Van Galder Emerges as Cards Quarterback Hope at Fort Sill
Tim Van Galder who grew up in Lawton Fort Sill and starred at Iowa State is emerging as a viable St. Louis Cardinals quarterback after a 17 13 win over Denver. He entered in the third quarter and connected on a 29 yard pass to Jackie Smith and a 29 yard strike to Smith later in the drive. He finished 5 for 8 with an 11 yard bootleg run setting up the decisive TD by Danny Anderson.
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Bowman
Ske
Gary Walker
Polston
Leo Holmes
Jesse Cohee
David Butler
Don Sanders
Mike Smith
Mike Moschella
Randy Bass Dominates Florida Rookie League Slugger
Randy Bass, Lawton High graduate and Minnesota Twins farmhand, stars for Melbourne in the Florida Rookie League. He ranks in the league’s top 10 with a .323 average through Saturday, leads in home runs 41 RBIs and walks, and has 38 runs. After a slow stretch, he improved by stopping chase of bad pitches and went 16 for 31. Minnesota weighing Winter League assignment Sept. 15 to Nov. 15 as Rookie League ends soon.
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Nebraska Eyes Third Straight Title With Hamm Hopeful
The 1972 Nebraska team under retiring coach Bob Devaney aims for a third consecutive national crown. Sophomore David Humm emerges as likely quarterback, with Terry Luck and others in contention. Returnees include Rich Glover, Willie Harper, and Johnny Rodgers as Devaney prepares for his final season before Tom Osborne takes over.
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Mike Corgan
Terry Luck
Luck
Fayetteville
N.C
Huskers
Tom Osborne
IOC Reopens Talks on Rhodesia Participation at Olympics
The International Olympic Committee pressed new talks with Rhodesian leaders and African officials in Munich to resolve a deadlock over Rhodesia's participation. The committee met twice with Rhodesians and African spokesmen and planned a vote on whether Rhodesia should withdraw over flag and anthem conditions.
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Stram Disappointed After Chiefs Loss To Colts
Kansas City coach Hank Stram voiced disappointment after the Chiefs fell 23-17 to the winless Baltimore Colts in a Monday exhibition. Baltimore's defense smothered Kansas City as John Unitas left early with a neck injury, while Chiefs QB Ken Huarte led two late scoring drives. Huarte completed eight of 26 passes for 146 yards and connected on a 52-yard strike to Jeff Kinney for a late touchdown.
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Len Dawson
Jim O’brien
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Jan Stenerud
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Norm Bulaich
John Huarte
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Fred Miller
Bill Newsome
Huarte
Jeff Kinney
Nebraska
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Lee Bouggess
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Billy Truax
Dallas Cowboys
New York Jets
Fran Tarkenton
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Cleveland
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Dan Pastorini
Houston Oilers
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Raider Ray Jamieson shows improvement after neck surgery
Ray Jamieson of the Los Angeles Oakland Raiders has had an additional operation on a broken neck from an exhibition game with the Los Angeles Rams. Doctors report definite improvement and expect further recovery steps.
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Ray Jamieson
Los Angeles Rams
Sooners Stress Learning Process OSU Pleases Smith
Big Eight football camps opened with pad cracking and injury notes. Missouri players Pickens and Johnson may miss opener. Kansas State’s Merrill out with a foot injury. Kansas’ Saathoff sidelined. Oklahoma focusing on fundamentals. OSU lauds Smith amid strong first day. Nebraska injury-free to date. Iowa State held picture day.
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Win Column Is Important in 1972 Pennant Race
In 1972 the win column becomes the key after strike year disruptions. Detroit leads AL East with extra games, while Baltimore and New York chase. Oakland and Chicago contend in the West. Boog Powell's homer headlines Orioles victory as Detroit and Baltimore press pennant rivals.
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Offense Sparks LHS in First Pads Drills Report
Lawton High School and Ike opened contact work as MacArthur and Cameron College teams held early drills. Notable performances included Clifford Douglas’s power run, Bill Whiteley and Mike Moschella at QB, and Raymond Robinson impressing on defense.
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Texans Ousted In NBC Meet
The National Baseball Congress tournament reduced to 14 teams as Lubbock Texas and St. Louis exited. Boulder Colorado won 7-6 in 11 innings over Ocala Florida with Tucker’s single and Tabb’s triple powering the rally after nine walks by Colorado pitchers. Fairbanks Alaska beat Lubbock 2-0 behind Walt Kaemerck’s three hits, Dineen driving in a run. Midlothian Illinois crushed St. Louis 10-3 in the nightcap.
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