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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1973

Page

10

Cowboys Will Find Out How Good They Are Saturday

Oklahoma State rides a 66-7 win over Arlington into a key test against 17th ranked Arkansas. Coaches discuss tailback rotation and depth while other major programs prepare for tough Saturday showdowns including Missouri Virginia Idaho and Florida State as Kansas Nebraska Colorado and Kansas State plot defensive emphasis and quarterback battles.

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McKay Changes His No 1 Tune Sooners Rise in Poll

Southern California remains the top-ranked team in the AP college football poll after a 17 0 opener over Arkansas. John McKay said USC deserves No 1 next week, while Nebraska Ohio State and Alabama chase to challenge the Trojans as Texas opens Friday and Oklahoma State Bowling Green Missouri appear in the top twenty for the first time.

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Whitey Expects Mantle To Take Managing Job

New York AP report notes Mickey Mantle has not been asked to manage yet may take the role if offered. Whitey Ford says Mantle would consider it and would be a good manager, while Mantle cites a busy life and two solid jobs as reasons to stay. Mantle reflects on Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron as Aaron closes in on Ruth’s record.

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Hank Aaron to throw ceremonial first ball at World Series

Atlanta AP Hank Aaron confirmed he will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the World Series invited by Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. Aaron, 39, hit his 711th home run in a game against San Diego, closing in on Babe Ruth and Roger Maris records.

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Grandfield Ace Sets Falcons Pop Hot Area Point Pace Burkburnett

Sylvester Brown leads the area in scoring with 44 points after 2 games, ahead of Don Starr and rival contenders. The report tracks small and big school leaders, upcoming matches, and a key Southern Conference game where Snyder visits Grandfield. Eisenhower sprints past Burkburnett 24 0 with a 65 yard opening play and Newry adding long runs.

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Highlanders Take No 1 In Class 2A National Grid Poll

The Associated Press Oklahoma high school rankings name Lawton MacArthur No 1 in Class 2A after a tight 8-7 win over Ada. Bro ken Bow drops from top, Tulsa Hale leads 4A, with shifts across 3A and A. Del City debuts at No 10 in 2A as other top teams hold or swap spots.

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Ryder Cup mood mixed as rain pummels Muirfield

AP report from Muirfield Scotland notes heavy rain dulling glum British players while Americans led by non playing captain Jack Burke Jr. rail at the weather Burke says US may be best balanced ever with stars like Nicklaus Palmer Weiskopf and Trevino and vows to win despite respect for Britain and Ireland The weather tests the course as Burke jokes about watered greens and ties to 1957 Lindrick and 1969 Britain matches.

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City Grid Teams Eye Next Tests

Lawton's three high schools returned to practice fields for week three of football. MacArthur, unbeaten, prepares for Friday's game with Durant. Tommy Barnes nursing a pinched nerve in his back from Ada. Eisenhower seeks first win as Oklahoma City Star Spencer awaits Friday clash. David Torbert hobbling with knee. Lawton High, coached by Orval Bowman, hosts Moore in the loop opener after minor injuries in Enid game.

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Correction to Elk Hunt Qualifications in Wichita Mountains

A Sunday Constitution correction clarifies elk hunt qualifications. Applicants must cite the number from their 1973 hunting license, not the deer license. The change amends the official instruction for the Wichita Mountains hunt.

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Rangers Hire Lucchesi as Third Base Coach

Arlington Texas reports that Frank Lucchesi a former Philadelphia Phillies manager has been hired by the Texas Rangers to serve as third base coach.

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