Playoff Picture Tightens as Week Clashes Shape Race
Associated Press rounds up NFL drama with 12 games played, 2 remaining, and 10 teams in playoff contention. Key showdowns include Cincinnati vs Cleveland and Washington vs Dallas as divisions tighten and wild-card hopes loom for the Cowboys. Raiders host Chiefs in a pivotal AFC clash with Oakland favored by recent stinginess.
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Columnist dies at 63 in New York sports page loss
Jimmy Xoehas a syndicated sports columnist known as a combat correspondent and political writer died at 63 in New York. He worked for The New York Daily News Telegraph American PM The Post Journal American and King Features Syndicate. He served in World War II and was never married leaving two brothers. Funeral mass planned at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Balloting and sports notes follow with several NFL picks for week events.
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Big Eight stars lead in season stats Kansas and Oklahoma shine
All American Dave Jaynes of Kansas and Emmett Edwards lead in passing and receiving while Joe Washington and Steve Davis of Oklahoma top rushing and scoring. Washington averages 106.6 yards per game with 1,173 rushing yards. Edwards nets 49 receptions for 802 yards. John Mosely of Missouri wins punt and kickoff returns.
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Van-Far to face Clopton in EMO JVR finals
Van-Far meets Clopton in the EMO Conference junior varsity basketball tournament final in Wellsville on Saturday. Wellsville meets Bowling Green in the consolation final. Montgomery City beat Warrenton 44-32, Wellsville 53-48. Clopton beat Troy 47-26, Bowling Green edged Elsberry 39-31, Troy to face Montgomery City for third place.
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