University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, June 14, 1989
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Royals Report
Wednesdav: Rovals 9, Seattle 6
Leading 2-0, the Royals scored four runs on six straight hits in the fourth. Kurt Stillwell, Kevin Seitzer and Brad Wellman had three hits each. The Royals had a season-high 18 hits and lead 6-0 by the fourth inning.
With one out, Matt Winters singled, Bo Bonehit his bit first tripe since 1988. Wellman and Stillwell singed, Seitz doubleed and Jim Eisenrich
Royals 9, Seattle 6
The Mariners trailed 7-0 before scoring six runs in the final four innings.
Kansas City Seattle
110 401 020-9 18 2
000 001 020 6 12 0
Gubicza, Montgomery, Swift, Harris, Nordentier, W-Gubicza (4), L-Switzer (2,2) *Montgomery* (1), E.Reynolds, Buckner, DP-Kansas City at 2, Seatile 1, L-Okasan City at 1, Seatile 7, B-Leonard 2, Seetzer, Wellman, SB-Borne, HR-Buhner (3), SB-Bucker (1), Eisenreich (10), Wellman (1), SF-Sitzter, Brieley
Fridav: Rovals 6, Angels 1
Bo Jackson hit a three-run homer in the first inning and Kurt Stillwell drove in three runs with a pair of singles Friday night as the Royals beat the Angels 6-1. Charlie Liebrandt pitched a six-hitter for his third complete game this season and the 40th of his career. Liebrandt, 4-6, struck out three and walked none as he won for only the second time since April 28.
Royals 6, Angels 1
Royals 8, Angels 1
California           100 1000 000---- 6 9
Kansas City          320 100 000---- 6 9
Liebertian; McCaskill, Monteloure, Fraser, W-Liebertian (4-7) L-McCaskell (7-2) DP-Kansas City 2; LOB-California 4, Kansas City 6; KB-2Dowling, Wellman, Washington, HR
Saturday: Royals 5, Angels 4
Danny Tartabull hit a two-out home run in the eighth of Greg Minton, 1-2, the first homer off Montana this season. The Royals took a 4-10 lead but Brian Downing hit a two-run single in the seventh of Bret Saherbagen and Devon White hit a two-run single in the eighth of Tom Gordon, 7-2. Steve Farr pitched the ninth for his 12th save as the Angels lost for the fourth time in five games.
Royals 5, Angels 4
California 000 000 220 - 4 8 2
Kansas City 000 000 210 - 5 x 7
Hamburg, T. Gordon, Farr, Blyeven, Minton, W.T. Gordon (7:2), L. Minton (11:1), E.
Harten, D. White, D.P. Kansas City (7): I. CGBAL-A, 4. Kansas City 5: S. Bbj-Brittler, JE.
(6:B, SB-8), JE (17): D. White, (22): SF, 22).
Sunday: Royals 5, Angels 3
Bob Boone, who left California last season as a free agent, hit a three-run homun Sunday that lifted the Royals over the Angels 5-3 for a three
Boone's home run — his first since August 1888 — capped a four-run rally in the sixth and made a winner of Terry Leach in his American
The Royals scored in the third when Kevin Seitzer walked and advanced on second baseman Johnny Ray's error. Jackson singled home.
Royals 5, Angels 3
California 102 000 000-3 9 1
Iowa 001 001 000-5 7 1
Bannister, T. Leach, Montgomery, Farr, Abbott, Monteleone, McClure, WT-Letch (1-0), L.Abbott (2-5), S-Farr (1-3), E-Boone, RAY, LOB-California 6, Kansas City 5, B-Joyner, Howell, BM-Jack, HR-Boone (1), SB-Washington (5), Seitzer (7), Ray (3), SK- Anderson
Monday: Royals 2, Athletics 1
Jim Eisenreich's run-scoring single with two outs in the 10th inning gave the Royals the win over Oakland. The victory went to reliever Tom Gordon, 8-2, and moved the Royals past California into second place in the American League West. $^{24}$ games behind Oakland.
Todd Burns, 4-1, walked Kurt Stillwell leading off the 11th and Stillwell was nailed at second on Seitzer's attempted sacrifice. Greg Cadret relieved and retired George Brett on a grounder and intentionally walked Bo Jackson to face Eiseleinsson. Jackson hit his 15th homer in the second.
000 001 000 00—1 4 0
010 000 000 01—2 7 1
Guilicao, T. Gordon Welch, Corsi, Burns, Cadaret, W.-T. Gordon (8-2) B-41 (4-1)
DuPasquale O.D.-Schaumz 2 Kansas City (7) LOB-Cadaret (8-1) Kansas City K. HR-7 Jackson (15)
Brown, J. S. Hornsby (9-1) Kansas City K. HR-7 Jackson (15)
Tuesday: Royals 5, Athletics 3
Bob Bone hit a three-run double and Kevin Appler won his first major league City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics for their sixth straight victory.
