Chase resumes as AL East race tightens with key series
The AL East battle tightens as New York and Detroit prepare for a Wednesday two game series in Detroit while Boston hosts Milwaukee and Baltimore welcomes Cleveland. Boston leads by one game with remaining road stretch, Detroit eyes possible extra wins, and Baltimore and New York chase with limited paths. Oakland holds a 32 game edge over Chicago in the West after rainouts.
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Chiefs edge Saints in comeback win on Monday night
Kansas City Chiefs overcome a lackluster stretch to defeat the New Orleans Saints 20-17 in a nationally televised NFL game. Coach Hank Stram praised the comeback after a string of recent turnovers and poor showings. Lenny Dawson led the offense with timely scoring drives and steady play.
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Vermilion Elyria gridiron: tied 21 completions power 203 yards
In a high school and pro style recap, Vermilion and Elyria both total 21 completions for 203 yards as Saints edge Chiefs. Kansas City rallies with late field goals but New Orleans kicks ahead on Durkee’s 31-yard score and Wyatt’s 35-yard return.
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Giants Visit Eagles on Monday Night National TV
The New York Giants travel to Philadelphia for a Monday night national telecast. Stamford era details note a primetime clash between NFC East rivals under bright national spotlight.
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Phipps Earns No 1 QB Shot Against Bengals
Cleveland Browns coach Nick Skorich backs Mike Phipps as the No 1 quarterback after his 27 17 win over the Eagles. Phipps, grooming to replace Bill Nelson, leads a Sunday matchup with Cincinnati as Horst Muhlmann powers the Bengals to a 15 10 win over Pittsburgh with five field goals.
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Dennis five scores boost Pee Wee Steelers to rout
Dennis five touchdowns led the Steelers to a 52-12 win over the Redskins in North Ridgeville Pee Wee football Saturday. Rick Duitsch added two TDs, Larry Pickett one for Pittsburgh. Norm Gardner and Dave Gregory scored for Washington.
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Top ten in AP high school grid poll 1972 Buckeye powers
Elyria Fremont and Sandusky lead the initial 1972 Associated Press high school football ratings with Elyria and Fremont rising from last year. Fremont Ross jumps from seventh to third while Sandusky sits seventh. Elyria is 10-8 last season and tied with Cincinnati Elder for the 10th spot. Vermilion Norwalk St Paul and others also show in Class AA and Class A rankings with OHSAA regional rankings upcoming. A statewide panel supplies rankings as regional results begin.
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Marion toughs up rival with tough schedule notes
Elyria High Coach Bill Barton told Pioneer fans Marion is tougher than its 1 2 record shows. He highlighted a 26 6 loss to East Tech and a 21 13 defeat by Lima after a 14 0 opener against Mohawk. Barton praised the defense but cited offensive fumbles as eliminable errors. The Pioneer Club film shows are open to fans at 8 30 p.m. Mondays.
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Panthers host Cleveland Central Catholic in upcoming game
EC shows film tonight and features Coach Tom MecCartney narrating a 7 30 PM screening in the health room at Elveia Catholic. The Panthers last played Napoleon last Friday and will entertain Cleveland Central Catholic on Sunday at 2 6 PM.
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