Comets topple Iola in two overtimes for first win
Chanute Blue Comets edged Iola Mustangs 56-54 in two overtimes at Everett Shepard Park. Ed Willis and Bruce Schooley led Chanute with 18 and 16 points respectively, Keith Harris hit the deciding 15 footer with three seconds left in the second overtime, as Chanute improves to 1-1 in league play and Iola to 2-2. Readout notes JV sides saw Chanute fall 62-51.
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Lola spoils Chanute girls home debut
Lola defeats Chanute 48 to 16 at the Neosho County Community Junior College Fieldhouse as Chanute struggles with 16 percent shooting. Loretta Audley leads Lola with 15 points while Chanute's Nancy Guinotte scores six in the first quarter.
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Flyers rally past Oswego for first Mineral Belt League win
Thayer Flyers overcome a narrow first half deficit to defeat Oswego 45-34 and move to 5-0 overall. Jeff Wheeler led scoring with 16 points, Ken Thornton added 10, as Thayer outscored Oswego 24-15 after intermission. Thayer heads to Elk Valley Friday for a final test before the break.
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Neosho County hosts Independence and Kemper in tonight doubleheader
Neosho County Community Junior College hosts Independence at 5 p.m. and Kemper Military at 7:30 p.m. Panthers seek .500 with 5-6 mark and one game left before Christmas break. Gerald Batty leads with 21.5 points per game, joined by Sam Lee and Victor Harris in double figures. The team averages 81.0 points while allowing 82.7.
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Sports Illustrated honors Chris Evert as queen of year
In a year dominated by outstanding women athletes, tennis star Chris Evert, 21, is named queen by Sports Illustrated. She edged out a long list of Olympic gold medalists and fellow champions for the top honor.
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Evert Named Sportswoman of the Year by Sports Illustrated
Chris Evert, breaking a male dominated circle, was chosen as Sports Illustrated Sportswoman of the Year over Dorothy Hamill Nadia Comaneci and others. editors cited her domination and embodiment of sportsmanship as reasons for the award. She expressed surprise and noted rising recognition for women athletes.
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Cowboys seek turnaround for playoff clash with Rams
Dallas faces a critical game as its offense struggles with turnovers and stalled drives. Roger Staubach and receivers like Golden Richards and Drew Pearson are under pressure to execute against the Los Angeles Rams in the opening round. The Cowboys must convert more on third downs and minimize mistakes to advance.
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Fort Scott Wins 8th Grade Holiday Tourney Title
Fort Scott defeats Royster Rockets 43-26 to clinch the 8th grade championship in the Holiday Tournament. Royster Rockets take second. 9th grade results show Pittsburg Roosevelt beating Fort Scott Lakeside 58-28, while Pittsburg Lakeside captures 9th grade with 45-37 over Fort Scott.
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