Mets accuse Scott of scuffing balls in pivotal playoff game
New York Mets level allegations against Houston star Mike Scott after a 3-1 loss in Game 4. Backman and Johnson claim scuffed balls and sandpaper-like manipulation, while Scott denies tampering. NL officials say they will review balls before his next start amid rain delays.
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NEW York
Mike Scott
New York Mets
Mets
Scott
Houston Astros
Wally Backman
Backman
Dave Johnson
Johnson
Katy Feeney
Feeney
Doug Harvey
Harvey
Don Sutton
St. Louis
LCS
Gary) Carter
Athletes Of The Week Mike Conley Leads Ottawa Uni Defense
Ottawa University honors Mike Conley sophomore in 16 tackles against Saint Mary of the Plains as the Braves fall 19 12 at Dodge City. Conley has 53 defensive stops this season with 24 solo. Coach Percy praises his growing impact and drive for stardom.
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Mike Conley
Ottawa University
Conley
Aurora
Cole
Braves
Saint Mary of the Plains
Dodge City
Glenn Percy
Alonzo Smith
Derek Petty
Smith
St. Mary of the Plains
Petty
Cavaliers
Reynolds leads Ottawa High in football loss and award note
Barry Reynolds of Ottawa High, a 6-0 quarterback, passed for 111 yards in a 13-6 non league defeat at Independence. He completed 12 of 20 with two long plays negated by penalties. Reynolds has 469 passing yards this year and was named OHL Athlete of the Week over teammates and cross country runners.
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Barry Reynolds
Ottawa High School
Reynolds
Cyclones
Independence
OHL
Ron Mann
Tim Spears
Ron Sylvester
Mike Roush
Stacy Skiles
DeeDee Lewis
Marsha Bailey
Spears
Sylvester
Roush
Aquinas
Skiles
Lewis
Bailey
Bonner Springs
Olathe South
Troy Lewis shines in 24-6 district win for Trojans
Troy Lewis, transfer from Ottawa, scored three long TDs on 58 and 70 yard punt returns and a 57 yard run as Marais des Cygnes Valley beat Burlingame 24-6. He 76 rushing yards on 10 carries while coach John Wilkerson praised his rapid development at running back. Aaron Todd also starred for Wellsville with 225 passing yards and four TDs in a 41-29 victory, earning co Athlete of the Week honors with Lewis.
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Troy Lewis
Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Lewis
Ottawa High School
Trojans
Burlingame
Marais Des Cygnes
John Wilkerson
Aaron Todd
Wellsville High School
Todd
Garnett
Wellsville
Jim Wright
Central Heights
Tony Stottlemire
Uniontown
Loren Gretencord
Sean Robbins
Waverly
Lebo
Pomona
Curt Altic
Crest
Tom Custenborder
Lyndon
Hartford
Williamsburg
Duane Reichard
Kathy Wood
Royals decline offers to Jones and Pryor for 1987
Kansas City Royals told reserve outfielder Lynn Jones he will not be offered a 1987 contract and informed reserve infielder Greg Pryor he might be released. General Manager John Schuerholz said Pryor still has a possible opportunity elsewhere and both players were offered coaching roles in the organization, which they turned down.
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Kansas City, Mo
Kansas City Royals
Lynn Jones
Royals
Greg Pryor
Pryor
John Schuerholz
Sarasota, Fla
Schuerholz
Ottawa High Harriers Sweep Aquinas Invitational Titles
Ottawa High School captured both boys and girls team crowns at the Aquinas Invitational at Johnson County Community College. The OHS boys won with 24 points, led by Mike Roush second in 10:52 and Stacy Skiles pacing the girls with third in 12:57, as both teams topped nearby rivals and prepared for next week’s East Kansas League meet.
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Overland Park
Ottawa High
Aquinas
Johnson County Community College
OHS
Olathe North
Turner
Bishop Ward
Cyclones
Mike Roush
Jesse Griffin
Mark DeGroff
Robbie Christenson
Randy Maddox
Stacy Skiles
Nicole Johnson
Sue Pack
Diane Pratt
Christy Cox
Tracy Trinkle
Lori Pyle
Zena Negash
Mark Laws
Stacy
Mike
Reichard, Burkdoll Carry PV Invita tional Cross Country
Duane Reichard won the 24 mile Prairie View Invitational in 13 18 and Clint Burkdoll finished second in 13 29 to pace Central Heights to a runner up finish. Baldwin won the team title with 60 points over Central Heights 45 60 Osawatomie 83 Santa Fe Trail 107 Jayhawk Linn 117 Prairie View 148 Paola 170 Williamsburg 184 with Kansas City Central and Kansas City Southeast also fielding runners.
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Lacygne
Williamsburg
Duane Reichard
Prairie View
Clint Burkdoll
Central Heights
Reichard
Barkdoll
Baldwin
Osawatomie
Santa Fe Trail
Jayhawk-Linn
Paola
Kansas City Central
Kansas City Southeast
Burkdoll
Viking
Gregg Carey
Mike Cannady
Brian Timblin
Nick Williams
Jason Ball
Heath Highie
Ian Reekie
Ricky Gragg
Chris Cade
Scott Rush
Kathy Wood
Julie
Janie Patterson
Steve Schweiger
Cameron Lee
Steven Haight
David Cochran
Vikings
Travis Haight
Hayes Run Sparks Bengals to Victory in Pittsburgh Thriller
Bengals comeback hinges on Jeff Hayes fake punt for a 61 yard touchdown after earlier bad snaps and a safety. Hayes, ex Redskins punter, energized Cincinnati to a 24 22 win as Steelers fall to 1 5 and 4 2 Bengals lead AFC Central.
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Jeff Hayes
Bengals
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers
Hayes
Washington Redskins
Steelers
Biggest pro football player Les Bingaman named
Sports fans are reminded that Les Bingaman of the Detroit Lions, who played from 1948 to 1954, once set a pro football weight record at 249 pounds in 1954. The article also notes field width as 160 feet and mentions Notre Dame’s band origin at football games. Underwood’s advertises 1987 GMCS pickups at 7 495 dollars with four in stock and low rate financing.
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Les Bingaman
Detroit Lions
Notre Dame
America
Aea
Underwood’s
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