Abe Lemons Honored as Lawton Welcomes Coach
Oklahoma City University coach Abe Lemons told a capacity All Area banquet crowd that travel matters and shared tales of his teams visiting Las Vegas and Kansas. Mayor Don Whitaker named Lemons an honorary Lawton citizen as Russell and other Chiefs players listened to lessons on attitude and life.
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Nets Clinch Series in ABA Semifinal Thriller
New York Nets stun Kentucky Colonels 101 96 to take a 4 2 series lead. Rookie John Roche shines with 32 points while Rick Barry limits himself to 15 as Tom Washington clamps down Dan Issel.
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Highlanders Host Fort Cobb After Three-Week Break
MacArthur improved to 12-5 after a 5-3 win over Snyder as Billy Wayne Smith prepares Highlanders to face Fort Cobb at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Bob Williams and Ron Thompson combined for multiple key hits driving the late rally.
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Players Meet Again Owners Split On Pension Strike Clash
The talks reopen as players press for a pension deal amid the first baseball strike since spring. Owners split over back pay for days missed, with Marvin Miller warning a 162 game schedule may force full salaries and Dan Galbreath and Buzzie Bavasi opposing make‑up pay. Finley shifts toward compromise while Kuhn vetoes a joint session. The dispute delays opening day as both sides weigh refunds, schedules, and future benefits.
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Texas Rangers
Elgin Bowl Romps At Anadarko In Invitational
Anadarko opened the Anadarko Invitational with a 4-0 win over Moore as Alan Arkeketa fanned 13 and held Moore to two hits. In other games Chickasha beat Elgin 10-3 Clinton shaded Lindsay 8-0 and Weatherford defeated Hobart 5-0. Francis drove in runs and Johnson had a squeeze bunt for a sixth inning tally. Ezell was a standout for Elgin with 12 hits in the loss.
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Pirates President Warns of Narrow Window on Strike Settlement
Pittsburgh Pirates president Dan Galbreath warned there is a danger point in the MLB players strike with no retroactive pay for Pirates. General Manager Joe Brown said starting the season after the strike ends would unfairly shortchange divisions races. Galbreath said his optimism has turned to disillusionment as talks continue.
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Muny Pro Am To Aid American Cancer Fund
Muny plans a pro am on Tuesday May 9 at the municipal course to benefit the American Cancer Fund. Pro participation from about 40 pros is hoped with amateurs paired accordingly. entry is 25 dollars per amateur. Don Murphy chairs the event, named in honor of Ben Smith, a Fort Sill veteran and cancer survivor.
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Ike and Duncan Clash as Eisenhower Opens Boomer Play
Eisenhower High baseball opens Boomer Conference southern division with a 7 p.m. game against Duncan. Darrell Cofer will pitch for Ike with Leo Holmes catching. Ike's Henry Brandt leads hitters at .406 while Duncan's top batters include Leroy Goodman and Shane Lee. Dan Moore owns a 2-0 mark and 1.85 ERA.
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