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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1977

Page

9

Yankees Clinch Path to AL East Title with Six to Play

The Yankees lead the Red Sox by four with seven games left after a 4-2 win over Cleveland. Willie Randolph says New York will win it themselves without help. The Red Sox had Monday’s rainout with Toronto. Oakland beat Kansas City 7-1 in the other AL action. In the NL, Chicago led the chase.

Associated Press New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Willie Randolph Yankees Cleveland Indians Red Sox Toronto New York Yankee Boston Oakland Kansas City Chicago

Cubs edge Phillies as NL East title looms

In a tight slate Chicago cruised past Philadelphia 10-7 on a 20 hit attack led by Bobby Murcer Greg Gross and Larry Buttner. The win halts Philadelphia from clinching the NL East with their magic number remaining at one.

Philadelphia Atlanta Houston Montreal St. Louis San Francisco Los Angeles Bobby Murcer Greg Gross Larry Buttner Chicago Cubs Phillies

Falcons Tumbie Marathon Slated By Burkburnett Rally

Ike Falcons led by Miguel Samuels 115 yards and three touchdowns fell 28-24 as Burkburnett Bulldogs rallied in the final quarter. Dean Sullivan connected with Lester King for a 30-yard score and Burkburnett seized the lead after Ike fumbled the kickoff near 7:47 remaining.

Gary Watkins Miguel Samuels Eisenhower Ike Falcons Burkburnett Bulldogs Falcons Ron Stephens Stadium Keith Shead Dean Sullivan Lester King Burk Ike Fumbies Shannon Combs Dean Sviliven Jay Labrie Lennie Ae PA Normen Sviliven

Burk edges Ike in tense late football showdown

A dramatic finish saw Burk rally from a 22-18 deficit after a 15-yard penalty. Labrie bullies in from three yards for the go ahead, King dives in for the winning score, and Labrie adds the clincher as Burk wins 28-24.

Burk Jay Labrie Wille Norman Ike Lennie Baker Samuels Falcons Sullivan- King Sullivan King Labrie

Baseball Scoreboard Mixed Results From Major Leagues

In the American League, Cleveland beat New York 7-4. Ocksend and Newman hit homers for the Mets, while Torrez earned the win. In the National League, Philadelphia and Houston both posted high scoring games. Montreal defeated St Louis 5-6, and San Francisco routed Los Angeles 9-6. Key figures include Rose, Parker, and Foster leading batting, with pitching wins by Moore and Stenhouse.

Associated Press Neenee Oklahome Hee Southern Col Michigan Penn St Texas A&m Onio Texas Fierigo Nebraska Arkansas Texas Tech Notre Dame Briemom Young Minnesota Zona Wi Lemonczyk Byrd Boston Aase Tien Stanney Detroit Arroyo Baltimore Fienogon Cleveland Wolfs New York Tidrow Mio Hortzelt Milwaukee Sidon Kansas City Hossier Gurn Leonard Oakland Keough Mitchell Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Montreal West Los Angeles Cincinnati Houston San Francisco San Diego Atienta Lerch Bonhem Espinosa Kison Richard Atlante Mohler Shirley Norman Schatzede St Louis Forsch Wite PF PA Battimore Miami New England NY Jets Battato Dockland Kansas Giants Green Bay Tampa Bay Atlanta New Orleans Washington Seattle New York Jets Ton Dallas New York Giants Denver Buffalo

Oklahoma Offense Depends On Lott, Switzer Says

Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer admits the Sooners rely heavily on quarterback Thomas Lott. Lott left with a knee injury as Oklahoma edged Ohio State 29 28 with Dean Blevins directing a late scoring drive. Switzer praised the defense and noted Lott and Billy Sims may miss the Kansas game while Jay Jimerson gained tough on field experience.

Norman Oklahoma Barry Switzer Thomas Lott Sooners Lott Wishbone Ohio State Switzer Jay Jimerson Jay Jimerson Dean Blevins Ewe von Schumann Blevins Steve Rhodes Daryl Hunt Phil Tabor George Cumby Tabor Ray Griffin Buckeyes Rod Gerald Billy Sims Kansas David Overstreet Sims

Volleyball results and early tennis and golf notes

Garfield defeats Western Hills in a three set volleyball match while Crosby Park tops Brockland and Armer West beats Cleveland in three. Tennis reports Guillermo Vilas of Argentina wins the Coupe Poree on clay, extending his clay streak to 52. Ravi Ramirez of Mexico wins the Southern California 100,000 final, and Nick Faldo captures the Brussels golf event by two strokes over Casper and Bollesteros.

Garfield Western Hills Crosby Park Brockland Armer West Cleveland Toft Hoover Los Angeles Ravi Ramirez Mexico Brian Gootfrieb GOLF Brussels Nick Faldo Gritain Donald Sweelens Billy Casper Spain Severiano Bollesteros

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