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The Northern League team will have a Kansas City A’s reunion Saturday in conjunction with the game against the Gary RailCats.
Personalities scheduled to be on hand include former players like Diego Segui, Bob Cerv, Lew Krausse, Chuck Dobson and Norm Siebern (there are many more) as well as groundskeeper George Toma and broadcaster Merle Harmon.
The festivities will include an autograph session from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a limit of three autographs per A’s personality. In addition, commemorative items will be for sale or available in a silent auction. Tickets for the autograph session must be bought separately from the game tickets.
The game starts at 7:05 p.m., after the former A’s are introduced on the field. For more information or tickets, call 913-328-2255 or visit tbonesbaseball.com.
TODAY
HORSE AND GREYHOUND RACING: The Woodlands will feature live greyhound racing today and Thursday at 4 p.m. Friday’s session is at 7 p.m. Saturday’s double feature has post times of 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The week finishes with a 1 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Visit www.woodlandskc.com for entries, specials and more information.
TUESDAY
BEHIND THE STATS: Radio show recording session for 1160 AM (airs Thursday, 6-7 p.m.) with Matt Fulks and Dave O’Hara; Royals Hall of Famer Jeff Montgomery will be the guest; audience participation is encouraged; 11:30 a.m. at Chappell’s Restaurant and Sports Museum, 323 Armour Road in North Kansas City. For more information call 816-421-0002 or visit www.BehindTheStatsRadio.com.
WEDNESDAY
CUBS WATCH PARTY: “Old Style” KC Cubs for game against Braves; 6 p.m. (4 p.m. tailgate); Lew’s Grill and Bar, 7539 Wornall Road; www.lewsgrillandbar.com or 816-444-8080.
FRIDAY
BREAKFAST CLUB: The Friends of George Toma Breakfast Club welcomes all baseball fans to swap stories with former players, managers and coaches; every Friday, 9 a.m.; Bob Evans restaurant, Johnson Drive and Antioch in Merriam.
SATURDAY
SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING: for women, on the field at Kauffman Stadium; 9-11 a.m.; spots are still open but participants must preregister for class at royals.com/takedefense.
KU GOLF: fourth annual Bonnie Henrickson tournament benefits the Breast Center at Lawrence Memorial Hospital; Alvamar Golf and Country Club in Lawrence; 785-864-4938 or www.kuathletics.com.
MOTORCYCLE RUN: Colorado & Sunshine’s second annual Poker Run for Autistic Children; 9-11:30 a.m. (registration), noon (start); 816-824-3572, 816-529-7741 or www.kcrideforautism.com for more information.
SPORTS COLLECTIBLES: cards, memorabilia, et al; Saturday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.); Hampton Inn, 119th Street & Strang Line Road; 816-679-9874.
SUNDAY
CBE GOLF: celebrity tournament with college hoops coaches such as Mike Anderson, Frank Martin and Bill Self; Sunday (banquet at 6:30 p.m.), Aug. 18 (tournament, departure at 7:30 a.m.); 913-681-6990, ext. 11 or jhiller@premiersportsonline.com.
Please send e-mail to bdoolittle@kcstar.com.
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