Christians Rise to 11th in AP Poll Note
The AP Top 15 college division rankings show Louisiana Tech leading with 692 points and 22 first-place votes as 3-0. Delaware climbs to second, Western Kentucky third, Boise State fourth, and Tennessee State fifth. The list reflects shifting positions with Texas A&I rising to tenth and Jacksonville State maintaining a spot, amid no new names entering the top 15.
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Junior Clinic Set By HPTA in High Point
The High Point Tennis Association will hold a free junior clinic Saturday October 12 at 1 p.m. at Oak Hollow tennis. Pro Hector Villarcel and members will instruct. The High Point Tennis Teams will play an exhibition match after. Balls provided. Wear smooth soled shoes. basketball shoes not allowed. Contact Bonnie Herman for more information.
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Willison Stars as VMI Ups Tech in Tobacco Fight
At Richmond City Stadium Virginia Tech faced a rugged VMI defense led by sophomore linebacker John Willison who produced five unassisted tackles and 11 assists on film. Officials credit him with 12 tackles and nine more initial hits not recorded in the official tally, fueling a 22-17 Keydet win.
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Clemson Drops Opener to Texas A and M 24 0
Clemson football suffers multiple injuries and suspensions with Bill Wingo out for weeks after an emergency appendectomy replaced by Malcolm Marler. Wingo joins Lynn Carson and Peanut Martin among the injured or suspended players as NC State visits Virginia in a conference game while Duke hosts Army, UNC plays Georgia Tech, and Wake Forest goes to Penn State in non league action.
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Publicity hits ticket sales for league takeover
The league takeover story cut ticket sales with one manager reporting only three tickets sold for the next home game. Creditors grew uncooperative, one firm threatening to tear down temporary bleachers at the Tangerine Bowl. The injunction could affect the Blazers-Stars game move to Charlotte, where tickets are on sale.
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Citadel falls as Ervin fails on 4th and goal at W M 16
Citadel coach Bobby Ross accepts the decision not to gamble with the run and notes Andrew Johnson's 241 yard rushing effort on 47 carries earning him SC offensive player of the week. The Citadel, 2-0 against VMI in-state rivalry history, drops to 16-12 late.
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War of the Wishbones set for Saturday clash in Dallas
AP Forecast lists Georgia Tech favored to beat North Carolina and Oklahoma to top Texas 35-21 in a high profile gridiron weekend. Upset picks include Vanderbilt over Florida and Georgia Tech over North Carolina with several other key games highlighted.
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Caps Face Rangers In Openers As New Era Dawns
The Washington Capitals bring a squad of NHL castoffs to Madison Square Garden to duel the New York Rangers who pursue a Stanley Cup bid. New acquisitions Derek Sanderson and Greg Polis bolster the Rangers as the Caps, led by Greg Joly and Mike Marson, start a rookie season with limited proven firepower.
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OSU Star Nearing Record
Ohio State junior Archie Griffin, AP National Back of the Week, stands two games from a major mark after 15 straight 100 yard rushing games. He totaled 196 yards in a 42-7 win over Washington State, with 619 season yards through four games and a Big Ten record 1,577 as a sophomore.
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