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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1973

Page

15

Wolves Open Cage Bid Without Leader Harp

The Wolves start their season missing team leader Byron Harp who is sidelined with a possible rupture.

Wolves Byron Harp

Sillmen Deck Bulldogs' JV Rally Beats Southwestern State

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.

Weatherford Fort Sill Southwestern State Bulldogs Sill Lefroy Gardner Wellston Okla Ted Campbell Cannoneers Larry Scott Bill Ritter Altus Air Force Base Canoneers SW JV Campbell Gardner Scott Hess Key Murray James Lehage Guess Tota Southwestern Hansen Robertson Henry Pollet Gouden Davis Lock Washines

Duncan Grid Chief Quits

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.

Duncan Oklahoma Earl Tulsa Demons Midwest City

Reds Seek Emergency Session Over Postponement

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.

Moscow Ofatien International Committee

Meadors Dominates Ponca City Swim Meet Trails

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.

Meadors Tammy Thomas Robbie Meadors David Henry Lawton Vickie Meadors Judy Puckett Sabina Henry Debbie Pitts Lawton Y

WHA Takes Over Blades In New York Shuffle

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.

NEW York New York Golden Blades World Hockey Association Associated Press WHA Jerry DeLise Herb Elk Lee Matison Ralf Brent Brent-Matison

Pre Takes Third Title as Oregon Dominates Cross Country

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.

Spokane Wash Oregon Steve Prefontaine Western Kentucky Nick Rose Rose Prefontaine University of Oregon

Oregon 89 tops brief ahead of UTEP and others

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.

Charlottesville Don Lawrence Lawrence Virginia Alma Shannon Sonny” Randle East Carolina Pirates Randle University of Virginia Philadelphia Earnie Shavers Muhammad Ali Ali Joe Frazier Shavers Deer Lake Paris Tony Mundine Australia Emile Griffith Griffith Palais Des Sports Mundine

Cameron Aggies Split Volleyball With OU UCLA

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.

University of Oklahoma UCLA Cameron Aggie Kathy Belie Laura Eddieman Chris Long Val Maples Weatherford Southwestern Panhandle Holiday Bowl Oklahoma Maples Cameron College

Palmer Wins Loop Offensive Award After Big OSU Win

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.

Palmer Cowboys Oklahoma State Colorado Mike Strachan Iowa State Matt Blair Missouri John Cherry

Brown Declares Refs Didn't Err in Jets Comeback

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.

Namath New York Jets Cincinnati Bengals Brown Cliff McClain John Schmitt

Salvation Army Boys Club Opens Signups For Cage Program

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.

Salvation Army Salvation Army Boys Club

South African Open Singles Sees 61 Enter Third Round

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.

General Winsted, Conn Emil von Elling Olympic New York University Winsted Memorial Hospital

Washington Tops Ballot in Final AP Poll 3A and 4A

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.

Hornets Putnam City Hale Midwest City Putnam City West Moore Tulsa Rogers Norman Tulsa McLain Muskogee Tulsa Hale Tulsa Washington Tulsa Memorial Oklahoma City Northwest Tulsa Central Northwest Shawnee Wolverines Stillwater Altus Oklahoma City McGuinness Woodward Miami Edmond Ada Tulsa Webster Choctaw Tulsa Washington Putnnam West

Pretenders Form Line to Dethrone UCLA in Top Showdown

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.

North Carolina State Norm Sloan UCLA St. Louis Bruins Bill Walton Keith Wilkes Greg Lee Richard Washington Ralph Drollinger Maryland San Francisco Notre Dame Wolfpack David Thompson Tom Burleson Tom McMillen Len Elmore Kevin Restani Phil Smith Dons John Shumate Fighting Trish Ralph Miller Oregon State John Wooden Neighbor Indiana Memphis State Providence Long Beach State Arizona Arizona State Weber State Texas Tech Louisville Kansas State Miami Ohio North Carolina Kentucky Furman Austin Peay Penn

Kenny Buttram wins Municipal turkey tournament on Thanksgiving

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.

Kenny Buttram Turkey Municipal Buttram Calloway Weyman Mcintosh Charley Plank McIntosh Plank Muny Men’s Golf Association

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