Newport Spartans upset Priest River in high school basketball opener
The Priest River Spartans fought Newport High School to a 71-56 win over Plummer before losing 70-45 to Newport. Coach Kirby Maki cited fast Newport pressure and height advantage, with Steve Henderson scoring 17 for Newport while Gale Gropp led Priest River with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Gropp defended Henderson well as Priest River prepares for Plummer and Cusick in upcoming home games.
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Clark Fork Wampus Cats Aim to Bounce Back at Cusick
Clark Fork Wampus Cats, still seeking a first win, travel to Cusick as coach Dave Smith fears a tough test. He recalls a drubbing two years ago and says the Cats must improve in key areas after losses to Thompson Falls and Noxon in a Plains tournament.
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Australian MP's wife accepts Riggs tennis challenge
Susan Peacock the wife of Liberal MP Andrew Peacock in Melbourne has accepted a challenge to a match with American tennis player Bobby Riggs. Peacock, 32, declared she will beat him at his game after Riggs bested by Billy Jean King in a Houston match earlier this year.
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Sandpoint Bulldogs Open Season At Home Versus Post Falls
The Sandpoint Bulldogs host the Post Falls Trojans in a season opener at Sandpoint High School Friday. A scheduling mixup had Post Falls planning a home game, but officials confirmed Sandpoint will open at home with a 6 15 p.m. junior varsity prelude and a 4 p.m. wrestling match against Pullman.
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Bonner County Junior High Basketball Season Opens
The seventh and eighth grade league starts next Thursday with Western Division teams Idaho Hill Idaho Hill Bulldogs Priest Lake Trojans and Southside Rebels. Eastern Division comprises Kootenai Northside Hope and Clark Fork. Games run six per team through late February except Kootenai and Northside with nine.
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Basketball Signups Urged For BCYAA Youth League
BCYAA President Dennis Benda urged fifth and sixth grade boys to sign up for the winter basketball program. A meeting is planned next Wednesday to organize teams and signups. Over 90 slips have been returned to principals, with room for more players to participate.
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Rabbit Raising A School For Rabbit Enthusiasts
A Rabbit Raising class for those interested will meet Monday December 9 1974 in the Bonner County Courthouse conference room from 7 to 10 PM. The program covers the rabbit business future economics marketing and financing for participants.
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