Lawton Giants Sign 10 Rookies For 1948 Season
Lawton Giants sign ten rookies for 1948 and send contracts to 11 players from last season. Spring training starts March 25 at Seaford, Iowa Giants minor league base. 27 players roster limit set at 15. schedule opens April 27 with season through Sept 6. Contracts issued to four pitchers Baugh Burgin Porter Sterling and more players named. Giants aim to repeat top standings as Sooner League counts eight teams after Sunday meeting at Pauls Valley.
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Murray Baugh
Chattanooga
Leonard Burgin
Bethel
Conn
John Porter
Castlewood
Dempsey Sterling
Beaumont
Texas
Samuel V. Dixon
St. Louis
Pat Knox
Olthama City
Marcel Peelker
Joagph Prater
J. Breatwoand
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Muskegon
Micit
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Iy Gerald Wayne Caffmen
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T Janes Freeman
Robert Gladings
Albuquerque
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Laredo
Texnd
Paul Merritt
Jackdonville
Flas
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Stanley Ruholowsky
New York City
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Baugh
Irague
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ER. A. Allen
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Litig City
Sanders Sets Scoring Mark in All American Conference
New York Feb. 13. AP descripts Sanders and Agajanian leading a nine mark scoring surge in the All American Conference. The season set 175 touchdowns in 56 games, with six kickoff returns and a dozen interceptions for scores. Agajanian tied a 54 point pro season record, while Sanders led with 101 points including 18 touchdowns. Don Hutson remains the only pro to surpass Sanders in total career points.
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Orban
Spec) Sanders
Ben Agajinian
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Agajanian
Dons
Lou Groza
Sanders
Lawton
Ohlo
Don Hutson
GreenBay Packers
State Schools Reject New Plan For Grid Playoff
In ULSA Oklahoma on February 12 the Oklahoma High School Athletic Association elected Neil Mansfield Glenpool superintendent as president replacing F E Willingham Tecumseh. East Sullins Ponca City athletic director was elected vice president and DeWitt Waller Enid superintendent was reelected treasurer. A proposal to create four football divisions was rejected 58 to 25 and a five member central board was approved. New members Calvin Smith Wewoka superintendent Bruce Seloy Enid principal join Mansfield and others Glenn Hodegaard Broken Arrow Prather Brown Frederick. Five government Indian service schools and the Oklahoma School for the Deaf were admitted.
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Okla
Tap
Oblahoma High School Athletic Association
Neil Mansfield
Glenpool
F. E. Willingham
Tecumsen
East Sullins
Ponca City
DeWitt Waller
Enid
Central
Calvin Smith
Wewoka
Bruce Seloy
Glenn Hodegaard
Broken Arrow
Prather Brown
Frederick
Mansfield
Government Indian Service Schools
Oklahoma School For the Deaf
Association
Playboys Cameron Advance In Chattanooga Tourney
Playboys and Cameron No 1 team moved into the Chattanooga basketball tournament quarter and semi finals after midweek wins. Cameron No 1 beat Grandfield Independents 28 to 24 while Playboys edged Fairmont 41 to 27 despite early setback. Tonight’s schedule features Chatty Jays versus Cameron No 1 and Playboys versus Cameron No 2 for berths in Saturday finals.
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Playboys
Cameron
Everett Herenesay
Cina
Tne
Grandfield Independents
Reading
Chatty Jays
Button Captures World's Figure Skating Crown
Richard Button of Englewood New Jersey won the world figure skating championship at Davos Platz Switzerland. The 19 year old newcomer surged from behind to outclass 13 rivals from eight nations and claim the title previously held by Hans Gerschwiler and Ede Mirbach with tentative scores as low as 6.2 from judges due to flat form.
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Switzerland
Richard Button
Englewood
N. J
Button
Hans Gerschwiler
Ede Mir
Hungary
Axel Paulgen
Kansas Coach Phog Allen Misses Cyclone Clash
Lawrence Feb 1 The University of Kansas will meet Iowa State without coach Phog Allen who is ill with the flu. Howard Engleman will lead the Jayhawkers in Ames while Allen remains at home. This marks the third time in his 61 years he has missed a conference game.
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University of Kansas
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Feuding Grips NCAA Football Across Three Schools
New York reports depict three major universities San Penns Ohio State and Neba roiled by NCAA code disputes and coaching upheaval. McKeever accuses colleges of concealing past records to extend eligibility while paid incentives spark controversy. Ohio State explores a return by former coach Brown as frustration grows.
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Lowan Breaks Weismuller's 100 Yard Freestyle
Iowa City Feb 15 Johnny Weismuller long-held national 100 yard freestyle record was broken by Welly Big Town star swimmer from Fahim 5 who clocked 55.9 seconds to beat the old mark by a tenth. The event occurred as Town defeated Minnesota 83 to 26 in a conference meet setting a new intercollegiate mark and surpassing prior Michigan rival Weismuller.
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Yce
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Iowa State Takes Southwestern 24 5 In Wrestling Meet
The Iowa State wrestling team defeated Southwestern 24 to 5 in a meet held in Weatherford Oklahoma. Oklahoma's sole victory came from Ray Alverson while Leeming remained undefeated this season.
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Chdar Talis
Wen
Weathersford
Okla
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Ament
Dub Moor
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Leeming
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Ray Alverson
Delans
Chiefs Hold Top Defensive Mark
New York January 13 CP Delong of River Falls Wisconsin continues to lead in defensive marks as college basketball stats show. Delong averaged 27.7 points per game through February 7 across 18 games, while Oliver of Rio Grande averaged 24.8 points in 13 tilts. Other players including Gerson and Murty post strong scoring shows. Oklahoma’s Fouls per game trend and team defenses are noted as well.
