Mickey Is Strictly Big News Tonight Online
New York Yankees center fielder Mickey ties a'pheenom, a baby-faced player just past voting age, underwent minor knee surgery in Springfield, Missouri. Widespread wire reports describe the osteomyelitis condition that has fueled public fascination with the young star as he continues to prove himself with the world champions.
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Lawton Wolverines Face Edmon in Central State Opener
Lawton high basketball coach Bob Williams leads the 1954 Wolverines into the Central State tournament facing Edmond after 14 straight losses. Williams, short in height but big in grit, has rebuilt a scrappy lineup as Edmond challenges Lawton in the opener.
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Championship Card Open Class Contests and Uncontested 112 Dale Kite
Open Class and Novice Class wrestling card listing contestants by weight and matchups across Cameron Fort Sill Lawton Anadarko and Duncan with several bouts and several uncontested champions including 112 Dale Kite Cameron in Open Class and multiple pairings such as 118 George Mopope Anadarko vs Frank Allen Cameron and 135 Paul Hernandez Fort Sill vs Bob Gooday Lawton.
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Cameron Army Boxers Tie For Team Honors
Cameron and Army boxers share top team honors after a 3,200 crowd saw Cameron fighters win three of four open division bouts at Honeycutt gym. Dale Kite leads 112 and 118-pound classes while Morgan McClure and Farron Hottle win welter and lightweight bouts. state and Indiana Texas champs also on card. Matches include Paul Hernandez and Tom Adams among invited champions. Morgan, McClure and others defeated, following recent wins by McClure and Morgan.
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Hottle Tops McEwen in Trio of Rounds on Card
Hottle had a shade better in all three rounds of a 147 bout as Charles McEwen and Hottle fought Jackson in a pair of headliners on Thursday's 17 bout championship card. The two fights were seen as potential deciders for the open team crown with early jabs and a halted finish as referee Jimmy Taylor stepped in. Stay with Gloves on Page 11.
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Improving Tulsans Nip Bradley 66-63 in tight finale
Tulsa edged Bradley 66-63 as Dick Nunneley sealed the win with a late field goal and a free throw, followed by Dick Courter’s final free throw. Bob Patterson led Tulsa with 19 points, while Bob Carney added 15 for Bradley.
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Bears Sign Jones To 1954 Contract
The Chicago Bears announced the signing of All America tackle Stan Jones from Maryland to a 1954 contract. Jones stands six foot two and weighs 252 pounds, hails from Lemoyne Pennsylvania, and helped Maryland go undefeated last season before being named the nation’s top team by United Press coaches.
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A's Hire Judy Johnson as Assistant Coach
Philadelphia Athletics announce longtime Negro third baseman Judy Johnson will serve as assistant coach under Eddie Joost. Johnson will mentor two recently acquired young Negro players and adds a historic coaching role to major league baseball while also having run a general store in Marshalston during winters.
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UCLA First Football Team Enrollments in 1919
When UCLA fielded its initial football squad in 1919 the enrollment stood at 1052 women and 179 men, reflecting the university’s early coed admissions and athletic program development.
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World marks certified by IAAF pace track record book
London reports five new world marks set by Americans led by Mal Whitfield the Olympic 800 meter champion nine marks approved by the IAAF include Whitfield 1 48 6 for 880 yards and 2 20 8 for 1000 meters. Parry OBrien and Fortune Gordien also credited with major throws and Walt Davis noted for a 6 11 3 inch high jump with Philadelphia Warriors connections.
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New Gopher Coach To Employ Split T
Minnesota's new head coach Murray Warmath outlined a plan to rejuvenate Gopher football with a grind it out Split T attack. He will move away from the single wing and has imported four former Mississippi State assistants to assist in the changeover.
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Major league expansion eyed by Buffalo Bisons GM
Buffalo Bisons general manager Joe Ziegler predicts majors will expand to the Pacific Coast after noting how the International League operates across distant cities like Havana Richmond and Montreal. He believes widespread league reach will prompt growth within a few years.
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Connors Next For Cameron in Midweek Showdown
Cameron college basketball trains for a state Junior College conference clash with Connors A&M of Warner next Wednesday after sweeping two tight road games. Bacone shocks Bacone edge 64 57 as Hauser Phelps Morgan pace the Aggies in Muskogee. Cameron led most of the way before Bacone’s late run. Morgan exploded for 28 points on the trip, giving Cameron an eight game winning streak.
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Downhill Start Limits Mark-Ye-Well's Turf Record Time
Arcadia California February 4 Santa Anita declined to seek certification of a world mark for Calumet Farm's Mark-Ye-Well after a downhill turf start. The horse ran a 2:00 1/5 for a mile and one quarter, but the start was disputed and no record was certified.
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Phoenix Open heats up with 144 players in field
The Arizona Republic reports the Phoenix Open began with 144 competitors in the field. The tournament opened Thursday as golfers from Texas and elsewhere joined a mix of lesser known players eager for the top prize.
Wednesday Results Novice Division 126 Pounds KO
Gene Morgan from Cameron KOed Dean Worley from Dee Doe in one minute. Dee Glen Chap man Cameron Fi Beasley and Gooday 135 pounds round out the results with TKO finishes. Carl McClure Cameron also recorded a technical knockout over Worley.
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