Williams misses AL Manager of the Year in fifth place vote
World Series champion Williams finishes fifth in the AL Manager of the Year poll as Chuck Tanner Eddie Kasko Billy Martin and Ralph Houk outrank him. Williams will cash a $20,000 Series check and await a possible pay boost from owner Charles O Finley. He drew heavy attention during the Series, even serving on the field as first base coach for an inning.
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Williams guides A's to world title clinching win
Oakland manager Williams steered the Athletics to the world championship after a tense finale. Pete Rose and Johnny Bench staged late Reds threats, but Williams trusted Fingers, Tenace and Duncan to secure the victory with Rose advancing and Bench intentionally walked. Tenace's bat and defense, plus Duncan's second inning out, sealed Oakland's triumph.
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Fairbanks Sees Loss as Drive for Sooner Focus
Oklahoma coach Chuck Fairbanks said the 2014 defeat by Colorado should spur new purpose and dedication for the Sooners as they prepare for a crucial Big Eight game against Kansas State. He praised his players’ effort, noted breakdowns in the backfield and the offense, and highlighted key performances by Rodney Shoate, Jon Milstead, and Vic Kearney.
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Miami keeps disputed win over Tulane in 1972 football game
University of Miami President Henry King Stanford announced the school will retain its 24-21 victory over Tulane from October 14. Tulane had urged forfeit over an illegal fifth down, but Miami consulted experts and maintained the win as Michigan? No, Houston.
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Alabama climbs to second in AP football poll behind USC
Alabama rises from third to second after a 17-10 comeback win over Tennessee as USC extends its grip atop the rankings with a 34-7 rout of Washington. Nebraska climbs to third after a 56-0 victory over Kansas, while LSU and Colorado move into the top seven and 20th-ranked teams shift positions in the updated poll.
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Bears Edge Vikings 13 10 in Narrow Victory
Abe Gibron praised the win as Chicago Bears top Minnesota Vikings 13-10. Tarkenton connected with Gilliam for a early score but Beasley was ruled ineligible on a late threat. Percival and Cox traded field goals as Butkus led a key defensive stand.
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Ike Climbs To Fourth In AP Poll
The Associated Press Oklahoma high school football rankings show Edmond giữ top spot with no changes at the very top. Lawton Eisenhower rises to fourth in AAA, while Midwest City drops to seventh as new teams enter the Top Tens across classes AAAA AAA AA A and B.
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Unbeaten Falcons Beat Ardmore 23-6 in Stadium rout
Ike, 8-0 after a strong showing in Ron Stephens Stadium, with a early kickoff TD by Whiting and a 57 yard pass from Antone to Whiting. Ardmore countered with a Cobel 39 yard run but Ike led 14-6 at half and pulled away in the fourth with Antone to Rooney and Parker field goal sealing a 23-6 win.
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Magrum tops Colorado defense in upset of Oklahoma
Colorado named Bud Magrum their defensive standout after a 2014 upset of Oklahoma. The Marine Corps veteran had 10 unassisted tackles and 4 assists, helping limit Oklahoma to 163 rushing yards. Teammates and rival coaches praised his performance.
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