain late offense.
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Indy Officials Battle Gripes Over Indy 500 Prep
In Indianapolis, drivers criticized a 120 mph half hour warmup and media restrictions during a postponed Indianapolis 500 prep. Speedway officials defend decisions as aimed at participant and spectator safety while media lament poor communication. The next on track event is Saturday morning with the pre race command.
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Tony Hulman
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Couples Opens Kemper with 64 to Lead at Congressional
Fred Couples shot a 64 at Congressional Country Club to grab the first round lead in the Kemper Open. The number 7,173 yard par 72 course played easier due to less rain, with Sieckmann Bolling and Mize three strokes back. Four players tied at 68 include Thompson Ogrin Trixler and Reid.
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Washington Country Club
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Davis Ogrin
Dennis Trixler
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McPherson College signs MdCV standout Jeff White
Jeff White a multi sport star from Marais des Cygnes Valley signs a track letter of intent with McPherson College. The MdCV senior and son of Warren and Joan White of Melvern is slated to compete in cross country and track after starring in middle distance and contributing to the Trojans 1600 mile relay team this weekend at State Outdoor.
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