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It was announced in March 1990 that Yakima, Washington had won out over the Tri-Cities in their season ticket drive. Chambers, who was representing the group who were negotiating the purchase of the
Sizzlers, told the Associated Press, "We're moving to Yakima." During the annual CBA owners meeting in
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to determine which city would be the best location for a CBA team. The group
Chambers represented, Pro-Max, was assured by the CBA that they would be able to purchase a franchise following the 1989–1990 season and with the collapse of Topeka it would looking more likely the Sizzlers would re-locate
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Expocentre wrapped up. At the time Sizzlers public relations director Bruce Carnahan remained cool on the idea, telling the UPI that Topeka was just one city under consideration for the franchise relocation. Carnahan also said there was a possibility the team would
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Garrett, who purchased majority interest in the Sizzlers in 1988, sued the previous owner Bernie Glannon in 1991 for what they alleged was misrepresentation. The Garretts claimed that Glannon overcharged them by $ 475,000 (it cost $ 500,000 for an expansion franchise in the CBA).
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were disqualified from the playoffs for failing to meet their financial obligation to the CBA and the
Sizzlers were invited to participate in Evansville's place. A court order was later sought by Evansville who claimed they had met their obligation and the CBA, who had no right to disqualify them
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stay in Kansas City for the 1986–87 CBA season. On May 19 the official announcement was made by the CBA that the
Sizzlers were moving to Topeka, Kansas where they would play at Lee Arena until they could move into the Kansas Expocentre which was nearing completion.
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Sizzlers' home opener in December 1985 at Municipal Auditorium drew an attendance of 7,012, which at the time was the seventh largest crowd in CBA history. After nine home games the Sizzlers were averaging an attendance of 3,186, which was second in the CBA.
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A group of 14 investors led by married business partners Jim & Bonnie
Garrett purchased the Topeka Sizzlers from Glannon before the 1988–89 season. The Garretts put the team up for sale during the 1989–1990 season. A group of investors led by
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was issued by the judge in the case prohibiting the playoff series to continue until a hearing could be held. Evansville's restraining order was ultimately lifted and the series between Kansas City and
Cincinnati was allowed to continue.
375:(FDIC) filed a lawsuit against Sizzlers owner Bernard Glannon in January 1986 for his alleged delinquent payment on a loan for his defunct venture, the Indian Springs State Bank, which was eventually revealed to have dealings with
258:(CBA) for $ 500,000. CBA owners approved the expansion franchise, named the "Sizzlers", during a conference call vote on June 28 following two weeks of negotiations between Glannon and CBA president Jim Drucker.
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Garretts' ownership the Sizzlers conducted a door-to-door season ticket drive that sold 300 packages, which increased their total season ticket holders to 1,200 persons.
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The 1988 CBA All-Star Game took place in Topeka, Kansas at the Landon Arena. The all-stars faced-off against the Sizzlers on January 23. Topeka lost the game to the CBA All-Stars by a score of 115–94.
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District Court, who sided with Glannon, saying he did not misrepresent the sale of the Sizzlers. Furthermore, the jury ruled that the Garretts had to pay Glannon the remainder owed to him.
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in five games played. In 1989 White stated the comeback attempt was not his idea and he regretted it because the damage he sustained to his knees.
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Bonkowski, Jerry (February 6, 1989). "CBA: League owners select deputy commissioner".
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Hubbard, Jan (December 22, 1985). "No small potatoes, Spud deserves shot at contest".
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Ventre, Michael (November 23, 1985). "Fan favorite Nevitt waived by Lakers".
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Bonkowski, Jerry (May 3, 1990). "CBA; Owners set for change at meetings".
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hosted Topeka. The second was a game in Topeka on February 16 against the
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Brieaddy, Frank (July 1, 1989). "White tours as parking lot ambassador".
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Layden, Tim (December 6, 1986). "Patroons would like to forget opener".
1696:. St. Louis, Missouri. Associated Press. December 31, 1988. p. 3C.
1576:. Torrance, California. Associated Press. January 24, 1988. p. C8.
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1501:. Lexington, Kentucky. Associated Press. November 5, 1987. p. C3.
