Cowboys weigh Morton Staubach duel for starting quarterback
Dallas Cowboys training camp pits Craig Morton and Roger Staubach as equal preseason contenders. Morton returns from elbow surgery and starts vs the Rams in Los Angeles while Staubach vows to prove he can be the NFL starter. The team opens the regular season September 19 at Buffalo.
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Sprites and Tulsans Vie for State Tournament Bid
Lawton Sprites clash with Tulsa Ventaire in a best of three series at LaFortune Park to decide who advances to the state Class A tournament. Rushing and Bridgewater headline the Sprites pitching, while Ventaire features Barron Palmer and Spence in a tight district final setup.
All-State vs Legion clash causes scheduling issues
Oklahoma City reports conflicts between Legion playoffs and the All-State exhibition. The North South camps plan 6 pm games in Tulsa with Lawton Sprites, while Fletcher’s Billy Holden and Fort Cobb’s Bill Berry hustle to other matches as South hurlers prepare. Snyder’s Terry Simpson to appear in Kingfisher as Fort Cobb faces Mangum.
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Pats Curious As Thomas Checks Out
AMHERST MASS. AP Upton Bell announced on advice of counsel no further statements at this time It wasnt because of money Two years to run He reportedly seeks 80000 per year tournament They aren t expected to return until noon Holden will be in the South starting lineup either in the outfield or third base Asher s Ron Williamson and Joe Thompson Norman are on hand The North goes in as slight favorite Tulsa Edison shortstop Jim Dunsmore to miss game to play in All state The Yankees coach Bill Leming faces problems with two players Les Sutton from Laverne and Sutton and Hunter replaced by Dave Edgar and Bruce Hernandez Leming plans to start an outfielder on the mound tonight Davenport s Joe Burgess named to North team at that position but seen as top hurler in Yankees camp Leming will follow with
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Three Lawton Aces to Start in All-State Football Clash
Oklahoma City notes reveal Lawton High players Ed Gholson and Euell Pope likely to start for the South. Duncan’s Gary Vorpahl will quarterback the Rebels with Freddie Carolina and Jamie Thomas in the backfield. Ike stars L. C. Stewart and Richard Mims anchor the line, while Ike’s James Butler may join as center. North questionable due to injuries. The South faces the Yankees at Norman Owen Field Thursday night in a Wishbone Ten setup led by Clyde Crutchmer with E N Simon at halfback. The crowd expects a hard fought, underdog showdown at Tulsa.
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Csonka Kiick Sign On With Dolphins Amid Holdout Talks
AP reports Csonka and Kiick join the Dolphins at training camp as they seek raises around 20 000 each while negotiating with the NFL club. Kiick says deal could affect team relations if defeats come in the exhibition opener versus Cincinnati.
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Cobb Advances In Legion Meet
Fort Cobb bombed Mangum 13 to 4 in the winner’s bracket finals of the State Class B American Legion baseball tournament. Gary Kennedy powered the win with two home runs and seven RBIs, including a bases loaded grand slam in the third inning. Gary Cochran earned the victory (8-1) with five hits allowed and 12 strikeouts.
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Griffin and Pickett Inducted Into OCA Hall Of Fame
Bryan Griffin former Lawton High coach and Sevil Pickett who led Marlow squads join five high school coaches in the Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Inductees include Moses Miller Earl Sullins and the late Ralph Chief Myers. Griffin coached 18 years with 135-32-8 record and 10 state titles. Pickett's Marlow crew won two state titles and his career record stood at 203-91-11.
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