Hrovatic Eyes Loop Hitting Crown in Sooner State Race
Lawton outfielder Carl Hrovatic strengthens his lead in the Sooner State league hitting race with a .378 average on 162 hits in 429 at bats. Shawnee shortstop Ducky LeJohn trails as Lawton and Shawnee duel for the top batting spot with Ray Mitchell also in contention.
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Change-Up Elevates Giants Southpaw Ace Johnny Antonelli
New York, Aug. 19. Johnny Antonelli credits his improved change-up for his 1954 form with the New York Giants after 18-3. He has sharpened a slow curve that sinks, insists it is not a screw ball, and says he has benefited from rest, better run support, and self-driven practice since last season.
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Johnny Antonelli
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Bobby Thomson
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Ellingson Mills Shine in Key Tennis Meet
Oklahoma entries lead as Missouri Valley reaches semifinals in the U S girls intersectional team grass court championships. Jane Ellingson defeated Janie Jaye Joe C 6 2 6 4 and Judy Mills beat Emily Baker 6 3 6 1. Mills with Mise and Suzy Hamilton won the No 1 doubles 7 5 5 7 6 4. Ellingson did not play doubles.
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Ghichnahe
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
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Cedar Falls
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Miss Baker
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Spahn Nearing 20 Wins For Sixth Season
Spahn eyes a sixth 20 win season as he nears the milestone with his 14th victory in a 3 to 1 win over the Cardinals. The Oklahoma lefty extended a string of wins begun Aug 18 and could reach 20 again this year. Musial hits his 32nd homer for St Louis while New York tops Philadelphia extending a string of wins. Cleveland extends its streak to eight as Yankees win nine straight. Maglie improves to 12th win with Rhodes homering twice for the Giants. Pirates halt skid as Erskine labors ninth inning. Wynn gets 16th for Cleveland and White Sox win behind Iuegra.
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Jim Hughes
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al Smith
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Spahn Wins Sixth Straight In Braves 3 1 Win Over Cards
Wednesday star lefty Warren Spahn pitched five hits and a 3 to 1 victory for the Braves over the St. Louis Cardinals securing his sixth win in as many weeks.
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Faulty Defense Trips Enid Nine In Regional Play
Maplewood Missouri edged Enid 5 to 2 in the regional tournament as Enid committed five errors. Wayne Thompson pitched 5 2/3 innings with two singles allowed and no walks, steering Maplewood to the victory and a sectional seed at Bloomington Illinois in August. Enid sought eight years as Oklahoma's regional champion in Legion play.
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Olson Predicts Victory In Rocky Castellani Title Bout
San Francisco middleweight champion Carl Olson says he will beat challenger Rocky Castellani in the pool title fight. Olson predicts either a knockout or decision after hard training for 15 rounds. Odds makers list Olson as a 4-1 favorite with national television except for a local blackout within 100 miles of San Francisco.
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Bobo) Olson
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Kid Teams Win in Babe Ruth World Series Play
Washington reports Jackson Tennessee and Seattle Washington won their games to reach the Babe Ruth League World Series semifinals. Joplin Missouri and Clarksburg West Virginia were defeated on Wednesday paving the path to the final four.
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Lawton Defeats Seminole as Doss Wins No. 21
Lawton Braves beat Seminole 8-2 behind Wendell Doss six hitter. Doss struck out 10, walked four, and Brian Hrovath paced Lawton with four hits while Wayne Cummings drove in two runs. The victory keeps Lawton in second place, nine and a half games behind Shawnee with 20 games left.
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Slumping Hawks Fall Fourth Straight To Gainesville Owls
Shawnee Hawks drop their fourth straight in Sooner State League as Gainesville Owls win 6-2 on a five hit effort by Pat Brosnan. Travis Eckert homered twice and drove in Gainesville’s runs while Lawton’s Wendell Doss earned his 2nd win. Ardmore and Slive Krall sparked an 11-6 Ardmore victory in another threeterm.
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Major League Leaders Detail Batting and Pitching in American League
The standings highlight top hitters like Noren and Minoso with averages around .344 and .331, Doby and Mantle lead in home runs, and strong showings from Berra, Williams, and Sievers. Pitching leaders include Feller and Lemon with solid win totals and low ERAs, while league rankings show key stars across several clubs.
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Colorado Prep Star Picks OU Over Colorado Offer
Fred Hood, a 17 year old Wheat Ridge High star in baseball basketball football and track, will enroll at the University of Oklahoma next month. Hood, 6 4 205, was set to attend Colorado despite part time work there and cited a letter from Bud Wilkinson requesting Colorado instead. He toured Oklahoma State Norman campus and was impressed by OU’s appeal.
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Lip's Strategy Gets Results
NEW YORK – Leo Durocher reshuffled the Giants for the stretch run and the moves paid off. Bobby Hofman hit two home runs and drove in four as New York beat Philadelphia 8 3. Dusty Rhodes followed with two homers and five RBIs in a 6 2 win.
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San Diego Entry Leading Jaycee Links Tournament
Albuquer que, N M August 19 The chunky Californian led the field by two strokes in the week long medal test for the Jaycee Links tournament earning two $1 000 scholarships and a chance to tour the world on a United States team.
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Jennings To Play Despite Fracture In Oklahoma Oil Bowl
Doyle Jennings a 210 pound guard from Lawton plans to play in the 17th annual interstate game against the Texas All-Stars at 8 p.m. tomorrow despite a fractured thumb in a cast from a recent workout. He starred in Oklahoma's 13-7 All-Star win last week in Oklahoma City.
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Berry to Represent State at OU Season Opener
Lt. Gov. James E. Berry will represent Oklahoma when Oklahoma University opens its football season September 18 at Berkeley against the University of California. Gov. Johnston Murray will be too busy to attend.
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Seminole Batter Leads Incomplete Box Score
In a disrupted box score the Seminole and Lawton lines show multiple players with limited plate appearances and scattered totals. The page fragment lists positions such as ss and cf, with Goeken and Brown among contributors, but the full game details and final score are not present.
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Anglers Caught Using Bare Hands In North Canadian River
A pair of anglers used only their bare hands to catch catfish in the North Canadian River. Ranger Bill Gaines surprised them as they reportedly gathered a sizable catch.
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Oklahoma PGA Elects Ferguson as President
U. S. Ferguson, pro at Lincoln Park, is elected president of the Oklahoma section of the Professional Golfers Association. He succeeds Charles Weisner of the Muskogee Country Club.
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