Texas Oklahoma football clash stirs heated illusions
In Austin and Norman the buildup to the No 2 Oklahoma vs No 5 Texas Cotton Bowl clash is fierce with bumper stickers and heavy ticket prices. The game, plagued by probation issues and recruiting scandal threads, marks the 70th meeting as both coaches claim to have cleared lie detector tests.
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Elde leads Tai heiyo Club Masters with 67 in Inzai Japan. Nicklaus dominates International All-Star in Columbus. Irwin edges Oosterhuis in Piccadilly first round in Virginia Water. Palmer top after Lancome Trophy opening. Vilas reaches Madrid Grand Prix quarterfinals. Wade advances to third round at Phoenix Thunderbird. Switzer and Royal discuss pregame controversy with a Texas versus Oklahoma matchup looming.
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TCU eyes first win in long non victory drought
In Dallas, TCU seeks to end a 14 game non winning streak as it meets SMU in the Cotton Bowl while Oklahoma and Texas loom with unbeaten bids. Coach Shofner says the team remains hopeful, and the rivalry with SMU traces back to 1915 amid renewed conference action in the SWC.
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Texas OU matchup fan interest peaks at Cotton Bowl
No. 2 Oklahoma meets No. 5 Texas as the top offense faces UT star tackle Bob Simmons who prepares for a rematch with Leroy Selmon. Fans rush to buy $10 tickets priced as high as $175 with reports of other bids and ticket office refunds. Simmons calls Selmon the toughest defender he has faced.
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