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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1957
Page
6
Coach Bud Wilkinson defends Oklahoma football spring practice, detailing a phased schedule from spring to autumn. He notes reserves face talent depth at OU, with frustration unlikely to derail the program, while emphasizing development, alumni games, and study balance amid national competitiveness.
Energy which must be expended in some manner. Competitive athletics gives them a marvelous opportunity to expend it in a wholesome ivay.
The Yankees extended their lead in the pennant race after a rainouts heavy day, with Chicago routed 7-4 by Boston as injuries hindered New York. Milwaukee beat Pittsburgh 4-3, St Louis edged Philadelphia in 14 innings 4-3, and Cincinnati topped the Giants 4-1. Matthews and Aaron led the Braves with five combined hits including a homer, while Ken Boyer’s bases loaded single in the 14th helped St. Louis chase Robin Roberts. Cubs pounded Brooklyn 9-2 as Dick Crott worked seven strong for his first win of the year.
Kansas State's 1957 schedule pits the Wildcats against diverse offenses. Wyoming, Michigan State, Colorado, and BYU are cited as using multiple, T-formation, and split-T styles, with Town State adopting a single wing under Jim Myers. BYU’s home opener on Sept 28 features a wide open Split-T variation.
K U golfer wins again defeating Thomas J Kagdwin of Rye New York at 22 holes and Charlie Coe of Oklahoma City at 20 holes. Jim Tum Tai of Kirkwood Missouri defeats Col John W Kine of Vandalia Ohio. Carl A Lohren of Rockville Maryland bests William Stewart of Springfield Missouri, and Robert E F Corhan of Normandy Missouri beats Harold Brunk of Belmont Michigan. Robert T Kosten, previously of Kansan City, defeats Thomas Rose of St Paul Minnesota 3 and 2.
Norman Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson said the Sooners have worked so hard they became dull and ordered a one a day practice after 10 days of grueling sessions. He noted players are tired but not seriously hurt as he hopes easing the grind will sharpen timing for the Sept. 21 opener at Pittsburgh and smooth the new team’s work.
New York fighter Larry Baker eyes another upset as he faces Vince Martinez in Chicago. Martinez, 28, with 28 knockouts, is a top contender at 140 pounds and seeks a win to set up eliminations for the 147 pound crown. Baker, 26, riding an eight bout streak, aims to derail Martinez on ABC telecast at 8 p.m. CST.
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