Free Agent Draft Highlights Pitchers Dominate Rankings
The 25 round re entry draft centered on pitcher talent with Floyd Bannister top among A rated free agents. Several teams pursued Bannister while Gordon Orster Shirley McClure Burgmeier Garvey drew attention. Kemp Lowenstein Baylor Garvey and Baylor among notable names but many prominent players received limited bids.
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Cyclone Gridders Fall Short Of Pre-Season Expectations
Mina High Cyclones miss goal of a winning season finishing 3-4 under coach Chuck Blaney. He cites inexperience and a tougher league, praises senior class, notes returning letterman strength and a stronger 1983 lineup with Darren Johnson and Todd Schultze. Varsity JV also shows promise with a 5-2 mark.
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Larry Stewart
John Roberts
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Suns Edge Kings To Stop Skid At 6-2 Standings
Phoenix built a 45-38 halftime edge, then Walter Davis and Maurice Lucas sparked a 38-point second half as the Suns survived a late Kansas City rally. Davis scored a game-high 24 and sealed it with back-to-back jumpers after Ed Nealy missed a late free throw.
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PHS Booster Bus Planned for Uniontown Game
Ponona Indian football fans plan to ride a booster bus to Uniontown for the 2A state playoff Saturday night. Call to reserve by Friday morning. Departures from Cantonown at 7 45 p m with adult supervision for minors. a reporting error earlier named Jerrell Burgeo now corrected to Darren Powers. Vic Herald apologizes for the error.
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Kansas High School Playoff Pairings Announced
Kansas state football playoffs reveal first round pairings across 6A to 1A. Notable games include Shawnee Mission Northwest at Lawrence, Manhattan at Wichita East, Salina Central at Guildford, and Hiawatha at Sata Pe Tray Saturday evening. Various districts feature Coppin, Banner Springs, and Dauphin matchups across Friday and Saturday events.
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Royals Sign Three Former Mariners in Re entry Draft
Kansas City eyes Floyd Bannister 27, left handed. Also selected Al Cowens Bruce Bochte and John Lowenstein from Seattle, plus Gene Tenace from St. Louis. McRae Splittorff Quirk outcomes noted with teams and 1982 stats.
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McRae Happy With Draft Day Open Field Links
Kansas City star Hal McRae, led MLB RBI with 133, says being drafted by only three teams gives him bargaining leverage. He favors the Yankees or Angels, notes both teams are strong, and mentions a Royals offer was reportedly around 2 million for three years. He may move to designated hitter or first base as he ages toward 37.
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