Leaders Seem To Have Top Spots Locked Up In Football
The Ledger lists area high school football leaders with five departments likely decided as seasons end for most teams. Mexico, Missouri Military Academy, Paris, Van-Fat and Mark Twain still have games left while Centralia, Montgomery and North Callaway are finished. Louisiana leads District IV Class 2A playoffs with 27.83 average, California second at 26.7, Palmyra 26.31, Paris 25.4, South Shelby 24.58.
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Mexico
Missouri Military Academy
Paris
Van-Fat
Mark Twain
Centralia
Montgomery
North Callaway
Ledgerland
Coyotes
Louisiana
California
Palmyra
South Shelby
Hellas
Rolls Fulton
Waynesville
Rotlax
Highland
Monroe City
Macon
Centratia
Wet Frigay
Mack Twain Highland
Fulton
Knox County
Fountain
Bowling Green
Carthage
Ill
Willams
Paris EK
Trenton
Bergthold
Parla
Lewis & Clark
NorCal
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WLT
Lewis
Paris-y
Boehmiler
Marcelline
Salisbury N
Nixon
Bell
Warrenton-g
Van-Farm
Johnson
Van-Far
Troy
Moberly
Kirksville
Chillicothe
Normal
Marshall
Central Missouri League
Jefferson Cityy
Fulton Msd
MMA
Kansas School
Salisbury
Huskers Unpack Shoes for Missouri Game
Nebraska finally unpacked 70 pairs of special natural grass shoes bought last year for the Orange Bowl but used them in a midseason clash with Missouri. The Cornhuskers, 6-2, seek to stay one game behind Oklahoma ahead of the Nov 25 finale. Pete Woods returns for Missouri as Nebraska’s J. M. Hipp presses for the league rushing crown.
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Oklahoma
Sooners
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Huskers
J. M. Hipp
Hipp
Oklahoma State
Terry Miller
Imassouf
Tom Osborne
Broncos Steelers clash tests big AFC contenders
Denver seeks to rebound after a deflating loss to Oakland and stay in the AFC West race while Pittsburgh aims to bounce back from penalties and a loss to Baltimore to remain in the playoff picture. The matchup at Denver shapes as a heavy test for both teams with Pittsburgh favored to win.
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Young Says Bout Won’t Be His Toughest Fight
LAS VEGAS AP Jimmy Young says his $1 million bout with Ken Norton isn’t his hardest fight. He recalls a six round win over Jasper Evans for $150 and expects Norton to press him. Young, ranked No. 2, hopes Norton attacks, while vowing to counter and avoid a costly mistake.
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R-6 Basketball Teams To Open In LDC Meet
Scott's Corner community notes that Community R-6 will begin its Little Dixie Conference Tournament in Ashland with the Trojans facing Ashland at 5 p.m. and the Trojanettes meeting Hallaville at 8:45. Boys seek rebound after a 9-14 season while girls welcome new coach Jan Meritt and aim to improve from one win last year. Saturday's opening games include Harrisburg vs South Callaway, Harrisburg vs Higbee, Sturgeon vs Madison, and Hallsville vs Sturgeon.
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Hallaville
Bob Mindlin
Gerry Albug
Calvin Webber
Jim Whalen
R-G
Jan Meritt
Terry Patton
Dotty Jones
Anne Wieschhaus
Teresa Grawe
Kerri McGrew
Melinda Talbott
Harrisburg
South Callaway
Higbee
Sturgeon
Madison
Hallsville
Colts Play Bowl Games at Hawthorne Heights
The Colts Mexico youth football program hosts annual bowl games Sunday at Hawthorne Heights. Nine year olds play at 1 p.m., midget division at 2 p.m., and juveniles at 4 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited.
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Sixers Fire Coach Shue. Billy Cunningham Named Replacements
Philadelphia owner Eugene F. Dixon fired Gene Shue as coach of the 76ers. Shue, who had three years left on a 150000 dollar yearly contract, is replaced by former star Billy Cunningham. Also noted are ATP and WTA earnings leaders Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert atop the money list in U.S. Tennis Association statistics.
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Gene Shue
Eugene F. Dixon
Tennis New York
Jimmy Connors
Chris Evert
U.S. Tennis Association
Bostock Opening Choice In Draft
Toronto Blue Jays select outfielder Lyman Bostock as the opening choice in baseball’s re entry draft. The draft sees clubs like the Minnesota Twins and others debating eligibility as Bostock’s rights shift among several teams. The round features notable moves including selections by the Expos and Yankees after last year’s free agent market.
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Bostock
Minnesota Twins
Reggie Jackson
Montreal Expos
New York Yankees
Atlanta
Mike Torrez
Yankees
Oakland A's
New York Mets
Seattle Mariners
Toronto
Dec Medich
Ine
San Diego Padres
Oakland
Rollie Fingers
Gene Tenace
Torrez
Milwaukee
Sal Bando
Larry Hisle
Montreal
Dave Cash
Ross Grimsley
Cleveland Indians
Wayne Gurk
Richie Zisk
Chicago Cubs
Hise
California
Houston Astros
Homecoming For Colonels at MMA Stadium
Missouri Military Academy seeks its first win as the Colonels host Salisbury in homecoming action at Colonels Field. MMA, coming off a 64 tie with Wentworth Military Academy, touts improved defense despite injuries and offensive tweaks to slow Salisbury's quick backs and linemen.
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Colonels
Salisbury
MMA
Wentworth Military Academy
David Steinmetz
Panthers
Steinmetz
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