Big Eight title clash loom for Nebraska and Oklahoma
Nebraska and Oklahoma, both 6 0 in league play, meet in Lincoln for the conference showdown with the Orange Bowl berth at stake. Kansas and Missouri renew the border rivalry in Lawrence with third place on the line as K State eyes a postgame spike after a 21 10 upset of Iowa State and a bold Weaver era debut.
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Jim van Valkenburg
Associated Press
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Lincoln
Neb
Missouri
Kansas
Lawrence
Kansas State
Doug Weaver
Oklahoma State
Stillwater
K-State
Iowa State
Weaver
Bud Wilkinson
Big Red
Norman
Bob Devaney
Dennis Claridge
Rudy Johnson
Jim Grisham
Colorado
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Buffs
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Sayers
Larry) Corrigan
Corri
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Little Ren
Lawton-Duncan clash looms for playoff berth in series finale
Lawton High School and Duncan meet in a decisive clash with the Class AA playoffs on the line. Lawton, 8-1-1 and state unbeaten, hosts Duncan, 7-3, aiming to maintain a five-game series streak while Duncan seeks a shock victory and potential first round matchup with Enid. The game features Tillman’s rebuilding Demon squad facing Bodenhamer’s veteran Wolverines at Ron Stephens Stadium and promises surprise plays as both teams defend last season’s competitive leg.
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Bob Bodenhamer
LHS
Demons
Pete Tillman
Wolverines
Ron Stephens
Duncan Crew
Duncan
Lawton
Tillman
Norman
Durant
Wichita University
Bodenhamer
Pete
Harding
Texas Navy may meet in Cotton Bowl in Dallas
Texas remains undefeated as Navy also breaks through with an eighth win. Cotton Bowl officials weigh a Texas versus Navy matchup if Middies beat Army. Army looms in the Philadelphia game before a decision after November 30.
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Texas
Navy
Lone Star State
Dallas
Mighty Longhorns
Army
Middies
Philadelphia
Felix McKnight
Texas Christian
Texas A&m
Longhorns
Playoff Berth at Stake in Boomer Conference Clash
Lawton Wolverines face Duncan for the Boomer Conference crown with both teams at 1-6 in league play. Lawton seeks a state Class AA playoff berth and defends its title, while other city teams concluded campaigns.
Bears Riddle Packers Halas Strategy Pays Out
Chicago uses Halas War Plan to crush Green Bay 37 7 and seize first in the West. Bears grind with 248 rushing yards and five interceptions plus two fumbles forced. Giants smash 49ers 48 14 to seize East lead. Cardinals beat Browns 20 14 and remain in playoff chase. Steelers rally to 34 28 over Redskins.
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Bears
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San Franccisco
49Ers
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Lowis
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Fetternoft
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Pittsburgh
M. Washington
Guinn
St. Louis
Cleveland
Pennington
Henderson County
Ocessere
Louis
Francisco
Mil
Washington
Nec
Totais Ewes Wee
Lawton Players Set New School Record in 8 Yard Plunge
The scoreboard shows Lawton breaking a school record on an 8 yard play from Gene Cagie to Ken MecSwane to Tom Fremin, surpassing the 1974 mark. Eisenhower topped Anadarko with a passing game led by Rick Bri, while Abilene faced a winless stretch.
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Jerry Potter
Wolverines
LHS
Eagles
Ken McSwane
Gene Cagle
McSwane
Tom Fremin
Cagle
Lawton
Gene Cagie
Ken MecSwane
Fisenhower
Rick Bri
Anadarko
Will
Abilene
Ford Leads Pin Tourney in Lawton Stops Week One Action
Harry Ford tops Class A singles with a 692 series as Lawton men’s bowling tourney opens. Sheridan Bank leads Class A team with 3090, Young and Kutschall 1792 in Class A doubles, while Jones Floor Finishing heads Class B team at 2999 and Martinez 660 leads Class B singles. Action continues with team events at Holiday Lanes and singles doubles at Thunderbird Lanes.
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Harry Ford
Lawton
Ford
Sheridan Bank
Willie Young
Dick Kutschall
Bill Young
Cecil Lockwood
Jones
James Martinez
Robert van Ness
al Raymond
Rod Pope
Henry Jones
Thunderbird
Nix Sno
Gripwokt Cironers
Reddy Electric
Ewe
Dick Kutscholt
Solis
Merry Bob Strange
Eddie Cowie
Russ Genison
Eme
Pebby McParland
Carey Jackson
Howe Construction Sieledeinetet
Ai Raymond
Micheel Norse
Tom Bentley
Ken Solters Oan
Kallen
Wes Ewe
Ai Raymond Oo
Ween
Rad Pope
Henry
Jae See
Papa Bear Seeks One More NFL Championship
Chicago Bears coach George Halas, at age 68, leads his team to top Western Division with a 26-7 win over Green Bay. Halas, a founder and longtime owner, has retired and returned multiple times and now aims for his eighth title as the club presses toward another championship for the “Papa Bear.”
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New York
UPI
George Halas
Chicago Bears
Green Bay Packers
Packers
Papa Bear
Halas
Bears
Illinois
Bob Zuppke
Great Lakes
Mare Island Marines
Staley Starch Works
Decatur
NFL
Chicago
Staleys
Ars
South Pacific
LHS Praises Offensive Blocking and Player Improvements
The LHS notes 230-pound tackle Ken Blackburn and guard Bobby Foster played strong games as the Bobcats praised Danny Tibbetts for improved play. Tibbetts, a junior center, is credited with solid blocks and significant season progress.
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Bob
LHS
Ken Blackburn
Bobby Foster
Danny Tibbetts
Tibbetts
Rams Upset Lions 28 21 In Five Seconds
In a stunning moment the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Detroit Lions 28 to 21. The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles drew 49 166 fans as the Bears prepared for the Packers. Le Clerc kicked two more field goals and Willie Gali Mar runs set up a Packers touchdown.
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Los Angeles Rams
Detroit Lions
Dallas Cowboys
Philadelphia Eagles
Bears
Packer
Green Bay
Roger LeClerc
Willie Galimore
LeClerc
Bill Wake
Vince Lombardi
Tittle
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Emile Soerens
Belgium
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Flash Elorde
Meonnia
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Manila
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Germany
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Chic Calderwood
Scotland
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Mexico City
Jose Nepoles
Cuba
Tony Perez
Mexico
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