Husker rout of UCLA boosts Nebraska in season opener
Nebraska powered past 10th ranked UCLA 40-13 in Carlyle, led by Runty and Davis with 105 passing yards and 147 rushing yards. Barry Switzer doubted the Huskers but praised their form as they set sights on a national title with NC State next.
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Brunet Delivers on Special Teams in Redskins Win
Washington's Brunet, mostly a special teams player, rushed for 90 yards on 15 carries and scored on a 15 yard fumble return as the Redskins beat the Bears 17-3 to end the preseason 5-1. Bill Kilmer connected with Roy Jefferson for a 25 yard TD pass. Mike Bragg and Miko Rodman added field goals.
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Pro football exhibition notes from Lawton and league games
Browns coach admits stopping the running game failed. Vikings praise Tarkenton while Bradshaw shines for Pittsburgh. Lions? No, Bills struggle with penalties as Packers edge Bengals on a late field goal. Howard Stevens scores the Saints first win with a late 22 yard TD. Jets rally in rain as Barkum ties and Howfield wins with four seconds left.
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Weiskopf Beats Nicklaus In World Series Of Golf Showdown
Tom Weiskopf outplayed Jack Nicklaus in the two day event at Firestone. Weiskopf earned $50 000 for the victory with a final round 66 and 137 total while Nicklaus tied for second with Johnny Miller at 140.
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Newcombe Wins U S Open as Comeback Start
Australian star John Newcombe defeats Jan Kodes 6-4 1-6 4-6 6-2 6-3 at Forest Hills to win the U S Open and claim a $25 000 top prize. He aims to be No 1 by May and will play World Team Tennis for Houston briefly.
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Panhandle Triumphs Over Eastern New Mexico In Opener
Panhandle snapped a two year slide by defeating Eastern New Mexico 7 3 in Oklahoma Collegiate Conference action. Langston routed Bishop College 46 13 as Prinson Poindexter threw five TD passes with Ken Payne catching three. Southeastern fell 6 0 to Southern Arkansas, and Cameron lost 17 0 to Stephen F Austin. Eastern Central beat McMurry 44 12 in another OCC opener.
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Martin Takes Dallas Rangers Job After World Series Run
Former New York Yankee second baseman turned manager says he aims to build a pitching and defense oriented Rangers club. He notes the goal is rapid improvement and he hates to lose while facing three weeks to prove himself after debut wins over the A’s.
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Mac Eagles Set To Open Road Week With Big Matchups
Cameron seeks rebound after a tough season opener as Adams State visits Cameron Stadium. Lawton High hosts Enid while Ardmore tops MacArthur 21 in a fourth-quarter rally. MacArthur wins 22 16 on Titus Lawson 109 rushing yards and Vaughn Lusby 72 yard punt return spark.
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Sophomore Showdowns and City Gridiron Pairings
The schedule lists games between LHS Sophs and Ike Sophs at Ron Stephens Stadium on Tuesday. Tomlinson faces PC Central Th Ike JHS meets Moore Central Altus Centre of Central Altus NE travels to Mac JHS Friday with MacArthur hosting Ada Ike and Burk Enid meets LHS.
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