Huskers Dominate AP Football Rankings Ahead of Oklahoma Showdown
Nebraska leads the AP poll with 40 first place votes and 1,066 points after a 44-17 win over Kansas State. Oklahoma follows with 986 points after a 56-10 victory over Kansas. Michigan, Alabama, Auburn, Penn State, Notre Dame, Georgia, Arizona State, Colorado, and Stanford round out the top ten with varied results and key upsets shaping the standings.
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Fort Scott Greyhounds Clinch Conference Title in 31 21 Win
Fort Scott Junior College dominated Garden City 31 21 to seal the Jayhawk Conference crown for a second straight season. Tommy Beamon led with 205 rushing yards as Fort Scott rolled 316 net yards on the ground, while Garden City struggled to its 343 yard per game rushing average. Fort Scott extends to a 27 game winning streak dating to 1966 and remains defending national champion contenders.
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Tradition Is Ignored Big Eight lineman of the week named
Willie Harper Nebraska defensive end was chosen Big Eight lineman of the week by sports writers, a rare break from tradition as Nebraska center Doug Dumler was also a nominee for the 44 17 win over Kansas State. Harper had two unassisted tackles one pass interception and eight yards in losses behind the line. Charlie Davis Colorado was named back of the week in a split vote over Jerry Tagge Nebraska.
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Partee and Ex-Kansans Lift Chargers to Victory
Dennis Partee kicked a 45 yard field goal as time expired to give the San Diego Chargers a 20 17 win over the St Louis Cardinals in San Diego Stadium. Montgomery ran for 98 yards and contributed a 16 yard catch and pass play while Salter had two interceptions. The victory moved San Diego to 4 5 in the AFC West while St Louis dropped to 3 6 in the NFC East.
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Bowls Fight for Early Contracts Before Big Game
Miami AP reports Orange Bowl executive vice president Barnie Seiler expects all major bowl contracts settled and signed before Oklahoma and Nebraska face off on Thanksgiving Day. He notes weekend negotiations and possible gambling risks amid rumors of mixed-team selections. George Olsen of the Gator Bowl echoes uncertainty as postseason timing looms with the NCAA rule restricting contacts after Saturday 6 p.m. EST.
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Louisville Picked to Snare MV Cage Bunting
AP reports Louisville Cardinals chosen by league coaches to win the 1971 72 Missouri Valley Conference basketball title with seven first place votes. Memphis State Wichita State St Louis Drake Tulsa Bradley North Texas State also listed. New Mexico State and West Texas State finish independents before valley entry in 1972 73. Vending machines worldwide sold about 8.5 billion dollars in food in 1970.
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Pro Basketball Standings Update
The Associated Press provides current pro basketball standings reflecting team positions, win loss records, and conference standings. Details cover leading teams, key matchups, and shifts in the league table.
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Memphis State Sophomore DB Johnson Earns Valley Player Honor
Memphis State defensive back David Johnson named Missouri Valley Conference defensive player of the week. The sophomore, a substitute most of the year, made five tackles from the back position, forced two fumbles, and added one interception returned eight yards as North Texas State fell 47 to 8.
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Ark City at Garden City in AAAA semifinal tilt
Arkansas City-Garden City meet in Memorial Stadium at 7 30 p m Friday for the Class AAAA playoff semifinal. Ark City stands 7 3 with a strong rushing attack led by 205 pound senior Les Begay while Garden City is 9 1 and pries on the run. The Bulldogs mix run and rare passes as they seek another late comeback in the rugged Ark Valley league race.
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Stram Seeks 101st Victory With Chiefs
Kansas City coach Hank Stram reached 100 wins with the Chiefs after a 13-7 win over Cleveland and eyes a 101st as they face Denver at Municipal Stadium. His milestone aligns him with NFL legends Paul Brown George Halas Curly Lambeau and Steve Owen who also won 100 with one club.
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Notre Dame faces Hayward State in bowl odds mix
Notre Dame remains a likely bowl team after losses by USC to Stanford and others, but Hayward State is mocked as a 41 point favorite over Notre Dame. The piece also notes academic honorees and various college football notes from mid season 1971.
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Julie Lemke Elected CC Women’s Golf Group President
Julie Lemke elected president of the Garden City Country Club women’s golf association at the annual meeting held at the club with a brunch. Outgoing president Frances Cox received a silver dish. Alma Robinson named vice president, Pat Nanninga secretary, Mary Burden treasurer.
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Nose to Nose Observers Preview Nebraska Oklahoma Clash
Rich Glover of Nebraska and Tom Brahaney of Oklahoma predicted to face off nose to nose in the Thanksgiving Day showdown. Glover and Brahaney spoke during the Big Eight teleconference about matching speed, defense, and a likely low scoring game. Nebraska coach Rob Devaney and Oklahoma coach Chuck Fairbanks called the game the biggest of their careers as both sides study Missouri and prepare new wrinkles for the Sooners offense. Don Fambrough and Al Onofrio offered forward-looking takes on Missouri and Kansas, with tossups and readiness for dense conference action.
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