Coaches Seek Cameron Job In Quick Replacement
Column notes Cameron college seeks a new basketball coach after Harvey Pate resigns to join Houston as 6-10 center Carl Raleigh departs with him. Vernon Howell accepts applications, with Cecil Hi and Ted Owens among early contenders. Also mentions Brent Morford and Bob Bodenhamer era prep football, Muskogee coach Paul Young and Tip Jacobson comparisons, plus short notes on transfers and a Globetrotters tour.
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Carl Raleigh
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Seneca
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Bob Bodenhamer
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Paul Young
Tulsa
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al Terzill
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J. W. Hunter
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San Francisco
Unbeaten Sandlot Nines Clash In State Tourney Final
Chickasha, the defending champion, faces Bethany in the final game of a doubleheader at the state sandlot baseball tournament. Heldenville beat Tulsa Elks 153 last night, Elk City eliminated a Tulsa squad, and the Lions edged Tulsa ABC Construction 9-8 in a late win.
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Heldenville
Elk City
Tulsa Elks
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Homerun Picture Mickey Mantic and Yankees pace
The report notes Mickey Mantle homers and the New York Yankees leading by four games ahead of Babe Ruth’s pace for 60 in a nine game window. Cincinnati Redlegs tied a major league record, while the Yankees contend for an AL mark. NL records and league totals also referenced.
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New York Yankees
Habe Ruth
Cincinati Redlegs
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Yankees
Eskimos blank Lions to seize WIFU lead in record crowd
Edmonton Eskimos defeated British Columbia Lions 18 to 0 before 30 374 fans, a league game attendance record in Canada, to take over first place in the Western Interprovincial Football Union tonight in Vancouver.
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16 Teams Remain In Non-Pro Meet
In Wichita Kansas the National Non-Pro Baseball Tournament narrowed to 16 teams after two more losses last night. Evanston Jr. and West Allis Beers were eliminated, as Evanston fell 8-3 to Magnavox of Greenville Tennessee and West Allis lost 54 to 54 to Kiwanis of Lincoln Nebraska. Dairymen defeated Deming Wash Loggers 54 to 54 in Ft Wayne Indiana, their first loss in three starts.
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Mammouth
Evanston, Jr
Ericksons
West Allis
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Beers
Greenville
Tenn
Magnavox
Evanston
Lincoln
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Golden Hurricane Run Through Second Two Day Drills
Tulsa University football held its second two day drills as 51 or 52 players reported for opening workouts. Coach Bobby Dobbs noted the squad started with fundamental maneuvers and prepares for the September 15 opener at Skelly Stadium against New Mexico A&M.
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Braves Invade Seminole For Crucial Series
SEMINOLE Aug 28 The hot Lawton Lawton Braves and Seminole clash in a four game series opener at 6 p.m. with Hank Hemmerly and Don Pearson slated to pitch for the Braves who carry an eight game win streak. Lawton leads Ardmore by two percentage points as Seminole climbs to fourth, just one behind Paris in the race with seven days left. The Braves exploded for 13 first inning runs last night and stretched their margin as Ken Aycock again homered and doubled.
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Don Pearson
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Travis Jackson
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Ardmore
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Jack Banta
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Bob Stoke
Gary Anderson
Gill Moss
Doug Smith
Ken Nansen
Aycock
Bill Gilmore
Bud Murray
Bob Weiss
Dan Staniec
Don Ganus
Stokce
Anderson
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Rai
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Stoica
Hansen
Weiss
Jim McGee
Hawks
Gilmore
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Fred Minton
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Bill Dunnam
Dunnam
Stoke
Mantle’s Ruth mark in reach despite mental barrier
Time running out on Mantle as he chases Ruth’s 60 home runs in a season. The Yankees star trails pace, needing 17 homers in 28 games, with mental pressure cited as a key obstacle. Other feats and barriers cited include four minute mile, pole vaults, batting .400, and 30-win pitchers, plus Sam Snead’s Open near-misses. Mantle, a quiet, focused figure, understands the nerve dynamics behind pursuit.
