Wilson sets state mark with 27 TD passes in nine games
Douglass quarterback Curtis Wilson etched a state season record with 27 touchdown passes in nine games and 1,925 passing yards. Kenneth Wallace leads with 19 TDs and 1,278 receiving yards as the Lions close the season against Abilene Woodson while piling up 50 total TDs and 345 points.
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Sporting
Leroy Williams
Cotton Bowl Eyes 7 Teams For Potential Matchups
Cotton Bowl officials list seven contenders as Texas nears the Southwest Conference title race. Navy Army Pitt Mississippi Auburn Georgia Tech and Penn State are under consideration for a possible Texas showdown or other high profile rematch. Texas remains unbeaten with remaining games against Texas Christian and Texas A M.
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Southern Methodist
Middies
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Auburn
Georgia Tech
Penn State
Texas Christian
Texas A&m
Amateur sports battle flags two day meeting ends in votes
General Washington The U S Olympic Committee closed a two day session with sharp bickering between the AAU and NCAA over control of amateur sports. The AAU won on all contested propositions despite President Tug Wilson calling the talks mainly about trivia. Golf San Antonio Kathy Whitworth wins an eight thousand five hundred dollar Civitan Open in sudden death after a 299 tie with Mickey Wright.
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U.S. Olympic Committee
AAU
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Olympic Committee
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Tug) Wilson
GOLF
San Antonio
Tex
Kathy Whitworth
Pierce Delivers Second Hole-in-One at Municipal Course
Wayne Pierce, former city golf champion, aced the 12th hole with a two iron from the back tee on a par three. The shot rolled into the cup after 15 feet, completing an impressive amateur milestone as additional round notes show Strick posting a 33 with a bogey on No. 10 and several pars and birdies.
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Tom Strick
12 State Teams Still Unbeaten in Oklahoma Football
Twelve high school teams remain unbeaten in Oklahoma football including two with completed seasons. Teams span classes with 9-4 finishes for Thomas and Jet at 8-4, Claremore Clinton 9-4, John Marshall 8-6, McAlester 8-6, Hart Shorne Hobart Lindsay 9-0, Idabel Washington 6-0, Beaver 8-0, Turpin 4-0 eight-man, Bixby 9-0 with two ties, Temple 9-0, Yukon 8-4-1 with a forfeit, and no unbeaten Class AA teams left.
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Jet
Claremore
Clinton
Oklahoma City
John Marshall
McAlester
Hart Shorne
Hobart
Lindsay
Idabel Washington
Beaver
Turpin
Bixby
Temple
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Gator Bowl Eyes Sooners in Selection List
Jacksonville AP report states the Gator Bowl selection committee has narrowed candidates to about a dozen teams. Chairman Joe Sykora notes focus on key games this week, including Alabama Georgia Tech and Pittsburgh Army, with primary considerations named: Mississippi Pittsburgh Navy Oklahoma Alabama Baylor North Carolina State Auburn Nebraska Louisiana State and Georgia Tech.
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Auburn
Nebraska
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Ikemen Taylor Dean Lead Eisenhower Rushing and Scoring
Sophomore Richard Dean overtakes George Sellers as Eisenhower rushing leader while Gene Taylor tops the scoring list. Dean's 497 rushing yards pace his team and Taylor's 42 points lead receivers. Bridges remains the primary passer as Ikemen prepare for Anadarko.
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Constitution Press Sports Department
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George Sellers
Gene Taylor
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Dean
Elk City
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Carl Albert
NFL Shuws Chance At Pro Playoff
Pete Retzlaff president of the NFL Players Association says the AFL is three to five years from matching NFL level and a championship playoff. He argues AFL calibre is inferior and that top NFL teams would overpower AFL squads if matched now. He notes players back a future playoff only for pension and finances while denying pressure on owners.
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Four Players Vie For Area TD Crown In Final Week
The final week thriller pits Ronnie Stanton Rush Springs with 128 points leader against Dent Gibson Marlow at 126 and Kenneth Wallace Douglass at 190 Clinton. Frankie Hester 114 points seeks crown with a 32 night last week. Gibson Wallace top Southern Seven and Hester may win Shortgrass. Tony Burns Apache leads Northern by 30. Willard Nahrgang Lone Wolf defends Rebel title.
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Hester
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Trent
Totel
Orange Bowl Chooses Tie Breaker If Big Eight Teams Tie
Miami report says if Nebraska and Oklahoma tie for the Big Eight title a special three man committee from the conference will select the Orange Bowl representative. A tie could occur if Missouri defeats Oklahoma, Nebraska defeats Oklahoma State, and Oklahoma defeats Nebraska on November 23. The committee will be led by Don Faurot.
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Oklahoma
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Oklahoma State
Don Faurot
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