Clemson's Ford Says Coached Won't Define His Role
Houston AP Clemson coach Danny Ford, named Kodak Coach of the Year, plays down coaching prominence after leading Clemson to a 12-0 national title. He credits momentum and past work, noting three-year run 8-4, 6-5, 12-0. AFCA honors also recognize Shippensburg's Vito Ragazzo in Division II.
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Houston
Clemson
Danny Ford
Ford
Alabama
Bear Bryant
Kodak
American Football Coaches Association
Vito Ragazzo
Shippensburg
Ragazzo
Red Raiders
CH Girls Edge Spring Hill 57 47 In Rough Victory
Central Heights despite 28 turnovers and foul trouble held off Spring Hill 57 47 in a non league girls game. Patty Kratzberg scored 21 on 9 of 11 shooting to lead CH with Rhonda Barrett scoring 19 and Linda Feuerborn adding key rebounds as CH held a 34 16 halftime lead before late struggles.
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Spring Hill
Central Heights
CH Gals
Patty Kratzberg
Vikings
Rhonda Barrett
Linda Feuerborn
the Heights
Viking Boys
Humboldt
Gals Narrow Lead in Big Seven Thriller at Valley
Marais des Cygnes Valley moved within one victory of the Big Seven title with a 25-22 win over Williamsburg to stay undefeated at 5-0. Sue Mastell led Valley with 13 points as Williamsburg’s Audra Shepard and Charlotte Gragg each had seven. In the boys game, Williamsburg fell 41-25 as Harred and Meiers led Marais des Cygnes. Williamsburg hosts Lebo next, with league tourney to follow.
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Nebraska
AFCA
Quenemo
Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Williamsburg
Sue Mastell
Valley
Audra Shepard
Charlotte Gragg
Brenda Hermreck
WJHS
Marais Des Cygnes
Harred
Meiers
Steve Milliken
Pomona Splits Big 7 Twinbill In Basketball Action
Scranton boys win 32-21 while Pomona girls cruise 39-10 led by Cindy Scott and Debbie Burgoon 14 points each and 23 rebounds combined. Pomona boys struggle to 25 percent shooting as Scranton tops JV and Burlingame tourney awaits.
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Pomona
Scranton
Pomona Gals
Cindy Scott
Debbie Burgoon
Scott
Burgoon
Hollar
PJHS
Tom Hancock
Sean Snethen
Pomona JV
Appanoose Boys Improve to 6-0 in Junior High Doubleheader
Appanoose Junior High swept a non league basketball doubleheader from Lyndon. The boys won 42-39 with Tim Leakey scoring 24 and Ed Eichenberger 12. Lyndon’s Pierson led scoring with 12. Appanoose girls won 27-20 led by Gena Green and Toni Garver with 19 combined. Smith and Morris had 10 for Lyndon.
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Appanoose Junior High
Lyndon
Appanoose Boys
Tim Leakey
Ed Eichenberger
Pierson
Gena Green
Toni Garver
Appanoose
Smith
Morris
Ray Poe
Waverly
Licenses Harder To Come By Red Tape Trips Up Sportsmen
Franklin County residents face fewer outlets for hunting and fishing licenses as county clerk Laura Sutton explains a new strict resale process. Agencies must pay cash or post a bond equal to the maximum possible sale value to obtain licenses, prompting many small businesses to quit. The $8 licenses are still sold at the clerk’s office and via remaining vendors, with Sutton citing E.S.A. 19-328 and ongoing referrals to the clerk’s office for current sellers.
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Bob Burtch
Franklin County
Laura Sutton
Sutton
E.S.A
Prairie Chicken Hunt Near Alta Vista Opens New Experience
A writer recounts his first prairie chicken hunt near Alta Vista after lifelong proximity to the species. Guided by Paul Miller, the Manhattan District Game Protector, he learns preseason tips on camouflage, timing, and how the birds move from pastures to bean fields. The early start begins at 4:30 AM with breakfast at Manhattan's Country Kitchen, setting the scene for a vigilant dawn chase.
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Paul Miller
Bluestem
Alta Vista
Manhattan
The Prairie Chicken Hunt and a Bird’s Flight
An observer recalls a hunting day chasing Greater Prairie Chickens in Cimarron Grass Lands. A surprising chase ends with a near miss as a low flying bird escapes while the hunter reflects on his misjudged shot and curiosity about the Lesser Prairie Chicken.
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Cimarron Grass
Stadler Opens With 65 In Tucson Open First Round
Craig Stadler led the Joe Garagiola Tucson Open with a 65 at Randolph Municipal as Johnny Miller, back from Africa, shot 70 and eyed a 66 to stay in contention. Al Geiberger opened with 66, and Alan Tapie, Leonard Thompson, Scott Simpson, and Jay Haas were tied at 67. Stadler cited a solid, not spectacular round and noted a rough start with a bogey on the first hole.
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Ariz
Craig Stadler
Johnny Miller
Miller
Africa
Bophuthatswana
Stadler
al Geiberger
Geiberger
Colorado
Randolph Municipal
Alan Tapie
Leonard Thompson
Scott Simpson
Jay Haas
Kings Rally Past Knicks in Crowded Kansas City Win
Kansas City Kings defeated the New York Knicks 107 103 as Leon Douglas boosted effort with 15 points and eight rebounds. Larry Drew led KC with 18 points while injuries limited the Kings to seven players. Knicks saw Michael Ray Richardson score 19 in a late surge.
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Leon Douglas
Kansas City Kings
Douglas
Kings
New York Knicks
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Cotton Fitzsimmons
Alabama
Larry Drew
Knicks
Fitzsimmons
Phil Ford
Cliff Robinson
Hawkeye Whitney
Steve Johnson
Drew
Michael Ray Richardson
New York
Reggie King
Bill Cartwright
Richardson
Red Holzzman
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