NorCal T-Birds end surprising chapter with 26 11 win
North Callaway Thunderbirds defeat Missouri School for the Deaf 26 to 11 to finish the season 6-3. NorCal rode 16 carries for 131 yards by Orville Galbreath and 297 rushing yards overall while MSD managed 173 rushing and 19 passing. John Manning scored for the visitors with a late three yard run.
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Jim Blacklock
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Dennis Bacon
Orville Galbreath
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David Christian
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David Vaughn
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John Manning
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District Cross Country Meets Open Across Missouri
Lindbergh High School defends 2A state title as 75 schools in 6 district meets and 134 schools in 8 1A districts converge. Mexico battles Boonville Centralia Columbia Rock Bridge Fulton Glasgow Jefferson City Helias Moberly Montgomery Co Rea New Bloomfield Russellville Sedalia Sacred Heart Slater Smithton Vienna and more vie for state berths.
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Russellville
Sedalia
Sacred Heart
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Smithton
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Legerland
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Hannibel
Washington Gives Kings Needed Lift
In Kansas City, Rich Washington supplied a spark for the Kings, limiting Larry Kenon and contributing 24 points and 13 rebounds to help overcome a Spurs lead. Kenon scored 6 early points but was held to one bucket after Washington's swarming defense, while Washington added eight points and seven rebounds in the pivotal stretch. The Kings turned a six point deficit into a 28 point margin, prevailing 130-102.
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Larry Kenon
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Phil Johnson
Rich Washington
Kenon
National Basketball Association
Washington
Paris Coyotes fall as Marceline wins hard fought title clash
In a rain soaked Lewis and Clark Conference showdown, Marceline edges Paris 14 to 13 after a late decisive conversion. Nolan leads Marceline with 87 rushing yards while Williams and Morgan spark Paris with a 73 yard punt return and a 119 yard rushing effort.
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Paris Coyotes
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Paria
Coyote
Gerald Mansfield
Paris
Mitch Williams
Indians fall as Troy scores last against Van-Far
Van-Far, led by quarterback William Overton, nearly clinched their first 500-season win before Troy's 18-14 late touchdown broke the push. Overton passed to Terry Hopkins for a third quarter TD, but a late incomplete pass changed the outcome. Indians finish 3-6, with one game left against Mark Twain.
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Bob Groff
William Overton
Terry Hopkins
Overton
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Chuck Moran
van Far
Hopkins
Van-Far
Rusty Strother
David Clithero
Defen
Sively
Moran
Rod Nolan
Mark Twain
Giants and Bucs Start Fresh With New Leadership
AP Sports writes that the Giants and Buccaneers, two of NFL's youngest and oldest teams, reset aims after uneven starts. Tampa Bay seeks first near-win as Kansas City visits. New York, under new head coach John McVay, hosts Philadelphia after a 27-0 loss to Pittsburgh. Other week games listed include Jets at Bills, Patriots at Dolphins, Saints at Falcons, and more with Monday night Houston at Baltimore.
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Houston
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Connors May Challenge the Connors May Challenge
In New York AP report, Jimmy Connors and Ilie Nastase are pitched for a major winter championship clash. Promoter Bill Riordan says he has contract rights for a third challenge at Caesar’s Palace Las Vegas and expects a natural Connors Nastase bout amid big pro tennis buzz.
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Ft Zumwalt Defeats EMO Champion Bobcats 30 0
Ft Zumwalt of O Fallon stout on defense and shut out Bowling Green 30 0. Bobcats without injured Chuck Tophinke struggle to move the ball as Scott Morgan scores on a 3 yard run and two pass plays cover 7 and 42 yards. Mike Van Boening and Junior Bell lead BG defense with 13 and 10 tackles. BG sports a 6 3 record and closes season versus Monroe City.
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O’fallon
Chuck Tophinke
Scott Morgan
Panthers
Mike Vanboening
Junior Bell
Monroe City
Bowling Graaen
Scoreboard roundup from Grandview and area games
The AP scoreboard shows Grandview 44 over William Chris man 30, Raytown 26 over Hickman 14, Oak Park 20 over Center 0, Joplin Memorial 14 over Springfield Kickapoo 6, Centralia 21 over South Shelby 7, and many more district scores. Also listed are Friday and Saturday pro and college games including Kansas City 130 over San Antonio 102 and New Orleans 111 over Washington 4345.
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Missouri plan for second annual girls state volleyball tournament
The Missouri State High School Activities Assn announces a two stage plan with 276 schools across 18 district sites to determine qualifiers the week of Nov 16. District winners advance to a four-site state tournament with first rounds on Nov 8 and second rounds on Nov 14 at Jefferson College Hillsboro. The article notes past champion results and district assignments for teams including Licking William Chrisman Monroe County Wellsville-Middletown and others in Warrenton and surrounding districts.
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Ladue Horton Watking
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Washington UCLA clash nears as Bruins seek coastal win
Washington coach Don James vows to regroup after last year's 17 13 loss to UCLA in Seattle. UCLA sits No 3, tied with USC for Pac lead while Washington hosts the Bruins in a long Seattle drought. ABC TV regional slate includes five games with top teams like Michigan and Pitt on the docket.
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Alumni Basketball Rematch Highlights Family Night
Kelly Young led R-6 alumni with 23 points as they defeated the current Trojans 72 to 63. Brad Cox top-scored for the Trojans with 22 points while Gerry Albus and Calvin Webber kept the middle quarters tight. Parents and sons also competed in a free-throw contest during the event.
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Larry Whalen
Daryl Hooke
Noel Schafer
Ronnie Harris
Wayne
Brad Cox
Tom Cox
Andy Stride
Bernard Strode
Cards 49ers In Battle Of What They Do Best
San Francisco visits St. Louis as the 49ers chase a fifth straight win to stay atop the NFC West while the Cardinals, 5-2, seek to disrupt a 49ers defense that has not allowed a TD in three straight games. Guard Conrad Dobler calls the clash a true test of strengths as St Louis' potent line faces a 49ers pass rush and run defense.
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Terry Metcalf
San Francisco 49Ers
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Conrad Dobler
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49Ers
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NFLPA Split Turns Public in Labor Feud
Washington AP says a public split in the National Football League Players Association pits President Dick Anderson against Executive Director Ed Garvey. Anderson told 28 player reps a bargaining agreement with owners seems impossible while Garvey leads opposition. No agreement has existed since the contract expired January 31, 1974.
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National Football League Players Association
Dick Anderson
Ed Garvey
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