Raiders and Oilers clash in pivotal AFL showdown
The Oilers led by Woodie Campbell and Hoyle Granger seek to upset the Western powerhouse Oakland Raiders as Houston chases the Eastern title bump with New York. Campbell rushed 141 yards and Granger 111 in last week’s 17-14 win over Miami, while Oakland boasts the league's stingiest defense after a 41-21 win over San Diego.
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SIU Swimmers Edge Evansville for 57 46 Victory
Southern Illinois University swimmers won nine of 12 events at Evansville to edge the Aces 57 to 46. Ed Mossotti anchored SIU to win the 400 freestyle relay and the 50 yard freestyle in a pool record 22.1 seconds, aiding the close meet.
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Yastrzemski to Receive Sam Rice Award
Carl Yastrzemski will win the Sam Rice Award as the MVP of baseball at the Washington Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America inaugural awards dinner, announced Saturday.
Wayne City hosts 16 team holiday tournament start Monday
The Wayne City holiday tournament opens Monday and runs through Tuesday December 19 with matchups including Mills Prairie versus Dahlgren and Cisne against Enfield. Quarterfinals are Friday and Saturday, semifinals Monday, finals Tuesday.
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Illini Fall as Houston Beats Illinois 54 46
Houston Cougars, ranked second, topple Illinois 54 46 as Elvin Hayes scores 17 of 25 in the second half to turn a 25 18 halftime edge into a 47 37 cushion with four minutes left. Illinois rookie Mike Price adds 11 in a six minute span.
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New Mexico Military Bears Wool Bowl Win Over Cisco JC
Roswell New Mexico Military Broncos gained a 20 13 Wool Bowl victory as 222 pound fullback Danny Houston ran 74 yards late in the game. Cisco Texas Junior College was comeback bid ended with 6% minutes left.
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Bruins and Maple Leafs Game Ends in 3-3 Tie
The Bruins and Maple Leafs battled to a 3-3 tie in a Bruins home game. In a tightly contested affair both teams traded goals with late drama keeping the score level.
Waltons late heroics spark Maple Leafs to 3 3 tie
Hot shooting Mike Walton scored two goals and assisted on George Armstrong's game tying marker with three seconds remaining as the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied for a 3-3 tie against the Boston Bruins in a Saturday NHL clash.
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Majors outlines plan to revitalize Iowa State football
Johnny Majors, hired as Iowa State’s new football coach, vows to establish solid recruiting practices and a strong assistant staff to lift the program from mediocrity. He says recruiting will focus on Iowa and the eastern region and he will recruit wherever he can find players.
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Eastern Kentucky Rolls Over Ball State 27 13 in Rice Bowl
Eastern Kentucky quarterback Jim Guice threw two touchdown passes and ran for another as the 8 1 2 record Owls beat Ball State 27 13 in the Grantland Rice Bowl. Guice earned MVP honors after completing 15 of 19 passes for 136 yards. The OVC champions jumped to an early lead with two quick first quarter touchdowns.
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Hunter Kills 122 Pound Goose Near Crab Orchard
Harold Steph of Marion killed an unusually large goose at the C V A Club south of Crab Orchard Refuge. The bird weighed 122 pounds after cleaning and dressing with a six foot four inch wing span. Steph used a Winchester model 42 410 with Super X three inch shells No 4 shot. The goose was given to Mr and Mrs James Worrell of Marion and Steph believed it could be a record.
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Indiana routs Ohio University 89 63 in Bloomington
Indiana's Hoosiers shot well and dominated Ohio University 89 to 63 on Saturday in Bloomington. The win showcased efficient offense and solid team play as Indiana pulled away in the second half.
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Smith's Dodge at 1206 W Main West Carbondale
Dodge dealer Smith's operates at 1206 West Main Street near Highway 13 in West Carbondale next to University Bank, with contact numbers 457-8155 and 457-8156 for sales and service inquiries.
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Fairmont Wins NAIA Small College Football Title
Fairmont State defeated Eastern Washington State 28 to 21 to capture the NAIA small college football championship. A kickoff fumble recovery by George Edwards on the Eastern Washington 20-yard line sparked a three-play drive, with Roy Michael finding Jim Mertens for an 18-yard score to tie the game at 14 14 early in the third period.
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