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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1972

Page

9

Keeling Shaw spark Calgary in 19 14 CFL win over Lions

Calgary Stampeders toppled the British Columbia Lions 19 14 as Jerry Keeling threw two first half TD passes to Gerry Shaw including a 70 yard strike. Larry Robinson added a 17 yard and a 16 yard field goal plus a conversion while Jim Evenson caught the Lions lone TD from Don Bunce in the final period. Ted Gerela contributed a conversion and two field goals for BC.

Calgary Alta Jerry Keeling Gerry Shaw Calgary Stampeders British Columbia Lions Keeling Shaw Larry Robinson Jim Evenson Lions Don Bunce British Columbia Ted Gerela

Cement Lions Club soft ball tournament opens eight teams

The Cement Lions Club fast-pitch softball tournament starts Sunday with eight team openings. Four clubs have entered including Don Martin Chevrolet of Chickasha Cyril Merchants Robertson Truck Co of Cement and Moore. Entry fee is 25 dollars. Send to Wagner Hardware or call 489 3224 between 8 am and 6 pm. Games at Cement High School baseball field through Aug 26.

Cement Cement Lions Club Don Martin Chevrolet Chickasha Cyril Merchants Robertson Truck Co Cement and Moore Wagner Hardware Cement High School

Texas Oklahoma slow-pitch softball tourney field set

Officials seek entries for the first Texas Oklahoma men’s slow-pitch tournament at Kiwanis Park Wichita Falls. A 20 team field will compete Aug 23 to 27 with a noon Aug 21 entry deadline. Entry fee is 40 dollars. Contacts Jimmy Tolleson and Robert Bayliff.

Wichita Falls Kiwanis Park Jimmy Tolleson Robert Bayliff

Track and Field sets world two mile record in road race

The event clocked 8 minutes 14.0 seconds for the two mile, shaving 3.8 seconds from Emile Putte’s mark. In St Louis Barbara White Boddie led after round one of the U S Women’s Amateur Tourney with a 75, one stroke ahead of Nancy Smith. In Indianapolis Hewitt and Frew Macfarlion won the men’s doubles at the U S Open City Courts, beating Jaime Fillo and Patricio Cornejo 62 63.

Track & Field Emile Putteeee Edeen Frew Macfallion Jaime Fillo Patricio Cornejo

Offensive Line Worries Houston Oilers Boss in 1972

Houston Oilers head coach Bill Peterson faces a fragile offensive line after trades and injuries decimate the unit. With Dan Pastorini and Lynn Dickey vying for the quarterback job, the defense led by Ken Houston and Zeke Moore remains strong, while the rushing attack struggled last season. New faces include Greg Sampson, Walter Highsmith, Calvin Hunt, Guy Murdock, and Willie Rodgers.

Peterson Oilers Bob Young Gene Ferguson Sam Walton Elbert Drango Joe Madro Madro Walt Suggs Madre Drango Walter Highsmith Suggs Michigan Tom Regner Michigan State Ron Saul Saul Hunt Highsmith Regner Alvin Reed Charlie Joiner Dan Pastorini Lynn Dickey Charley Johnson Ed Hughes Woody Campbell Robert Holmes Holmes Houston Pat Holmes Elvin Bethea Greg Sampson Stanford Mike Tilleman Ron Billingsley Kenny Houston Zeke Moore Calvin Hunt Guy Murdock Willie Rodgers

Staubach injury sparks wife’s hopeful view after collision

Marianne Staubach spoke of Roger Staubach’s shoulder injury after a collision with Ram reserve lineman Mar lin McKeever. She said the arm injury could end his career, but he remains a relentless competitor and plans to return in about eight to 12 weeks, aiming for the Washington game.

Peterson Dallas Marianne Staubach Ram Marlin McKeever Roger McKeever Staubach Washington Navy Cowboys Bob Hayes

Baseball Standings and Schedule Update NY, KC, Oakland Lead

Baseball standings show New York and Oakland atop divisions with Baltimore and Kansas City close behind. Monday results include Oakland 5 Baltimore 3 and Kansas City 3 New York. Tuesday night games list multiple AL and NL matchups across cities with several postponed or rain-delayed notes.

Baltimore Detroit New York Ss Boston Cleveland Milwaukee Ss West Oakland Chicago Minnesota CSB Kansas City California Ag Texas New York California Tidrow Kekich Hedlund Curtis Stenhouse Corbin Coleman Milwaukee Parsons Brodley Beathmore

Line scores from major league games across divisions

New York and Kansas City split as Kline loses in a rare 3 run defeat. Oakland beats Baltimore 9 to 2 with Epstein and Rudi homering for the Orioles counters. Cincinnati dominates Atlanta 12 to 2 as Bench hits a homer. San Francisco loses to Houston 7 to 5 in a late rally.

Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Philadelphia West Cincinnati Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco Simpson Twitchell Dierker Montreal Briles Nn Osteen Chicago Hands Marichal Gomes San Diego

Young energetic staff leads Sooner gridders

Oklahoma's coaching staff stays largely intact with a youthful, diverse corps led by Chuck Fairbanks. Key moves include the departures of Bobby Warmack and addition of Wendell Mosely, while Barry Switzer and Larry Lacewell emerge as top assistants shaping the Wishbone offense and strong defense.

Jerry Pettibone Southern Methodist Chuck Fairbanks Fairbanks Jim McKinzie Oklahoma Jack Baer Texas Arkansas Barry Switzer Larry Lacewell Bill Michael Jim Johnson Jim Dickey Switzer Sooner Lacewell Fordyce Ark Arkansas A&m Sooners Frank Broyles Alabama Paul Bryant

Gus Johnson Seeks Social Work Return To Akron

Akron native Gus Johnson, sidelined by injuries, says he would take a $100,000 pay cut to work with inner city youth after his NBA career. The 6'6" forward with 17.4 points and 12.7 rebounds per game hopes to return to Akron and start social work once he retires, despite current Suns plans and a $120,000 salary.

Akron Ohio Gus Johnson National Basketball Association Johnson Baltimore Bullets Phoenix Suns Admitt

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