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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1976

Page

12

Jets Ready To Part Company With Joe Namath

Jets end 1969 season with a 3-11 record after a 42-3 loss to Cincinnati. Namath, who had sought a Rams trade, says he may not decide his future until a new coach is named. Jets officials weigh disposal of the veteran quarterback as part of a broader rebuild.

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Eagles Flatten Coyotes for Seventh Cage Win

Eisenhower Eagles coach Cecil Powell pushed his team to an 88-62 win over the Wichita Falls Coyotes to extend their unbeaten run to seven games. The Eagles trailed 41-36 at halftime but dominated the second half 23-11 and 24-15, led by Harold Jones with 29 points.

Gary Watkins Wichita Falls Cecil Powell Eisenhower Eagles Wichita Falls Coyotes Coyotes Eagles Powell Harold Jones

Eagles Clinch Seventh Straight Win Over Ike

Eagles pull away after halftime behind Craig Sheppard 19 and Lewis Hill 17 as Ike’s Kim Shahan adds four assists. Farrell Jordan scores 25 but foul trouble limits scoring after intermission. H. Jones nets 12 with 11 rebounds before fouling out as Eagles dominate 36-12 turnover edge and finish strong, 83-50.

Eagles Craig Sheppard Lewis Hill Kim Shahan Donald Sloan Tony Jones Farrell Jordan Nets Jordan Ike H. Jones Coyote Sheppard Hill

Arizona and ASU Invite to Pac-8 Conference

SAN FRANCISCO AP. The Pac-8 invites University of Arizona and Arizona State to join the league, with invitations open through May 1 1977. UCLA Chancellor Young says the move could prevent a breakup of the conference amid opposition from northern schools.

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Viking JV Beats Elgin in City Wrestling Showdown

Eisenhower Junior High JV wrestling pressed to a 40-18 win over Elgin Monday. Sam Edwards Curtis Fort and Juan Rodriguez pinned for Ike while Dexter Thomas Roy Sparks Bearry Swinson and others contributed points for Elgin in a tight early meet.

Eisenhower Junior High Elgin Junior High Elgin Ike Sam Edwards Curtis Fort Juan Rodriguez Vikings Dexter Thomas Roy Sparks Kirk Rawls Brian Jackson Chet Mathias Bearry Swinson Will Bolton Wi—Alien Crose Frank Glover Gene Binder Alien Coots Mike Rosovic Laorry Wigfell Robbie Stonge Iar Edwards James Smith Ore Fort Yerry Hatfield Ne Talavero William Coots A Duen Rodriguez Larry Fuller

Kentucky Beats South Carolina 98 67 as Streak Reaches 15

Kentucky tops South Carolina 98 to 67 on Homecourt to extend its winning streak to 15 as Joe Hall lauds a mature junior core led by Jack Givens with 28 points and Mike Phillips 23. Frank McGuire’s Gamecocks suffer their worst home margin in eight years amid freshmen Graziano and Gillon contributing. Syracuse routs Penn State 101 63 behind Jimmy Williams 20 as Jim Boeheim hails the run and others win elsewhere.

Kentucky South Carolina Frank McGuire Associated Press Syracuse Penn State Jimmy Williams Wildcats Jack Givens Mike Phillips Hall Jackie Gillon Jim Graziano Graziano McGuire Gamecocks Carolina Coliseum Williams

Friends and Players Honor Thompson in Oklahoma Funeral

More than 500 mourners attend a memorial for Danny Thompson a 29 year old former Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers shortstop who died of leukemia. He honored children and fans at a Capron Capron area service and two mile procession to a local cemetery. Colleagues including Bill Messmann and coach Chet Bryan recalled his dedication and courage as his career faded. The Knights of Columbus announce a free throw contest at Fort Sill Gymnasium for ages 11 to 14 with entries open to all.

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Forfeit Victories Help Wolverines Pin Hobart

Lawton High football? wrestling night as Wolverines win 45 17 over Hobart on six forfeits in a dual. Jose Morlett 101 pounds decision over Kyle Fields set an unbeatable margin. Hobart dominance early waned with multiple forfeits and a pin by Bobby Cordial.

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BYU and Oklahoma State Ready for Tangerine Bowl Showdown

BYU quarterback Gifford Nielsen declared they will beat OSU in any weather as the No 1 passing team arrives in Orlando for the Tangerine Bowl. OSU coach Jim Stanley praised Nielsen and BYU while OSU aims to win after a 8-3 season. Both teams, Western Athletic and Big Eight co champions, arrive for a week of practice and theme park visits amid rain and delays.

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