A's End 41-Year World Series Drought in AL Title
The Oakland Athletics clinched the AL pennant with a 2 1 victory over the Detroit Tigers, earning a World Series date with the Cincinnati Reds. John Odom and Vida Blue spun five and two scoreless innings respectively, Bert Campaneris returns while Reggie Jackson may miss time with a hamstring pull after a steal of home. Jackson and George Hendrick contributed as Tenace delivered the decisive hit, with a key throwing error aiding Hendrick's score.
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Oklahoma Favored Over Texas In Red River Classic
Oklahoma is favored over Texas for the first time in nine years as the Sooners meet the Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl in the 67th Red River Classic. LSU faces Auburn at Baton Rouge while many AP Top Ten teams play, including Southern California seeking six straight and Nebraska aiming to rebound after a UCLA upset.
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Jaynes Leads Big 8 Passing Pace At Kansas
Jaynes, KU quarterback, tops Big Eight passers with 971 yards in four games and 2,671 projected season total at 242.38 yards per game. His best game is 401 yards against Washington State, while total offense stands at 230.8 yards.
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Comets Eve 500 After Week of Prep For East Newton Clash
Chanute High School’s Chanute Blue Comets aim to snap a two game skid in a 7 30 p m Friday home game at Royster Stadium against East Newton Patriots. Coach Jerry Bainum notes improved offense and kicking with Almond sidelined by a shoulder injury and Harris battling a back issue as the lineup is finalized.
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Sellout KU K-State clash slated at Manhattan stadium
A 42000 capacity crowd is expected at Kansas State University stadium Saturday to see Kansas and Kansas State meet in a Big Eight football game. Kansas, 2-2, and Kansas State, 2-3, prepare for a physical matchup with notes on key players and QB Dennis Morrison aiming for a strong passing day.
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Colorado
Chiefs Host Cincinnati Clash With Quarterback Dilemma
Kansas City and Cincinnati share 3-1 records as the Chiefs juggle a quarterback decision between Len Dawson and Mike Livingston. Livingston impressed in recent wins, while Dawson nurses bruised ribs. Ed Podolak may also return as Kansas City aims to extend a home dominance streak. Mocked by the Bengals, Fred Willis and Essex Johnson combine in Cincinnati’s backfield for a tough road test at Arrowhead Stadium.
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SEK Harriers Meet Here at Chanute High School
Chanute High School hosts the Southeast Kansas League cross country meet Saturday on a two mile course at Neosho County Community Junior College campus. Defending champion Altamont along with Coffeyville Iola Pittsburg Parsons enter the race.
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Cunningham ABA Debut Shines For Cougars
Billy Cunningham impressed in his ABA debut for the Carolina Cougars as the ABA began its sixth season. He scored 28 points and grabbed 17 rebounds guiding the Cougars to a 123-115 win over the Virginia Squires after a legal battle to stay with Philadelphia.
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Pro Basketball Thursday Scores Show Upsets Across League
Carolina defeated Virginia 123 to 115 in a high scoring game. Indiana beat Memphis 109 to 105. Utah won against Denver 115 to 104.
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Juco Cagers Begin Practice For 1972-73 Season
Neosho County Community College opens its 1972 73 basketball campaign Monday at 1 30 p m under coach Lewis Mann Jr with 15 to 20 candidates expected for a 15 man roster The Panthers return two starters guard David Mitchell and pivot Thomas Tobias plus veteran Kim Trout while ten freshmen join the squad emphasizing conditioning and fundamentals and aiming to offset a lack of size and experience against a 29 game schedule beginning November 14 at home vs Mid America Nazarene College Junior Varsity.
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NFL to Televise Super Bowl VII If Advance Sellout in L A
National Football League officials agreed to televise the Super Bowl VII locally if the game sells out in Los Angeles. Congress had pressed for broader local coverage and the league signaled readiness to broadcast the event in the city if demand guarantees a sellout.
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U S Women Lead Amateur Golf Meet in Argentina
United States tops the second round of the World Amateur Team Championship in Buenos Aires led by Jane Bastanchury Booth who shot 141 for 36 holes to hold a 13 stroke lead over pursuers.
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Trevino and Jacklin Clash in Piccadilly
In Virginia Water England Lee Trevino and Tony Jacklin meet in a 36 hole semi final of the Piccadilly Match Play Championship at Wentworth. They vie for a final slot as Gary Player was eliminated in the opening round. Oosterhuis faces Weiskopf in the other semi.
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Forecasts Stumble But Blue Comets Shine In Upset Bid
A weekly forecast roundup notes Coffeyville predicted to beat Chanute but the Blue Comets won narrowly. It recounts 13 correct of 15, season 69-14, and projects East Newton victory Friday. Nearby games include Chanute at East Newton, Garnett at Humboldt, Uniontown at Marmaton Valley, Coffeyville at Altamont, and Pittsburg at Parsons.
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Parsons Ninth Grade Triumph Over Royster Rockets 6 2
Parsons Junior High ninth grade football remains undefeated with a 6-2 win over Royster Rockets. Terry Wallace connected with Tony Hall for a 50 yard first quarter score to push Parsons to 4 0 and 2 0 in the Southeast Kansas Junior High League. Royster forced a fourth quarter safety after a fake punt, dropping Royster to 2 3. Parsons will host Independence at 6 30 p m Tuesday.
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Bowling Scores High 10 Elbe Belt 608 and 883
A bowling meet shows Elbe Belt achieving 608 in one game and 883 in a set, with team marks of 2475 and scores like 226 and 2475 noted. The fragment mentions high scores for Elbe Belt and team high figures, indicating strong performance by the Elbe Belt squad.
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