Frustrating Year for Oklahoma Big Red Triumphs Over Oklahoma State
Oklahoma’s 34 10 win over Oklahoma State capped an 8 2 season for the Sooners amid a disappointing pre season hopes. Jim Grisham ran for 218 yards on 30 carries two touchdowns and led OU to the final surge as OSU showed grit and flashes of potential under Phil Cutchin. Larry Elliott and Bob Howard stood out for OSU but fell short as the Sooners preserved a long winning streak in Norman.
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Holloway Poised For Big Title Tilt At Tulsa Hale
Lawton High prepares for the Class AA final at Owen Stadium with Rod Holloway cleared to play full speed for both offense and defense. Tom Fremin remains limited while Eddie Hinton and Bobby Booth boost blocking and running. Coach Bodenhamer notes Tulsa Hale’s aerial attack and predicts a tougher test after Enid film review.
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Ike and Douglass Open Seasons With Preseason Games
Eisenhower travels to Frederick and Douglass hosts St Marys in season openers. Tipoff around 7 p.m. with junior varsity games preceding. Dunno details: Lawton and Cameron schedule, Central and Tomlinson junior highs start today. Douglass features Wallace Wilson Monts and more in a county title bid. St Marys under Jerry Boos measured by two recent scrimmages.
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Hale Rangers Defy Odds in Region Showdown for AA Title
Tulsa Hale, led by a steady defense and late-game plays, battles Lawton for the Class AA crown after a 7-6 region final win over Tulsa Webster. Coach Spear cites Hale’s disciplined, fundamentals-based approach and multiple quarterbacks, including Johnny Dobbs and Don Stewart, as key to their upset potential.
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NFL Draft Marathon Marks First Round Selections
The NFL conducted a record eight hour first round as teams labored into the night with many choosing to sign players as rounds continued. Notable picks included Scott Appleton, Marv Woodson, Dave Parks, and Joe Don Looney, highlighting a heavy emphasis on running backs and quarterbacks.
NFL Brass Angry With Long Delays
CHICAGO AP NFL officials vented frustration as the draft stretched into late hours. Commissioner Pete Rozelle ordered a 30 minute limit on second round picks after an eight hour first round. Detroit coach George Wilson criticized teams drafting from home including San Francisco Los Angeles Baltimore Dallas and St. Louis. Dallas waited 2 39 to pick Scott Appleton while St Louis took over two hours for its first selection.
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NFL Draft Opens With Big Eight and Missouri Valley Leaders
Three years from the Big Eight and one from the Missouri Valley were first round choices in the NFL draft. Bob Brown Nebraska guard went to Philadelphia. Joe Don Looney Oklahoma halfback to New York Giants. Lloyd Voss Nebraska tackle to Green Bay. Ken Kortas Louisville tackle picked by St. Louis Cards. Other Midlands selections span rounds two through thirteen, including Bob Long Wichita to Green Bay and Rudy Johnson Nebraska back to San Francisco.
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Draft List Draft Prospects From Offseason Rosters
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