USC and Sooners Lead AP College Football Poll
USC Trojans top the AP poll with 34 first place votes and 964 points after a 30 21 win over Stanford. Oklahoma holds second with 15 first place votes and 912 points after a week off before Texas clash. Alabama jumps to third after a 25 7 win over Georgia, Ohio State falls to fourth.
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Three bowlers hit 600s as Roswell leads in leagues
Lou Groutte led with 640 including 233 175 and 232 for Roswell Commercial League at Red Rooster Lanes. Dub Hartline posted 601 214 202 185 in the same loop. Bill Chenoweth added 615 with 189 203 223 in the Monday Mixed at Institute Lanes.
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A's seek clincher in AL playoff game
Oakland aims for a sweep behind Ken Holtzman as Detroit starter Joe Coleman tries to keep the Tigers alive. Bert Campaneris is suspended and fined for throwing his bat at Lerrin LaGrow, a decision Billy Martin says could fuel Detroit's rally.
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Olympic gymnast Jim Ivicek to perform in Roswell shows
Beaver Falls Olympian Jim Ivicek will perform at the Roswell YMCA in two shows on October 14 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Other performers include three time All-American Jon Aitken, Larry Chico, and All-WAC Dave Chandler, with advance tickets at the YMCA.
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Cavemen rally behind 38-yard kick to topple Tigers
Carlsbad Cavemen remain atop District 4-AAAA after Bobby Forrest drilled a 38-yard field goal with 0.34 seconds left, lifting the Cavemen 31-29 over Hobbs. The weekend also saw district results and upcoming games across 4-AAAA and 3-AAAA, including Las Cruces and Mayfield wins and NMMI loss to Eunice.
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Cahoon Park Men Enter Handicap Golf Championship
Members of the Cahoon Park Men's Golf Association began their annual championship with a medal round to set handicaps then match play for the top 16 qualifiers. Roy King led with 74 followed by Howell Martin 75 and Johnny Jones third. First round results in the top bracket included Leyba over Coryell 2 and 1 and Anderson over Cooper 4 and 2. The event offers 5 percent to first-round winners and 15 percent to those advancing from the second round.
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WIG WAGS from the bench on district grid action
The column laments high fumbles by four local teams this season and notes a pattern of opponent interceptions leading to scores. It previews Friday district games Goddard Rockets at Clovis and Carlsbad at Hobbs, with Roswell hosting Artesia and then traveling to Carlsbad next week.
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Pirates edge Reds in pennant playoff clash behind Ellis
Pirates win 3-2 as Doc Ellis limits Cincinnati while Rennie Stennett and Manny Sanguillen spark Pittsburgh. Gary Nolan leaves after six innings with a stiff arm as Reds collapse after early lead. Bruce Kison and Dave Giusti preserve the victory. Bench triples for Cincinnati yet Stennett’s throw helps kill the threat.
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