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New York
Mickey Mantle
Ruth
Huth
Oklahoma
Roger Bannister
Mantle
Ruth Mark
Hack Wilson
Jimmy Foxx
Hank Greenberg
Mickey
Stan Musial
Bill Terry
Ted Williams
Dizzy Dean
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Sam
Dodgers Stay Confident After Milwaukee Series Setback
Milwaukee hosts Brooklyn as the two game set ends with a 6 2 Dodger win. Brooklyn remains two games behind Braves in the NL pennant race. Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese praised the win as crucial while Walt Alston warned of relief pitching strain after a heavy weekend slate. Carl Furillo’s infield bid and Gilliam's tag at the plate marked key eighth inning moments.
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Iead
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Pee Wee Reese
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Don Bessent
Clem Labine
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Gene Conley
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Gilliam
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Women Golfers Play Wednesday at Muny Course
Lawton Municipal Ladies Golf association holds its weekly session at the Muny course on Wednesday. About 15 members attend as Mary Allen and Irene Runyon have won prizes this month. Mrs Runyon holds the course record for women with 42 on the front nine.
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Louis Striving To Square Big Debt
Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis discusses tax troubles totaling over a million dollars, his heart injury from wrestling, and plans to appear on the High Finance quiz show in hopes of a lump sum to settle debts. He notes past earnings, a potential wrestling return, and a venture Louis-Rowe Enterprises aimed at the Negro market.
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Ward Johnson Post Two Wins In U S Girls Tennis
Donna Floyd, fifth seed from Arlington, va, advanced to round three of the 29th annual U S Girls Lawn Tennis Championships after beating Nancy O Connell and Betty Brown. Mimi Arnold led early winners, while Rose Maria Reyes and other top entrants won in straight sets. Barbara Waid and Reddy Johnson won on day one, set for third round clashes with Reyes and Jaynie Haynie.
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Boxing results. Luedee stops Provizzi amid New York show
In New York Jerry Luedee of New Haven Connecticut halted Bob Provizzi after a hard fight. Tyler Texas saw Roy Harris win by KO against Oscar Phara in Cut in Shoot.
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Columbus Runt hits four homers in short game
Columbus Jets slugger Curt Roberts, 58 inch, 165 pound second baseman, belted four home runs in seven innings to drive in six runs as Columbus beat Havana 10 7 in the first game of a doubleheader. Roberts, a unlikely power hitter, had just four homers in 69 games since joining the Jets.
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Favara To Play Fullback For Oklahoma A&M
Stillwater reports that Joel Favara, previously a halfback at Oklahoma A&M, will be groomed for fullback when practice opens. Coach Cliff Speegle announced Lloyd Rumbaugh will start at right halfback, with Favara delivering quick plunges from the fullback position after Lunsford’s graduation.
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Olahoma A&m
Cliff Speegle
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Lloyd Rumbaugh
Oklahoma City
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Earl Lunsford
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Yesterday's Home Runs By The Associated Press
Snider and Adcock led Dodgers and Indians in yesterday's homer parade with Hayes Carrasquel Calavieo among notable deep drives.
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Dallas Pads Lead In Texas League
Dallas pitcher Tommy Bowers threw a four hit shutout as Dallas beat Houston 5-0 to seize first place in the Texas League standings. San Antonio extended its win streak with two wins over Oklahoma City, while Fort Worth beat Shreveport and Tulsa dropped a second straight game to Austin.
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Frisco Cage Ace Headed For Army
San Francisco basketball captain and playmaker K. C. Jones will be inducted into the Army Thursday. Army spokesman says service will not interfere with his place on the U S Olympic basketball team.
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Tigers After Fiery Pilot
Detroit head into 1957 with Fred Knorr named president and hints of a fiery, active manager. No formal candidate list, no decision before Oct. 1. Possible successors include Richards, Durocher, Dressen, Grimm, Rizzuto, Hitchcock, and Tighe.
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