Monday, Oct. 21, 1985 Sports University Daily Kansan 11 Cardinals slip by Royals 4-2 in ninth inning Royals' Howser stands behind fatal pitching decision United Press International KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With a pitching decision that may linger through a cold Kansas City winter, the Royals last night fell perilously behind in the World Series. Royals' relief ace Dan Quisenberry, a key player for Kansas City throughout the season, remained in the bullpen while the St. Louis Cardinals were scoring four ninth-inning runs for a 4-2 victory. The Cardinals lead the best-of-seven Series 2-0 and the post game analysis centered on Kansas City manager Dick Howser's decision to stick with starter Charlie Leibrandt. Howser insisted his decision resulted from Leibrandt's effectiveness rather than Quisenberry's shaky post-season performance. Asked whether he were close to removing Leibrandt, Howser replied: "Not close at all. Leibrandt was in complete command and (pitching coach) Gary Blaylock and I were in complete agreement the game was his to win or lose. "Charlie wasn't losing his stuff. His stuff was good and his control was good." Howser's decision looked even more controversial because in the American League playoffs, m a game the Royals eventually lost. Howser said he never thought of that game. Leibrandt faltered in the ninth inning in a game the Rovals eventually lost. "I didn't even ask how many pitches he made," Howser said. "I felt that good entering the inning." Second baseman Frank White, the cleanup hitter assigned to protect George Brett, went 3-for-3 with an RBI double. Left fielder Lonnie Smith collected two hits. For the Cardinals, center fielder Willie McGee collected only one hit, but it was a leadoff double that ignited the four-run ninth. Second baseman Tom Herr went 0-for-4. 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Gottfried prepares Jayhawks for OSU By Frank Hansel “It’s been a lot of tackles and a lot of scars, but it was worth it. The main thing was that I had a lot of fun, and that’s what it is all about.” Coach Mike Gottfried was in his office early yesterday preparing for Oklahoma State. Kansas plays the Cowboys at 11:40 a.m. Saturday in Memorial Stadium. Of the Kansan sports staff Kansas didn't spend much time celebrating Saturday's 38-7 win over Kansas State. "We will be up against a very good football team," Gottfried said yesterday of the Cowboys "They are the football team on offense and defense." Gottfried said the Cowboys' offense was powered by running back Thurman Thomas and quarterback Ronnie Williams. The Cowboys were idle Saturday, and are coming off a 34-24 loss to Nebraska, which dropped their record to 4-1. The KU defense set up the first two scores with interceptions of Wildcat The Jayhawks, who improved their record to 5-2, played well in spots but still made a lot of errors. Gottfried said the Defense was one area that performed well against the Wildcats, who dropped to 0-6. Leading the KU defensive attack was linebacker Willie Pless, who became the all-time Big Eight leading tackler when he stopped K-State running back John Kendrick (22), as well as a quarterback who was tackle No. 644 for Pless, who passed former K-State linebacker Gary Spani's total of 543. "I'm excited for myself and also for the whole team," Pless said. "This honor is not just for myself, but for the other members of the defense, the coaching staff and everyone else on the team." "We really didn't do anything long today." Gottfried said. "Sometimes you've got to do things differently to keep the defense from homing in on you. We tried to open the middle up for Sylvester Byrd, and Mike (Norseth) made the right decisions out there." quarterback Randy Williams. Free safety Wayne Ziegler intercepted Williams at the K-State 31-yard line and ran untouched into the endzone to give Kansas a 7-0 lead in the second quarter. Travis Hardy, who changed to cornerback from strong safety, put Kansas in position for its second touchdown with his second interception in two weeks at the K State 43. Byrd caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Mike Norseth. Ziegler, who was playing his second game since a knee injury sidelined him for three weeks, reinjured the same knee against the Wildcats. In the third quarter, Hardy got his third interception of the season and of his career which led to a one-yard touchdown run by tailback Lynn Williams. Williams, who became the first Jayhawk this year to rush for more than 100 yards in a game, had 103 vards on 20 carries. Gottfried said Hardy played well at cornerback, and he would be there for the remainder of the season. The move allowed Marvin Mattox to start at strong safety. While Williams was running over the Wildcat defensive line, the K-State secondary forced Kansas to throw shorter passes. Gottfried said. "The tight end came out to block me, and he caught me from the side at the knee." Ziegler said. "It is the same injury as before." Led by football players Richard Estell, Tony Berry and Sandy McGee, left to right, the Jayhawks burst through a banner on the field before Saturday's game against Kansas State. No price or consequence too high for fans to see history in the making KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The signs were everywhere, and all cried out the same desperate message. I need tickets. Not want. Need Strong words for tickets to a baseball game, but this isn't a baseball game. It is an event that happens in baseball. It's history in the making. It's the World Series. This time, the World Series is the Missouri Series. Kansas City against St. Louis. Missouri against Missouri. Brother against brother. "Tickets? Got any extra tickets?" was the hushed request of man sharply attired in a navy blazer and khaki pants before the start of Game 2 of the Series last night at Royals Stadium. "Yeah, I got some," said a man in a gray tweed sportcoat. The inquisitor turned sharply. He obviously had received few answers to his request. How much. "How much you got?" "How much?" "Fifty bucks apiece." The underground market outside Royals Stadium was operating at full capacity. Both turned and continued searching one for a salesman, the other for a customer. At 7:10 p.m., the national anthem signaling the final round of business. As game time neared, the illegal businessmen picked up their pace. Theirs was a quickly devalued commodity. The "I have what I needs" were inside. The "I need's" remained outside. A few of the "I have some