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Tuesday, October 1, 1996
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Royals hit a first:last place
KC team needs solid hitter to make lineup legitimate
The Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals finished last for the first time in the team's 28-year history.
"This team gave heart and soul and everything it had," said Manager Bob Boone. "Obviously, it wasn't good enough to get us over the proverbial hump. But that team gave."
Kansas City, last in the AL in runs with 746, went 69-70 following a 6-16 start. The Royals drew 1.44 million people, about 160,000 under their goal. A town that once prided itself on being a baseball town was conspicuous by its absence when Paul Molitor came to town to get his 3,000th hit. A crowd officially announced at 16,000 was, by most guesses, hardly 7,000.
Fans ignored Tom Goodwin, who
stole 66 bases; Tim Belcher, who tied his career high with 15 wins; Kevin Appier, who won 14; and promising young players like catcher Mike Sweeney, who hit 279, and outfielder Johnny Damon, who hit 271 with 50 RBI.
"When you cut the payroll from $42 million to $18 million, the expectations shouldn't be real high," Boone said. "There's a reality factor here that goes along with that. But it was done with a clear conscience in what we had to do. It had to do with keeping baseball in Kansas City."
The Royals, held in a charitable trust since the death of founder Ewing Kauffman in 1993 and the subsequent death of his wife, Muriel, no longer have Kauffman's deep pockets to bail them out. So no effort was made to re-sign free agents Greg Gagne, Wally Joyner or Gary Gaetti — three-fourths of last year's infeld.
General Manager Herk Robinson said the team wasn't happy with its record, but it had made progress. He also said the Royals had reduced their payroll to one of the lowest in
25th Anniversary Season
baseball, but they might have to slightly increase it to improve run production.
Boone said, "Every team we went up against ... had a Frank Thomas, a Mark McGwire, an Edgar Martinez, a Jay Buhner, a Mo Vaughn. That's the main ingredient. That's what we don't have."
He said what they needed was a hitter who could deliver when the game was on the line.
Kansas City delighted in putting pressure on the defense. The Royals stole home a club-record nine times, but too often the key hit never came.
"We can keep putting the pressure on, but when they do execute or when they get the lead, then your offense goes out the window." Boone said. "We'd get the bases loaded with no outs and then we'd
Boone was often criticized for using too many different lineups, and only Damon, Goodwin and Jose Offerman had more than 500 at-bats. Offerman, with a late-season surge, hit .303.
Offerman, cast off by the Dodgers because of an abundance of errors at shortstop and traded for left-handed reliever Billy Brewer, shifted to first base and second.
get a pop-up."
Craig Paquette led the Royals with 22 homers and 67 RBI and likely will go to spring training thinking he has won the everyday job at third base. Putthose in a exciting link
George Brett, who has talked about putting together a group to buy the team, said, "We need a marque guy, someone to bring the fans back. The fans need someone they can identify with, and we need to get them back. We need a No. 3 or No. 4 hitter, a right-handed hitter to protect our younger guys. If we can get that guy, then our team can be legitimate."
Tyson ordered to pay former trainer
The Associated Press
ALBANY, N.Y. — Mike Tyson was ordered by a federal jury yesterday to pay his former trainer Kevin Rooney more than $4.4 million.
Rooney had sued Tyson for $49 million, claiming the heavyweight champion had broken a lifetime contract.
"I am going to appeal this unjust decision," Tyson said.
Outside the federal courthouse, about two dozen demonstrators brought to Albany by New York City activist Al Sharpton to support Tyson chanted "No Justice, No Peace!"
Rooney said he was satisfied with
"An all-white jury has just robbed Mike Tyson of human status," Sharpton said of the decision by the eight jurors.
Mike Tyson
"I never expected $49 million," he said. "You can't take blood from a stone. They came in with what they feel is a just verdict, and I'm not going to
the award of $4.415.651.
argue with it."
The jury broke after a day's deliberations on Thursday and resumed talking yesterday.
Shortly after noon, the jury returned to hear some of Tyson's testimony read back. In the testimony, Tyson explained he no longer wanted to work with Rooney after becoming angry at the trainer for
talking publicly about Tyson's marriage to actress Robin Givens and his contract dispute with former manager Bill Cayton.
