Boomer Cage Play Sparks Norman Tonight as Boomer Conference Tips Off
Norman hosts Lawton and Dusen in key Boomer conference games as teams begin the downhill loop. Lawton leads at 4-1 while Norman sits at 2-3, with Ardmore and Chickasha also competing in regional tournaments. The Bengal Bastille, coached by Chet Bryan, aims to rebound after lopsided losses to El Reno and Chickasha, showcasing a balanced attack led by veterans from last season’s championship run. Frank Swafford and Alen Gruti anchor the lineup as Norman eyes a fourth-quarter rally against tougher foes.
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New Cubs Manager Outlines 1957 Plans And Trades
Los Angeles reports Chicago Cubs new leadership aims for a brighter 1957 season. By Bob Schefeing the Cubs promise balance between fundamentals and power, detailing trades for Silvera Katt Neeman plus Jablonski, and calling up Speake Wade Freese Wise Hillman Fudge and Singleton as part of a rebuild. Bolger Speake and Freese are highlighted for recent strong minor league and major league showings.
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Lawton Tops Chickasha 60 36 on Home Court
Lawton delivered a strong 60 to 36 victory over Chickasha on its home court. The Wolverines featured balanced scoring from Jerry Jfarsh and six seasons of leaders while B squad grads Bob Wright and Howard Black provided occasional bursts. Creighton Bradford Sigg Abischlager and Wilson led rebounding and scoring efforts with reserves improving as Bob Williams praised their depth.
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S. C. Basketball Reserve Smejkal Leaves School
Art Smejkal six foot four senior from Lakeville Minnesota quit school in Colunbia due to academic difficulties. He was a 6.5 point per game contributor for the Gamecocks this season and was the No. 5 reserve on the team.
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Injury Powers Louisville To Ten Game Win Streak
Bernie Hickman reports Louisville Cardinals ride a back injury to star Charlie Tyra and Darragh into a 10 game winning streak, reaching No. 3 nationally at 14-2 with a 89-60 win over Miami. Tyra's return boosts rebounding while Tyra and Darragh combine for 49 points in the blowout as Duke, Wake Forest and others surge in ACC and Skyline results.
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Douglass Nabs Tourney Victory in Opening Round
Douglass barely trailed early but surged in the second half to beat Dibble 67 37 in the Central State Invitational opener. Lions face Wynnewood at 12 14 today. Eddie West scored 13 field goals and three free throws for 14 points while Booker Alberty led defense.
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Dodgers Aim High In NL Race Led By Alston’s Chalk Talk
Brooklyn Dodgers manager Walter Alston predicts Milwaukee Cincinnati and St Louis will be the main threats in the National League pennant fight. He lauds pitching depth led by Podres Newcombe and Drysdale with concerns over Podres back and bench hitting needs. Alston notes Robinson Campanella tensions but stresses Don Newcombe’s form and the offense’s consistency as crucial.
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Potent Hugo Team Joins Gloves Field
Hugo coach Parker brings a 10 man squad to Fort Sill for the Southern Oklahoma Golden Gloves tournament with McIntyre Smallwood and possibly Reggie Davis set to compete. Open division boxers compete for 18 titles and a Tulsa trip, with entries from Hugo Sulphur Lawton and others.
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OU Grid Team Receives More National Honors Tonight
The Oklahoma Sooners football squad will be honored tonight at a dinner dance in Oklahoma City for earning the Rev. J. Hugh O'Donnell Memorial trophy a third time since 1950, preserving permanent possession. Co captains Jerry Tubbs and Ed Gray will accept the AP trophy on the team’s behalf. Tubbs also earns an AP All-America certificate along with halfback Tommy McDonald receiving his second such honor, a first for Oklahoma to have a player win twice in a row. Ted Smits will deliver the main speech as Bud Wilkinson introduces the team.
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Hoover protege on nuts board gains power in Washington club
C Lea De Orsey, a Hoover protege and Washington tax attorney, emerged as a leading figure on the reorganized directorate of the Washington Gageball club. He joined an expanded board after a tense stockholders meeting highlighted by H Gabriel Murphy quitting as treasurer amid accusations of mismanagement and waste.
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A&GMSC 41st Clash Narrowly Wins to Reach Semis
A&GMSC edged the 52nd Group 79 to 52 to advance to the semifinals of the post cage tourney at Fort Sil. They set a 7 p.m. semifinal test against the 41st Group in Sill Honeycutt Gym with a possible final against the 17th Group. Dick Jenson led with 18 points as Paul Britt added 13 and three teammates reached double figures.
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