Miami Vikings Chiefs Eye Weekend NFL Division Titles
MIAMI, MINNESOTA, KANSAS CITY lead by MIKE RATHET AP Sports Writer. Miami can clinch AFC East with a win over Baltimore. Minnesota can clinch NFC Central versus Detroit. Kansas City aim to clinch vs Oakland. Weekend games include Dallas over New York Giants and Los Angeles over Washington with Monday night tilt in the NFC West. The article previews outcomes and key players across multiple matchups.
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Cloud JC Girls Will Meet Here
Cloud County Jaco of Concordia has won the first annual state volleyball tourney for women players at the Garden City PE building. Eight teams competed in a one day event with a consolation bracket for first round losers. Matches were best of three with six players on court, and around 60 to 70 girls participated overall. Concordia went undefeated in all three journey matches, defeating Dodge City reserve, Garden City varsity, and Great Bend. Garden City beat Dodge City for third place. Pratt Juco and Garden City reserves contended in the coagulation bracket. Butler County Juco also entered. Tourney director was Betty Jo Johns, women's physical education director at the junior college.
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Hadl Named NFL MVP by San Diego Teammates
San Diego quarterback John Hadl who completed 200 passes for 2,598 yards in 1971 was voted most valuable player by his teammates.
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Buffs Open West Central Kansas League Play At Home
Garden City Hick's Buffaloes host Rus sell in the opening GCKL game of the 1871-72 season. Coach Don Winger starts an all senior lineup as Russell and Garden City stage a tripleheader with freshmen and sophomore games earlier. Russell's lineup includes six seniors and five juniors, hampered by injuries.
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Yardley Shines In Coffee League Keg Sweep Report
Charlotte Yardley led the Coffee League with top individual game 213 and series 518 while Dusters posted 782 team game and 2,162 team series. Other leagues note John Dunlap 212 and 557, Rickman Body Shop 835 team game and 2,398 team series, Midge Encinias 199 game and 510 series, Tinker Shop 920 team game and 2,647 team series, Jo ann Borthwick 192 game and 504 series, Meadowlark Machine Supply 989 team games, and Western Motors 2,577 team series.
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State to Face UCLA Tonight in Big Eight Showdown
The Iowa State Cyclones head to UCLA as four Big Eight teams clash tonight. Oklahoma faces Stetson, Missouri tops Virginia Commonwealth as part of a busy Thursday. In the Missouri win, John Brown scored 22 with 12 boards while Bernd Harris fouled out late.
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Garden City JCs Aim To End Skid at Arkansas City
Garden City Junior College seeks a win at Arkansas City as Cowley County JC hosts. Ark City hopes to halt a three game slide. The showdown features Garden City looking to improve season ledger with a key away game against Cowley.
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Rockets land Greg Smith to bolster bench depth
Houston Rockets coach Tex Winter says the trade for Greg Smith strengthens the club. Smith, a 6-5 forward and four-year pro, averaged about 4.0 points per game this season and is praised for speed defense and playmaking.
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Giants star Greg Larson wins NY CYO Most Popular Giant
Greg Larson of the New York Giants is named recipient of the New York Catholic Youth Organization Most Popular Giant Player Award. Over 300000 CYO members across the Archdiocese of New York participated in the selection.
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Garden City Falls 65-59 to Lamar in Final Period
Garden City Junior High trailed in the fourth quarter and lost 65-59 to Lamar. Garden led 18-10, 27-20, and 43-45 at the quarters, but Lamar outscored 22-14 in the final period aided by 17 of 27 free throws. Brian Craig led Garden with 17 points. Ronnie German 12, David Cornet 11. Lamar's Palley 19, Rogers 16, Swenson 15. Garden City ninths now 1-2. next at Ulysses next Thursday.
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Arkansas Dodgers Past Rockhurst In 102 72 Win
The Associated Press score roundup shows Arkansas defeating Rockhurst 102 to 72. Central Missouri edged Washburn 86 to 83. Emporia State won 74 68 over Southwestern. Fort Hays State beat Regis 78 to 72. Marymount topped John F Kennedy Nebraska 92 to 7. Independence, Highland also posted wins.
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Walsh Revere rivalry fuels Kansas Colorado state playoffs
In a rugged regional recap, Walsh defeats Revere 20-14 to claim Colorado Class A title for the third straight year, after a 54-8 semi finally over Pagosa Springs. Hugo Pirates win eight man title in Colorado, Braman tops Balko in Oklahoma, Scandia remains unbeaten in Kansas, with Cape Copeland and Deerfield in focus.
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Lakers Extend Win Streak Over Warriors in NBA Duel
The Los Angeles Lakers won their 16th straight, 124-111 over the Golden State Warriors, inching toward the NBA record. Jerry West 38 and Gail Goodrich 36 fueled the rally as the backcourt produced over 70 points. Cazzie Russell sparked the Warriors’ late run to cut the margin. Meanwhile Phoenix beat Atlanta 135-115 and Detroit topped Chicago 110-107. Indiana’s ABA loss to Kentucky 108-101 featured both coaches ejected after heated exchanges. Virginia edged New York 115-114 in overtime with Erving scoring 29 and Scott 35 for the Squires.
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Kansan Leads Bahama Open in Bahamas Round One
Grier Jones from Wichita shot a six under par 65 to take a one stroke lead at the Bataman Islands Open in Freeport. Jones credited a improved attitude for his surge after a disappointing season. George Archer and J C Snead tied for second at 66 as Bert Yancey Julius Boros and others followed. Defending champ Doug Sanders trailed with 75.
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