Braves fall 37-7 at Baker in early miscues cost OU
Ottawa University Braves dropped to 2-3 overall and 2-2 in league after Baker University exploded to a 37-7 victory at Cook Field. Baker rolled 550 yards total offense to OU’s 194, with 369 rushing yards and a pivotal onsides kick setting up the Wildcats early.
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Wild fourth quarter fuels Central Heights win
YATES CENTER Central Heights overcame a scoreless game through three quarters to win 14-12 in a Three Rivers League football clash. Bob Bunyard scored twice for CH with a 1-yard run and a 7-yard run, Keith Massengale added a conversion pass, while Yates Center fought back to within two after a late TD by Rod Horton and a failed conversion. CH’s defense, led by Eric Anderson and Denny Gillett, with Massengale’s interception, held on after a late home drive, improving to 2-4 ahead of district play at Wellsville.
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Oakland Clinches AL Championship in Five Games
Rickey Henderson starred for the Oakland Athletics as they beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 to capture the American League pennant in five games. Henderson set a postseason record with eight steals, hit .400, and scored eight runs while homering twice amid a strong pitching effort by Dave Stewart. Eckersley secured the save, finishing Toronto’s threat in the ninth as Oakland became the first repeat AL champion since 1978.
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Notre Dame Still No 1 in AP Poll Despite Buffaloes Rise
Notre Dame remains atop the AP college football rankings with 54 first place votes and 1,494 points after beating Stanford 27-17. Colorado, moving from fifth to third, earned 1,371 points after a 49-3 win over Missouri, while Miami, Florida stayed No. 2 with 1,428 points. Nebraska and Michigan follow in the top five as Tennessee, Arkansas, Houston and Pittsburgh also feature in the Top Ten.
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