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1801:. Seattle, Washington. Associated Press. March 29, 1990. p. D2.
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Pluto, Terry (March 18, 1987). "Cavs aren't picky about road wins".
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1786:. Seattle, Washington. Associated Press. March 7, 1990. p. G5.
1681:. Wichita, Kansas. Associated Press. December 21, 1988. p. 5B.
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was the third head coach of the Sizzlers during the 1986–87 season.
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Freeman, John (January 10, 1986). "Shoot, these shots were easy".
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on December 9, 1989. If the Sizzlers lost that game, Goodman told
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The Kansas City Council unanimously approved a five-year lease of
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Cress, Doug (October 16, 1987). "Killilea on fringe for Lakers".
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by the Sizzlers in July 1985. The auditorium was the home of the
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Wilkin, Tim (December 17, 1989). "Life in CBA suits him fine".
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Layden, Tim (December 7, 1986). "Changing faces and gimmicks".
1126:. Wichita, Kansas. Associated Press. June 29, 1985. p. 5D.
1111:. Wichita, Kansas. Associated Press. June 28, 1985. p. 5B.
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Proctor, Darrell (January 30, 1988). "Also worth mentioning".
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Wilkin, Tim (November 16, 1988). "Rookies get their chance".
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Morgan, Rhett (February 8, 1989). "Sizzlers or fizzlers?".
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Pendery, Kim (January 29, 1988). "Also worth mentioning".
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Layden, Tim (June 27, 1987). "CBA eyes Coyne, 3 others".
1441:. St. Petersburg, Florida. January 27, 1987. p. 5C.
1831:. Kansas City, Missouri. February 23, 1991. p. D6.
1201:. Sacramento, California. October 26, 1985. p. C4.
1621:. Arlington, Virginia. February 11, 1988. p. 15C.
1561:. Arlington, Virginia. January 19, 1988. p. 13C.
1411:. Torrance, California. January 2, 1987. p. D3.
1291:. Seattle, Washington. January 31, 1986. p. E5.
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1531:. Atlanta, Georgia. December 1, 1987. p. D2.
1122:"Group gets approval; K. C. gets CBA franchise".
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1332:Gosselin, Rick (February 21, 1986). "Untitled".
393:On January 9, 1986 the Sizzlers acquired center
1426:. Albany, New York. March 10, 1987. p. D2.
1846:. Wichita Eagle. February 8, 1992. p. 2D.
1741:. Tulsa, Oklahoma. March 31, 1990. p. 1B.
1512:Manthey, Dave (December 1, 1987). "No Jo Jo".
1287:"Gudmundsson faces deportation after ruling".
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326:reported that Kansas City was acting as the
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1767:"Sizzlers Could Move To Washington State".
1737:"Fast Breakers, Leavell go down fighting".
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1572:"All-Stars down Topeka Sizzlers in CBA".
1156:. Akron, Ohio. July 30, 1985. p. D5.
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1306:. Kansas City, Missouri. March 18, 1986.
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1782:"Yakima, Tri-Cities bid for CBA team".
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1486:. Los Angeles, California. p. S6.
1437:"Thrillers at ease, at home tonight".
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1276:. San Diego, California. p. E2.
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295:. On August 5, 1985 the CBA held an
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1816:. Arlington, Virginia. p. 10C.
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600:. Binion was named the 1986–87 CBA
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1261:. Olathe, Kansas. January 4, 1986.
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1692:"Topeka Sizzlers Get New Coach".
1546:. Syracuse, New York. p. C1.
1351:. Topeka, Kansas. April 29, 1986.
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1898:1990 disestablishments in Kansas
1516:. Chicago, Illinois. p. 99.
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1726:. Albany, New York. p. C5.
1666:. Albany, New York. p. D3.
1471:. Albany, New York. p. 1B.
1396:. Albany, New York. p. 1B.
1381:. Topeka, Kansas. July 1, 1986.
1186:. Albany, New York. p. E1.
1152:"Former Kent players drafted".
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527:. The Patroons were coached by
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1651:. Tulsa, Oklahoma. p. 2B.
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