Lions Win Another State Championship
Lawrence High dominates Washington 57-0 to clinch another state football title. Coach Al Woolard’s Lions finish 8-0, extend their winning streak to 23, and showcase a powerful rushing attack led by Steve Ridgway and Larry Stancliff. Eighteen seniors end their high school careers.
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Prep Star Closes Career with 7 TDs in 68-0 Win
Virginia Beach AP reports Buster O'Brien, famed Princess Anne quarterback, threw 35 of 53 for 538 yards and seven touchdowns as Princess Anne routed Warwick 68 to 0. O'Brien ends his high school career as a standout passer in Virginia football history.
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Whitey Ford Named Yankees Pitching Coach Additions
Whitey Ford, the star pitcher known as Chairman of the Board, is named pitching coach of the New York Yankees with a substantial raise to 60 000. He replaces Johnny Sain who was released after salary disputes. Ford will coach in spring training and continue his mound duties while advising younger staff.
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Ottawa Victorious Over Baker 28-12
Ottawa University defeated Baker 28-13 in a Friday game, preserving second place in the Kansas Football Conference with an 8-1 record. College of Emporia leads but must be beaten by Southwestern to clinch the title as Emporia’s ace quarterback Bruce Upstill undergoes knee surgery.
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Canadian Golf Champ Leading Mexico Open
Toronto's Al Balding led the Mexico Open at La Hacienda, carrying oxygen due to high altitude. He shot three under par in the second round to reach 136 for 36 holes, two strokes ahead of Mexican contender Juan Neri who shared the opening-round lead.
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Bears and Packers Clash In Decisive Tie Breaker
Chicago Bears meet Green Bay Packers Sunday in a title deciding clash to break a first place Western Division tie. Packers favored despite Starr injury return, Roach to start at QB with Taylor and Moore as primary backs. Weather cloudy cool with possible showers.
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Peralta Likely To Fight Thornton Again For Pastrano Title Shot
Argentine Gregorio Peralta won a bruising 10 round decision over Wayne Thornton at Madison Square Garden in a television thriller. A rematch was offered for December 13 with both sides seeking a guaranteed title shot against light heavyweight champion Willie Pastrano.
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Junior Jays Beat Mizzou to Finish Undefeated in 19-9 Victory
KU freshman team rally from behind to defeat Missouri 19-9 in Columbia. Halfbacks Gary Dahlin and J C Hixon and former Lawrence fullback Jim Pilch key the attack as KU secures an undefeated season with 1:02 remaining. A late Jayhawks score followed a Tiger safety earlier in the fourth. Attendance 2,200.
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