University Daily Kansan
Thursday, April 6, 1978
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Royals picked to repeat in West
By GARY BEDORE
Sports Editor
The agony of Kansas City winter sports is about to end. The baseball season gets under way for the Kansas City Royals Saturday in Kansas City fans it has been long awaited.
Since the Royals last inning tight-collar defeat to the New York Yankees in the playoffs' fifth and final game last season, KC fans have had the hapless Chiefs and Kings to root for. But, instead of cheering, they remained silent with both teams foundering.
The Royals promise to change all that, ready to compete again for the American League West title. Things promise to be an impact in the season and also this season especially in the AL West.
1) KANSAS CITY ROYALS—This is not a homer pick, because I am not from Kansas City. Last year the Royals were 102-60, securing the best record in the majors. This year, the Royals appear ready to be beaten, but somehow the Royals always put it on hold and play on their home field as if they invented the Astroturf that covers the stadium.
What follows is a list of predictions for the AL West this season.
The departure of John Mayberry (who can forget his performance in the play's fourth game!) clears the way for much more action, and he again tough defensively and return a
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pitching staff that probably will get stronger as the season goes on. And, won't it be interesting to see how the fans react when Steve Bubby takes the mound for the first time in Kansas City after his comeback from his arm injury?
3) CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Just as last season, the White Sox will have a strong hitting club. The Lost Sox Richie Zisk and Oscar Gamble, who combined for 61 home runs and a lot of hatting last season. The Sox, however, added Bobby Bonds who hit last season and also also 14 bases. Bonds will also improve Chicago's defense.
2) TEXAS RANGERS—The Rangers started in mediocrity last season until Billy Hunter took over as manager near mid-season. Hunter leed Texas to a strong 60-33 win and Al Oliver to an already solid lineup. The pitching is experienced, but far from unstoppable. Rangers' owner Brad Corbett has 15 players making $100,000 or more this season and will there be some pressure on him, win. Can Corbett buy a payment? Maybe.
The White Sox pitching shake and the White Sox are weak defensively up the slopes of the curve.
to finish where they did last season—third place.
4) CALIFORNIA ANGELS—The Angels are supposed to be好 great this season with the addition of free agent Lyman Bost. But the newest millionaire won't be enough for him. The Angels will pitching will be strong again. They have strikeout kong Nolan Ryan who led the league with an amazing 341 strikeouts last season. They also claim lefty Frank Tanaan who is another firebailer. The Angels also win. And newcomer Chris Knapp will help.
The Angels have some power in 25 home run man Den Baylor. Owner Gene Aurry and his brother James are the past two free agent drafts and his team may be tough if they can stay healthy. Look for Angels' manager Dave Garcia to be the next playmaker. The Angels fail to win while remaining healthy.
Golf coach shuffles lineup for Wheatshocker Classic
LEADING THE JAYHAWKS will be senior co-captain Craig Palmer. He currently is leading the team with a 78-stech average against Hana, getting stronger every week.
In an effort to find the right combination, University of Kansas men's golf coach John Hama will shuffle his lineup today for the Wheatshoer Classic in Wichita.
Hannah is hoping that his other co-capita, Jim Doyle, will have a big tournament. He currently is third on the team with an 82.3 win over his strokes higher than his career mark.
The Jayhawks have finished last twice and next-to-last once in their three outings this spring. Hanna said that he hadn't given players any concerns about the players' performances.
5) MINNESOTA TWINS – The Twins have an owner Calvin Griffith, who refuses to pay the inflated salaries demanded now-today. So his best players walked out. Even the team that failed as Griffith felt Mauch should honor his existing contract and not jump to
"When teams like Iowa State and Missouri handle it, it makes me somewhat worried. It has taken our players a little long to figure out that I haven't given up on them," Hanna said.
Rounding out the lineup will be Steve Gebert, Mark Steiner and D.R. Sensenman.
It will be Steiner and Senserman's first tournament.
WICHITA STATE ENTER the meet as the definite favorite. The Shockers upset Oklahoma State last week to upset the Shawnee, Okla., Invitational.
G.B.C. stops 209ers for intramural title
G. B.C., composed of members of the graduate business council, was led by Cal Stall who hit consistently from the outside, scoring more than 20 points.
G. B.C. defeated the 209ers, 48-40, last night to capture the independent B league championship.
The 209ers were made up of several KU football players, including quarterbacks Jeff Hines and Steve Smith.
The G.B.C. team received good队 play from Tracy Taylor, John Dykes, Bill Graves and Ed Bensh. The win capped an undefeated season for G.B.C.
On Thursday, April 13 students who are interested in Medicine and the paramedical sciences will have an opportunity to view the Cancer Research and Patient Care facilities at the University of Kansas Medical Center and to discuss their own career possibilities with several of the research and clinical faculty at the Medical Center. A chartered bus will pick up the participant and campus in the late morning and will return them to the campus at the late afternoon. There will be no charge for the transportation.
Students who would like to participate in this program should call Airline Biesner, 864-4021. A detailed itinerary will be mad afterward.
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California. The Twins, who were a solid team in 1977, lost Bostock and Larry Hise in the draft. They also last several fringe pitchers. It could be a long year in the Twin cities, after such a promising team last year.
6) and 7) OAKLAND AND/OR SEATLE.
Both teams are very weak. Actually Seattle has some fine ballplayers, such as Lee Stanton hit 72 homers last season and former Royal Rupert Jones who hit .263 with 24 homers and 76 RBI.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST
1. Bremerton, WA
2. Truckee
3. Oroville
4. California
5. Minnesota
6. San Jose
7. Oakland
AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST
1. Naples
2. Boston
3. Los Angeles
4. Dallas
5. Baltimore
6. Milwaukee
7. Chicago
NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST
1. Los Angeles
2. Cincinnati
3. Houston
4. San Diego
5. Sacramento
6. Atlanta
NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST
1. Pittsburgh
2. St. Louis
3. Chicago
4. Minneapolis
5. Seattle
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