OJ Simpson Leads Bills Past Patriots in Opener Debut
OJ Simpson rumbled for a record 250 yards with two long TDs as Buffalo routed New England 33 13 in the opening NFL games. Miami and Washington won as defending champs and powerhouses, while weekend attendance suffered with a TV blackout.
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College Teams Line Up To Challenge Southern Cal For Top Poll Position
College football opinion centers on Southern California as the No. 1 team after a 17 0 win over Arkansas. Nebraska Ohio State Michigan Alabama Penn State Oklahoma LSU and others vie for second as Week 1 results reshape the top ten rankings with standout performances across major programs.
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Wolverines Lead State League Debut Friday
Wolverines chosen as title favorites by Boomer Conference coaches open league play Friday hosting Moore. Lawton High stands 1-1 after beating Enid, while MacArthur aims for third straight big school win. Eisenhower seeks a complete game at Star Spencer amid 0-2 start.
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Langston Lions Open Strong With Back-To-Back Wins
Langston Panthers opened with a 46-13 rout of Bishop College and followed with a 22-7 victory over Lincoln University. The defense limited Lincoln to seven yards total offense and momentum built after an early 46-13 blowout.
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Aggies Langston Vie In Key OCC Opener
The Oklahoma Collegiate Conference football race starts with eight teams in action. Langston hosts Cameron College as the Lions seek to halt Cameron's streak while Southeastern faces Northeastern in other openers.
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Cowboys Foil Bears Fake Punt and Win 20-17
Cowboys stop Chicago on a fourth and one fake punt at their own 29. Tom Fritsch kicks an 11 yard field goal with 1:26 left to seal a 20-17 victory after Roger Staubach connects with Otto Stowe and Bob Hayes for late scoring. Bears led 3-0, then 17-3 at halftime before Dallas comeback.
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Greer and Botkin Win Benefit Golf Tourney
Jackie Greer and Mickey Botkin captured top honors in Municipal’s benefit golf tournament to benefit muscular dystrophy. Fort Sill’s Bull Moore tied the course record with 64 and, with Mike Protopapas, finished one stroke back at 137 in the two day 36 hole event. Proceeds supported the muscular dystrophy fund in honor of Jeff Carter.
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Irwin Captures Heritage Title and Reaches 100000 Earnings
Hale Irwin dominated the Heritage Golf Classic at Harbour Town, winning by five strokes to finish 12 under and top $102,000 in 1979 season earnings. He led by seven after 54 holes and closed with a 72, surpassing the course record he set in his first pro win here.
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