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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1973

Page

9

Washington Snares 4A Ballot Lead

Washington high school football remains atop the Oklahoma AP ratings after beating Hale for the first time since 1971. The Hornets drove to 97 points, edging Putnam City and Muskogee as newcomers Bartlesville College and Oklahoma City Southeast join the Top Tens in 3A and 4A. Shawnee and Tuttle again earned perfect scores.

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Regional standings and classed football scores listed

The text lists Class 2A results with teams Lowton Mac Broken Bow Lindsey Seminole and Class A results Wynnewood Commerce Hegidten Haskell Hobart Purcell plus mentions of OKC Southwest Tulsc Webster Wood ward and players Ace McGuinness and others with records 30 34 3-0 2-1 and 7 1. The fragmentary page notes several teams and players from different districts with mixed scores and standings.

Lowton Mac Broken Bow Lindsey Seminole Wynnewood Commerce Hegidten Haskell Hobart G. Pregue Butteto Purcell

Edmonton Eskimos rout Hamilton Tigers 22 17 in CFL clash

George McGowan and Roy Bell scored for Edmonton while Dave Cutler kicked two field goals including a 58 yarder. The Eskimos moved to 6 2 in the West with 12 points, two behind Saskatchewan, as Hamilton dropped to 4 5 in the East and Montreal trailed.

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Switzer Sees USC as Time Bomb Yet Unexplored

Oklahoma Sooners coach Barry Switzer says No. 1 USC still has not shown its full power and calls quarterback Pat Haden one of the best passers faced. He notes Trojans’ size, depth, and speed while warning fans not to underestimate the threat as OU prepares for the Saturday Los Angeles clash. Switzer also updates injury status on Rod Shoate and lineup shifts for Baylor game return.

Arkansas Georgia Tech USC Trojans Pat Haden Anthony Davis Rod McNeill Lynn Swann Johnny Rodgers Switzer

Landry Receives Century Milestone With Cowboys Victory

Tom Landry earns his 100th NFL coaching win as Dallas routs New Orleans 24 to 3 on Monday night. Landry and players toast with cake and a game ball. Robert Newhouse and Calvin Hill anchor the scoring as Dallas extends playoff streak and ties for division lead.

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Reds Clinch NL West With 2-1 Win Over Padres

The Cincinnati Reds clinched their third NL West title in four seasons by defeating San Diego 2-1, with hot bats from Tony Perez and Andy Kosco and pitcher Dick Baney earning the win. The win leaves the NL East as the only division undecided with five teams alive in the final week.

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Trojans Hold No. 1 In AP College Football Poll

Southern California remains No. 1 with a 2-0 1973 record after beating Georgia Tech 23-6. Nebraska moves to second after a fourth quarter rally to top North Carolina State. Ohio State, idle, sits third with 955 points and eight first place votes.

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USC Inconsistency Traced to Missing First Unit Says Fertig

Pepper Rodgers of UCLA cites two quarterbacks Mark Harmon and John Sciarra as key. Sophomore Sciarra outplayed Harmon in a 55-18 win over Iowa, while Fertig notes Trojans’ injury-riddled line and says USC must play a near perfect game to beat Oklahoma.

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Cowboy Effort Pleases Stanley in Darting Arkansas Win

Oklahoma State coach Jim Stanley praised a strong defensive showing and solid offensive production after defeating Arkansas. He highlighted players Cleveland Vann Carl Devoree Barry Price Calvin Miller Brent Blackman Reuben Gant Gary Chlouber Mike Cilendennen George Palmer and Alfred Nelms for their roles.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma State Jim Stanley Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas Stanley Cleveland Vann Carl Devoree Barry Price Calvin Miller Brent Blackman Reuben Gant Gary Chlouber Mike Cilendennen George Palmer Alfred Nelms

Kinards Ousted as Ole Miss Hires Vaught to Lead

Ole Miss fires Billy Kinard and brings out John Vaught from retirement to serve as head coach and athletic director. Chancellor Fortune also assigns Bruiser Kinard to a campus role as Vaught takes complete control to restore unity and steady leadership after a period of alumni discontent.

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Namath Learns To Live With Grid Injuries

Jets quarterback Joe Namath, sidelined by a shoulder separation after a first-quarter hit by Stan White, faces likely missing eight games this season. Dr. James A. Nicholas expects no surgery unless needed, with possible return for the final four games if healing progresses. Al Woodall steps in, completing 17 of 21 passes. Namath, famed for leading the 1968 NFL title and Super Bowl III win, has had four major knee operations and a previous broken wrist.

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Cameron Avoids Serious Injuries After Langston Game

Cameron players reported no major injuries from Saturday's Langston game. Tackle Mike Wheeler nose guard Euell Pope and defensive end Ken Burroughs are recovering and likely ready for the Northwestern showdown. Wheeler and Pope had limited action last week and flu cases are not serious.

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