Comets and Tigers set for pivotal second place clash
The Blue Comets host Fort Scott at Royster Stadium in a Southeast Kansas battle with second place and a possible title tie on the line. Coach Jerry Bainum reports key injuries but optimistic lineup shifts including Musgrave's return and Hunziker's limited role. The Comets edge Fort Scott 26 20 in overtime to secure the win.
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A s Jackson Not Playing for Money Says MVP Ring Sells More
Reggie Jackson, MVP of the A’s World Series win over the Mets, says big salary is less important than titles and status. He values the MVP car and World Series ring, and notes teammates who could have won MVP, while aiming for more championships in 1974. He may soon sign a six figure deal with Charlie Finley.
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Area Predictions: Comet Upends Fort Scott Tonight
SEK action features Columbus over Parsons 21-8 and Independence toppling Altamont 23-14. Coffeyville beats Iola 32-18, Pittsburg defeats Springfield Central 38-4, Altoona-Midway faces Jayhawk Linn 26-16, Cherryvale visits Humboldt 26-6, Colgan tops Eric 21-6, Neodesha edges Yates Center 41-14, Prairie View beats Marmaton Valley 25-6, and Dexter down Thayer 34-14 in non league clashes.
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Kansas Faces Cyclones In Crucial Homecoming Clash
Iowa State hosts Kansas at Clyde Williams Field in a Big Eight clash with both teams seeking a win. Cyclones aim to snap a two-game conference drought while Jayhawks pursue a key homecoming victory. Freshman Buddy Hardeman is slated to start at quarterback for Iowa State in place of Wayne Stanley. Kansas holds a 26 19 5 series lead dating to 1998, with the last meeting a Cyclone win.
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Notre Dame Prepares for High Stakes USC Clash
Notre Dame and Southern Cal brace for a major intersectional showdown with tickets selling at high prices. Coach John McKay calls it the biggest collegiate game of the year while Notre Dame cites strong fan demand and a rare Thursday pep rally echoing 1966 memory.
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Missouri Faces Colorado In Key Big Eight Clash In Boulder
Missouri, 6-0 and coming off narrow wins over Nebraska and Oklahoma State, travels to Boulder to face Colorado in a crucial Big Eight contest. Eddie Crowder praises Missouri as well balanced and defense oriented, noting the Tigers’ eight points allowed per game and a prior upset of Colorado in Columbia.
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Jenkins and McCovey Traded to Last-Place Clubs
The Associated Press reports Ferguson Jenkins and Willie McCovey were traded to bottom teams. Jenkins went to the Texas Rangers for Bill Madlock and Vic Harris, while McCovey moved to the San Diego Padres for Mike Caldwell and minor leaguer Bernie Williams.
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Secretariat to bid farewell without Turcotte at Woodbine
Secretariat will race in the Canadian International at Woodbine without Ron Turcotte who receives a five day suspension. Eddie Maple or Angel Cordero may ride the stablemate Riva Ridge at Aqueduct, with Kennedy Road Big Spruce and Triangular among expected rivals. A 3,000 spectator crowd watched Secretariat’s final workout as Lucien Laurin praised the horse’s turf and dirt performance. Turcotte learned of the suspension after the workout, which stemmed from interference in a Wednesday Aqueduct race.
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Rockets Lose Royster juniors season finale to Fort Scott
Royster Rockets fall 26 4 to Fort Scott Panthers at Royster Stadium. Doug Miller scores 16 points on two TDs and two PATs as Fort Scott pulls away in the second half. Don Coffman adds 36 and 60 yard rushing TDs. Ray Savedra 66 yard pass to TE Ray Savedra for a Rockets score.
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