available's" were handcuffed. The lucky ones with seats were mostly in place, save those lining up for beers, which were not available until 7:20. Those lucky to be at the game but Chris Lazzarino Sports editor unlucky enough to have stance room only tickets jockeyed for position along the first-level walkway. The most popular positions were behind the auxiliary press seating, behind home plate. Perched above the press were televisions, providing perhaps the most extensive and unnecessary circut, in-house viewing in history. But as much as the televisions were a tribute to the information age, Charlie Klapp of St. Louis was a tribute to our mechanized heritage. "The idea is to always have a backup ready," Klapp said, fine-tuning his radio with one hand and holding his binoculars with the other. Klapp, an avid Cardinals fan, chose to wear his beverages on his head. Mounted on his plastic Cardinals batting helmet were two cups, linked to his mouth by thin plastic tubing. Klapp and his buddy, Jim Heinemann, also of St. Louis, are serious baseball fans. But Heinemann said, "This is all for fun. We're here to support (St. Louis brewery magnate) Augie (Busch)." But Klapp and Heinemann had to be careful about how much fun they had. "We're both married, with eight kids between us." Klapp said, between sips from his helmet. "Next weekend we're bringing our wives on the trip. So this is a solo flight for us. You might say we're testing the waters." Braver men Royals Stadium never knew. KU tennis player lengthens resume Wolf and Connor have been competing since their junior tennis days, and they were even doubles partners in the 18-and-under division. He added another page when he won the Intercollegiate Tennis Coaches Association Indoor Qualifier yesterday. It was the first time Wolf had won the tournament, and it was the only big tournament in the region that he hadn't won. By Heather Fritz Wolf, seeded first, defeated long-time rival Pat Connor of Oklahoma State 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 in the singles final. He then paired with Michael Center to win the doubles over KU teammates Larry Pascal and Kevin Brady, causing the Wichita State coach to joke about renaming the tournament "The Kansas Invitational". Of the Kansan sports staff WICHTTA — If KU tennis player Mike Wolf were applying for a job, he would have quite a resume: Big Eight Conference singles champion and doubles runner-up, Jayhawk Invitational champion for three years, single and in good health. "He has a great serve and volley. and he takes advantage of situations,' said Connor, the second seed, after the match. 'I missed way too early and nerves when it counted, and he didn't.' Both Wolf and KU coach Scott Perelman said Wolf missed opportunities to win the first set. "I was getting a real good look at all his serves." Wolf said. "I have this very dubious one-handed backhand on my return of serve, and I'm sure that after this week, no one will ever see that again." Wolf and Center beat Pascal and Brady 6-2, 6-2, but Perelman said it was an outstanding accomplishment for Pascal and Brady just to be in the finals. In the third round they beat the No. 2 seeded doubles team, Robin Scott and Connor of OSU in three sets. Brady also had a good tournament in singles. He made it to the third round, where he was beaten by the team, Jeremy Grub of Wichita State. "I was somewhat disappointed in the singles in the early rounds." Perelman said. "We let some matches slip away. That has characterized our teams in the past — winning with opportunity." Rams blank Chiefs United Press International KANSAS CITY. Mo. — Eric Dickerson slowly rocked away at a somnolent Kansas City Chiefs team yesterday, lulling them to sleep and giving the Los Angeles Rams a 16-0 National Football League victory at Arrowhead Stadium. - Other NFL scores p.12. The Rams remain one of two NFL teams with unbeaten records at 7-0 The Chiefs dropped to 3-4. The Chicago Bears are 6-0 and face Green Bay tonight. Although Dickerson rushed for only 68 yards on 26 carries, the Chiefs looked as if they were unconcerned with his constant plunges into their defending units. But Dickerson was concerned. "They were tough, and you've got to give them credit," Dickerson said. "They gave us very little, and they were on the field more than we were." Dickerson accounted for much of the Rams offense, but it was the Los Angeles defense that continually stymied the Chiefs. LeRoy Irvin came up with two Todd Blackledge interceptions and teammates Nolan Cromwell, Johnie Johnson, Gary Green and Mike Wilcher also nicked the Kansas City quarterback for interceptions. Volleyball team snaps 3-year losing streak By Heather Fritz Of the Kansan sports staff Three years and 31 matches is a long time to go between conference victories, and no one knows that more than the KU volleyball team. The Jayhawks had not won a conference match since 1982, 31 Big Eight matches ago. But the women beat Iowa State Saturday night in five thrilling games to end the streak of conference Kansas beat Iowa State 7-15, 15-7, 15-12, 5-15, 17-15, sparking a celebration in the middle of the court. "I'm so glad that's over," a relieved Frankie Albitz, KU coach, said after the match. Twice before in this season, the Jayhawks had pushed Big Eight opponents Missouri and Kansas State to five games but fell short of victory. This time it was different. "I was beginning to wonder if we were going to make it," Albitz said. "This may get their minds on the future, not on the past." Kansas lost the first game 7-15 but came back in the second. The women led 9-7 in the second game before running off six straight points to win the game 15-7 and tie the match at one game aiece. For the first four and a half games, Spencer repeatedly dinked the ball over the net for winners. The third set was closer. Kansas pulled out a 21 victory with the help of five kills by KU setter Jason Williams. In the final game, it seemed the momentum had shifted to Iowa State and the Cyclones moved to a 3-2 formation. Kansas tied the game at 13, and each team had one match point before Kansas won when the Cyclones' kill out of bounds. Junior's Julie Ester and Linda Afaro have endured the losing streak the longest. It was a year old when they arrived at Kansas. "It was awesome," Ester said of the victory. "I don't think we ever gave up. We wanted to win so badly." Now the team wants winning conference matches to become a habit. "Let's hope it does," Albitz said with a smile. "The other was."