Brett Leads Royals Comeback In 6-5 Playoff Win
Kansas City roared back to beat Toronto 6-5 as George Brett went 4-for-4 with two home runs three RBIs and four runs. His late homer tied the game and a bloop single delivered the winning run, boosting KC in the AL playoff series. Brett set four postseason records and earned praise from teammate Sundberg and manager Howser.
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Lloyd Moseby
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Dick Howser
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Steve Garcey
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Jays fall to Royals as replays spark dispute in game
Toronto manager Bob Cox laments disputed calls during the playoff game with Kansas City. George Bell was ruled out at second on a strikeout throwout play, despite replays showing he beat the throw. Lloyd Moseby and Steve Balboni also figure in contentious plays as Dennis Lamp preserves a late lead.
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Steve Balboni
Dave Alexander
Dennis) Lamp
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Bees edge Spartans in barroom style slugfest at Pelcher
Baldwinsville beat East Syracuse Minoa 17 15 at Pelcher Stadium in a rough game decided by a 69 second interception return by Jim Misiaszek. The Bees defense harassed Spartans QB Mike Avery while Bville ground out 116 yards and a clinching 41 yard field goal.
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NFL says no to TCU star
All America running back Kenneth Davis, expelled from TCU for taking money from boosters, was denied by the NFL. The league filed a suit in Fort Worth to confirm the Red Grange Rule barring players from college and the NFL in the same season, while Davis and agent Mike Trope threatened a lawsuit to gain an exemption and a supplemental draft.
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