Briles Becomes Real Live Hero
PITTSBURGH Pirates pitcher Nelson Briles delivered a dramatic World Series performance earning a standing ovation after a two hit game against the Orioles. The California native, who struggled with injuries and team changes, praised teammates and recalled a long road back to peak form highlighted by eight wins in the season and a prior 19 win year with St Louis. Briles described the moment as the high point of his career and noted the ovation felt more meaningful than any other game.
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Mexico Bulldogs Harriers Run 7-3 Record in Quadrangular
The Mexico harriers won their seventh game against three losses by topping Fulton Boonville and Jefferson City Hellos. Craig Barnes led with a 9:55 over 1.9 miles for third place as Geoff Wolf, Steve Fitzpatrick, Jeff Mackey and Reggie Scott contributed top finishes.
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Steve Fitzpatrick
Jeff Mackey
Reggie Scott
World Series on TV and college football lineup note
World Series game coverage set with noon start and 11 30 pregame from Baltimore on channels 3 5 8 and 10. PGA Championship from Paramus at 1 30 on channel 2. Texas Arkansas clash at 3 15 on channels 2 and 8 followed by baseball. St Louis vs Washington noon on 4 7 13 and Minnesota vs Green Bay at 3.
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Moe Seeks Perfection The Picks Then A Full NFL Week Card
Moe seeks perfection as he weighs favorites for an anticipated 13 0 finish. NFL results include Buffalo 28 over New York Jets 17 despite Jets missing Namath and two others. Colts defense halts Webster offense as Baltimore tops the Giants 23 13. Oilers beat the Cowboys 31 14. Purple People feast in Minnesota 23 Green Bay 21. Browns beat Bengals 20 10 with rookies. Eagles no, 42 3. 49ers top Bears 24 13. Dolphins 30 7 over Patriots. Rams impressed as Los Angeles 23 17 over Atlanta. San Diego 28 19 over Denver. Cardinals 26 over Washington 24 in a hot faucet style game.
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Moe Issues Challenge to Local Football Fans
Moe announces a public contest inviting Paul Sturgeon of Centralia Bill Crow of Farber Kim Bankhead of Mexico and Bob Hoffman of Montgomery City to a football prediction challenge involving Ledgers and teams. The first contest will be held next week with details in Moe's Monday comments.
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Seals and Roark Preview CEMO Football Night
Coaches Art Seals and Bob Roark describe a tense prep week for the Mexico-Hickman clash after last year’s 48-6 Keeps rout. They cite injuries and tough schedules while stressing fundamentals and few mistakes as the likely decider tonight.
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Orioles Struggle As Pirates Take Series Lead In Pittsburgh
Baltimore fans roar as the Orioles return home after a four game set in Pittsburgh. Frank Robinson laments the sleepwalking offense while Brooks Robinson blames misplayed balls and fatigue. Earl Weaver ponders rest. Jim Palmer or Mike Cuellar potential starters loom for a possible seventh game.
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Jayhawks Hope for Upset of Nebraska in Lincoln
Kansas coach Don Fambrough expects a tough test as unranked Kansas seeks an upset of top-ranked Nebraska in Lincoln. Sophomore QB David Jaynes shined last week with three TD passes in a 39-13 win over Kansas State, while Nebraska eyeing a sixth straight win and 25th in a row without defeat. Oklahoma, ranked No. 2, hosts Colorado as No. 6, and Texas tumbles to No. 10 before facing Arkansas in Little Rock. Two Friday night games open the slate with Villanova at Houston and Navy at Miami
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Doc Prothro Dies in Memphis
James Thompson Prothro known as Doc Prothro, 78, former Phillies manager from 1939 to 1942, died at his Memphis home. He played for the Washington Senators, Red Sox and Reds, and was a University of Tennessee College of Dentistry graduate who briefly practiced dentistry before baseball. His son, Tommy Prothro Jr., is head coach of the Los Angeles Rams.
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Thursday NBA and ABS score roundup from multiple games
Philadelphia defeated Houston 105 to 94 and Milwaukee beat Phoenix 110 to 97 in ABS action the Floridians toppled Memphis 103 94 and Boston edged Buffalo 6 2 in a hockey scoreline plus a stray Montreal Minnesota VW tle note remains unreadable.
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Missouri Firepower Hopes vs Oklahoma State Tigers
Missouri coach Al Onofrio seeks improved offense and tougher defense to challenge Oklahoma State in Memorial Stadium. OSU, led by quarterback Brent Blackman and a strong front four, brings a stingy run defense and a versatile backfield with Graham Cole and Vann. Missouri must exploit inside-the-20 chances and balance two quarterbacks, Roper and Johndrow, to snap a six-game skid to the Cowboys.
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MMA Must Stop Sweeps In MSC Game Saturday
Missouri Military Academy hosts the Missouri School for the Deaf Eagles for a Dad's Weekend football clash. MMA carries a 3-1 mark after beating Kemper Military 18-14, while coach Lt. Col. Joe Bailey expects a rough game as MSD uses sweeping plays led by Hardy Jones.
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