Chanute Blue Comets count on young talent for 1971 season
Coach Thad Clements enters his third Chanute campaign with a light depth chart and heavy emphasis on sophomores and juniors. He plans a slow start while building progress toward a stronger midseason, backed by 10 returning lettermen and five backfield players.
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Steve Marts
Buddy Kihm
Doug Sewart
Mike Bouray
Composite SEK Schedule Highlights Local Football Matchups
The schedule lists SEP games including Chanute at Altamont and Pittsburg, Columbus at Coffeyville, Fort Scott at Parsons, Independence at Pittsburg, and Iola at Fredonia with multiple dates through Nov. 5. Matches occur across Chanute, Coffeyville, Fort Scott, Humboldt, and nearby towns with occasional cross-town clashes and a Chanute open date.
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Fredonia
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Joplin Parkwood
Cofferville
Alatmont
Lola
Junction City
Springfield
Parsons, Ward
Parkview
Evert Faces King in Open Semifinal Showdown
Forest Hills report notes 16 year old Chris Evert advancing to the U S Open semifinals where she will meet top seed Billie Jean King. Evert defeated Edda Buding and Mary Ann Eisel to reach the semifinals, overcoming Francoise Durr en route.
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West Germany
Mary Ann Eisel
St. Louis
Francoise Durr
Tennis results highlight women power in the quarterfinals
Billie Jean King advances to the women's semifinals after defeating Laura DuPont 6-3 7-5. Chris Evert dominates, Lesley Hunt from Australia eliminated, while Stan Smith advances by default. Other seeds include Okker, Graebner, and Kodes set for following rounds.
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Early Start By Prep Grid Teams In Kansas Football
Kansas high schools begin the earliest football season on a spread playoff plan with overtime ties eliminated. The new format adds districts regional play and state finals across eight classes. Key openers include Shawnee Mission North vs Shawnee Mission Northwest and Dodge City vs Wichita East.
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New hotel assistant manager finds forgotten rooms in locked wing
An assistant manager at a Johannesburg hotel discovered 14 forgotten rooms behind a locked door that had been overlooked for two decades, after the elevator repeatedly carried him to the second floor when he pressed for the first floor.
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South Africa
Blacks Pursuing NFL Franchise Reportedly Quiet Talks
The Boston Record American says a group of prominent blacks including Sammy Davis Jr and Sidney Poitier has met secretly for over a year to seek an NFL expansion. Memphis, Tennessee is the proposed city with potential team name Memphis Kings and $12 to $14 million in backing via the King foundation and top black financiers. John Mackey, named as a possible franchise president, says he has not been formally approached. The story also mentions Jim Brown as a named figure in the discussion.
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Chanute Safari Women Golfers Host Blind Bogey Tourney
Members of the Chanute Safari Women's Golf Association played a double cross blind bogey event on Wednesday. Helen Cramer won with 37, while Maxine Johnson and Euphilia Zimmerman tied for second at 43. Elva Johnson chaired the day.
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Wood Hopes Derailed as Kaat Shuts Out White Sox 3 1
Wilbur Wood failed to reach his 20th win as Jim Kaat threw a four hitter for Minnesota in a 3 1 victory over Chicago. Wood lasted all nine innings, allowing four singles while 20th win eludes him this season.
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Call Tribune carrier if they miss you
Notice directs readers to contact a Tribune carrier or dial 431 3400 at 5 30 p m for assistance or to report issues with delivery.
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Chanute Blue Comets 1971 Football Roster
Chanute High School football roster lists home jersey numbers for the 1971 season. Players and numbers are compiled as a program listing for the Chanute Blue Comets roster.
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