Split-T Praised By Royal Takes Mississippi State Role
STARKVILLE Miss Feb 13 Darrell Royal brings his Split-T philosophy to Mississippi State College after a career with Oklahoma Florida and Canadian pro football He aims to rejuvenate the program aligning youth with his proven offensive system The coach highlighted his Sugar Bowl triumphs and early coaching influence while noting the travel and adaptations from Canada to Florida to Oklahoma.
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Sooners Fall to Cyclones in Big Seven Duel
In Ames, Iowa, the University of Oklahoma wrestling squad dropped a 21-8 decision to Iowa State, suffering its first Big Seven loss in four years. The meet featured several close bouts and a late surge by the Cyclones.
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Aggie boxers clash with New Mexico Military Institute tonight
Cameron College hosts its final home boxing card at the Cameron Athletic Hall. The feature bouts pair three Oklahoma Golden Gloves champions, two from Cameron, against three New Mexico titleholders in a return match with the New Mexico Military Institute. Dale Kite leads the Aggies in the ring tonight.
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Tonight's Pairings Feature New Mexico Title Fights
Tonight's card pits N L Akin of New Mexico against Dale Kite of Cameron for the flyweight crown. Gene Kogan faces Morgan, the 126 pound NM king, with Pat Morgan a former Oklahoma City resident. Wayne Laverty meets Charles Harris in a non team bout as Cameron lacks a middleweight. Farron Hoile tangles with Homer Clees in a 147 pound showdown as Aggies add exhibition bouts after the NM squad arrives.
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Chickasha Star Lou Lester Earns Cameron Spotlight
Chickasha guard Lou Lester, a law student and standout sophomore, earned a tryout with Cameron after high school, then earned a starting spot as a freshman. He scored 12 points in a 51-46 win over Eastern, helping Cameron keep its streak and reach 21-4 on the season.
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Lawton and El Reno clash for Boomer title share
Lawton high school basketball aims for a Boomer conference share as coach Jenks Simmons leads the Wolverines to El Reno. The Indians seek a key win after past 60-31 victory and face a tough Chickasha who could join in a three way lead if Ardmore falters.
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Cage Scores and Scores From East Texas Games
Notable results include Stephen F. Austin beating Texas A&M 81 to , Colorado A&M 8 to 56 over Colorado State 67 to 38, with Utah State and Denver also on the board in this brief roundup.
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Fletcher Faces Elgin In District 14 Top Game
Fletcher slugged past Verden 60 to reach the district 14 semi finals where a showdown with Elgin looms. The Wildcats and Owls collide at 7 30 pm in what figures as the area's premier contest.
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State Girls Champions Lose and Oaks Pressed in District Card
The Blair girls, once Class B and then defending Class A champions, were upset 41-21 by Friendship at Altus district meet. Oaks won its 30th game in 31, but faced a tight 53-51 victory over Jay at the host gym. Orisacalapes of the Burgess and Byng details read as partial OCR.
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Castellani Fights Durando Tonight in Madison Square Garden
Rocky Castellani meets Ernie Durando in a 26 round boxing bout at Madison Square Garden. The bout is broadcast by ASC and telecast by NBC coast to coast, with Castellani favored to win and potential tile shot in later talks.
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Coleman Returns to Yankees as Battle for Infield Opens
Jerry Coleman, back with the New York Yankees after 16 months in the Marines, seeks his old shortstop or second base job as Martin’s status remains uncertain. Casey Stengel lists Coleman and Gil Ledee as possible starters while Coleman vows to play every day. Elsewhere, Allie Reynolds leaves town without a 1954 deal, but Bob Kuzava and Willy Miranda sign agreements.
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Mantle Seeks Big Pay Raise in 1953
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees requests a 1953 salary of 30000 after twice rejecting a 37500 offer. Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise reports the deal would be 17500 below Mantle’s 1952 earnings, with teammate Hank Bauer also mentioned as draft risk and posturing for higher pay.
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Chance Of A Lifetime Cards First Negro Eyes Stable Stint
Rookie Tom Alston, a Greenshwerian, makes the St. Louis Cardinals as the first Black player in camp. The 24 year old 6 4 star slugger from San Diego, who hit 21 homers and 101 RBIs last season, vows to prove he belongs despite the big league challenge. Alston bats left and will compete for the first base job after a pro start with Porterville.
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Baltimore Trades Sievers for Coan in Straight Deal
Orioles send Roy Sievers to the Washington Senators in exchange for Gil Coan. Both players are outfielders and the trade is described as a straight deal by Senators vice president Calvin Griffith. Sievers, 1949 AL Rookie of the Year, moves from Baltimore to Washington.
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Sill Cage Powers To Clash Tonight
Fort Sill hosts a high-stakes basketball clash between Artillery School Commanders and the 52d Li'l Atoms at 7 pm. Both teams seek the post tournament lead. TAS has won 24 of 29, while the Li'l Atoms sit unbeaten in Fort Sill league play with one loss.
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