Appier, 1-, went five innings and gave up two runs on seven hits. Steve Farr, the fourth Kansas City pitcher, pitched the ninth for his 14th save.
002 000 100—3 10 2
040 100 00x—5 7 1
Oakland
Kansas City
Kansas City 400 100-7 5-7
Appler, T. Appler, Montgomery, S. Farr; C. Young, Cadaret, W. Appier (1-1) LC.-Living
(2-6), S.F. Farr (14); E.Hubbard, Steinbach, Palacios, DP-Dakwanl, 1, Kansas City 3, LOB-
Oakland 8, Kansas City 6, BB-Boone, Winters, SB-Silhouette (1).
ON DECK
Today Royals vs. Athletics
Royals vs. Athletics
Thursday
Royals vs. Indians
6:35 p.m. Municipal Stadium
7:35 p.m. Royals Stadium
Royals vs. Indians 6:35 p.m. Municipal Stadium
Saturday
Thursday
Friday
Royals vs. Indians
6:35 p.m. Municipal Stadium
Friday
Royals vs. Indians 12:35 p.m.Municipal Stadium
Sunday
Tuesday
Royals vs. Brewers 7:35 p.m. County Stadium
Major League Standings
East W L Pct. GB
x Baltimore 32 26 458.
New York 29 31 483
x Cleveland 29 32 475
Milwaukee 29 32 475
x Boston 29 31 466
Toronto 27 34 443
x Detroit 27 34 393
American League
East W L Pct. GB
Chicago 34 27 587 -
x Montreal 34 28 548
x New York 34 29 508
x St Louis 30 29 508
x Detroit 23 19 397
Philadelphia 21 37 362
| West | W | L | Pct. | GB |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Oakland | 40 | 22 | 645 | |
| Kansas City | 37 | 24 | 607 | |
| California | 37 | 24 | 600 | |
| Texas | 34 | 27 | 557 | |
| x Seattle | 30 | 33 | 476 | |
| x Minnesota | 28 | 32 | 467 | |
| x Chicago | 23 | 30 | 365 | |
National League
West W L 15 Pct. GB
x Houston 37 25 597 -
x San Francisco 36 26 581 -
x Los Angeles 35 26 574 -
x Los Angeles 36 21 492 -
x San Diego 30 34 469 -
x Atlanta 30 34 393 -
game not included
Shockers new NCAA champs
by Barbara Kollmeyer Kansen sportswriter
Since a game last weekend at Omaha, Neb., Kansans have been able to cheer for another team of national champions.
Nearly a year and a half ago, on a warm April night, more than 30,000 students, faculty, and townpeople gathered on KU's campus to celebrate their champions, the KU Jayhawk's basketball team.
Kansan sportswriter
Saturday afternoon, Wichita State University's baseball team won the College World Series, giving the team its first national title in any sport.
"Every national champion gets some breaks and we were no different," said Scott Schumaker, Wichita State athletic director.
But the Shockers' drive to the championship wasn't without hardship. After battling injuries and six tough NCAA tournament games, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Texas Longhorns 5-3.
The Shockers lost their starting right field, Jeff Bonacquista, and All-American shortstop, Mike Lansing, to injuries, forcing them to sub players in positions they were not used to playing.
all year long," Schumaker said, Banners and signs sign celebrating the Shockers were plastered through out Wichita after the final game. In partnership T-shirts that went on sale after the game were said out within hours.
'We've been in the range of top ten
More than 6,000 people showed up Sunday evening at Eck Stadium to greet the Shockers when they arrived.
UK baseball coach Dave Bingham said Wichita State's victory would be beneficial to all Kansas college baseball teams.
"We fight a battle with the southern climate teams," said Bingham,
who led the Emporia State University baseball team to an NAIA championship in 1978.
The team will travel to Washington, D.C. on Friday to be congratulated by President Bush. They will be the first championship college baseball team to be invited to the White House.
"With Wichita State being able to win a national championship, it will help Kansas and Kansas State," he said. Bingham said the additional recognition that Kansas baseball would receive because of the championship would be beneficial to the programs.
Track team sees new faces, old names
bv Julie Rehm
Kansan staff writer
The names Ryun and McClain can once again be used in the present tense when referring to the University of Kansas track team.
The 1989-90 squad recently signed Heather Rynn and Ladd McClain to its team. Their fathers were KU track teamsmates in the 1960s.
