Vikings Clinch Playoff Spot With 29 10 Win Over Lions
Roy Winston returned a 29 yard interception for a touchdown and Alan Page blocked a punt for a safety as the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 29 10 to secure a fourth straight NFC Central title and playoff berth. Detroit scored a late touchdown pass but Minnesota defense dominated the rest of the game.
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Colts Dominate Dolphins 14-3 on Two Drive Masters
Johnny Unitas led the Baltimore Colts to a 14-3 victory over Miami, with two long first half touchdown drives totaling 168 yards on 34 plays. Matte scored both Colts TDs as Unitas completed 12 of 13 passes for 103 yards, while Miami managed only 15 rushing yards and a single field goal attempt was blocked.
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St Louis U Beats Notre Dame In 92 80 Victory
St Louis University jumped to an 11-0 start and opened a 20-5 lead en route to a 92-80 win over Notre Dame in South Bend. Gary Novak led Notre Dame with 29 points and 14 rebounds, while St Louis was led by Harry Rogers 25, Jesse Leonard 20, and Carlos Martinez 17.
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Delaware Dogs Down C. W. Post In Boardwalk Bowl Rout
The national small college champions Delaware rolled to five second period touchdowns and a 72 to 22 victory over C. W. Post in the Boardwalk Bowl at Atlantic City. Delaware captured NCAA College Division Eastern regional honors for the fourth straight year.
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Chiefs Raiders clash as title bids hinge on key NFL showdown
Chiefs seek first division crown since 1966 by beating the Raiders as three post season contenders clash. Cowboys aim to tighten NFC East lead against the Giants while Rams and Redskins factor into Monday night. LA leads West with 7-4-1, SF 7-5, Atlanta 6-5-1.
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Southern Illinois deer season ends with 16 checked at Carterville
Officials at the Carterville Check Station report 16 deer checked in by 10:00 a.m. Saturday from Williamson Union and Jackson counties. The largest was a 172 pound 11 point buck from Jackson County. Friday saw 12 deer checked, four by a five man Union County group. The hunt ends at 4:00 p.m. Saturday with state totals expected to exceed last year’s 8,000.
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Payne Edges Cameron State in Cowboy Bowl Thriller
Howard Payne College from Brownwood Texas defeated Cameron State 16 to 13 in the inaugural Cowboy Bowl. Ronny Cauliflower threw for one touchdown and ran for another to pace the victory. Howard Payne clinched the Texas Lone Star Conference title and ranked third nationally by the NAIA. Cameron State tied for second in the Oklahoma Collegiate Conference.
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Wisconsin Declares Ray Nitschke Day
Gov. Patrick J. Lucey proclaimed Sunday as Ray Nitschke Day honoring the Green Bay Packers middle linebacker. The governor urged citizens to pay tribute to a professional athlete and his selfless contributions. Nitschke will be honored in Green Bay as the Packers host Chicago.
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Enfield Heads Wayne City Tournament as No. 1 Seed
Unbeaten Enfield led by Carbondale native Lee McRoy earns the top seed in the 18th Wayne City Tournament set for December 13 through 21. Eight teams from the Southern Illinoisan area, including Waltonville and Tamaroa, compete in double elimination with first-round games at 6:00 p.m.
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Ohio University Upsets Ohio State 79 68 in Tight Clash
Ohio University defeats fourth ranked Ohio State 79 to 68 in Athens. The Bobcats use strong defense, hold rebounding edge, and force 21 Buckeye turnovers. Luke Witte scores 21 for OSU as OU leads late in the second half.
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Badgers defeat Northern Michigan 104 to 65 in Madison
Wisconsin's balanced attack led by Kim Hughes and Leon Howard produced 17 points each as the Badgers routed Northern Michigan 104-65. The win, Powless's best start in four years, capped Wisconsin's streak at three wins in five and dropped NMU to 3-1 as the Wildcats faded after a 50-32 halftime deficit.
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Dual wrestling meet highlights Murphysboro Carbondale losses
In murky duals at Murphysboro on Saturday, Murphysboro and Carbondale each beat O'Fallon but both lost to Belleville East. Murphysboro 30 27 over O'Fallon. Belleville 38 17 over Murphysboro. Carbondale 40 21 over O'Fallon. Belleville 48 15 over Carbondale. Murphysboro individual results feature multiple pins by Baker Ward Tindout Wiegand and others with several forfeits and close decisions. Herrin also defeated Harrisburg 37 24 for their second win, listing results across weights from 98 to HW. Herrin heads to Jackson Missouri for a meet Monday.
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Terry Sands
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Les Palmer
John Holloway
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Don Smith
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Archer leads Bahama golf with strong third round
Archer holds a one stroke lead in the Bahama Islands Open after a par 71 giving him a 54 hole total of 204. Goalby Jones Boris Hooper and Yancey chase as the final round looms on Lucayan Country Club in Freeport Bahamas.
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Archer
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