College football rosters face strict limits under NCAA plan
In Chicago the NCAA outlined new limits impacting football rosters and scholarships. Oklahoma may dress only 48 players per game, affecting future showdowns with top programs while other Big Eight teams scramble for talent and funding.
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Big Schools Propose Nationwide Super Conference
The NCAA considers a proposed super conference uniting about 75 major football powers. Presented by the Special Committee on Reorganization at a Chicago convention, the plan could be endorsed by the NCAA Council and possibly sponsored at its January convention. Strong support exists from the Reorganization Committee.
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Chiefs Rally Past Cowboys On Hamilton Miracle Catch
Andy Hamilton hauled in a 63 yard reception as Tony Adams hit Billy Masters for a four yard TD with 45 seconds left to lift the Kansas City Chiefs to a 26 20 win over the visiting Dallas Cowboys in an NFL exhibition. Len Dawson produced 176 yards passing in relief of Adams, while Jan Stenerud added four FGs and Tony Fritsch connected on a late Dallas field goal.
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Adams and Two Others For the Quarterback Slot. “Dawson
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Cleophus Miller
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Roger Staubach
Robert Newhouse
Preps Hold Light Contact Sessions In Football Practice
Lawton High and MacArthur had half-speed contact while Ike limited to tackling drills as three city teams began full gear workouts. MacArthur stressed offense with running and passing drills, Lawton High worked on offense, Ike split practice time. Lawton hosts Clinton in a Saturday scrimmage at Ron Stephens Stadium. Ike and MacArthur undecided on scrimmages.
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Fashion Model and Student Chooses Rodeo Over Easy Money
Benjie Purdom, a 22 year old Dallas fashion model and Sam Houston student, rides broncs and competes in steer undecorating. She aims for the Girls Rodeo Association World Championship at Spring Creek Nevada, pursuing prize money despite modeling income and coachable risks. She started riding at age 10 and refuses a settled life, craving the thrill of riding horses over easier earnings.
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Defense Shines In Aggie Drill
Cameron's gridders held a 30 minute scrimmage with first team defense vs first team offense and second unit. The defense scored the lone touchdown on an interception as injuries to Don Brown and J J Johnson were minor. Practice will focus on fundamentals and execution with contact later this week and a scrimmage planned Saturday morning.
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Hall of Fame Inductees Share Peak and Painful Moments
Cooperstown witnesses mixed emotions as Judy Johnson sobs during a measured acceptance while Earl Averill criticizes Hall of Fame election rules. Inductees Ralph Kiner Bucky Harris Billy Herman join 73-year-old Averill and Johnson before 7,500 in a grass clearing ceremony.
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Jaycees Launch Aggie Promotion with Special Flag Gift
Lawton Jaycees begin Cameron Aggie football promotion by presenting a 36 by 36 inch black and gold flag to Cameron president Don Owen and Coach John Linville at 7 30 pm at the Jaycees Hut. Phil Hansen conducts the presentation as Vic Menendez Jr. notes plans to sell 300 flags to businessmen to display on Saturdays and fund a Cameron scholarship through flag sales.
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Elks State Golf Tourney Set At LPGC
Lawton Public Golf Course hosts the Elks second annual golf tournament this weekend with 8 a.m. tee times on Saturday and Sunday. Entry is 12.50 including green fees, guests may join, and a player auction is planned Friday at the Elks Lodge. Pro shop and numbers 355-5100 or 355-0246 available for details.
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