DeMars Cools Shawnee To 2-0 Win In Opener
Dal DeMars pitched Lawton to a 2-0 victory over Shawnee in the opener of a three game series. He allowed three hits, struck out eight, and earned his third win since joining Lawton in mid July. John Kimbrel suffered the loss after five straight wins. Williams of Boston Blues continues hot hitting near .389 with an eye toward 400. He cites needing three things to hit 400: a good year, breaks, and legs.
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Wireless Ted
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Lawton
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Gary Anderson
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Orioles
Standings Snapshot From The AMET Association
Standings show AMET and sh. Charles Buyer at 4 ASSN m3 with 2 2 records for Indians. Teams like Augusta Columiaie Macon Knoxville Jacksonville Charlotte Schenectady Blue... Springfield Western Sioux City Albuquerque Amarillo Colorado Springs Des Moines Puebla and more listed with varied win loss marks.
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Minneapat Wiehta i Cunha
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Autyville
Savannaha
Columbia
Augusta
Columiaie
Macon
Knoxville
Cnet
Macksonville
Charlotte
Schenectady
Blughamine Alluny
Springfield
Western Sioux
Seminole Edges Ardmore 10-6 In Sooner State League
Mal DeMarrs of Lawton struck out 16 Shawnee batters in a pitching gem as the Braves won 2-0 with runs in the eighth and ninth. Seminole also toppled Ardmore 70-6 while Paris beat Muskogee 4-1 and Greenville crushed Ponca City 15-10.
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Mal DeMarrs
Lawton
DeMarrs
Shrer
Braves
Seminole
Ardmore
Paris
Muskogee
Greenville
Ponca City
Leroy Scerey
Sid Smithfield
Scerey
J. C. Dunn
H Paris
Cubs
Jerry Palma
Jay Ward
Carlos Mobley
Stan Martin
Cal Reynolds
Tex Ghalson
Land Nabs Sweep In Ada Tourney
Gene Land of Oklahoma City captured the men's singles title at the Sooner State Open in Ada and teamed with Charles Cunningham of Dilanra City to win the doubles. Land defeated Don Cross of Tulsa 6 2, 6 2 in singles while Land and Cunningham beat Hugh Warren and Harold Graham of Ada 6 4, 6 0 in the final.
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Vic Ncy
Gene Land
Oklahoma City
Charles Cunningham
Dilan Ra City
File
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Don Cross
Tulsa
Cunningham
Hugh Warren
Harold Graham
Veteran Slaughter Sparks Yankees in Doubleheader Sweep
Ty Jack Hand reports a busy Red Sox era, as Enos Slaughter drives in key runs and Sam Mele highlights a double victory over Cleveland. The Yankees extend their lead, while White Sox and Cardinals see mixed results across league action. Mantle, Williams, and Ford contribute strong performances, with Milanace and Haddix shaping both leagues’ outcomes.
How They Fare In The Majors
A compact, data rich summary of batting and fielding leaders from the era. Names such as Williams, Kaline, Yastrzemski, Mays, Musial, and Aaron appear among top run producers, RBI totals, and stolen bases, with teams including New York, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia cited in context. The report blends player achievements with team references, reflecting a period snapshot of major league performance and notable stat lines.
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Shi
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Yon
Mable
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Burton
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Whilmars
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Baya
York
Comeniyy
Rivera
Chi Pak
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Sie
Laas
Shtchung
Bunning
Detrott
Spencer Forges 220-599 Series Leads Sweetheart Doubles
Ten teams entered the Sweetheart Doubles with Fat Morris and Jack Spencer posting a 4265 total and Jack achieving a 220-509 scratch and 671 handicap in the event. Clarice Brown and Gary Klabunde took second with 1167 handicap total, narrowly ahead of Ruth and Wendy Meek at 1156. C Brown and Dave Cagle won the weekly mixed doubles with 3213 handicap total, with Rowend and Bryce Boulivare at 1168 close behind. Weekly Ragtime doubles were light but entries continue. handicap event accepts entries mornings or afternoons except Tuesday and nights after league bowling, with Friday 11 p.m. deadline.
