Three New Coaches In Big Eight This Fall
The Lawton Constitution notes changes in the Big Eight football lineup for 1957 including three new head coaches. Oklahoma Sooners, led by Bue Wilkinson, aim to extend their conference dominance while Missouri and Nebraska install new leaders. The Big Eight shifts to a new nickname and faces strong competition from Colorado, Kansas, Kansas State, and Iowa State as seasons approach.
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All-Star sluggers Mantle Williams fuel pennant chase
Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams surge in the AL race as the Yankees widen their lead. Williams boosts his average near .392 while Mantle nears .385. Musial powers the NL, lifting the Cardinals past a late deficit with a 10th-inning homer as Milwaukee battles in a crowded pack. Dodgers stay close, Cubs extend winning streak, and Boston stalls as season tightens.
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Nichols Captures Wiohikt Mountain Golf Title in Sudden Death
Nichols, a Tinker Air Force base pilot, wins the 38-hole final in a playoff on the first extra hole after a late surge by Glen Fowler of Oklahoma City. Fowler shot a back-nine 32 to threaten, set a course record 63 early, but Nichols edged ahead with steady rounds including 33 39 35 87 as Fowler finished 87 32.
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Golf drama crowns Fowler in tight extra hole finish
In a tight pro style duel Fowler edged Nichols after extra holes for the title. The event saw tight contention from Varpman Wada Sig Marpium and Dietz with Lawton and Oklahoma City players earning notable placements as fans packed the gallery.
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Hester Takes Sill Golf Post
Ed Hester, longtime groundskeeper at Lawson's Municipal Golf Course, accepts a similar role at Fort Sill to replace Dale Mody who left for Te Rene poll course. Hester and his son Spanky Moody will work as a team at El Reno, with Moody serving as pro.
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Weekend Sports In Brief Roundup
Weekend sports brief highlights include results from multiple events with unclear names. Notable items mention wins by Hampe or Hampeo and the Newport men’s championship efforts, plus references to the Ras Gru Unitas Hotel Stakes and various regional tournaments with disputed spellings and venues.
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Musial Tops NL Batting the Lead Amid Braves Contention
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals leads the National League with a .333 batting average. Hank Aaron sits at .327, tying for third as Dick Groat and others chase the leaders. Musial predicts a hot streak decides the batting title and reflects on reaching 3,000 hits.
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Oil Bowl Gridders Start Practices
Wichita Falls Texas reports practice begun for Texas and Oklahoma schoolboy teams ahead of the Oil Bowl Friday night at Midwestern University stadium. Oklahoma added guard Tommy Stewart of Capital Hill to the roster as the final player. The two squads feature All-Americans chosen by Wigwam Wiseman. Lawton fullback Ronnie Hartline headlines the Oklahoma entry alongside Sonora Tex halfback George Johnson.
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Rademacher Fight Sets Historic Pro Debut in Seattle
Olympic champ Pete Rademacher faces world heavyweight king Treyd Patterson in a unique one night bout at Sick's Stadium Seattle. An amateur titan against the pro champion, the 15 round plan may end early. Patterson 32-1 with 27 KOs and Rademacher 7-0 amateur record. Promoter backs $250000 for the title shot and a $400000 gate if sold out. no radio or TV, ring official Tommy Loughran. The event starts 1000 p.m. EST.
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Paris Moves Up On Ardmore Nine in State League action
Paris narrowed Ardmore's lead to two games with a 9-7 victory over Shawnee. Ardmore was crushed 13-1 by Ponca City as Ponca City pitchers held the Ardmore offense to few runs. Other scores included Seminole beating Greenville 11-8 and Muskogee edging Lawton 3-2 in 10 innings.
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Cagers Drill For Oil Bowl
Oklahoma and Texas sharp-shooters continued preparations for the Oil Bowl charity cage classic at Lawton high. Coach Joe Turner led a 10 man Texas squad through a workout while Coach Chet Bryan pushed the Oklahoma squad in Cameron Aggie fieldhouse. David Hale of Guymon, a 6-5 center and last week’s North South Jaime standout, missed the first workout after a late arrival by bus.
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Tickets On Sale For Charity Classic Basketball Event
Tickets are on sale at K&S Sporting Goods for the charity classic sponsored by the Shrine in Lawton. The event features Oklahoma and Texas teams with notable players from Lawton, Stillwater, Purcell, and Oklahoma City. Proceeds support the Taw toe Fork SWE Shrine.
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