Ryun, 18, is the daughter of Olympian Jim Ryun, who attended KU from 1965 to 1969
She was the 400-meter champion in the Sunflower League and placed 10th in the 500-meter at regional. Ryu graduated from Lawrence
McClain, 18, is the son of Gene McClain, who attended KU from 1964 to 1968
McClaim is the regional champion in cross-country, and a two-time Sanflower League champion in the two-mile race. His only defeat was in a state cross-country meet. He graded 10 out of 10. Shawnee Mission West High School.
Both McClain and Ryun said their fathers didn't pressure them to sign with KU.
McClam said, "We have KU stuff all around the house, and a KU license plate on the car. But I chose KU on my own free will."
Ryun said, "It 'going to KU) has always been in the back of my mind, but my goal was to get a scholarship, it was a big miracle, a big blessing.
"I grew up cheering for KU."
Ryun signed with KU Monday and McClain signed four weeks ago
Brett still a power at age 36
Injury pushes him to work harder, return stronger
The Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo — At 36,
George Brett may tie a little
easier than when he was winning the first
of his 12 All-Star rings.
But that left-handed swing is still smooth and pretty as ever. And he seems to have retained that uncanny ability of the blazed list with his bat blazing.
"George Brett could roll out of bed 'Christmas morning and hit a line drive,' said Kansas City general manager John Schueterhol.
Brett did it again Saturday night.
Brett did it again Saturday night. After missing 36 games with an injury right knee, he popped up on his knees and Bert Blyleven. Then he singled and doubled, driving in two runs to help the Royals sweep the Angels.
"It's a great way to come back," Brett said. "I think I would have had fun even if I went to 4-for, but going 2-for with two RBIs was even more fun."
Schuerholz and the Royals have watched Brett since 1974 and he always wants to bounce back in style. Nobody can recall Brett ever going litness in one of his frequent reappearances.
"It might have happened, but I can't remember it," Schuerholz said. "For the most part, the memory is clear that whenever he comes off an injury, he comes back sharper and in a better groove. He works himself so hard when he's injured that he comes back with a vengeance."
Brett has never been one to sit around and wait for things to happen.
"He works with," Schuerohzold said. "And mentally, he misses the game so much, he's excited about being on the court again, but he's on top of his game."
Getting two hits off Blyleven was especially satisfying since Brett began with a career average of .205 against the curveball expert.
Brett will be a designated hitter while his knee strengthens and then resume his first base dues. It was as an All-Star third baseman that he won two batting titles and led the team in runs on-base, triplets, on-base percentage and slugging percentage three separate times. He and Ty Cobb are the only American League players ever to win three championships in both hits
It's no wonder the Royals feel so much more secure when he's in the lineup.
"He's an excellent leader and a great left-handed bat," pitcher Mark Gubica said. "He gives everybody inspiration. As soon as he came back, you could tell it gave everyone a lift. He was the first to be usual, gives a couple of hits and knocks in a couple of runs right off the DL. He is amazing."
Rough rider
Tomas StargarderKANSAN
Gregory Clark, Provo, Utah junior, rides on the mountain bike trail inside the levy at the Kansas River
Kansas City wastes Oakland, sets seige upon the AL West
The Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Boone Bobo hit a three-run double and Kevin Appler won his first major league game Tuesday night as the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 5-3 for their sixth straight victory.
Appier, 1, went five innings and gave up two runs on seven hits. Steve Farr, the fourth Kansas City pitcher, pitched, pitched the ninth for his 14th save.
Curt Young dropped to 2-6 with the loss. The Royals, 38-24, moved within 1:4; games of Oakland, the leaders of the American League West.
Kansas City's Danny Tartabull burt his knee trying to make a catch in right field in the second imming and
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Curt Young dropped to 2-6 with the loss. The Royals, 38-24, moved within $1 \frac{1}{2}$ games of Oakland, the leaders of the American League
left the game. Matt Winters replaced Tartabul and drew a leadoff walk in the bottom of the second.
Pat Tatler and Jim Eisenreich singled, loading the bases Boone cleared them with a double off the ground and Wellman's RBI single at 4-0.
Mike Galego and Luis Polonia, who had four hits, singled leading off the Oakland third. Both moved up on a deep fly ball by Lance Blankenship and each scored on Dave Parker's single.
The Athletics committed two errors that gave the Royals a run in the fourth Wellman reached on second basenium Glen Humbard's fielding error, advanced on a ball and scored when caterer Terry Steinbach threw wildly to first base on an infield chopper by Kurt Stillwell.
Oakland picked up an unearned run in the run when Stan Javier singled, went to second on an infield out and scored on a throwing error by first baseman Rey Palacios. The 5-2 in five of Koya's stadiums this season.