Tatum Launches Oklahoma Football Dynasty in 1946 Recruiting Surge
The piece profiles Jim Tatum's 1946 OU recruiting binge that launched a golden era, building a powerhouse through service veterans, top prospects, and aggressive outreach. It notes the 1946–1959 run, key players, and Tatum's influence before Bud Wilkinson continued the program’s ascent.
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Wade Walker
Warren Giese
Mitchell
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Royal
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Texas
Owens
Walker
Mississippi State
Giese
South Carolina
Army
North Carolina State
Bud
Okies
Billy Wessels
Tommy McDonald
Ray Evans
George Sauer
Jayhawk
Georgia Tech
Nebraska
Wilkinson and Co
Big Jim
All America East West Stars Clash In War Memorial Game
Buffalo hosts the second All-America game featuring 61 star players with 28 heading to the NFL, 18 to the AFL and 12 to Canada. NBC carries the 8:30 p.m. CST kickoff as East coached by Woody Hayes faces West led by Murray Warmath in a 1962 rules contest.
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Roman Gabriel
North Carolina State
Ernie Davis
Syracuse
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Bob Ferguson
Murray Warmath
Minnesota
Utah State
Merlin Olsen
Bud Miller
Sandy Stephens
Warmath
West
Jim Saxton
Texas
Bobby Lee Thompson
Arizona
Art Perkins
North Texas State
Stars tumble Sox as Barber shuts out Chicago 6 0
Yesterday's Stars beat the Chicago White Sox 6 0 behind Steve Barber who limited opponents to eight hits and left 10 runners stranded. Steon Wagner belted his 21st homer, added two singles and three RBIs as the team routed Boston 19 7.
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Cochrane Honored by Detroit Fans at Funeral
Detroit mourners watch the Lake Forest burial of Gordon Stanley Cochrane known as Black Mike of the Baseball Hall of Fame. He inspired the Tigers during the 1930s leading to the 1934 World Series, while Pepper Martin’s Cards won the title.
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Black Mike
Baseball Hall of Fame
Mickey Cochrane
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Cochrane
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Connie Mack
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St. Louis Cardinals
Pepper Martin
Chicago
Scouts Lashing Frick Draws Santa Clara Protest
Rev James E Sweeters of the University of Santa Clara blasts big league scouts in a letter to Commissioner Ford Frick. He denounces their pressure and promises of money as they target players Ernie Fazio and Bob Garibaldi amid college world series success.
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University of Santa Clara
Ford Frick
James E. Sweeters
San Jose Mercury
Father Sweeters
Houston
Ernie Fazio
Fazio
Broncos
Santa Clara
Bob Garibaldi
Frick
Hillman Retires After 12-year Baseball Career
Dave Hillman a Mets pitcher since April 27 and veteran of 12 professional seasons announced his retirement after being released by the club in Kingsport Tennessee.
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Best Fishing Results Are During Evening and Night
Kansas forestry officials report fishing is fair overall with best results in evening and night hours. Daytime fishing has slumped due to recent warm weather. Several state lakes show varying conditions from fair to excellent for bass, crappie, and channels, with rivers mostly poor to fair.
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Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
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Marais Des: Cygnes
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Pottawatomie County
Herington City Lake
Miami County
Hawkins Leads Western Open as Palmer Struggles on Greens
Fred Hawkins shot a 68 to take a one stroke lead in the Western Open at Medinah as Arnold Palmer endured a rough round on the greens. Jack Nicklaus and Moon Mullins posted 70s while 69s went to Cupit, Sifford, and Harney, with Hawkins one stroke ahead of a trio and two behind Nicklaus.
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Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Medinah Country Club
Fred Hawkins
Hawkins
PGA
Medinah
el Paso
Tex
Jack Cupit
Charles Sifford
Paul Harney
Nicklaus
Moon Mullins
Palmer
Oakmont
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