Comets face fast Chanute in high school clash
Topeka's Highland Park travels to Royster Stadium to meet Chanute high. The 41 Comets, led by coach Jerry Bainum, battle injuries including quarterback Buddy Kihm and running back Mike Mugrage as they chase a SEK League title and an outside shot at state playoffs.
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Chapman Advances In HNL Prep Poll
Chapman edged McPherson 27 to 26 in a dramatic late comeback to lift the Fighting Irish. Nevoy Hettenbach praised the win as the most in doubt game. The victory moves Chapman from fifth to third in Class 3A in the Harris News Service poll.
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Harriers Coach Thorne Leads Oswego Invite Teams
Oswego Invita tional saw coach Tom Thorne take his third and fourth harrier squads to compete. The Comets finished sixth of seven, with Rob Johnson leading the finishers in 26th place. Thorne said he was pleased with performances against varsity runners.
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Mets Capture NL Pennant with 7-2 Win over Reds
The New York Mets clinched the National League pennant by defeating Cincinnati 7-2 at Shea Stadium. The victory sparked celebrations including confetti on Wall Street and crowds rushing the field for keepsakes of the occasion.
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Royster Junior High Girls Sweep Independence in Volleyball
Royster Junior High girls A and B volleyball teams posted wins over Independence. B team triumphed 15 13 5 15 15 2 with Dede White and Loretta Wagner top scorers. A team won 15 12 15 7 led by Martha Johnson and Janice Cook.
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Chanute Cycle Club hosts first intra-club race on new don holman track
The Chanute Cycle Club held its first member only race on a one mile closed course at the Don Holman farm after weather delays. Mark Richard flew on a 125cc Suzuki to 1:48 for the 125cc expert win, with Hutchinson and Stanislaus second and third on Hondas.
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Altoona Midway JVs blank Marmaton Valley JV 22 0
The Altoona Midway junior varsity football team defeated Marmaton Valley junior varsity 22 to 0 on Monday following the varsity players' lead.
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A's and Orioles Tie Series as Grich HR Sparks Win
Baltimore beat Oakland 5-4 to tie the playoff series at two games apiece. Bobby Grich led off the eighth with a home run off Rollie Fingers after Rollie relieved Vida Blue. Oakland plans Jim Hunter to start. Baltimore counters with Doyle Alexander.
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Catfish” Hunter
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