Sportscaster Blunder Credited Morgan Pitching Ninth
A clash over a Yankee game broadcast led Al Helfer to misstate Tom Morgan as pitching the ninth. Morgan was still at Fort Sill after a discharge delay, while Tom Gorman handled the broadcast. Morgan later joined the Yankees, amid questions about army favoritism.
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Santee to target half mile world record in Kansas meet
Wes Santee the nation's fastest miler will skip his favored race to contest the half mile in Manhattan Kansas aiming to break Mal Whitfield’s 1:48.46 world mark. Santee clocked 1:48.9 in Finland and 1:48.3 at the Texas Relays as his best 880 effort.
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Cohimia resigns Tulsa post for Enid TV job
Casey Cohimia, University of Tulsa athletic publicity director, announces resignation in late 1960s to lead KGEO-TV Enid as news and sports director. He will assume duties at the Enid station after leaving Tulsa.
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41st Group and 52nd Group Nines Clash Tonight
The 41st Group and 52nd Group nines meet tonight at Butnerfield in a Fort Sill baseball league contest with a 7:30 p.m. start. In last night’s game TAC routed the Army Aviation School 9 to 3 as every TAC batter reached base and Jack Rose pitched a complete game for the win.
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Army Aviation School
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Wednesday Fights Highlight New Orleans and Sydney Scoring
In New Orleans Ralph Dupas 137 pounds faced Dennis Brady 138 pounds with Brady winning on points. In Sydney Australia Tommy 143 pounds defeated America tino 140 pounds at New Castle in a notable bout.
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Braves Lose Second Game By Lone Run
Seminole pushes across two runs in the bottom of the 10th to defeat the Braves 7-6 after Lawton tied it in the ninth. Ada earlier won 5-4 on a bases loaded homer, with Lawton leading 4-0 before fading.
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Pauls Valley
Pokes Hope To Preserve Streak Over ON Today
In Stillwater Oklahoma A&M hosts Oklahoma in a key track duel at the Aggie field as the Sooners aim to extend a streak back to 1937 while Oklahoma looks stronger in sprints hurdles and field events and A&M leads in distances and pole vault.
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Young Tulsa Pro Invited to Colonial Golf Tournament
Bob Inman of Tulsa Oklahoma and Mike Souchak of Durham North Carolina two 26 year olds with pro experience were chosen by former champions to compete in the 25000 Colonial National Invitation Tournament to be played May 26 to 30 in Fort Worth Texas.
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Ramming Triumphs in Lawton Tennis Showdown
Lawton high school swept six Patc ee as ne matches with Ronald Ramming, state singles champion, edging Jimmy Davis 10-8 in the feature. Chickasha’s Judy Mills upset Barbara Waid 6-0 6-0, while multiple tight matches filled the card.
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Dr Brown Seeks Short Yankee Return After Army Service
Bobby Brown, once a $35 000 bonus baby, returns from 19 months in the Far East as an Army doctor and says he would play two months with the New York Yankees as third baseman before quitting baseball. He asks if the Yankees want him until July 1 and emphasizes his wish to resume medicine at San Francisco County Hospital.
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Butemeyer Shines as Lawton Eyes Sprints Upset
Lawton High coach BAY sees slim chances to dethrone Tulsa Central in the Lewis field games at Stillwater Oklahoma. Butemeyer led Lawton in trials with a 9.95 100 and headlines the sprint squad while Stevens strengthens the relay hopes and Brown and Hawkins anchor the 220 and 880 events.
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Cards Using Old Tactics Boost Cardinal Baserunning
The St. Louis Cardinals surge in the pennant race with aggressive baserunning under Eddie Stanky. In 12 games they have 12 steals, aiming to match a 1953 season total, while past lean years show high variability in steals. Dodgers slump. Reds and Giants win to stay near top as rain forces several postponements. Jackie Collum delivers relief for Cincinnati in a 7-4 win over Pittsburgh.
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Forty Three Nominated for Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
In Baltimore on April 29 the Black-Eyed Susan stakes at Pimlico drew 43 three year olds for its fourth running on May 15. The race offers 20000 dollars in added money and covers a mile and one sixteenth.
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Derby Picture Clouds as Muddy Track Looms at Louisville
Louisville April 29 The muddy track threatens to redraw the Kentucky Derby field with 21 horses listed as possible starters led by Correlation. For Free and Super Devil look near certain to be scratched while Sea O Erin Close Out and Allied depend on weather for entry. The field could be 18 on a muddy surface but only 17 if the track stays fast.
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Motor and Motor Fuel Treatment Prospect
An advertisement claims 100000 readers can improve gasoline motors with a $3 treatment. It promises smoother bearings on pistons and added value. The ad cites licenses under U S and foreign patents and provides the phone number 5782 3 for Geo. F. Porter.
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Doris Hart Advances in British Hard Court Tennis
Doris Hart of Coral Gables Florida moves toward the women's title at the British hard court court tennis championships during the Bournemouth meet on April 29.
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Mantle To Get Plenty Of Rest
The report notes Mickey Mantle is resting and may rotate in right and left field with switch hitting. Andy Carey moves to third base while Gil McDougald is considered for a position depending on the opposing pitcher. Mantle’s knee history and limited hitting are discussed as factors in lineup decisions.
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Redskins Triumph in Regional High School Baseball
The regional meet begins today at 10 state sites after favorites won. Capitol Hill defeated Southeast 12-3 while Classen beat John Marshall 3-2 in 11 innings. Central shut out Edmond 12-0 and Northeast edged Putnam City 7-2. Lawton meets Clinton at 1 pm with a possible Wolverines date against Elk City-Altus for the title.
Ragsdale resigns as Broken Arrow football coach
Herman Ragsdale, longtime dean of the Ver a Valley High School Center s football coaches, quits his Arrow athletics post to become Broken Arrow High School principal next fall. Joe an assistant will succeed him.
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