Reds aim to ride bullpen edge into NL playoffs
The Reds hope their bullpen can tilt the NL division series against the Pirates at Riverfront Stadium. Jose Rijo faces Bob Walk as Pittsburgh’s reliance on Norm Charlton Rob Dibble and Randy Myers looms. Reds and Pirates meet in a six or seven game potential chase with bullpen superiority as the key.
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Bob Walk
Danny Jackson
Brett clinches third straight batting title in three decades
Kansas City, April season opener sees George Brett triumph with a .329 finish, beating Rickey Henderson by four points. The 37 year old oldest batting champion since Ted Williams and Honus Wagner, Brett credits his late surge and strategic rests while denying accusations of a padded race. He defends his choice to sit out some left handed matchups and thanks family and mentors for support.
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Oakland Athletics
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Texas
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Honus Wagner
Royals fire Funk and Mayberry after season ends
Kansas City Royals dismiss pitching coach Frank Funk and hitting instructor John Mayberry following a 5-2 loss to Cleveland that capped a sixth place finish in the American League West. Adrian Garrett Bob Schaefer and Glen Ezeli are invited to return.
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Omaha
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NAIA Basketball Splits Into Two Divisions for 1991-92
At the NAIA convention in Kansas City a record vote approved a two division plan for men's and women's hoops beginning 1991-92. Division I and II will be based on financial aid and enrollment with 32 teams in each Division I tourney and Ottawa and Baker already set as Division II. Ottawa coach Andy Carrier praised the move as boosting national competitiveness.
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Injury Brings Perspective to Cyclones in SEK Clash
Ottawa High Cyclones coach Ron Mann says season ending leg injury to senior Mitch Thompson refocuses the team after a week of homecoming distractions. Thompson had 13 receptions for 152 yards through five games as Ottawa aims to extend a three game win streak against Chanute, in their final SEK matchup before moving to the Huron League in 1991.
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Mitch
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