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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1972

Page

10

Devaney Builds Grid Dynasty At Nebraska

AP reports on Nebraska football under coach Bob Devaney heading into the 1972 season. Key losses after the 1971 national title include 11 of 22 starters, with Jerome Tagge and others departing. Humm and Luck poised to replace quarterbacks. Devaney may face staff changes, while remaining a strong contender with a core group of sophomores and juniors.

Incoln Neb Nebraska Cornhuskers Alabama Bob Devaney Devaney Hawaii Jerry Tagge Jeff Kinney Dick Rupert Tagge Kinney Rupert Larry Jacobson Johnny Rodgers Rich Glover Willie Harper van Brownson David Humm Terry Luck Humm Las Vegas Nev

Big Eight sweeps top three in final 1971 poll

The Big Eight dominates the final AP college football poll with Nebraska 1st at 1,100 points, Oklahoma 2nd, and Colorado 3rd after Nebraska’s 38-6 Orange Bowl win over Alabama finishing 13-0. Alabama is 4th, Penn State 5th, Michigan 6th, Georgia 7th, Arizona State 8th, Tennessee 9th, and Stanford 10th. LSU and Auburn fall, with Notre Dame, Tulsa and others also noted.

Associated Press Nebraska Rich Glover Cornhuskers Alabama Bob Devaney Oklahoma Auburn Colorado Minnesota Army Notre Dame Penn State Nittany Lions Texas Michigan Stanford Georgia North Carolina Arizona State Florida State Tennessee Arkansas Iowa State Louisiana State Toledo Mississippi Houston Washington California Ohlahoma NW Michigan el Jos Southern California Boston College Northwestern Ohio State Holmes Jerry Tagge Jack Mildren Nevias

Big Eight trio tops AP final 1971 football poll

Nebraska Oklahoma and Colorado sweep the final AP ranking led by undefeated Nebraska 13-0 and Sugar Bowl champion Oklahoma 11-1 with a 35-31 loss to Nebraska. Colorado 10-2 plus losses to the Huskers and OU highlights the league’s strong preseason.

Kansas Colorado Oklahoma Huskers Nebraska Chuck Nevias Nevias Mickey Holmes

Knicks Rally Past Bucks In Tight 101 99 Win

Walt Frazier starred with 31 points as the Knicks erased a 24 9 deficit to beat Milwaukee 101 99 in a nationally televised game. Kareem Abdul Jabbar scored 38 for the Bucks in a hard fought clash, while Phil Jackson helped seal the win with a late defensive play. Donnie Freeman led Dallas past Indiana 102 101 in the ABA.

NEW York Walt Frazier Milwaukee Bucks National Basketball Association Los Angeles Lakers Bucks Frazier New York Knicks Milwaukee Lakers Los Angeles Knicks Phil Jackson Oscar Robertson Robertson Kareem Jabbar Ed Rush Mike DiTomasso Jabbar Larry Costello Donnie Freeman Roger Brown Pacers

Eagles Set Loop Debut At PC West

Eisenhower High opens conference play at Putnam City West tonight at 7 30. John Spears leads the Eisenhower five against a revised PC West lineup with five foot eight senior Mike Smith moving into guard alongside Mike Scott.

Eagles Putnam City Eisenhower High Putnam City West PC West John Spears Eisenhower Quint Patriot Dick Close Mike Smith Mike Scott Smith Lawton High Terry Smith Lawton Mike Tom Erwin Steve Neff Neff Patriots Spears Mickey Botkin Jeff Jones Robert Allen Mike McLemore

Chones Sparks Marquette Past Wisconsin in Easy Win

Jim Chones scored a career high 31 with 13 rebounds to lift second-ranked Marquette 72 60 over arch rival Wisconsin. Teammate Marcus Washington added 19 as the Golden Eagles opened 9 0 and coach Al McGuire praised Chones as he weighs pro options amid merger talk.

Associated Press Marquette Jim Chones Chones Wisconsin Jimmy al McGuire John Powless Powless Marcus Washington Washington McGuire Virginia Wake Forest

Penn and Louisville Rise In AP Basketball Poll

Penn jumps eight spots to No 6 and Louisville moves to No 7 after strong showings in recent tournaments. UCLA remains No 1 with 41 first place votes, followed by Marquette and North Carolina. Long Beach State, Virginia, and Ohio State also rise or fall as others receive votes.

Penn Louisville UCLA Bruins Marquette Ohio State North Carolina South Carolina Indiana Long Beach St Virginia Southern Cal Maryland Marshall I. Villanova Louisiana Howsanl St. John's N.Y Brigham Young Kentucky Florida St

Arkansas State Stops Cowboys

Missouri faces Ohio University tonight after a Big Eight preseason title win. Kansas and Oklahoma State lost games earlier Monday with Kansas 3-8 and Oklahoma State 2-8. Bud Stallworth led Kansas with 28 points as Iowa defeated the Jayhawks 68-58. Oklahoma State trailed Arkansas State by 20 points at halftime.

Wichita State Bradley Dayton Houston Lloyd Batts Cincinnati Drake Tulsa Steve Bracy Trinity Tex Iowa Kansas Marv Barnes Providence Vanderbilt Louisiana State Tigers Ronnie Hogue John Fraley Georgia Rollins Texas-El Paso New Mexico State Kansas City Missouri Ohio University Bobcats Ohio State Indiana Colorado Tulane Oklahoma Southern Methodist Oklahoma State Jayhawks Arkansas State Bud Stallworth Tom Rivisto Indians Cowboys Mike Jeffries Jerry Clack

MacArthur Faces Marlow In Holiday Return Clash

Lawton MacArthur seeks revenge in a high school boys basketball rematch with Marlow tonight at Outlaw gym. Marlow enters 8-1 led by Ralph Kulbeth averaging 27.8 points, with Robbie Green and others slated to start. Delton Smith benched Vic Hairston as MacArthur eyes a stronger showing after a 163 point loss earlier.

Marlow Lawton MacArthur Highlanders Delton Smith Outlaws Lawton Ralph Kulbeth Mac Robbie Green Jack Barnett John Bob Dixon Frank Adams Vic Hairston Ricky Bly Hairston Paul

World Wide Guarantee ABC Transmission and Motor Co

Transmission shop in Lawton operated by Mike Sanfellipo since 1964 offers repair services. Located at 403 E Avenue, contact 353 7725 for vehicle transmission fixes and general motor care.

ABC Transmission & Motor CO Lawton E. Ave Mike Sanfellipo

Ike West Falcons prep basketball rosters and tipoff details

Ike Falcons face West JV in a 5:30 p.m. prelim with broadcast on 720 KLAW-FM. Player lineups list Ike PC West including Smith T Jones Erwin Neff Allen Scott McLemore and Smith M with positions and heights.

IKE Botkin FF Smith Smith F Erwin Jones C Neff Allen Scott McLemore G Smith Ike Falcons West JV Klaw-Fm

Kids Basketball League Scores Roundup

In the American League Hoover defeated Sullivan Village 11 to 8 with Cleveland 20 over Woodland Hills 6 and Rogers 24 over Edison 18 while Teft 7 beat Jefferson 3. In the National League Garfield 25 beat Western Hills 6 and Wilson 10 over Westwood 7 while Howell 23 defeated Bishop 5 and Douglass 20. Swinney 7.

Hoover Sullivan Village Cleveland Woodland Hills Rogers Edison Teft Jefferson Garfield Western Hills Wilson Westwood Howell Bishop Douglass Swinney

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