White Sox Still Chasing Yankees By Four Games
The Chicago White Sox swept Baltimore 6-2 and 3-0 while the Yankees lost to Detroit, leaving Chicago four games back in the American League race. Bosses remain hopeful as the Sox prepare to host New York for a pivotal series at Comiskey Park with key pitchers ready. The Braves, Giants, and Dodgers won as pennant races tighten across the league.
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Wilks
Associated Press
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore
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Brooklyn
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Cincinnati
Cubs
Vern Law
Fitzsburgh
Roberts Demoted By Phils After 7 3 Loss To Braves
Philadelphia manager Maye Smith replaced veteran starter Roberts with Don Cardwell and Jacki Meyer after a 7 3 defeat to the Milwaukee Braves. Roberts, 59, posted a 18 loss season and has endured a loss of speed and control, giving up 35 homers this year. His latest rough outing included two homers in 313 innings and a late collapse in a 9th inning heartbreaker against the Giants.
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Don) Cardwell
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Willie Mays
Ray Jablonski
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City Netters Win At Wichita Falls
Lawton netters captured three titles at the Texas Oklahoma invitational in Wichita Falls. Mary Ashlock, a local teen, won the 13 and under crown with a 6 1 3 win over Gail Wilson. Green and Massad won the girls 3 and under doubles, while the Lawton-San Antonio duo Ramming and Moses defeated Gowan Haney in men’s doubles. Francie Green lost her 15 and under singles match to Virginia Davis.
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Lawton
Wichita Falls
Bob Shelby
Mary Ashlock
Gail Wilson
Wichita Fells
Francie Green
Dixie Massad
Linda Bullington
Ada Smith
Amarillo
Ronald Ramming
Jimmy Moses
San Antonio
Bill Ed Gowan
Tom Haney
Ramming
Francie Greeness
Virginia Davis
Dallas
Lindsay High names principal Carey head grid coach
Lindsay High School principal Lindsay Carey has been named head coach of the football team for one season. Superintendent Guy Roberson said Carey will coach in addition to regular duties, replacing Tom Turvey who moves to Stillwater High School.
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Lindsay
Lawton Carey
Guy Roberson
Carey
Tom Turvey
Stillwater
Forty Niners and Packers Rally To Win Pro Battles
In Grapefruit League play the Forty-Niners beat Washington 27-20 after trailing in the fourth as rookie Don Bosseler and Jim Pedoley sparked the comeback. Green Bay edged Chicago 17-14 in Austin. Baltimore tied Chicago 24-4. Cleveland beat Pittsburgh 28-13.
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Green Bay Packers
San Francisco
Washington
Green Bay
Chicago Cardinals
Austin
Tex
Baltimore Colts
Chicago Bears
Cincinnati
Cleveland Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers
Redskins
Don Bosseler
University of Miami
Fla
Jim Pedoley
Central Michigan
Medley Insurance Heads to Legion Sectional in Wisconsin
Medley Insurance of Oklahoma City advances to the American Legion sectional base ball tournament in Wisconsin after clinching Region Eight by defeating Topeka Kansas 6-0. Earl Snelson threw a two hit game for Kansas.
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Okla
Medley Insurance
Oklahoma City
Wisconsin
American Legion
Medley
Oklahoma
Kansas
Iowa
Missouri
Topeka
Kan
Earl Snelson
Fleming Is Top Amateur In Meet
In Kansas City Louise Suggs of Sea Island won the Women’s Heart of America golf tournament with a 54 hole total of 220 and $880 prize. Dale Fleming of Tulsa led the amateurs, finishing tied for high placing with a 244, while Jackie Pung of San Francisco was runner up overall with 223. Amateurs Linda Melton of Oklahoma City, Jill Kreager of Tulsa, and Beth Stone of Muskogee also posted strong scores in the event.
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Dale Flarming
Tulsa
Louise Suggs
Sea Island
Miss Suges
Jackie Pung
San Francisco
Miss Fleming
Miss Suggs
Blue Hills Country Club
Linda Melton
Oklahoma City
Jill Kreager
Swith
Beth Stone
Muskogee
Birdie Tebbetts Imposes Clubhouse Rules On Reds
New York dispatch reports Cincinnati Reds manager Birdie Tebbetts enforcing a curfew and strict conduct rules after a 10-1 loss to the Giants. He barred the clubhouse door at the Polo Grounds, ordered direct hotel return after games, no beer after games, no smoking in uniform, and a 9:30 am lobby check every day following a 12th defeat in 13 games.
