Baseball’s Ambassador Casey Stengel Dies at 85
Casey Stengel, famed as baseball’s goodwill ambassador, died at Glendale Memorial Hospital at 10:58 p.m. PDT after a long illness. He managed the Yankees and Mets over a 56 year career, earning Hall of Fame enshrinement and a legacy of “Stengelese” wit and iconic leadership. He is survived by his widow Edna.
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Ali and Frazier Ready For War In Manila
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier faced off with taunts and calm resolve days before their 15 round heavyweight title showdown in Manila. The bout at the 25,567 seat coliseum is expected to draw a massive gate and global TV audience, with Ali favored and both fighters weighing in heavier than expected.
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McDonalds Join Tillotson Fund Drive Support for Curtis Tillotson
McDonald's locations in Lawton will donate 50 percent of purchases this Saturday to the Curtis Tillotson Assistance Fund. Tillotson, a MacArthur senior football player, has been hospitalized in Oklahoma City after a broken neck suffered in a MacEisenhower game. The fund helps cover medical and rehabilitation costs as he remains in traction awaiting vertebrae realignment. Checks payable to the Curtis Tillotson Assistance Fund.
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Switzer Pushes Oklahoma Back To No 1 In Poll
Barry Switzer says Oklahoma will stay atop the AP poll after a narrow 20-17 win over Miami and a strict coaching plan for the Colorado game. He notes Ohio State’s coach and the year end will prove Oklahoma’s class, while the Sooners hold 30 first place votes to Ohio State’s 26. Southern Cal and Nebraska hold third and fourth with Missouri at fifth and Texas A&M rising to sixth after a win over Illinois.
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