Oklahoma freshman Washington delights Sooners in early spotlight
Port Arthur teen Joe Washington, a 5 11 175 pound freshman, rushed for 325 yards in seven games and starred for Oklahoma alongside Kirby Jackson as part of a reshaping backfield. Washington moved from unknown to major contributor, earning early trust from coach Chuck Fairbanks as the Sooners faced Utah State. Washington and Jackson formed a noted backfield duo dubbed OU’s presidential backfield before Washington settled into regular duty.
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Steelers Hot NFL Contenders Rise in Week Preview
AP reports Pittsburgh as the No 1 hot team after a 40-17 win over Cincinnati, 6-2, with Franco Harris surpassing 100 rushing yards in three of four games. Kansas City improved to 5-3 by beating Oakland 27-17, while Ed Podolak's 115 yards and a Dawson TD highlight KC.
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Oakland A's win World Series payoff set record
The Oakland Athletics beat the Cincinnati Reds in seven games, with each A’s player earning 20 705.01 and Reds 15 080.25 as the World Series payoff topped prior records. Ten other teams shared a 5 187 475.99 pot, Oakland totaling 677 584.14 and Cincinnati 568 188.10.
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Alabama and LSU ready for defining Southeastern clash
Alabama ranked No. 2 and unbeaten hosts LSU in a nationally televised showdown that could decide the SEC champion and bowl destinies. The Crimson Tide rely on a Wishbone attack and a stingy defense, while LSU brings a tenacious stop unit and strong rushing numbers into the game.
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World Cup golf players urged to speed up rounds
In Melbourne the 86 players from 43 countries faced a postponed second round due to rain and flooding greens as the World Cup team championship shifts from 72 to 54 holes. Tournament director Fred J. Corcoran urged faster play after players took up to 6 1/2 hours for round one.
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