Bulls Lakers showdown marked by strain and resolve
In Chicago the Bulls and Lakers met as Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson faced changes off court. Johnson, newly public about AIDS, urged Jordan through a difficult year while Jordan, citing a rough night, showed resilience as he accepted Sportsman of the Year. The game ended 102-89 for Los Angeles.
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Osage City tops Wellsville in 64 to 48 high school boys basketball
Osage City broke through with a strong inside game to defeat Wellsville 64 to 48. Justin Hart led with 15 points and seven assists as four OC players reached double figures, while Brent Dorsey led Wellsville with 18 points. OC advances after a January 10 trip to Rock Creek.
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Eudora sweeps past Williamsburg in non league action
Eudora High girls rout Williamsburg 49 to 34 to stay top among Class 3A rivals while the Eudora boys roll to a 74 point victory. Williamsburg coach Roger Driver laments second quarter letdown as Kel ley Bethell and Laura Hermreck lead WHS in scoring and rebounding.
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Waverly Girls Defeat Madison for Fifth Straight Win
Waverly High remains unbeaten in consecutive outings with a 46 to 21 victory over Madison. Madden scores 15 and Johansen adds 14 as the Bulldogs overcome cold shooting to secure their fifth straight win and 5-1 season record.
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Morris leaving Twins as free agency looms
World Series MVP Jack Morris appears set to join the Toronto Blue Jays as he weighs a pair of offers. Minnesota offered a raise but could not meet his request while Kirby Puckett’s extension looms, and Morris’s agent says Toronto and Boston are possible destinations.
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Second half surge lifts Osage girls from Wellsville
Osage City edged Wellsville 38 to 32 as the Indians flipped the game after halftime. Erin Lindbloom led Osage with 11 points while Tammy Croucher added 10 and eight rebounds, and Wellsville’s Allison Howard top-scored with 12. Osage improves to 4-2 while Wellsville drops to 0-5.
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Lyndon Tigers top Flinthills 66 to 43 in league clash
Lyndon High led 21-9 after eight minutes and 35-19 at halftime, finishing 66-43 behind Jones 27 points and 20 rebounds with Tillman 16. Coach Dawson praised hard play and unselfishness as Lyndon improves to 3-3 before the break. Aaron Brown led Flinthills with 14. Lyndon visits Hamilton Jan 7.
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Baldwin Girls Fall to Gardner Edgerton in Close Night Clash
Gardner Edgerton upset Baldwin High 38 to 35 after Baldwin led 22 to 10 at halftime. Baldwin’s Bonnie Butell fouled out late as Kelly Flory led with 15 points and nine assists total. Gardner's Troll sparked a second half rally. Baldwin, now 4-1, hosts Ottawa on January 3 after the holiday break.
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