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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1958
Page
10
Lenial Cameron speaks as Ted Owens notes no slippage for the No 1 junior college quintet. Arlington Rebels visit as Cameron pursues a Pioneer Conference clash. balanced line led by Homer Watkins and the freshman unit fuels a 17 game run.
Baylor tackle Charley Bradshaw and Texas Christian guard John Mitchell have signed 1958 contracts with the Los Angeles Rams, confirming their move to the NFL.
Rory Calhoun of White Plains has signed to meet Beau Jack of Boston in a bound bout at Rollaway Arena next Thursday. The pair headline a program expected to draw boxing fans in Revere Massachusetts.
El Reno hosts Lawson after the Wolvers upset Norman in the Boomer race. A Lawson win could deny the league leading Indians a clear title while El Reno, atop the standings at 8-1, closes the campaign and hints at possible shifts for Duncan.
Duncan battles with a -2 match remaining as guard Johnny Davis suffers a severe ankle bruise. Coach Bob Williams benches Davis, Oscar Pickering steps in, and center Duane Robison works to boost scoring. Indiana forward Manuel Housman and Billy Craig lead the Indians with Grady and McGoffin supporting the squad.
In Tucson Arizona Score, a 24 year old left hander, shows restored depth perception after eye injury from a line drive. He pitched in a private batting session at Efi Corbelt Firte, timing fast balls well. He expects to return to pitching while acknowledging risk of line drive injuries.
Cameron aims to defend its No 1 N A C A ranking in a Saturday home game against Arlington State in a Pioneer Conference headliner at Aggie Fieldhouse. Tip at 7:30 p m follows a Walters versus Hobart preliminary. The Aggies seek their 18th straight win to hold the lead in the Pioneer race while Arlington tests Cameron after a close 69 64 loss last week.
Cameron tops the weekly poll while boasting the nation’s top defense at 48.9. Watkins leads the Aggies with 263 points and a 15.5 average, backed by Miller Lahmaunt at 11 points. Arlington counters with McCormick Winch and Campbell as key sophs and Don Davis anchoring the lineup.
Walnut Creek Calif veteran executive assesses 1958 Giants hopes. Return of outfielder Willie Kirkland boosts lineup and potential star development. Trade for Jim Finigan adds infield depth while prospects like Cepeda Davenport and Crone grow. Sanchez and Mays cited as key impact players.
Sixth ranked Oklahoma State, 16-2, faces a pivotal stretch with two starters sidelined by injuries. Coach Hank Iba notes Jon Crutchfield and Hale are limited but the Cowboys travel from a two game road swing to meet Cincinnati and Bradley, while veterans and freshmen step up to support a balanced attack and improved shooting.
Oscar Baylor sails toward scoring glory as Seattle defeats Regis of Denver 99-69. Baylor scores 47 points to raise season total to 634 in 19 games, aiming for records while Idaho alumni and college stars contend in various ACC clashes across Maryland and North Carolina.
In New York, Stefan Redl moves up in class to face Gale Kerwin at Madison Square Garden in a Garden main event. Redl, 17 pro fights with a perfect club record, has fought little since June and carries extra weight while Kerwin, topping the Garden card for the third time, brings past main event experience.
Tulsa boxers leading the team standings at the 23rd Oklahoma Golden Gloves tournament in Tulsa after opening night. Tulsa Boxing Club won five of seven open divisons and scored four novice victories including a clean knockout by Ray Ellis of Chickasha over Jerry Buck. More than 1,000 spectators attended as the event continues to finals Saturday night.
Sugar Ray Robinson contests Carmen Bay for the middleweight crown in Chicago. The bout featured fair rounds and included two bouts against a bantamweight, staged yesterday.
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