Fort Scott Tigers Contest hinges on playoff push
Fort Scott coach Dick Hedges says a 20 point fourth quarter collapse at Columbus caused a scare but after regrouping the Tigers gear up for two key games against Chanute and Mont Alta. Randy Collins returns from injury boosting a two platoon system with 22 starters as Kevin Coe handles quarterback duties.
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Mets Fail to Place on 1973 All Star Team
Pete Rose and Rod Carew led the voting for the 1973 All Star selections announced by AP. Willie Stargell Reggie Jackson and Johnny Bench highlighted the NL heavy ballot, while the New York Mets failed to place a single player on the team.
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Top High School Clashes Have Bearing on Playoffs
In Topeka Kansas Shawnee Mission South seeks a 8-0 start as they host Lawrence while Dodge City faces Larmed and Kapaun-Mt. Carmel meets Carroll Other top matchups include Nemaha Valley vs Holton and Moundridge vs Sacred Heart In 1A Udall meets Oxford in a key 7-0 clash as district title races heat up with several unbeaten teams across classes.
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1973 All Stars Named By AP In Baseball
The Associated Press selects the 1973 All Star team with players including Tony Perez Rod Carew Chris Speier Darrell Evans Pete Rose Willie Stargell Reggie Jackson Johnny Bench Ron Bryant and Nolan Ryan. Perez Carew Stargell Jackson Evans Bench Bryant Ryan headline the lineup with season stats in parentheses.
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Simpson Will Be Ready Monday For Bills Chiefs
Buffalo Bills running back OJ Simpson returns from a sprained ankle and is listed as ready for Monday night against Kansas City. He still leads the NFL in rushing with 868 yards despite a 5 yard rush in Miami. Other leaders include Calvin Hill and Ed Podolak with top AFC and NFC stats.
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Royals Acquire Pattin in Trade for Drago
Kansas City Royals obtain right handed pitcher Marty Pattin from Boston Red Sox and send pitcher Dick Drago to the Red Sox. Royals general manager Cedric Tallis calls Pattin a beat down bulldog type who could join the starting rotation. Pattin age 30 posted a 15 15 last season with 13 wins in his last 21 decisions. Drago finished 12 14 without a win after August 2 and was out of the Royals rotation in the final three weeks.
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Rocket Girls Win Sixth Straight to Extend Unbeaten Run
Royster Junior High girls volleyball completes sixth straight win with 16 14 16 set scores over Parsons. A team leaders Betsy Steele and Prisca Thuston pace scoring. B team also undefeated 15 3 15 2 as Donna Haymaker and Dede White top scoring. They wrap season next Wednesday at Independence. ST. LOUIS Cardinal outfielder Matty Alou sold to San Diego Padres for undisclosed sum.
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Road Course vs Oval Track Boys in Can Am Cup Races
Riverside, AP reports a four race Can Am Cup with $160,000 prize money gathers 12 drivers. Seven top earners from oval racing join road course specialists including David Pearson Bobby Allison Richard Petty and others for events this weekend and Daytona Beach February 15.
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Notre Dame Dominates Defense Tops Nation in Major College Football
Notre Dame sits in the top 10 in every major team category including punting. The Fighting Irish lead in total team defense and allow only 141.2 rushing yards per game.
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Wadkins Thinking Of Family In Las Vegas Return
Lanny Wadkins arrived in Las Vegas to defend his Sahara Invitational title while his wife Rachel awaits their premature baby Jessica Dawn in Clem mons North Carolina. The couple’s first child was born six weeks early weighing four pounds five ounces and measuring 22 inches. The baby remains in hospital, with Wadkins hopeful for a speedy family reunion after the first round.
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