Exchange club grounds park sparks noise fears for youth baseball
A Lawton Exchange Club youth baseball program, using a square block of government land north of Ferris for three diamonds, faces neighbor complaints about noise and disruption though supporters say the project will serve about 600 city youths, promote fitness and reduce delinquency. Jimmy Wallace supports the plan. games run 4 to 7 30 p m with no night games. A Fort Sill based umpire school will view Giants Indians exhibition in Oklahoma City.
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Cage Coach At Wichita Resigns
The University of Wichita basketball coach Mel Binford resigned effective July 1 after six years guiding the team which posted a 58-49 record and finished second in the Missouri Valley Conference.
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Giants Hit More Home Runs Than Last Spring
The New York Giants in spring training beat the Cleveland Indians 4 to 2, tying their record with 36 homers in 25 games as Walker Cooper Sid Gordon and Les Layton led the power surge. Browns over Cubs 7 to 6 in St Louis exhibition with 10 walks aiding the win. Cardinals’ Marty Marion appears set to open at short after recovering from injury. Keller homers for Yankees in Augusta in a wind shortened game. Mayo injures ankle for Detroit vs Atlanta. Hutchinson goes nine for the Tigers. Phillies edge A’s 4 to 3 in a Clearwater exhibition.
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Courty Bennett honored on Helms All-Star teams
Oklahoma guard A L Bennett and Oklahoma forward Paul Courty were named to the second and third Helms Athletic Foundation All-Star teams. St Louis center Ed MacAuley won Player of the Year. The foundation released three 10 man All-American squads with Yale’s Tony Levelli and others on the first team.
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California
K State set for opener against Oklahoma Aggies in Stillwater
Kansas State begins its baseball season with a night game against the Oklahoma Aggies in Stillwater Oklahoma Jack Bell will start the opener and Jack Dean may handle the pitching for the second game in the two game series La marrow is mentioned as a possible windup.
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Lawton Track Team Heads to Shawnee Bison Relays
Lawton's track squad departs for Shawnee to compete in the Bison Relays this afternoon. The 16 member team includes Don Melton in the 120 yard hurdles and pole vault, Carl Shaffer in high jump, and relay squads for the mile and 880 yard events. Junior entrants Dees Craig Christian and Scott run the 440 and 880 relays while Richardson serves as referee.
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Billy Christian
Ronnie Scott
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Mangrum Takes Masters Lead
Lloyd Mangrum shot a 69 to lead the Masters at Augusta as rivals clustered at 70. Keiser Harmon Furgol Hogan trailed by one or two strokes, while Mangrum sought big bonus money from his Chicago sponsor George May and continued work on a golf book.
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Ted Williams Attacked by Sudden Appendicitis
Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox suffered a sudden attack of appendicitis while in New Orleans for an exhibition game with the Pelicans. He was examined by Dr. Nick Chetta and ordered to return to Boston for further examination and possible surgery. Williams, last season’s AL batting leader at .324, was to fly home for treatment.
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Cleveland Barons Near Calder Cup Victory After 3 1 Win
The Cleveland Barons built a 3-0 series lead by beating the Buffalo Bisons 3 to 1, moving within one win of capturing the Calder Cup. The Barons have lost only one of 35 games and appear poised to sweep the final round.
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Boxing results from Minneapolis and Columbus cards
In Minneapolis Jankie Graves defeated Jack Armstrong by knockout. A Columbus bout ended in a draw between Johnny Denoro and Trish Pat Richard after ten rounds.
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Wakefield Must Produce Or Tigers Chances Will Skid
Detroit Tigers face pressure as Wakefield must deliver solid hitting and hustle. ONeill remains patient yet headlines Wakefield’s spring form and a potential lineup battle across infield and outfield positions. The Tigers count on strong pitching depth from Newhouser Trout Trucks and others to prop up a hopeful pennant push.
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Lawton Nine Eyes Third straight win at Duncan Bowl
Lawton High School’s baseball team aims for a third consecutive victory as they travel to Duncan Bowl to face the Demons. Pitcher Glen Farris is slated to start, with Kenny Bridges ready to relieve if needed as the lineup remains unchanged. The Wolverines boast a 2-0 record and eye the Boomer conference tournament opener vs Linton.
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Sutherland Reported Improving After Wandering Incident
Cairo April 9 Doctors said Pittsburgh Steelers coach Dr John B Sutherland suffers a nervous condition after being found wandering in a muddy field Wednesday He is described as somewhat better by attending physician Dr F H Russell of Wickliffe Ky The dour Scot coached the Steelers to second place in the eastern division last season and remains under medical care.
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Jock” Sutherland
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Baseball Scores From Various Leagues
Baseball scores show Washington 11 over Chattanooga 100, New York 10 over Augusta 1, Atlanta 3 over Philadelphia, Boston 8 over New Orleans 2, St Louis 7 over Philadelphia 4, Chicago 6 over Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 7 over Chicago 4. Pacific Coast League: Los Angeles 4 Oakland 3 in 12 innings, San Francisco 11 Hollywood 9, San Diego 7 Portland 6 in 11 innings. Seattle at Sacramento postponed.
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