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Delon
Ot River Pulls
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Rio Grande
Gerson
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Taynea Pointy
Wren
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Yee Wee Pointe
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Chay Mest
Unclear High School Cage Scores Reported Across Teams
Fragmented scores list show multiple schools and clubs with varied points such as Georgia 14 and Arizona 62, plus several misspelled or garbled names like St. John's Brooklyn and Valparigna. Readers are left with an inconsistent tally and many unreadable entries.
Fights Last Night Hit Records Across Cities
Bonnie Mc Combs from Flint knocked out Tommy Charles of Indianapolis in a dramatic bout. The event drew action from Philadelphia and nearby cities with multiple performers and matches reported across Chanil Rapids and Syracuse venues.
Cyril Tourney Finals Tonight in Cyril Championship Card
Cyril February 13 special. Doe Powensbody of Cameron meets Choy Luker for the 125 pound welterweight title. Finals include William Leuppe vs Melvin Permansu for 126 pounds, and Ernest Sains vs De Aninind Teory in a 105 pound bout. Numerous byes and defaults noted for local contenders from Cameron Chickasha Apache Fort Sill and nearby towns.
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Doe Powensbdy
Cameron
Will Meek Choy Luker
William Leuppe
Fort Lilly Melvin Permansu
Rloves
Irnest Salns
Port
Dee
Ben Evans
Byous
Sonny Minter
Anite Daria
Yiughnentes
Chinels Bry
Arthur Thomas
Anadarko
Ernest Satas
Mort Sil
Charles de Moss
Fort Sill
Tho Marcy Muhsetsky
Apache
Melvin Permanya
Dee Ronald Climce
Chickassay
Don Pewewardy
Guat Weasgbitles
Wort
Gey Hereker
Cuutran
Saniny Pewo
AG Pronidt
Carl Dacre
Kart Sthdee
Ales Vartuell
Wart
Kenneileave Chichasha
Nmirtersan Weleiyiweah
Yrtl i
Docusen Seeks Welter Title Shot in New York Card
Docusen faces Gene Burton in a 10 round bout at Madison Garden as a step toward a welterweight title shot. A win could lead to a joint bout with Sugar Ray Robinson or Ike Williams with potential matchups set for February 17 at the same venue.
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Robinson
Sugar Ray
Burton
Ike Williams
the Garden
Cyril Myk Schaet Carers Triumph In Non Conference Clash
Cyril Myk Schaet Carers defeated Fletcher 37 to 23 in a non conference game Tuesday night. In the junior high clash Cyril derby beat the visitors 22 to 1 throughberuid Lumble bitte.
Bears Rally Past Texas in Tight Southwest Clash
Baylor topped Texas 48-39 at Waco to seize the Southwest Conference lead. Baylor’s Ben Huntington scored 4 points while Jackie Robinson’s defense helped slow Texas. Texas had been rating as the likely champ but dropped to six league games left with upcoming tests against SMU and Texas Christian. Columbia remained undefeated with a 62-60 win over Penn, while Cornell and St. John’s traded positions in the East. DePaul won its 17th to stay even with Baylor, 51-27. Loyola Chicago crushed Valparaiso 62-? as Hobart struggled to beat Hobart’s rival.
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Lawton Altus Cagers Clash Tonight in Triangular Meeting
Lawton Wolverines travel to Altus to face the Bulldogs for the third meeting of the season. The series tilt follows a recent win by Altus and features key players Harald Day Don Boyce Benxi Hawking Oliver Combs Mint Lawery David Hesley Smoky Tarbert Jenny Bridges Lucky Guinn Bly Mathis among others as both teams seek advantage in the district schedule.
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Atlus
Harald Deay
Don Boyce
Benxi Hawking
Oliver Combs
Mint Lawery
David Hesley
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Lucky Guinn
Bly Mathis
Tulsa Cagers Meet Bills In Final Home Game Tonight
The University of Tulsa basketball team hosts St. Louis university Bullets in a Missouri Valley conference game. Coach Eoldie Hickey's squad boasts 15 wins and only one loss, ahead of tonight's home finale in Tulsa.
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Outboard Motors Repair and Tuneup Service Ad
Moris Sporting Goods offers outboard motor repair from tuneups to complete overhauls with factory trained mechanics. Located at 407 C Avo, Pliotie. Store advertises repair capabilities for a range of outboard motors.
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Weather Dampens Harlingen Open Golf Action
Harlingen Texas February 13 4am golfers endured a cold windy day at the Fruit and Vegetable Open with 187 players in action. Jimmy Demaret tied with Clayton Heather for early honors after a 43 six under par while others struggled in the chill.
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Jimmy Demuaret
California
Narther
Haerlrogen Municipal Galf
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Dider
Clayton Heather
Charlotte
N. G
Heather
Tacksonville
Fla
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Otton Greiner
Utmore
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Greiner
Sign Painters Needed For War Department Work
War Department hires sign painters for Army service at a subling salary of 1.11. Fort Sill civilian personnel chief James T Downen announces requirements including four years of practical training in work such as enameling gold leaf and screen lettering and ability to mix paints. Applications available at Fort Sill civilian personnel office.
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Department of the Army
James T Downen
Fort Sill
Vivian
Ork Sill
Piching on Tom Min Orleans burglary hits radio shop
Davidson reports that in five months his radio supply shop has been burglarized nine times at a loss of 3000 dollars, chiefly radio sets. They smash a glass window as fast as he can replace it.
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Orleans
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