Rival Aids Royals' Cause
In Kansas City, Whitey Herzog hints Texas Ranger support may help the Royals clinch a third straight AL West title. Larry Gura dominates Oakland for a 8-1 win as Kansas City extends its lead while California stumbles. Gura improves to 14-4, anchoring KC’s rotation with steady control and support from LaCock, Otis, and peers.
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Royals Rally In 9th. Gura Leads In Busy Win
Gura posts strong win loss record with 4 .778 victory percentage and 2.70 ERA while LaCock Otis and Porter spark 16 hit attack. Hal McRae and George Brett each three hits as Royals stay in pennant race with 19 games left and plans for California series. Herzog stresses need to win 26 more to stay afloat.
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Officiating Grabs Early NFL Spotlight
BRUCE LOWITT AP Sports. Norris Weese joked about a fumbled play as Denver chased a late comeback against Minnesota. A review of the rules and officials’ calls showed the clock stoppage mattered, with Bud Grant and others debating the sequence before Minnesota won 12-9 in overtime.
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Rockhurst routs OU Kickers 9 to 0 in Kansas City
Rockhurst, a national NAIA power led by Craig Stahl with five goals, overwhelmed Ottawa University 9 0 as the Braves struggled with 40 shots. Stahl scored three early, Estopare added two, and OU faces a tough three game homestand starting Sept 21 against Tabor, then Columbia College and Park College.
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Cyclones Run in CC Meet at Bonner Springs Invitational
Ottawa High placed third in the Bonner Springs Invitational as Bonner Springs won with 48 points and Bishop Miege was second with 57. Bruce Graham of Miege won the 1.9 mile course in 9:31. Loren White led Ottawa with 14th place in 10:15 and other Cyclones followed. Ottawa hosts its own invitational next Thursday.
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OU Names Week Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week
Mike Brown, OU’s 220 pound Louisville junior, rushed for 138 yards on 24 carries in a 20 15 loss to Bethany and sparked the Braves. Mike Dumpert, a 190 pound Colorado Springs junior linebacker, totaled multiple tackles and assists and had an interception plus two breakups.
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AL East Race Goes Backward
The top threeAL East leaders all lost Tuesday night. Milwaukee blew a 5-4 lead in the ninth against Seattle 6-5 as Tom Paciorek drove in two with two outs. Boston fell to Baltimore 3-2 and New York was defeated 7-4 by Detroit. Brewers manager George Bamberger rued wasted chances and a rookie debut setback for Mark Bomback.
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League Leaders and AL Game Results Highlight Baseball News
Batting leaders show Rice and LeFlore atop averages and runs with carew and Staub on RBIs. Pitching leaders include Guidry and Eckersley. In AL action KC strengthens West hold with 6-1 over Oakland while California loses to Texas. Orioles edge Red Sox 3-2 as Martinez stars. Tigers top Yankees 7-4 with Kemp homer and LeFlore Staub add blasts.
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