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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1973

Page

15

Tinker Owens the Sooner Wide Receiver with a Storied Nickname

The article profiles Charles Owens known as Tinker Owens and his brother Steve Owens, famed Heisman winner Loren Steve Owens, detailing family nicknames, origins, and Tinker’s rise from high school halfback to Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver after stepping up when John Carroll was injured.

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Freshman standout Tinker rewrites odds for Sooners in Sugar Bowl

On the Bench helped Oklahoma stun Nebraska and in the Sugar Bowl he is named top player for five catches in OU's win over Penn State. The freshman, who resembles his older brother, relishes the thrill of varsity life and dismisses injury fears as size minus.

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Morton Leads Dallas Against KC Tonight

AP reports Craig Morton will start for Dallas vs Kansas City at Texas Stadium in an exhibition game. The QB battle with Roger Staubach shapes the Cowboys second half, with Staubach set to play in the second half as Landry notes KC's strong defense and Dawson at QB will test Dallas.

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Foreman Knocks Out Roman in Two Minutes Victory

George Foreman reclaimed the world heavyweight title with a two minute win over challenger Joe King Roman. Roman fell at 1:10 of the first round after a rights punch and was down again 20 seconds later, sparking controversy over the legitimacy of the KO.

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Boxing match chaos ends early with controversial KO

In a Tokyo event, George Foreman KO'd Joe Roman at the two minute mark of the first round. Referee Jay Edson ruled the knockdown not official amid dispute from Roman's camp who planned a protest to boxing officials. The crowd of 7,500 voiced objection as the $189 ringside seats observed the abrupt finish.

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