Geneseo and St Rita top Illinois football ratings
Geneseo and St Rita lead the initial UPI Illinois high school football rankings with undefeated records. Geneseo, defending 3A champion, tops 1A 2A 3A with 120 votes, dominant over Sycamore at 53. Joliet Catholic and Chicago Catholic League schools also high in 4A-5A. Other rated teams include Charleston, Glenwood Chatham, Geneva, Paxton, and more. Geneseo defeated Mendota 54-0 to run to 4-0. earlier wins included Canton Eldridge IA and Rock Island Alleman.
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Playoff Series AL Championship Series Schedule
United Press International lists a best of five AL Championship Series with New York leading 1-0. Games: Oct 3 New York 7 Kansas City, Oct 4 New York at Kansas City 3 30 p.m., Oct 6 Kansas City at New York 3 30 p.m., Oct 7 Kansas City at New York 8 30 p.m., and Oct 8 if necessary Kansas City at New York.
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NL Championship Series Schedule From Oct 4 to Oct 8
The NL Championship Series schedule lists games in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Oct 4 8:30 p.m. LA at Philadelphia, Oct 5 2:30 p.m. LA at Philadelphia, Oct 6 8:30 p.m. Philadelphia at LA, Oct 7 4:30 p.m. Philadelphia at LA, Oct 8 3:55 p.m. Philadelphia at LA, with Oct 10 start of the World Series at 8:30 p.m. in the NL champion's home park.
MVK picks up fifth golf win in season
MVK at Mazon Verona Kinsman defeated Marseilles 187 to 205 to claim their fifth victory against six losses. Medalist Dave Crane shot 41 aided by strong scores from Jerry Starks 44 and Mike Murray and Brian Warning 51. Marseilles Jeff DeMoss led with 46 as MVK JV also won 238 to 245 led by Bret Madison 58. MVK next faces Streator at Dwight Country Club.
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Truly Absurd Is The Man Who Never Changes
Auguste Barthelmy declares that a person who never adapts is the true absurdity. His remark underscores the value of growth and flexibility in behavior and beliefs. The quote emphasizes personal evolution as a humane and practical goal.
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Mr. October lifts Yankees to win over Royals in ALCS Game 1
Reggie Jackson ignites a 7-1 victory as he reaches base five times and drives in three runs. Jim Beattie, in his postseason debut, holds Kansas City to two hits through 5 1 3 innings before Ken Clay relieves. The Yankees take a 1-0 series edge as Whitey Herzog’s Royals slump.
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Phillies Face Dodgers in NLCS Opener
Dodgers right hander Burt Hooton meets Phillies ace Larry Christenson in the opening game as both clubs start their NL championship series. Hooton recalls last season’s wild walk to Christenson, while Philadelphia hopes its lineup finally clicks after three straight playoff appearances and inconsistent seasons from Schmidt McBride and Luzinski.
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Houston Cougars edge Florida State for Yeoman Coach accolade
Houston's Bill Yeoman earned UPI Coach of the Week after the Cougars upset No. 9 Florida State 27-21 in Tallahassee. Yeoman noted the team thrives with weekly stakes in the Southwest Conference and emphasized staying calm on the road. Houston started strong, scoring on its first four possessions and leading 27-0 by mid second quarter.
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GSW sweeps Odell in cross country dual meet 15 to 50
Gardner-South Wilmington Panthers cruised to a 15-50 victory over Odell, marking their sixth straight undefeated dual meet. Ron Lardi won the 2.95 mile race in 17 minutes 40 seconds, followed closely by Mike Nielson and Frank Zortman. GSW will run at Streator Woodland on Thursday at 6 30 p.m.
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Davis Auto & Exhaust Maintenance opens in Morris
Announcement states the new Davis Auto & Exhaust Maintenance opens Friday Oct 6, leasing two service bays at Norman Oil Co 1357 Division St Morris. Owner plans to meet customers with John Stanley introducing competitively priced products while continuing Phillips 66 Trop Arctic 10W40 sales and accepting VISA and MasterCharge.
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Sizemore’s Son Questions Father After Phillies Playoff Loss
Ted Sizemore of the Philadelphia Phillies recalls a talk with his son Tony after the Dodgers swept the Phillies in the playoff. He reflects on the team’s resilience, the 14½ game gap it conquered, and aims to lead the club to a World Series bid next year. Sizemore credits teammates like Larry Bowa and notes Bowa’s intensity, while joking about who led the team in hitting and double plays.
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