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Birdie Tebbetts
Cincinnati
Tebbetts
Redlegs
Polo Grounds
Giants
Ball Park
Utah Is Rated Team To Beat For Loop Title
Skyline Conference coaches give cautious preseason outlooks with Utah favored to win behind Lee Grosscup and strong line play. Wyoming rebuilds under Bon Devaney after Phil Dickens departure, while Montana New Mexico Utah State and Colorado State aim for improved seasons and possible surprises.
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Bon Devaney
Michigan State
Devaney
Michigan
Mt Slate
Cowboys
Utes
Lee Grosscup
Hal Wnopp
Cougars
Kopp
Jerry Wiliams
Grizzlies
Stan Renning
Dick Clausen
Jine Ruen
Denver University
Pioneers
Don Mullison
Colorado State University
Aggies
Oklahoma Palomino Ties World Quarterhorse Record
Walter Mertick of Crawford, Oklahoma owns Easter Rose which tied the world quarterhorse record at La Mesa Park Baton, N M. The Palomino sprinted 350 yards in 17.8 seconds, matching Clabber's Win's mark set at Ruidoso Downs on August 10.
Final Ladies Night Event Set Lawton Snares Opener
Lawton Braves host Seminole Athletics in the middle game of a three game series at Memorial Park 19th and 6 tonight at 8 pm in the final Ladies Night program of the season. Cliff Jones starts for Lawton seeking his 7th win as Lawton seizes control early then holds off Seminole for a 12 9 victory. Lawton adds 16 hits led by Herb Bidermann and Dick Healy with major runs produced. Cleboski delivers critical relief to preserve the win.
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Constimtion
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Red) Jones
Lawton Braves
Seminole Athletics
Memorial Park
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Lawton
Travis Jackson
Braves
Herb Bidermann
Bob Dwyer
Gary Anderson
Bob Knoop
Dick Healy
Alex George
Tommy Brown
Healy
Knoop
Pete Codella
Blankenship
Lee Freeman
Biedermann
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Hbidermann
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Lee Braves
Box Score RBI Knoop and Rods on Deck
In a cluttered box score format Knoop Freeman and George lead the RBI line. Biederman and Anderson supply multiple runs while Melzer Dean and Cochran contribute on defense and offense. The report lists pitching lines, fielding DP notes, and errors, ending with an ERA-like tally and attendance note.
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Healy
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Clarke
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Rampér
Scerey
Smithdrater George
Huge
Corellia
Pochran
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Ialy
Knoap
Biedermann
Duvers
Dears
Clebaski
Bata
Whitworth
Cameron Aggies Launch 1957 Regiment Of Prospects
Cameron Aggies coach Sergy Montgomery welcomes 48 football prospects for the 1957 Pioneer conference race with 11 returning lettermen led by Gil Grell and Jerry Williamson. Other hopefuls include three all-staters and transfers from Fort Sill and Lawton, plus standout backs and guards from Duncan, Sharon, and Malvern. The squad, led by quarterback Jackie Martin and fullbacks Marler and Short, trains through drills as Roosevelt Stadium hosts Cisco Junior College to open the season.
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Bulldog) Henry
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Floyd Pickard
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Perry Oilers Sidelined in Wichita Semi-Pro Meet
Perry Oilers were eliminated from the National Non-Pro baseball tournament in Wichita after Colonial Heights Virginia champions edged them 3 to 2 in 12 innings. The game ended the Oilers undefeated run in the bracket yesterday.
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Nashua Victory Pleases Arcaro In Classic Nashua Match
Saratoga Springs NY Eddie Arcaro reflects on Nashua winning the Nashua Stakes against Swaps after Derby defeats. He recalls trainer Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons and the old school methods, noting Nashua’s early break, sustained effort, and three separate challenges from Swaps, culminating in a dominant performance that honored Fitzsimmons and the colt’s patient prep.
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Tad Nashua
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Greenville Bids For Fourth Spot In Sooner State League
Greenville beat Ponca City 5 to pull within a half game of Shawnee for fourth place in the Sooner State League. Shawnee lost 4 6 to Muskogee as Ardmore routed Paris 9 3 and Lawton beat Seminole 12 5. Sud Zipfel homered for Greenville while Dick Tindall held Shawnee to two hits. Ardmore, led by Jack Andrets and Terry Keller, solidified its hold on first place with important rallies and three singles from Keller.
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