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Jack Spencer
Jack
Clarice Brown
Gary Klabunde
Ruth
Wendy Meek
C. Brown
Dave Cagle
Rowend
Bryce Boulivare
M. Sista
Ron Chandler
Oklahoma City Captures American Legion Crown in Tulsa
Oklahoma City defeated Enid 9-7 to win the American Legion baseball title in Tulsa. Enid had earlier beaten Elk City 10-7 to reach the finals, while Oklahoma City used three pitchers to seal the victory. Key producers included Melton, Gene Tuke, and Russ MHighie for OKC, with Gary Mirasher leading Enid’s hitters with three hits. Tier Allen earned the win as OKC ran their streak to 20 straight wins and 35th of the season. The victory advances them toward the four state regional tourney in Hobart.
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Tulsa
Oklahoma City
American Legion
Enid Leam
Enid
Elk City
Capital City
Melton
Gene Tuke
Russ Mhighie
Gary Mirasher
Tier Allen
Hobart
Weekend Sports In Brief From The Assouhitedt
Weekend sports notes cover a chaotic mix of matches and results. Chicago firms report rising performances in hockey and boxing, with key wins and notable player forms across cities like Kalamazoo and New York. The report highlights record attempts and upcoming events shaping a busy period.
Softball Tourney Opens At Fort Sill Tonight
Five teams enter a double elimination Fort Sill softball tournament starting at 7:30 pm at Sil Prichard field. Defending School Command of Artillery and Guided Missiles faces 41st Group and 52nd Group games set for tonight. The 27th squad meets the champions as 1st round action continues with a bye for First Ordnance. Local stars Ray Judel and Larry Jeffries loom in the city leagues.
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Artillery and Guided Missiles
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Ray Judel
Larry Jeffries
Ihe
WRAVIIWEIGHTS Clash In Dallas Heavies Fight Tonight
Second ranked heavyweight Zova Folley meets Edgardo Romero Acgcstine champion from Buenos Aires in a 10 round bout in Dallas. Folley seeks to defend his standing while Romero aims for an upset in a high stakes clash at the arena.
Spahn Shuts Down Dodgers in Milwaukee Victory
Warren Spahn, 36, superb in brief relief for the Milwaukee Braves, retiring Don Zimmer on a foul and Junior Gilliam on strikes with the bases loaded to preserve a 9-7 win over Brooklyn. Spahn, in relief, marked his first appearance against the Dodgers since 1936 and expressed desire to pitch the full game.
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Roger Craig
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Walter Alston
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Han Bob Trowbridge
Trowbridge
Bealing
De Vicenzo Holds Four Stroke Lead In All American Golf
Roberto de Vicenzo, from Mexico City, holds a four shot lead entering the final round of the All American Jatt Tournament in Chicago with a $59,000 first prize. Sam Snead and Paul Marney are within striking distance as weather boosts scores across sections including women and amateurs.
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Chicago
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Pice
Sam Snead
Paul Marney
Sel
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Worcester
Mass
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UN American
Clifford Ann Creed
Opelousas
Lois Draike
Jackie Punge
Faye Brecker
Patty Berg
Don Cherry
Huwacd
Comanche Tackles Northside In YMCA Softball Clash
Comanche Reformed defeated First Baptist 11-5 Saturday to pull into a first place tie with Northside Baptist in the YMCA church league. A key game against Northside was set for 7 pm on ABC North. The loop ends with three more games Tuesday and a double elimination tournament starting Thursday.
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Local Nines Win Industrial Games
Pepsi-Cola overwhelmed the Lawton Independents 25 to 4 in Industrial League baseball. Earl Tankersley pitched well and drove in five runs with three hits including two triples. Edward Bard added four hits with a double and triple driving in three. Pepsi totaled 22 hits as Snyder earned the win for Dizzy Martinez. Kon Buttram collected five straight hits.
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Settlicltie Edward Bard
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Kon Buttram
Records Tumble In Swim Festival
Nine of fifteen champions defended titles at the John B. Kelly Pool four day meet in Philadelphia. Veterans dominated with multiple titles while newcomers Heinrich and Ron Smith surprised by setting records and medaling. American records fell. Hopkins and Wiggins set new marks in breaststroke and butterfly respectively. Breen McKinney and Hanley added doubles in freestyle and backstroke events.
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