Sims Wins Heisman and Plans Return for Two
Oklahoma star Billy Sims, 6-foot-205, Hooks Texas, won the 44th Heisman Trophy by a narrow margin over Chuck Fusina and will return for another college season. He led the nation with 1,762 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns, set school and conference records, and declined the NFL draft to pursue a degree and another Heisman bid.
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Heisman hopeful Billy Sims wins praise and award pace
Oklahoma star Billy Sims will accept the Heisman Trophy winner's honor on December 7 after a season of explosive numbers. Sammy White and Paul Leach, fellow contenders, reflect on the award as Sims dominates with pivotal performances against Stanford West Virginia Rice Missouri Texas Kansas Colorado Nebraska and Oklahoma State. Sims Day in Hooks, Texas, follows the ceremony, with a festive town celebration expected to transform Hooks.
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OHS Girls Open Thursday Season Opener at Home
Ottawa High girls basketball begins the season Thursday evening against Baldwin with junior varsity at 6 15 and varsity around 8 00. It is the first of three home games before the holiday layoff with next week’s trip to DeSoto and home dates with Garnett on December 7 and Paola on December 14.
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Otis Named Royals Player of the Year for 1978
Center fielder Amos Otis wins the Kansas City Royals player of the year award for the third time after a .298 season with 22 homers 96 RBIs and a .995 fielding percentage. He also stole 32 bases and provided a strong September stretch drive to help secure the AL West title. Otis expressed satisfaction at proving under pressure his value to the team.
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Dallas Farm Team Surprise Of The NFL
Bruce Lowitt profiles how Gil Brandt and the Cowboys helped build the Seattle Seahawks into a playoff contender. Trades and pre-draft deals sent Cowboy personnel to Seattle, yielding stars like Zorn, Herrera, Grego ry, Howard, Beeson, Lynch, August, and Fergerson who propelled the Seahawks from expansion status to a 7-4 record behind a resurgent offense and steady defense. The Cowboys meanwhile benefit from the success as a homegrown farm system joke turns real competitive leverage.
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Tigers Open In Impressive Style
Lyndon repeats power in close to rout Williamsburg 96 31 in season opener. Claus Beatty Palrymple lead rebounding and scoring while Hermreck Johansen pace Williamsburg. Lyndon efficient from field 48 percent as next game at Baldwin awaits.
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LHS duo powers 53 42 win over Williamsburg in girls basketball
Lyndon used a second quarter surge to beat Williamsburg 53-42 in the season opener for both teams. Marla Tucker 25 points 23 rebounds and Letha Farwell 22 points fueled the Tigers while Priscilla Roberts led Williamsburg with 18. WHS visits Pomona next Tuesday and Lyndon head to Melvern Thursday to face Marais des Cygnes Valley.
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