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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1977
Page
6
Dodgers pitcher Don Sutton recalls his modest signing for 15 000 dollars and his path to a World Series start at Yankee Stadium He emphasizes work over vacation and says he enjoys playoffs and the high stakes, facing a Yankees lineup featuring Reggie Jackson and other power hitters.
New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers meet in Game 1 of the 1977 World Series in New York. Managers Billy Martin and Tom Lasorda discuss age old rivalries while Don Sutton and Don Gullett prepare to start. Jackson seeks role after controversy and a hoax telegram ties to Steinbrenner.
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer praised his defense for stifling Texas as Earl Campbell surged with 124 yards, noting Texas gained 152 rushing yards and nine first downs. Switzer highlighted George Cumby and the game’s class, while predicting Texas would lean on Campbell in the I formation after early quarterback injuries.
Michigan rose to No 1 in the AP college football rankings after a 24 14 victory over Michigan State while Southern California and Oklahoma slipped to sixth and seventh and Alabama upset USC.
Michigan led the poll with 44 of 61 first place votes and 1,180 points from sports writers and broadcasters. Texas rose to runner up with 15 first place ballots and 1,100 points under Fred Akers. Colorado vaulted to third with 775 points. Alabama, Ohio State, Southern Cal, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Nebraska, and Penn State fill the top ten, with Notre Dame staying 11th and Kentucky climbing to 12th after weekend results.
No. 1 Texas A&I and No. 2 Abilene Christian tied 25-25 in Kingsville, halting A&I's 42 game win streak and ACU's 11 game streak. ACU boasted stronger stats and four TDs to three, while A&I rallied from 25-0 to force the tie. Both teams eye key weekend games.
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