Twins Clinch AL West Then Fall Short In KC Showdown
The Minnesota Twins, AL West champions for a week, lost 10-1 to the Kansas City Royals as Detroit eyed the playoffs. Kirby Puckett battled Kansas City’s Kevin Seitzer for league lead hits while Minnesota’s late-season slide exposed shakier form ahead of the championship run.
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K State struggles as losing streak hits nine in Tulsa loss
Kansas State coach Stan Parrish lamented a flat effort after Tulsa blocked two Kruger punts and built a 21 point lead. Tulsa quarterback T J Rubley produced two scoring passes as the Golden Hurricane opened Big Eight play with a win. The Wildcats face Missouri next, hoping to rebound.
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Northern Heights routs Waverly in Lyon County clash
Northern Heights built a 82 yard opening drive TD and controlled play with a 372 yard rushing attack. Scott Milner led NH with 118 yards on 21 carries while Greg French scored twice and Sean Robbins threw for 217 yards. Waverly drops to 1-1 in league, 2-2 overall, and heads to Lyndon next.
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Tanana Tigers Clinch Pennant In Red-Hot Race Finish
Detroit ace Frank Tanana pitched a six hitter to defeat Toronto 1-0 and clinch the American League East for the Tigers. Toronto dropped seven straight to end the season as Detroit heads to a best-of-seven playoff against Minnesota. Tanana, age 34, noted every game is big, while Blue Jays manager Jimy Williams labeled the end of a tense season one of their rough spells.
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Ottawa High JV Volleyball Earns Second at Baldwin Tourney
Ottawa High junior varsity captured second place in Baldwin High’s tournament. They defeated Eudora and Baselior to win their pool, then beat Perry Lecompton in semifinals before losing to Santa Fe Trail in the final. Kim DeLa Torre led serving with 25 aces, Ferris 12 aces, Perry 11 aces and five spiking kills, Ferris six kills.
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