Beathard Stirs NFL Draft Rivalry With Exorbitant Bid
Detroit owner William Clay Ford said Kansas City offered quarterback Pete Beathard amid a fierce bidding war that topped Lions figures. Beathard’s contract included a signing bonus over 15 thousand dollars, an annual 20 thousand dollar no-cut deal, a paid-up life policy, and stock options, as Kansas City landed the Trojan star.
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Aggie Cagers Show Promise in Holiday Tourney Run
Cameron Aggies under coach Dale Roark finished 2nd in Garden City Kansas Holiday tournament. They beat Eastern Arizona 68 57 and Garden City 72 68 before losing 85 70 to Dodge City in the final. Williamson Dovel Paul Savage Bailey Coffey and Barker starred on a developing squad with solid rebounding and defense. Cameron opens home schedule against Clarendon this Saturday.
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Pioneer League Relaunched As Four-Club Rookie Circuit
The Pioneer League, folded since 1963, is reactivated as a four club rookie league with a 66 game schedule. Open date set for June 21. Member teams include Idaho Falls Angels Twin Falls Giants Pocatello Dodgers Caldwell Cubs.
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Oversized Mitts Banned In Major League Baseball
Major league playing rules set a 34 inch circumference limit on catchers gloves ending the era of the giant mitts that aided knuckleball pitchers. The move follows the legacy of Paul Richards who popularized oversized gloves for Hoyt Wilhelm while with the Orioles.
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Bullets Move Up After Big Win Over Lakers
The Baltimore Bullets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118 to 98 as Walt Bellamy poured in 48 points. New York Knicks edged Detroit 120 to 119 to end a five game slide. In St Louis Bob Pettit and Cliff Hagan led the Hawks past the Warriors 105 to 83 with 30 and 23 points respectively.
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Mississippi State accepts Liberty Bowl bid against NC State
Mississippi State will play in the Liberty Bowl in Philadelphia on December 2 against North Carolina State. In other college football news, Wake Forest dismisses coach Billy Hildebrand and athletic director Bi Gibson in a department shakeup. Georgia replaces Johnny Griffith with Auburn freshman coach Vince Dooley amid coaching changes. New York report on Ron e Min-...
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Looney Exits OU to Sign with New York Giants
Joe Don Looney, OU senior running back, withdraws from classes and looks to sign with the Giants after being dismissed from the Sooners. He and his father plan to fly to New York to negotiate, despite interest from multiple NFL teams.
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Wichita Pacific clash looms as Utah and East duel
Pasadena figures amid a mixed college scene with JRB coaches Barnes and Robertson noted. Wichita State, Notre Dame, Indiana, Providence, Louisville, Texas Western and Kansas feature inupset-filled play while Boston news highlights Jim Bunning’s trade to Philadelphia and rising interleague activity.
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Toy Poodle Tops Obedience Graduation Honors
A toy poodle named Spring-Aire Silver Gaigai won top honors at the County airgrounds obedience graduation held Tuesday evening. Owned by Mrs. Mildred Chrisman, the poodle edged a Weimar owned by Mrs. Kelly into second, and a collie named Princess owned by Col. Ted Huxley finished third. Big John the St Bernard owned by Mrs. Jack Tyler earned the most improved trophy while Sam Hearne instructed and Dr. L. J. Kimray supervised the ceremony.
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Hale's Linn One Of Top Tulsa Stars
Tulsa Hale's Linn named a top Tulsa athlete after repeat selection on All City teams. Linn, 170 pounds, stars as quarterback of the Rangers and plays multiple sports. Tulsa Webster's Larry Purdy named Player of the Year as Hale and Webster met in regional action.
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Lawton Wolverines Prep For State Class AA Final
Lawton high's Wolverines completed their last pad session as they ready for the state Class AA championship game against Tulsa Hale in Norman. A bonfire pep rally at Elmer Thomas Park is set for 7 15 p m with officials reporting good condition and strong team spirit.
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