Sooners Bucks Meet in Speed Fashion in Columbus
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer previews a fast collision with Ohio State in Columbus. He notes Rod Gerald can turn the Buckeyes into a different team and discusses Kinlaw’s knee injury and the looming return of quarterback Thomas Lott as Oklahoma sticks to a run first offense behind Lott Blevins and Jimerson.
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Elvis Peacock
Wolverines Hold Top in AP Poll Amid Schembechler Plea
Michigan remains No 1 in the AP college football poll after beating Duke 21 9 as coach Bo Schembechler urged media to vote them out of first place. Michigan earned 42 first place votes and 1 094 points while USC stayed atop and Oklahoma and Ohio State moved to thirds and fourths.
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Poll Shakeup Sees USC Stay Top After Narrow Win
Southern California retains first with 1 032 points and five first place votes after a 17 10 win over Oregon State. Oklahoma climbs to third after routing Utah 62 24, while Ohio State rises to fourth by routing Minnesota 38 7. Penn State jumps to fifth with a 31 14 win over Houston.
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Big Eight Coaches Question Future Dominance in Football
Barry Switzer and peers in the Big Eight doubt continued dominance, citing the 30 scholarship limit and 95-player cap. Iowa State and Missouri face QB injuries, while Colorado and Oklahoma remain unbeaten as others struggle. Nebraska coach Osborne contests the verdict, noting roster turnover and future parity could boost fan interest.
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Fuss Over Tarp May Keep Orioles From Winning Pennant
The piece recalls Earl Weaver’s tenure with the Orioles through peak AL division titles and pennants, noting his lack of Manager of the Year honors despite strong teams. It highlights 1980s-90s talent losses to free agency and Weaver’s skill in steering a thinner roster toward contention, anchored by standout player Ken Singleton.
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Harris sparks Steelers in 27 point preseason win over 49ers
Franco Harris rushed for 100 yards and scored twice as Pittsburgh shut out San Francisco 27 to 0. The Steelers' defense held the 49ers to 101 yards, while Lynn Swann and Roy Gerela contributed key plays. Harris eyes next Sunday's Oakland clash as revenge and a possible title preview.
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Oklahoma City student seeks appeal to overturn girls play rule
An Oklahoma City high school basketball player backed by the ACLU seeks an appeal to overturn Oklahoma’s separate girls basketball rules. Lawyer Sylvia Marks-Barnett says a federal judge dismissed the suit and the appeal will go to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court in Denver later this month.
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