Sooners Favored Over Texas In Red River Classic Clash
The Associated Press notes Oklahoma is favored over Texas in the 67th Red River Classic at the Cotton Bowl. Four Top Ten teams are in action including LSU at Baton Rouge facing Auburn, USC chasing a sixth straight win, and other AP Top Ten showdowns with teams like Alabama Ohio State Michigan Nebraska Notre Dame and UCLA also scheduled. Tim Welch of Oklahoma predicts a hard-fought battle while Cal aims to block USC’s Rose Bowl path. Nebraskas defending champs are favored to beat Missouri amid UCLA upset hopes.
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Buckeyes Favored To Beat Illinois In Big Ten Showdown
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes predicts a Big Ten victory over Illinois as the fourth ranked Buckeyes host the Illini before an 86,000 plus crowd at Ohio Stadium. Illinois, hindered by fumbles and penalties, hopes quarterback Mike Wells can return healthy to improve offense.
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Cunningham Impressive In Debut For Caro Cougars In ABA
Billy Cunningham shone in his ABA debut with the Carolina Cougars scoring 8 points and grabbing 17 rebounds to lift the Cougars 123 115 past the Virginia Squires. Indiana topped Memphis 109 105 and Utah beat Denver 115 104 in other openers. No NBA games were played.
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Middletown Sophomores Top Taft 548 Victory
Larry lements scored on runs and Mike Smith threw for a score and ran one in as Middletown Sophomores beat Hamilton Taft 348 yesterday. Clements scored twice in the first quarter and Smith connected with Greg Williams and Jack Cook for scores and conversions. Jim Banks, backing up, hit Williams for a second conversion to seal the fifth straight win.
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Raiders Fall To Jets In WHA Opener At Madison Square Garden
Christian Bordeleau starred with four goals and pre assists as the Winnipeg Jets routed the New York Raiders 6 4 in a WHA game. Hull missed action due to an NHL suit, while the Raiders drew a record low crowd of 6 273 at MSG.
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NFL Agrees to Local TV for Super Bowl VII if Sells Out
NFL officials said the Super Bowl VII could be televised locally in Los Angeles if tickets sell out by the last 10 days before kickoff on Jan 14. The move comes after congressional pressure over blackout rules as committees probe NFL TV procedures. Rozelle briefed lawmakers in Washington before the announcement.
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Bears cry foul over Rozelle in Gordon Rams trade dispute
Chicago Bears called Rozelle unfair after Dick Gordon agreed to join the Los Angeles Rams for a 1974 first round pick. George Halas Jr voiced shock and dismay, noting Gordon, a Pro Bowl wide receiver, led the league in receptions in 1970 and becomes the latest Bear to exercise option moves.
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Verity Defense Sparks Victory at Lebanon
Verity Middle School edged undefeated Lebanon 7 0 as Doug Keenor recovered two fumbles and Joe Merritt made eight unassisted tackles. Ricky Fultz scored the lone TD on a three yard run in the second quarter.
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Franklin Frosh Blank Lakota in 28-0 Victory
Franklin Frosh quarterback Mike Anderson threw 60 and 40 yard TD passes to Ernest Collins to lead the rout. Mike Zinck added a one yard rushing score and Tom Dillon ran seven yards for another. Jim DeHart caught the conversion pass from Anders and John Grines scored on a separate run.
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Indians Mileti Eyes Own Stadium After Lease Cancellation
Cleveland Indians president Nick Mileti says he handed a notice to his lawyers that the Municipal Stadium lease was cancelled by the city. He considers building a new stadium and urges talks with city officials, noting a potential amicable settlement but signaling alternatives. Mayor Perk had ordered the lease cancelled after failed renegotiation efforts.
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Mack Sets Two McKinley Marks in Roosevelts Victory
McKinley Middle School defeated Roosevelt 40 to 0 as Lawrence Mack broke two of Donnie Howard’s records. Mack edited a 96 yard kickoff return for a touchdown and added four rushing scores of 96 40 30 and 15 yards. Eric Gresham Mark Brownlee Frank Armstrong and Rick Clements also scored or extra points. Roosevelt remains winless at 0-2.
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Boston Red Sox Pitching Stands Out In Late August
Boston's pitching staff, once viewed as the team's weak link, had posted eight shutouts by late August, lifting the Bosox despite injuries and a low AL ranking earlier in the month.
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Andy Graham Opens Bowling 700 Series for Hatton Auto Sales
Andy Graham rolled 236 224 259 for a 719 series at Eastern Lanes to lead Middletown’s bowling recap. Marion BChholz also posted multiple 500s across leagues, including 544 and 567 in the St. Marys and 506 in the Thursday Night Mixed. The honor roll lists Graham 719 and several other top scores from local bowlers.
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Lebanon Raceway Daily Dash Results and Entries
Race by race results from Lebanon Raceway show pacing and trotting finishes with payouts for each race. Notable entries include Mister Mick Dangerous Mix Candy Empire Ricky H and Lutie's Best plus multiple long odds winners and a perfecta payout of 40.50.
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A's streakers set AL hits marks for Campaneris and Rudi
The Oakland Athletics boast two ARL hitting streaks with Bert Campaneris and Joe Rudi each reaching 17 straight games. Rudi's run ended after the June 10 game and Campaneris's after the July 10 contest.
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Smith Nastase Davis Cup Final Opens In Bucharest
The United States and Romania begin a three day final at Progresul Stadium with Stan Smith meeting Ilie Nastase in the opening singles. Tom Gorman faces Ton Tirnac as Dennis Ralston defends against surface drawbacks.
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Trevino and Jacklin Set for Piccadilly Match Play Showdown
In Virginia Water England AP reports Lee Trevino and Tony Jacklin, wary of match play, drawn to a one-on-one clash for a place in the Piccadilly Match Play Championship final at the 6,997 yard Wentworth course. Oosterhuis meets Weiskopf in the other semi final. Jacklin says match play invades a golfer’s private battle with the course.
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Seeds Fall In Slims Cash Battle
Wimbledon champion Billie Jean King led the field into the quarter finals of the Virginia Slims Championship in Boca Raton as several top seeds were eliminated. Rosemary Casals Margaret Court and Nancy Gunter exited after first matches while Karen Krantzcke upset Casals 6-3 6-3. Chris Evert and Wendy Overton won their opening rounds in Florida.
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Krosh Runners Achieve Fourth Win in Cross Country
Tim Riggs of Middletown Freshman High won the race with Les Rhodes second as the frosh defeated Princeton Freshman 17 to 42. Don Brooks placed third and Brian Murphy fourth to extend their unbeaten streak to four meets.
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