Famed Card Star Martin Dead at 63
John Leonard Martin known as The Wild Horse of the Osage died in a McAlester hospital at 63. The St. Louis Cardinal outfielder and third baseman starred in the 1931 World Series against the Athletics and later managed and coached in minor leagues. Born February 29, 1902, in Walters Oklahoma, he lived on a ranch near McAlester.
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Strack Named 1965 UPI College Coach of the Year
Dave Strack of Michigan wins the 1965 UPI coach of the year in a tight 45 44 vote over Ramsay of St. Josephs with UCLA’s Wooden close behind. Ralph Miller and Joe Mullaney also receive significant votes as Michigan nears its first national title bid.
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Jett Kids in Substate Seek Third Win Over Town City
Jeffers on high school journeymen host Town City in the substate first round seeking to snap a three game skid and reach Monday's final. Coach Cahn's squad features Al Jenkins Pat Driscoll Larry Baker and Bob Sample with senior Gene Miller and others on the bench as they chase another state bid.
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Sumner Edges Elkader 73 71 In District Final
Sumner breaks a late tie in the fourth quarter to defeat Elkader 73 to 71 in Fayette. Terry Bradford key for Sumner with a late field goal giving a 67 64 lead. Gary Pleggenklas scored 30 for Sumner while Bob Kramer led Elkader with 22. Sumner advances to the substate tournament. Mueller fouled out late for Elkader.
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All-City Ballots Urgently Due for Gazette Release
Coaches and officials must mail boys and girls all-state ballots to the Gazette sports department to ensure counting in the final tabulation. Gazette All-City ballots should also be mailed promptly as the team will be released Sunday, March 14.
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We Are Proud of the Williamsburg Raiders 1953
A Williamsburg Journal-Tribune feature celebrates the Raiders 1953 season with a full page ad from local merchants. Iowa stories note returning players George Peeples Gerry Jones Gary Olson Chris Perrall and Dennis Pauling plus standout Tom Chapman from Fort Dodge. Chapman's guard skills and prior injury at Indiana are highlighted along with his drive to improve and stay in shape through practice. Leo Durocher comments on managerial styles and the Phil Linz incident, while West Liberty and West Central girls teams earn district titles in the Gazette area.
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