Gale Sayers May Sit Out Entire Year
Chicago Bears coach Jim Dooley cast doubt on Gale Sayers returning this season with six weeks left, saying it is now a week to week matter. The team added depth by trading for Jim Grabowski Cyril Pinder and Bill Tucker as Sayers’ uncertain status looms.
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Ted Owens
LHS Sophs Top Chickasha Juniors 21 15
Lawton High sophomores edged Chickasha juniors 21 to 15 as four LHS fumbles slowed the first half. Shanklin scored twice with Byrd and Richards also contributing and Kayley adding a final conversion. Chickasha scored late after an LHS fumble. JV heads to Duncan Saturday.
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Burk Clips the Sophs in Burk Burnett Showdown
Burk Burnett's sophomores beat Ike tumbled 35-11 after a 21-3 halftime lead built on two interception returns of 70 and 20 yards. Ike's only score came on a 30-yard pass from Fred Campana to Bobby Thurston in the third quarter. Ike closes season Saturday hosting Ardmore at 10 a.m.
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Lawton High Eyes Duncan Rival in Conference Showdown
Lawton High prepares to host Duncan as it eyes the Boom er Conference football title. Sophomore Titus Lawson nears 1,000 rushing yards with 736 yards so far, while Greg Whetstone anchors the defense with six interceptions and Alan Roundtree directs the offense.
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Grandfield Ace Widens Scoring Lead in Area race
Henry McGowan of Grandfield has 169 total points, four ahead of Mike Barbour of Comanche in the big class, as Barbour and McGowan pursue the area scoring title. Barbour leads the big-school race by 30 over Benny Tarkington, with Donald Dickey third in Class A B.
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Titus Lawson
Lusby
Snyder
Donald Dickey
Dickey
Ringling
MacArthur Awards Forfeit Victory Over Apache
Apache forfeits final game as injuries leave 18 players available including freshmen. MacArthur secures 8-2 regular season and 4-0 conference record after defeating Walters earlier. Apache ends at 2-8. Key injuries include quarterbacks Pene and Caldwell with rib fractures and knee twists.
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Allie Reynolds Resigns As Association President
Allie Reynolds announces resignation as president of the Triple A American Baseball Association he has led since 1969 to focus on family business interests. A franchise issue in Evansville Indiana delayed the step until directors meet in Phoenix for the winter meeting.
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Oil title dispute over Ramos Carrasco fight decision
The WBC title fight decision remains unchallenged says President Vicente Gil. Velazquez urged returning the title to Los Angeles native Ramos after a controversial disqualification for a low blow. The bout occurred Nov. 5 with Ramos ahead and Carrasco upset the ruling.
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Morrison Wins Big Eight Award for Comeback Season
Kansas State quarterback Dennis Morrison, after a shaky start, led a strong late-season surge including 297 yards against Oklahoma and 303 yards with three touchdowns against Oklahoma State. He was named Big Eight back of the week unanimously, with coach Vince Gibson praising his confidence and leadership. Morrison tops the league in passing completions and yards per game, surpassing rivals and drawing comparisons to Lynn Dickey.
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