Bears Need Ram Win For NFL Playoffs
Bears face Rams with 6-6 record as key to Central Division. Cleveland and St Louis chase division titles. Browns aim at Century Division after a win over Washington or a St Louis loss. Jackson Concannon returns at QB for Chicago with Piccolo and Bull supporting the run.
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Wayne City Registers Win Over Grayville
The Wayne City Indians beat Grayville 69 to 63 in a Friday game. Wayne City led 22-12 after one, then balanced scoring with Keen, Hatchcraft, Webber, and Rayburn each at 14-17 points while Fenton added 10. Grayville’s Schmidt, Haywood and Funkhouser led with 14s, but the Indians held on.
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Grade Tourney Begins Fifth Week Of Play
In the Mt. Vernon grade school Round Robin, Lincoln defeated Mann 40-21, Franklin beat Hall 28-18, and West Salem edged Edison 31-23. Top scorers included Gary Brown 14 for Mann, Terry Friedman 11 for Lincoln, Rob Raney 11 for Franklin, Bimbo Setzkorn 11 for West Salem, Ernie Lewis 6 for Hall, and Ben Barner 7 for Edison. Next week Mann plays Edison, Hall vs Lincoln, and Franklin vs West Salem.
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Chargers Must Beat Chiefs And Raiders To Reach West Title
The San Diego Chargers at 9-3 must first beat Kansas City, 10-2, and then Oakland to decide the AFL Western Division winner. A loss to either would elim inate the Chargers as Denver also has a say. John Hadl and Lance Alworth pace the Chargers as Dick Post returns from army physical. Kansas City counters with Len Dawson, Mike Garratt, and Jan Stenerud. Oakland relies on Marlin Briscoe with Paul Robinson nearing 1,000 rushing yards for a rookie-laden clash.
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Seals blank Flyers 4-0 to hold second in West
Oakland Seals defeated Philadelphia 4-0 behind Carol Vadnais and Gary Smith as Szura Ferguson and Jarrett added goals. The win lifts Oakland to 19 points, one ahead of Los Angeles and nine behind St Louis, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh at the cellar. Also mentions Miami and rookie Tom Sherman.
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Rose Wins Forum Fight Sparks Riot After Split Decision
Los Angeles AP report of Lionel Roses 15 round split decision over Chucho Castillo at the Forum. Rioters set fires, smashed seats, and damaged cars as reporters ducked for cover. Referees and judges listed, with AP scoring Castillo ahead 3 1. Boston Patriots waive Karl Singer and Preston Johnson activate Paul Feldhausen for Dolphins game.
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Verdict in Fuller case may loom after two weeks of testimony
Louisville AP report notes that all evidence is in but a verdict on Dancer's Image may take two weeks. Kentucky Racing Commission chair George Egger says a post derby urine test found phenylbutazone. Fuller contends tests were inconclusive. the state argues illegal medication appeared. The stake includes a $122,600 purse and potential $1 million in syndication and stud fees.
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Chiefs Linebacker Bud Abell Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Bud Abell had an emergency appendectomy Thursday night and will miss the rest of the AFL season. Coach Hank Stram said his condition was satisfactory.
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Cardinals Rally For Win At Woodlawn Vs Waltonville
Woodlawn coach Jim Murray used a 2 3 press to limit Waltonville star Dave Stelmazewski as the Cardinals upset the Spartans 65-51 on home floor. Woodlawn trailed 15-2 before the press changed momentum, led by double figure scorers Bushong Boldrey and Draege. Waltonville’s Stelmazewski was held to 14 points as Woodlawn improved to 2-7 while Waltonville moved to 5-2 and both teams entered Wayne City Tournament.
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Carrier Mills Dominate Sesser In 83 61 Victory
Carrier Mills Wildcats rolled past host Sesser 83 61 as Rick Taborn scored 34 points and Gary Park added 22. Sesser drops to 1 4 while Taborn hit 14 field goals and four free throws.
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