Truman opens Gorillas’ eyes (The Joplin Globe)
One week ago, Truman State’s 26-20 double-overtime victory over Nebraska-Omaha was the shock heard around the MIAA. “I don’t think anyone saw that coming,” Pittsburg State wide receiver Kendall Fisher said. “When we heard it during the game, that was kind of a shocker.
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Liberal backs too much for McAuley (The Joplin Globe)
LIBERAL, Mo. — Jordan Meadows and Eathan Bray proved to be a load for McAuley Catholic, with the Warriors dropping a 46-28 decision to the Liberal Bulldogs on Friday night in a nonconference prep football game.
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Man's death last month linked to 2000 city shooting (Baltimore Sun)
A man shot eight years ago on a West Baltimore street has recently died, and police remain without a motive and a suspect in his slaying.
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Webb City, sizzling early, rips Branson (The Joplin Globe)
WEBB CITY, Mo. — A near flawless opening quarter catapulted Webb City past Branson 34-13 in a clash of unbeaten Class 4 prep football teams on Friday night.
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Lazenby wins title in district (The Joplin Globe)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Joplin’s Rachel Lazenby is going to state. The Eagles’ No. 1 singles player lost only three games in cruising past four opponents in winning the title in the Class 2 District 5 tennis tournament Friday at Cooper Complex.
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Navarro, rated No. 1 in juco poll, provides stern test for Norse (The Joplin Globe)
MIAMI, Okla. — Teams in the Southwest Junior College Football Conference are chasing Navarro. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is the latest team to have the opportunity to bring the Corsicana, Texas-based Bulldogs down to earth.
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Eagles go ahead by 31, then hold off Lebanon (The Joplin Globe)
The Joplin Eagles — with all of their passing weapons — turned to the running game when they needed it the most.
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Bettenhausen 100 finally gets under way (Post-Tribune)
The event originally scheduled for Sept. 11 was postponed due to record rainfall and major flooding.
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2:40 p.m. Group files ethics complaint against Kit Bond (The Joplin Globe)
WASHINGTON (AP) — A private watchdog group has filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Kit Bond of Missouri for his role in former U.S. Attorney Todd Graves’ removal from office.
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Two motorists hurt in vehicle accidents on roads in area (The Joplin Globe)
A Florida man was injured in a two-vehicle accident at 6:55 a.m. Friday on Interstate 44, a mile west of Mount Vernon in Lawrence County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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