Speed, Swift Sooner Victory Tops Maryland in Orange Bowl
Oklahoma defeated Maryland 20 to 6 as Tommy McDonald sparked a rally with a 33 yard punt return and a 4 yard scoring run. The Sooners outrushed the Terrapins 187 to 53, with Beightol delivering a 76 yard punt and Vereb gaining 108 yards for Maryland.
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Oklahoma Caps Perfect Season with Orange Bowl Victory
Oklahoma defeated Maryland 20 to 6 to claim the national title as the Sooners extended their winning streak to 30 straight in bowls under coach Bud Wilkinson. Quarterback Jay O Neal and halfback Tommy McDonald sparked a powerful second half after a tight first half as Maryland’s defense faltered.
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Golf Meeting Set Tonight
The Lawton Fort Sill Golf association will be officially organized tonight in the Hospitality room of the Public Service building near the Post Office. The 7 30 p.m. session invites all interested in golf to attend. A steering committee has drafted a constitution to be submitted for approval and officers will be elected. Membership is one dollar per year.
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Late Wyoming Surge Tops Tech In Sun Bowl Thriller
In El Paso Wyoming, a 20-pound underdog, rallied in the final quarter to beat Texas Tech 21 14 in the Sun Bowl. Cowboys blocked a late march to tie and converted a Tech fumble for the margin. Jim Crawford, named MVP, rushed 103 yards on 18 carries.
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Elliott Takes Husker Post
Pete Elliott, then Oklahoma assistant coach, accepts Nebraska football head coach offer. Board of regents to formalize terms January seven in Lincoln, with a proposed salary of 12000 dollars per year for a three year term. Elliott praises Nebraskas traditions and expresses regret at leaving Bud Wilkinson’s OU staff after five years.
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Kaiser Delivers Upset Boot In Rose Bowl Thriller
UCLA falls 17 14 after Michigan State wins on a 41 yard field goal by Dave Kaiser with seven seconds left at Pasadena Officials dispute grounding and sideline coaching penalties amid post game chaos UCLA coach Red Sanders defends officials Kaiser caps dramatic finish and becomes Spartans long range option Duffy Daugherty hails unlikely hero
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Spartans edge UCLA on Kaiser boot in Pasadena clash
Michigan State beat UCLA 17-14 as sophomore Dave Kaiser, a Notre Dame transfer, kicked the game winning field goal after Earl Morrall called the play. Duffy Daugherty praised Kaiser while Red Sanders lauded his team and noted penalties and injuries impacted the Bruins. Captaincy went to John Matsko as Spartan morale stayed high after a tough, emotional victory.
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Lawton Hosts Tribe Tonight
Lawton high Wolverines host Anadarko in a scouting tuneup before Boomer Conference play. Tip is 8 p.m. in the LHS fieldhouse with Lawton’s 18 ppg scorer Jimmy Wilson slated to start at forward and Creighton Bradford at center as the Wolverines seek a height edge against Anadarko’s small lineup.
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Coach Says Frogs Lost Right Arm in Bowl Upset
Mississippi edged Texas Christian 14 13 as Ole Miss quarterback Herman Day carried momentum with a mid field gamble and late runs. TCU struggled after starter Chuck Curtis left with injury, replaced by Richard Finney who threw two interceptions and failed to prevent a comeback.
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Ole Miss Upsets TCU With Fourth Down Gamble
Day sparked a late rally for Ole Miss, completing a 14 yard pass on fourth down to Paice Cothren then a 25 yard run to set up Ralph Lott's score as Ole Miss edged TCU 21 7. Swink starred for TCU with two TD runs and a 42 yard punt return nullified by Ole Miss penalties.
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Bowl Results By The Associated Press
The Associated Press reports Monday bowl results with attendances in parentheses. Orange Bowl Oklahoma 20 Maryland 6 in Miami. Rose Bowl Michigan State 17 UCLA 14 in Pasadena. Sugar Bowl Georgia Tech 7 Pittsburgh 0 in New Orleans. Cotton Bowl Mississippi 14 Texas Christian 13 in Dallas. Sun Bowl Wyoming 21 Texas Tech 14 in El Paso. Prairie View Bowl Prairie View 59 Fisk 0 in Houston. Tangerine Bowl Missouri Valley 6 Juniata 6 in Orlando.
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Daugherty forecasts milder Michigan winter
Daugherty says winter won’t be as cold in Michigan this year after last season. He jokes about feeling like hibernating previously.
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