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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1975
Page
11
Beautiful Sea offers tips from Lee Trevine on playing seaside courses. He warns that wind water and optical illusions at courses like St Andrews Pebble Beach Carnoustie and Seminole demand shorter clubs and careful aim. He advises creating an imaginary wind target and using one more club for affected holes.
NFL teams trimmed to 43 players ahead of the season as trades and cuts reshaped rosters. Verlon Biggs landed on injured reserve, Dan Abramowicz and others were waived, and Al Blue moved from Dallas to Baltimore in a deal for a future draft choice.
Former Chicago Bears star Gale Sayers now at Kansas says the NFL Players Association errs in its owners dispute. He criticizes players for seeking excessive early pay and argues football should be a short chapter, not a life plan, noting players chase money over game zeal.
City high schools faced defeats but injuries appear to ease. Lawton High players Harp Stewart and Morales showed improvement after Friday losses while quarterback Douglas sat out practice. Highlanders prepare for Eisenhower with Mason Williams limited. Eagles report no serious injuries after Duncan setback.
Mike Bunning Larry McRoy Barney Law Tim Huffer and Dick Ryan were honored for Cameron University in a scoreless tie with Stephen F. Austin U. Bunning, a senior defensive end from Snyder, had 14 tackles and received the Mad Beast Award. McRoy, junior center from Scottsdale Ariz, earned the Big Buster Award for his game performance centering the ball on all kicking situations and recovering a fumble.
Boston and Baltimore enter a tense two game set in September with a potential seven game playoff path. After 150 games the Red Sox lead but the Orioles cling to a do or die situation in the race for the division title.
Oakland owner Finley claims Gene Autry paid $100000 to release Dick Williams so he could manage the California Angels. Williams quit as A's manager after the 1973 World Series and later pursued the Yankees, but a federal court blocked the move. Autry reportedly sought Williams as manager and Finley tied the payout to voiding the order. Meanwhile Mets rookie Mike Vail endures a pivotal night, homering to extend his NL rookie record hit streak to 23.
Putnam City West captured the team title at the Eagle cross country festival scoring 39 points. Edmond finished second with 45 while Riverside and Choctaw tied for third at 99. Reggie Boudreau of Putnam West won the individual title in 16 30. Paul Wetmore of Ike was the top local finisher in eighth at 17 30. The Boys Club football team then beat Fort Sill 30 0 at Fort Sill with Herbert Haynes scoring on a 15 yard run and a 54 yard catch from Rodney Shepard.
Eisenhower sophomore squad edged Burkburnett 14 12 in a late rally. Bruce Denton tied the game with a 14 yard run and Terry Gamble scored the winning two point conversion after defensive plays by Mark Pursley James Banks and Richard Harkey.
Multiple MLB games from Oakland Boston Detroit Milwaukee and other parks with key pitchers and line scores. notable: Minnesota 7 California 6 in 12 innings, Perry and Jenkins win for Texas. Baltimore at Boston. Cleveland at Detroit. Chicago at Kansas City. New York at Milwaukee. California at Minnesota. standings text follows with weekly results and future schedules.
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