Weekly Forecast: College picks from Wake Forest coach
AP reports Coach Bill Tate calls football a game for men of pride and good habits. The week’s selections include Texas over Army, USC over Michigan State, Auburn over Kentucky, Arkansas over Texas Christian, Michigan over Navy, Purdue over Notre Dame, Duke over Tulane, Penn State over Oregon, Ohio State over Indiana, Illinois over Northwestern, North Carolina State over Maryland, and Alabama over Vanderbilt, highlighting key players and team form.
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Colts High In Charts
New York AP reports Baltimore Colts surged into NFL offensive leaders after a 52-0 win over Chicago and a 21-20 upset of Green Bay. Through three games, Baltimore totals 947 yards, 558 passing and 359 rushing, with five more TDs than last season. Minnesota leads in total offense with 1,090 yards.
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Syracuse Star Floyd Little Named AP Back of Week
Syracuse University sophomore halfback Floyd Little earned AP Back of the Week honors after a standout 38-6 win over Kansas. He scored five touchdowns and wore number 44, echoing legends Jimmy Brown and Ernie Davis, per coach Ben Schwartzwalder's praise.
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Cyclones Face Washburn Rural In Weeknight Clash At Cook Field
Ottawa High meets a victory hungry Washburn Rural squad at Cook Field in a Cyclones home game. Ottawa emphasizes offense after a week of strong practices while adjusting the lineup to boost blocking and speed. Coach J W Emerson stresses 100 percent effort as the key to rebounding from two early losses.
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ECAC Week Set Top Contenders In Kansas Space
The ECAC race tightens as four teams Ottawa Emporia Baker and Southwestern sit tied atop the standings. Southwestern faces McPherson while C of E meets Baker in a marquee showdown that could trim the leading group. Rich Tresky leads Emporia’s offense as Baker counters with Gary Stauffer and a strong ground attack. Bethany Kansas Wesleyan Bethel and Ottawa also wean into a crowded chase as the league moves toward midseason.
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Lawrence Lions Retain Top Kansas Football Honor With OT Win
Ottawa vaults to seventh as Lawrence retains No. 1 after a 7-6 come from behind win. Lions lead poll with 141 points from 10 first place votes. Kapaun and Wichita West follow. Top 10 includes Fort Scott Salina Clay Center Ottawa Arkansas City Shawnee Mission East Goodland.
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Notre Dame Tops Charts In Season Opener Victory
Notre Dame rolled to a 31-7 win over Wisconsin as the defense stifled rushing and the offense piled up 419 yards. The Irish ranked second in team passing with 327 yards and fourth in total offense behind Dartmouth Southern Missippi and Nebraska. Nebraska led in total offense after two games with 422 yards per game while Utah State topped scoring after a 76-0 win over New Mexico State. Stags hold a 42 point two game average.
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Ten Valley players named academic all America nominees
Ten players from the Missouri Valley Conference were nominated for academic all America honors by a panel of sports writers and publicity men. Leading nominees include Jeff Jordan of Tulsa and Jerry Momper of Cincinnati, both on the second team last year, with other Valley selections including Howard Twilley, Tom Ballard, Audie Long, Bob Sanders, Jack Suggs, and Dave Nuss.
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Syracuse crew captain Ted Kakas profile
Ted Kakas, Syracuse University crew captain, stands 6 feet 4 inches and hails from Southboro Massachusetts.
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Area Schedule Friday Night High School Football Card
Friday clashes Washburn Rural at OHS Cook Field 7 30 p m Fontana meets Pomona Hamilton hosts Williamsburg Wellsville plays Eudora Osage City faces Baldwin Desoto takes on Gardner Argentine meets Olathe Spring Hill faces Louisburg. Saturday Ottawa U against Sterling Baker battles College of Emporia Wyoming plays KU at 1 30 p m Sunday Houston challenges Kansas City at 1 35 p m.
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Alston Back For Another Season
Los Angeles AP Walter Alston remains Dodgers manager as rumors of his dismissal fade. Dodgers, who won pennant and World Series last year, face scrutiny after a dramatic drop. General Manager Buzzie Bavasi confirmed Alston will return for another year, stating he is the choice and will stay unless told otherwise.
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Kansas Joins Big 8 Platooners
Kansas coach Jack Mitchell becomes the fifth Big Eight leader to adopt two platoon football promising defensive changes after a 38 6 loss at Syracuse. Mitchell shifts ends tackles and guards to defense while keeping others on offense as Kansas faces Wyoming.
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Area Students Cheerleaders at Baker University
Three area students at Baker University have been chosen as cheerleaders on the seven member squad. They are Dianna Hibner of Baldwin daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Hibner Sherry Spillman of Fredonia daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Spillman and Pamela O Bryhim of Overbrook daughter of Mr and Mrs B E O Bryhim.
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