Wolves Open Cage Bid Without Leader Harp
The Wolves start their season missing team leader Byron Harp who is sidelined with a possible rupture.
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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1973
Page
15
The Wolves start their season missing team leader Byron Harp who is sidelined with a possible rupture.
Fort Sill outscored Southwestern State's junior varsity 17-4 in a second half burst to win 74-64. Lefroy Gardner led Sill with 16 points aided by Ted Campbell's 20. Sill improved to 4-0 and next hosts Altus AFB on Nov. 27.
One of Oklahoma's best known high school football coaches Earl Tulsa left the Duncan gridiron post after years in private business. He had returned to Duncan in 1966 and led the team to the Demons Boomer Conference title before losing to Midwest City in the playoffs.
The Soviet Soccer Federation plans to request an emergency session of the International Committee's executive committee to address a postponement decision. A federation official declined to answer questions, saying I cannot answer any questions now.
Ricky Meadors won the high point trophy in the 13-14 division finishing with 31 points. He claimed firsts in the 200 meter individual medley and the 200 and 100 backstrokes, plus silvers and bronzes in other events while Lawton Barracudas swimmers Tammy Thomas Robbie Meadors and David Henry placed in several races. Lawton Y hosts Class B invitational on December 1-2.
The World Hockey Association will take control of the New York Golden Blades today after payroll problems and ownership turmoil. The move could end managing director Jerry DeLise’s role, with Herb Elk previously fired when the WHA seized control on November 15 last year. The league now pays players while Brent Matison syndicate covers other expenses.
Spokane AP report shows Steve Prefontaire leading Oregon to a clear team victory at the 1973 NCAA cross country meet. Nick Rose of Western Kentucky challenged early, building a 50 to 75 yard lead before Prefontaine posted a 28 minute 14.8 second effort to clinch the win for Oregon.
In Charlottesville Virginia Don Lawrence faced nonrenewal of his Virginia position while Sonny Randle, Virginia alum and former East Carolina coach, emerges as potential successor. Elsewhere Earnie Shavers was removed from Muhammad Ali's training camp after a sparring incident. Mundine defeats Griffith in Paris with mixed crowd reaction.
Cameron College volleyball saw a hard fought split with Oklahoma last week and a sweep over UCLA 16 14 15 6. Kathy Belie led the Aggies with strong support from Laura Eddieman and Chris Long while Val Maples’ club looks ahead to a three way match in Weatherford and a December bowling tournament at Holiday Bowl open to Oklahoma college students.
Oklahoma State fullback George Palmer earned the Big Eight Conference offensive player of the week after a 38-24 victory over Colorado. Palmer rushed 21 times for 114 yards in the game and finished the season with 571 rushing yards on 134 carries. Matt Blair of Iowa State was named the league’s top defensive player.
Jets star Namath complains two calls altered the outcome in the Cincinnati game. Paul Brown defends the officials saying the calls were correct after reviewing replays. Controversy centers on Rich Caster’s inbounds and a late illegal procedure as time expired.
The Salvation Army Boys Club begins basketball signups for five age groups Peewees Ponies Midgets Juniors and Seniors. Players must be in school and members sign a release form to join. Cards cost 50 cents to 1 dollar. Club location is 1315 F Street.
Emil Von Elling 9 former Olympic and New York University track and field coach died at Winsted Memorial Hospital in General Winsted Conn. The tennis tournament report notes 61 in women singles advancing to the third round.
The AP final poll rated Washington as no 1 in 3A and 4A with an overall sparse ballot. Tulsa Washington led Class 4A at 8 0 and 8 7 top votes while Putnam City and Midwest City followed. Shawnee remained unanimous 3A leader with 10 0.
UCLA and North Carolina State are billed as the two leading teams with UCLA aiming to extend a 75 game win streak and returnees like Bill Walton Keith Wilkes and Greg Lee plus Richard Washington. Maryland San Francisco Notre Dame and others loom as challengers in a season preview framing NCAA title contenders.
Kenny Buttram shot an 71 using the Calloway handicap after an 80 scratch to win the Municipal turkey tourney on Thanksgiving Day. Weyman McIntosh finished second with 72 and a 73 scratch, Charley Plank third with 73 and 77 scratch. Buttram received an 18 pound turkey, McIntosh a 14 pounder, Plank a 10 pounder. Members of the Muny Men's Golf Association took part.
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