OSU Eyes New Look Under Rookie Coach and Wishbone
Stillwater OSU unveils a revamped Lewis Field and 16 000 added seats as coach Dave Smith begins with a Wishbone offense. Only Brent Blackman and Cleveland Vann hold jobs, while Blackman’s injury history and light 161 pound frame add concern as the Cowboys pursue a 5-6-1 bounce from last year.
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Back-up QB Smith Eyes Depth and Speed on OSU Roster
Oklahoma State coach Smith discusses improving depth at running back with new talent including Blackman, Schultz, and junior Price at risk of attitude issues. He aims to fortify a weaker secondary while evaluating transfer and freshman options and notes a patient rebuilding approach.
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Gibson cautious on praising Lions
Lawrence High coach Frank Gibson shapes a balanced, progressive practice as the Lions scrimmage with a young defense. He stresses equal development across offense and defense, uses conditioning and speed tests, and aims to identify the fastest players even when tired.
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Munich Readies to Welcome Olympic Torch Across Historic Koenigsplatz
Munich gears up tonight as a relay runner from Olympia, Greece, brings the Olympic torch to Koenigsplatz. The 20th Games open Saturday with 122 nations marching into Olympia Stadium, 80,000 seats, while IOC finalizes entries, including movement on China Taiwan issues and event changes for the Winter Games.
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Oklahoma State at a Glance 1971 Season Review
Oklahoma State Cowboys at a glance shows 1971 record 4-6-1, tied for fifth in the Big Eight with 2-5 in conference. Notes imply defensive line strength if Barry Pice returns, while weaknesses include secondary, kicking game, and pass receivers with limited depth.
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Oilers Win Ends In Drawish Fashion As Dickey Hurt
Houston Oilers beat St. Louis Cardinals 33 24 in a rough preseason game. QB Lynn Dickey left with a dislocated left hip likely sidelining him eight weeks. Dan Pastorini led two touchdowns in 35 seconds and Kenny Burrough topped receivers with 102 yards on six catches.
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Kansas coach touts battlefield promotions at scrimmage
Kansas football drills highlight two players promoted to top defensive roles as Don Fambrough pushes pace and mystery meals. Vince ONeil moves to fullback with Miller sidelined, while a watermelon feed signals team-building and renewed effort ahead of Saturday scrimmage at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska and Kansas State Seniors Celebrate End of Double Drills
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney reports 95 percent of offense and 80 percent of defense installed as Huskers wind down two-a-day practices with a Saturday scrimmage. Kansas State coach Vince Gibson allows seniors to celebrate while younger players scrimmage. defense shows enthusiasm though offensive linemen struggle. Oklahoma State films first contact work and aims to evaluate personnel. Iowa State begins drills with 90 candidates. Missouri punter Jim Goble out with hairline foot fracture. Oklahoma and Missouri in goalline work and padded practice with high effort.
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NU Players Courted For Trespass At Lincoln Fraternity House
Nebraska football players Bill Anderson and Don Westbrook, both 20, were fined 185 dollars each after pleading guilty to trespassing and disturbing the peace at a Sigma Chi fraternity house in an Aug. 10 incident. A third man, William Hodges of Toledo, Ohio, was fined 80 dollars for obstructing and perverting justice. Former quarterback Van Brownson received 100 dollars and a six month license suspension for drunk driving after a Wednesday state patrol arrest following a one car crash on U S 77 north of Lincoln.
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Finley wins antitrust award over Oakland concession rights
Charles O. Finley earned 846,504 dollars in a federal ruling against Twin Cities Sportservice Inc. of St. Louis over concession rights at the Oakland Athletics home park. Justice Tom Clark ruled the firm violated the Sherman Antitrust Act, saying it conspired to provide financial accommodations to MLB clubs and owners.
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