On Thursday, the jury had asked to see a tape of Rooney's 1988 television interview that had angered Tyson.
Boxing promoter Don King, who grew close to Tyson following his estrangement from Cayton, called the verdict a terrible thing.
"I think it's a very sad day for my country," King said. "I love my country, and this is just a further way of dividing it."
During the trial, Rooney could produce no written contract with Tyson to train the boxer. But he argued that the arrangement was established by Tyson's mentor, the late Cus D'Amato, when Rooney started to work with Tyson in 1982.
D'Amato died in 1985. Cayton testified that he and Jacobs, who took charge Tyson's affairs after D'Amato died, continued the arrangement.
Boxers Bobby Czyz and Tommy Morrison testified during the trial that trainers serve at the whim of boxers.
Jurors also heard videotaped testimony from Camille Ewald, D'Amato's longtime live-in friend from Catskill, N.Y., who is considered a surrogate mother by Tyson. Ewald, 91, is hospitalized with heart problems.
Ewald said D'Amato told her that he considered Rooney a mistake as trainer because of his gambling problems.
"Cus never made him as a trainer," Ewald said. "In fact, he was going to let him go."
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)-Today is a 10.
Today's Birthday (Oct.1)
HOROSCOPES
You could get a chance to travel this year. Make it happen. Start studying a foreign language in December. One dream comes true in January, but another is delayed. An old sweetheart has the best advice in February. Accept a dare in April, but take your own safety net. A flight of fancy in June takes you even further than you expected. Settle down to a life you love in August. A detail you remember solves the puzzle in September.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Today is a 10.
If you've got a manuscript hidden in the closet, now's the time to send it to the publisher. If you haven't, get one started. A social event could give you a good idea. If you write about juicy gossip you hear, make sure to change the names.
Definitely attend a meeting or party today. You could meet a person who'll make your life a lot more interesting. You're an excellent teacher, but every once in a while you get to be the student. If you get the chance today, grab it.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) - Today is a 4.
This is not a good day for secrets, especially about money. On the other hand, if there's anything you want to know, just ask. A breakdown at home could get expensive, but this is also a good time to take out a loan. Shop for the best rate, of course.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) - Today is a 9.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)-Today is a 4.
If you're up against a tough assignment, call a friend. With a little help, even the most difficult tasks can be fun. An older person is having trouble making a decision. Your advice is excellent, but may not be needed immediately.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)- Today is a 10.
You're even better than usual with words today.
Answer your correspondence and all your phone messages. You'll still have time for a meaningful conversation. Tonight, let somebody talk you into going a little further afield than usual.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)-Today is a 4. There's a lot of confusion at home right now. That can be fun, but not if you were looking forward to quiet time. If you want to understand your sweetie better, ask your in-laws that personal question you've been thinking about.
Aries (March 21-April 19)- Today is a 9.
You'll be able to find an interesting conversation on just about any subject today. Run errands first, so you have plenty of time for team sports later. Someone is upset with you. Try to look at the situation from his or her side.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 4.
Paperwork will take up too much time, especially if you put it off. Extra work could bring in extra money. Or you could sell something. An object of the arts could mean more to somebody else than it does to you. Don't peddle anything that belongs to your roommate.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) - Today is a 10.
You're in fine form today. Settle a dispute with a neighbor by doing what you both want. A romantic decision will last, and push you to take action. Don't worry, you're on the right path. Stop fretting about what might happen and get busy doing it.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)-Today is a 3.
Today you really must write a letter or make a phone call you've been avoiding. It may be difficult at first, but you'll feel better once it's done.
A private conversation with a mutual friend helps you understand your roommate better.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)-Today is a 10.
Your team is red hot today. It may be more intellectual than physical, however. Your friends can help you achieve a goal that's been hovering just beyond your reach. You provide the motivation and they provide a wealth of expertise.
Virgo (Aug. 22-Sept. 22) - Today is a 4.
Go shopping for a work-related item this morning. If a passionate friend wants to discuss a private matter, be willing to listen. Don't be talked into anything that's not in your own best interests. Let your conscience be your guide.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment only.