A's Triumph in World Series Clinches Title in Cincinnati
The Oakland Athletics won the 1972 World Series 4 games to 3 over the Reds in Cincinnati. Rollie Fingers and Gene Tenace delivered key performances while Dick Williams steered a lineup praised for clutch hitting and shrewd moves. Cincinnati’s Pete Rose produced several RBIs but the A's prevailed in a dramatic finale.
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Big Eight Week Adds Upsets To Title Race
Oklahoma State and Nebraska led the conference with 2-0 league records as they prepare to meet in Lincoln. Colorado and Missouri delivered weekend shocks with Colorado beating Oklahoma 21 14 and Missouri upsetting Notre Dame 30 26. Nebraska routed Kansas 56 0 and Iowa State over Kansas State 55 22. Missouri’s Don Johnson scored twice while Greg Hill kicked three field goals. Nebraskas defense and QB David Hamm paced a 51 0 win over Kansas. Kansas State coach Vince Gibson lamented a flat performance in a 41 1 1 loss to Iowa State.
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Comets Triumph Over Parsons in Key Southeast Kansas Clash
Chanute Blue Comets earned a 20 12 win over the Parsons Vikings, boosting to 3 3 in the Southeast Kansas League and 4 3 overall. QB Buddy Kihm and tailback Chris Barnhart led the offense while Chanute’s defense stymied Parsons late, setting up a showdown with Fort Scott and a possible first winning season since 1966.
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Chanute Defeats Parsons for First Time Since 1966
Chanute built a defensive battle with four interceptions including Steve Marts 75 yard return as Chanute upset Parsons by shutting down late Comet drives. Hernandez and Manor gained yardage while Barry Hendricks sparked momentum on kickoff returns. Parsons stalled on offense, managing only four yards in the final drive.
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Tenace Delivers in World Series For A’s
Gene Tenace, 26, started as catcher in six games of the 1972 World Series. Manager Dick Williams moved him to first base for Game 7, but Tenace remained sunny about his role and credited Sal Bando for encouragement.
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West Leads Lakers Past Bulls With 23 in Final Period
Jerry West poured in 23 of his 35 points in the fourth as Los Angeles beat Chicago 104-99. He added nine rebounds and nine assists while Chet Walker and Clifford Ray kept the Bulls close late.
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College football scores and results from weekend games
A recap of numerous college and pro football results including Alabama 17 Tennessee 10 Auburn 24 Georgia Tech 14 Clemson 37 Virginia 21 Duke 20 Maryland 14 Florida 16 Illinois St 20 West Ill 8 Michigan 31 Illinois 7 Minnesota 45 Iowa 14 Notre Dame 26 Nebraska 56 Kansas 0 Ohio St 44 Indiana 7 Oklahoma St 20 Baylor 7 Purdue 37 Northwestern 6 Virginia Tech 53 Ohio 21 Louisville 46 Wichita State 3 SMU 29 Ries 14 Texas 35 Arkansas 15 TCU 13 Texas A&M 10 Texas Tech 35 Arizona 10 Arizona St 49 BYU 17 Colorado 20 Oklahoma 14 Navy 21 Air Force 17 Oregon 15 Stanford 13 USC 34 Washington 7 UCLA 49 California 13 Utah 27 Wyoming 6 Washington St 37 Oregon St 7 Pittsburg State 16 Northern Colorado 14 Emporia State 27 Fort Hays 7 Missouri Southern 14 Washburn 3 Ottawa 27 Graceland 18 Friends 7 Sterling 6 Southwestern 21 McPherson 7 Fort Scott 29 Dodge City 6 Cowley County 10 Coffeyville 6 Haskell 16 Independence 13 Garden City 14 Fairbury Nebraska Pratt 23 Hutchinson 14 Sunday results New York Jets 24 Baltimore Miami 24 Buffalo 23 Cleveland 23 Houston 17 Denver 30 Oakland 23 Pittsburgh 33 New England 3 Atlanta 10 Green Bay 9 Washington 24 Dallas 20 New Orleans 20 San Francisco 20 New York Giants 27 St Louis 21 Los Angeles 15 Cincinnati 12 Philadelphia 21 Kansas City Detroit 34 San Diego 20
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Eagles Top Chiefs 21-20 in Upset Victory
Philadelphia Eagles upset the Kansas City Chiefs 21-20 as Pete Liske threw three TD passes and Harold Jackson, Tom Dempsey connected on two successful kicks after each score. Chiefs coach Hank Stram lamented the loss as KC fell to 3-3 with tough games ahead against Oakland’s West lead.
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JV Game Cancelled Between Chanute and Parsons High
Chanute Blue Comets cancel tonight's junior varsity clash with Parsons High due to insufficient players. Head Coach Jerry Bainum cited roster shortages making JV action impossible.
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Chanute Comets Finish 9th in 4A Regional Meet
The Chanute Blue Comet cross country team placed ninth of ten at the Class 4A regional meet in Wichita. Senior Sam Nooteboom led the team with a 24th place individual finish.
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