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Oklahoma City Plainsmen franchises. The 1967 league played in two divisions, with Des Moines placed in the Eastern Division. The Des Moines Warriors finished the in 3rd place in the division, with a 7–4–1 record, playing under returning head coach Don Branby. The team's final win was a 70–7
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