Cardinals Tangle With Browns In East Title Buzz
The Cleveland Browns lost to St Louis 28 19 allowing the Cardinals to close within a half game of the Eastern Division lead. Giants, Eagles and Cardinals playoff chances hinge on Saturday and Sunday results as Green Bay defeated Chicago and other scores shifted the race. Charley Johnson threw two TD passes and scored twice for St Louis.
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Oakland Scrambles AFL Astern Division Race
Oakland hammers Boston to tighten the American Coors League standings as the season narrows. The dramatic late surge from the siders reshapes the race for the division title, with key plays and bold strategy altering the outlook for both teams.
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Raiders pull upset as Flores pass seals 18 16 win
In a dramatic finish Tom Flores connected with Art Powell for a three yard TD with four seconds left lifting the Raiders to a 18 16 victory over the Bills. Oakland remains in the Eastern title chase as Boston and Buffalo battle late season for the division lead with Boston at 10 2 1 and Buffalo at 10 2.
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Sumrall: Carrollton edged Fitzgerald in soggy title clash
Fitzgerald and Carrollton battled in rain soaked conditions for the state Class A football championship with Carrollton winning 20-7 as Sumrall noted weather favored the heavier team. He pointed out fumbles and turf trouble as key factors while praising Fitzgerald's quick offense despite the wet field.
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Florida Beats Louisiana in Classic Showdown
Scores report shows Florida 20 over Louisiana 8 in a Florida Classic style game. Mississippi State also defeats Ole Miss 20 to 17, while A&M tops Grambling 42 to 18 and All-Sports Bowl S Rose 21 over East Central Oklahoma 16. Missile Bowl Ft. Benning 9 over Ft. Evatls remains incomplete.
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Whigham Rolls To 69-46 Win Over Monticello
Whigham Indians raced to a 17-9 first period lead and built a 43-16 margin by halftime in a 69-46 victory over Monticello High School. Larry Brinson scored 27 and Bobby Miller 24 for Whigham. Emmett Brock added eight. Al Richter led Monticello with 14 points, Chuck Harris 12. The win lifts Whigham to six victories in nine games as they prepare to host Attapulgus.
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Bulldogs Click Rip Cook 84 52 in Cook County Victory
Adel Thomasville's Bulldogs beat Cook County Hornets 84-52 at home. George Mathes led with 37 points and 15 of 17 at the line while teammates Wimberly and Ramsey added double digits. Girls team fell 49-42 earlier. Barbara Rockwell led with 19. Bulldogs host Mitchel County next.
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Boxing Show Results From AP Report in Multiple Cities
Vicente Zal divar stopped Fino Rosales in a non title bout in Leon Mexico. Bun ny Grant outpointed Perfecto Garcia in Kingston Jamaica in ten rounds. Kid Bassey knocked out Willy McCray in Jamaica in two rounds. Cowboy Billy Smith outpointed Ray Jutras in Steubenville Ohio over ten rounds.
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Mitchell Holds Cairo, 63-45 as Defense Forcing Mistakes
Mitchell County Panthers deploy a tight lone press to restrict Cairo, forcing a record 33 turnovers and securing a 63-45 home win. Bill Burnette and Ronnie Gillard lead Mitchell with 16 points each. Bill Stanfill topples Cairo with 20 points. The Cairo girls fall 48-47 after late free throw struggles.
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Dooley to Speak at Grady TD Club Meeting Tonight
University of Georgia coach Vince Dooley is set to address the Grady Touchdown Club at Cairo High School tonight. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. with dinner in the cafeteria, followed by the address in the high school auditorium.
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Cairo Midget Gridders Win State Title 14-0
Cairo's 12 and under Midget team Captures the Georgia State Recreation title with a 14 to 0 win over Carrolton on soggy Byrup Bowl turf. QB Ralph Jones sparked a first half drive and keeper TD, Randy Jones added a late second period score, while Cairo's defense held Carrolton scoreless.
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Pelham Splits With Pirates In Weekend Showdowns
Pelham Hornets beat West Bainbridge 50 33 at home led by Phillip Hampton 18 points and Tommy Braswell 12. Pelham girls fell 54 48 as Gail Carlton scored 19 for Pelham. LeAnn Parker starred with 26 for West Bainbridge. Sharon Crock added 15.
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