Vikings Struggle at Home in Snow Against Falcons
After a 2013 loss to Atlanta, the Minnesota Vikings failed to capitalize in the harsh Met Stadium conditions. The piece questions coaching resolve, fan support, and the team’s ability to finish atop the standings while noting Atlanta’s strong snow performance.
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Patriots inch closer to AFL East title after win over Buffalo
Jim Nance starred for Boston with a 109 rushing yards on 26 pounds of effort and a 65 yard touchdown run as the Patriots beat Buffalo 14 3. The victory puts Boston within reach of the Eastern Division crown with two games left against Houston and New York.
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Notre Dame Named National Champion In Final AP Poll
Notre Dame claims the national title in the final AP grid ratings finishing with 41 first place votes and 506 points. Michigan State is second with 471 points, followed by Alabama UCLA Nebraska Purdue Georgia Tech Miami and SMU.
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Cyclones rout Gophers 87 69 as ISU lights up
Iowa State steamrolled Minnesota 87 69 in Ames behind Don Smith's 36 points and 16 rebounds. Minnesota shot 43 percent and clung to hope late as Tom Kondla added 22 but could not overcome ISU's 55 percent shooting and early 8 0 run. Minnesota falls to 1 2 on the season and travels to Drake tonight after a winter break.
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B CAGE GAME NEEDED AT PHS
Pacelli Athletic Director Bill Marton seeks a B squad basketball game for the Pacelli vs St. Louis Park Benilde prelim to the Dec. 17 varsity matchup. The Jan. 14 Benilde date was moved. games start at 6:30 p.m. Contact Pacelli High at 433-4194.
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Edina and Lourdes Lead In Herald Prep Polls
Edina remains atop the Public schools poll with a 2-0 start after a 67-29 win over Mounds. Lourdes leads Catholic rankings after beating Regis 49-43 and Cretin 63-49, as St Thomas climbs to second and Cre tin drops to fifth following losses.
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Blue Devils Host Unbeaten Rochester State JC
Austin State Junior College enters a pivotal 7:30 p.m. home clash against undefeated Rochester State JC at the Austin High Gym. SMJCC title hopes ride on the showdown with Rockenbach’s 1-0 Rochester squad visiting 1,500 fans in a high stakes battle.
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Austin City Bowling Champs Crowned in Echo Lanes Tourney
In Austin, champions crowned across singles doubles and team divisions of the City Bowling Tourney held at Echo Lanes and Austin Bowl. Notables included Gary Sabanish with a 704 series and 1,992 handicap all events, Loren Stanton 716 handicap singles, and Team No. 7 of Echo 65ers claiming the Handicap team title with 3,186. Smitty's Tavern led High Actual events with team 3,121 and Ray Sellers the Actual All-Events champion at 1,871.
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Kaat and Peters Top AL Pitching Honors
Gary Peters of the Chicago White Sox and Jim Kaat of the Minnesota Twins won top AL pitching honors. Peters led with a 1.98 ERA and 12-10 record over 205 innings. Kaat went 25-13, leading in games started and complete games, amid Baltimore pennant winners and World Series sweep context.
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Aldridge Grabs Big Nine Scoring Lead With 29 Points
In the 1966-67 Big Nine standings Austin's Aldridge climbs from 7th to top spot after a 29-point game in a 61-46 win over Austin. Randy Anderson of Mayo slips to 2nd as seven new players enter the Top 17 scorers including Finholt and Hager. The race remains wide open with multiple teams and players rising through the rankings.
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Big Nine Scoring Leaders Highlight Tight Conference Race
The Big Nine shows wide scoring with Winona and Northfield each boasting three players in the top 17. Austin's Morgan leads in field goals, Red Wing's Aldridge tops free throws, as a full round of Friday games threatens the title chase. Rochester, Mankato, Faribault, and other matchups shape the standings with junior-heavy early totals and notable cameos from SMJCC players.
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ASJC Grapplers Take On Unbeaten Rochester JC
ASJC wrestlers with 0-4 start host Rochester JC, riding a 45 match win streak in SMJCC action at 6 p.m. The Rochester lineup includes Lodge, Tewsbury, Hartle, Gross, Hartle, Johnson, Michal, Eckerman and Asland. Austin counters with Reshetar, Dohmen, Hilmer, OByrne, Vogelsang, Stene, Dunlop, Riley and Dyson.
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Bowling Top Five In Austin City Women Leagues
Listings show top five scores across multiple Austin bowling leagues. L Kilgore leads with 573 in Bowing Top Five, while progressive league posts 565 by R Hoffman and Echo Junior Girls top marks by M Krachmer at 474. Other high totals include Cragg 612 in YMCA Church League and Classic League star D Whitcomb 631.
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