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Skelton says current military should be honored on Veterans Day

November 11, 2009 By
Congressman Ike Skelton addresses Veterans Day breakfast

Congressman Ike Skelton addresses Veterans Day breakfast

West-Central Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton said today is a day not only to honor military veterans, but to be thankful for those currently serving in the military.

Skelton spoke at the Lincoln University ROTC Blue Tiger Battalion’s Veterans Day Breakfast in Jefferson City.

“To the veterans of yesteryear, we offer our thanks and enduring gratitude. But today we should also honor those who currently serve in America’s military, the men and women who will be the veterans of tomorrow. We have a solemn duty to respect and show appreciation to our forces and their families for their sacrifices and willingness to serve.” [Read more...]

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Blues break out of slump

November 11, 2009 By
David Perron mobbed by teammates. Bill Greenblatt UPI St. Louis

David Perron mobbed by teammates. Bill Greenblatt UPI St. Louis

The St. Louis Blues broke out of their scoring slump and ended their five game winless streak by taking out their frustrations on the team that swept them out of the playoffs last year. The Blues handled the Vancouver Canucks with a 6-1 victory.

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Mizzou basketball close to signing three

November 11, 2009 By

Powermizzou.com is reporting that the Missouri Tiger men’s basketball team is close to signing three players as the early signing period for college hoops begins today. One of those early signees will come from Columbia, MO.

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Baseball briefs–GM meetings and Cooperstown

November 11, 2009 By

The late former Royals owner Ewing Kauffman is one of 10 executives, and former Royals and Cardinals manager Whitey Herzon, are among those were selected again for consideration into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

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Missouri State wins final exhibition game

November 11, 2009 By

The Missouri State basketball team went 2-0 in the preseason after Tuesday night’s 79-52 win over Henderson State. Newcomers Jermaine Mallet and Adam Leonard each scored 15. Sophomore Kyle Weems added 14. Mallett also had a game high seven rebounds. 

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