Minnesota Twins Clinch AL West in win over Kansas City
The Minnesota Twins beat Kansas City 4 3 to clinch the American League West title. Star slugger Harmon Killebrew hit his 47th homer as veterans urged restraint amid celebration. The club prepares for a five game AL playoff against Baltimore starting Oct 4, while Ted Williams and others noted the 1965 pennant hold.
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Ragazzo Sees Rain Slow VMI in Rice Defeat
VMI coach Ragazzo lamented a 55 0 loss at Rice after a rain delay spared the stadium. Rice’s sophomores outran and outtackled the Keydets, who gained 81 yards and faced a tough Richmond game next. Beitzel sat with a knee issue as Richmond prepared for a televised showdown.
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Cougars Drop from AP Top 20 After Florida Loss
Houston tumbles from seventh to outside the AP top 20 after a 59-34 defeat to Florida led by quarterback John Reaves. Florida rises as a shock winner while Penn State Arkansas and Notre Dame gain positions with weekend upsets and victories across college football.
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Wilkes Opts Out Of UVA Basketball Roster
Mike Wilkes, UVA's leading scorer last year, will not play his final season with the Cavaliers. The 6-5 senior from Dallas plans to graduate in January and pursue graduate work elsewhere.
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Big Three clash as Handley and Clarke roll into week
Weekend football slate features Handley at James Monroe in Fredericksburg with James Monroe 2-0 after a 40-8 win over Osbourn and a 12-0 win over Spotsylvania. Clarke County travels to Warrenton to face Fauquier. James Wood visits George Mason in Falls Church. Warren County and Loudoun Valley meet, among other district showdowns.
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Cross Named Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week
Furman linebacker Chuck Cross, a 20 year old junior from Macon Georgia, was named the Southern Conference defensive player of the week after making seven tackles and 12 assists in the season opening 14 12 win over Presbyterian. He intercepted a pass in the final 50 seconds sealing the victory. East Carolina safety George Whitley was runner up after a 7 0 defeat at East Tennessee. Richmond end Walker Gillette was offensive player of the week for 16 receptions and 264 yards in a 17 14 loss at Mississippi State.
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