Huskers Maintain Top Spot Despite Charging Sooners
The Associated Press poll shows Nebraska keeping the No. 1 position with 35 first place votes after a 55-0 win over Kansas. Oklahoma climbs with strong 55-0 and 45-17 wins to challenge, while Michigan Alabama Auburn and others hold or shift spots. Colorado drops after losing to Oklahoma. Notre Dame rises with a 16-0 shutout of North Carolina.
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Cardinals Mets Complete Eight-Player Trade For Shamsky
The St. Louis Cardinals acquire veteran outfielder Art Shamsky from the New York Mets in an eight player deal. New York receives reliever Chuck Taylor and three minor leaguers plus two additional players Jim Beauchamp and Tom Coulter and pitcher Harry Parker.
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Fort Scott Defense Shines in Loss to Dodge City
Fort Scott's defense limits foes to 16.3 rushing yards per game, while Tommy Beamon dominates with 1,332 rushing yards this season. The Greyhounds face Coffeyville next as the Jayhawk Conference defensive leader meets a stout rival.
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Williams Earns 1969 American League Manager of the Year
Dick Williams, long associated with Boston era tactics, is named AL manager of the year after guiding Oakland to a 101 61 record and the Western Division crown. He collects 107 votes to best Bob Lemon and Earl Weaver. Williams aims to improve pitching for loftier goals.
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Devaney Objects to Officials After 55-0 Kansas Game
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney said he wrote to the Big Eight commissioner demanding review of Saturday’s 55-0 loss to Nebraska’s Kansas matchup. He asked officials to study game films and determine if calls were right or wrong, warning lessons will follow if findings are unfavorable.
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Nebraska Coach Sees Tough Schedule Ahead After Victory
Devaney notes Huskers face a string of tougher games starting with Oklahoma State in Stillwater and Colorado and Iowa State looming. He praises depth gains and says the team has less drop off when rotating players, unlike last year.
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Chiefs Erupt in 38-16 Victory
Kansas City snapped a 9-0 deficit to rout the Pittsburgh Steelers 38-16 in a nationally televised game. Len Dawson connected with Otis Taylor for multiple long gains and two TD passes. Emmitt Thomas and Buck Buchanan key defensive plays. Steelers fall two games behind Cleveland in the Central Division.
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Comet Cagers Face tough Junction City test
Chanute Blue Comets seek a 6th loss in 7 games as they travel to Junction City to meet a Central Kansas League powerhouse led by Elijah Davis in a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Tim Fairchild defends the wide side while Jim Wilkins takes over quarterback duties amid Buddy Kihm’s injuries.
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Juco Club Meeting And Southeast Kansas League Preview
A Juco Club meeting is set for tonight at 7 30 p m in the board of trustees conference room at Junction City college. Parsons rebounds with a four game win streak as the Vikings surprise Pittsburg 29 23 last Friday. Chanute faces Junction City with a listed starting lineup and a determined, hard hitting squad after ten days to heal.
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Neodesha Edges Comet JV in 20-16 Thriller
The Neodesha Blue Streaks rallied to score a fourth quarter touchdown and beat the Chanute Blue Comets JV 20-16. Esslinger scored twice for Chanute with a third quarter 40 yard scamper and two extra points, while Neodesha led 14-8 at halftime and secured the win with a late TD. Chanute travels to Parsons next Monday.
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Rain Delays Royster Rockets Iola Football Postponed
Wet conditions forced the seventh-eighth grade football game between the Royster Rockets and Iola to be postponed with a tentative reschedule set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Royster ninth grade team will play at Independence at 6:30 tonight.
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Health to Determine Decision for Pirates Manager
Dan Murtaugh says only health will determine whether he returns as Pittsburgh Pirates manager next year. The 54 year old, pale after the final game, plans a family vote within the next month, with his wife and children weighing in before his own decisive vote. He notes past heart issues influenced his breaks from managing.
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