Low Johnsons Column 6 sports odds and oddities feed
A collage of sport notes and curiosities from 1997 and earlier includes excise tax figures on sports, golf course trivia, notable hole in one and birth, boxing and basketball anecdotes, and questions about players, salaries, and rankings. It presents a stream of questions and facts about athletes, teams, venues, and economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Rube Samuelsen
Cuiduad Terajilly
Bella Viste
Frank Sternahan
Inverness’ Revard
Jimmy
San Francisea Ders
Rocky Mareiino
Prep Grapple Meets Slated by Regional Tournament
We The Asearthites report that 26 state high schools enter regional wrestling tournaments starting tomorrow in Edmond and Tulsa Webster. Defending champion Blackwell joins favored Perry and top programs Edmond and Midwest City in Edmond, while Tulsa Central, Tulsa Rogers, Ponca City, and Sapulpa headline Tulsa. Only two defending state champions return, Tony Macias of Perry at 130 pounds and Tim Haws of Edmond at 168.
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We the Asearthites
Edmond
Tulsa Webster
Blackwell
Perry
Midwest City
Tulsa
Tulsa Central
Tulsa Rogers
Ponca City
Sapulpa
Tony Macias
Tim Haws
Pastrano to Fight London in One Round Bout
Former British Empire heavyweight champion Jon Bygraves of Birkenhead has signed to meet Willie Pastrano of New Orleans in a one round bout at Birmingham England on March 21. Wendall Olson's third consecutive goal gave the United States amateur ice hockey team a 4 2 win over Norway with other U S goals by Ed Zifcak and Joe Petroske.
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ICUS
Oslo
Wendall Olson
United States
Norway
U.S
Ed Zifcak
Joe Petroske
Weather hampers fishing in state report
Tulsa District Army Engineers report bad weather and ice hinder fishing around the state last week. Reservoirs remain in good condition and pool elevations show little change. Ducks visit western Iskes as weather and snow halt roadwork and sparring events continue in Greenwood Lawd, NY.
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Tulsa District Army Engineers
Greenwood
Lawd
Kay Robinson
Lee Williams
Otis Woudardl
Local Teen Triumphs at Regional Meet
A stray OCR fragment mentions Johnstown and Clinton with Thursday, semifinal, and international context. Likely notes a local student achieving in a regional or international event at Troy, with participants from Clinton and Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henan
Johnstown
Clinton
Thersday
Troy
Lopez Hoping to Jump One More Position
Lopez expresses optimism for the coming season with improved defense and offense led by young players Ron Jackson Stan Landis and a hoped for standout performance from Earl Wyn Ray Moore. The White Sox aim to move up one place, strengthen the bullpen, and leverage new rookies Lindstrom Lindstrom Trosky along with veterans Galen Perez and Al Sanitin amidst league rivals led by the Yankees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sox
LGG
Wye al
Ron Jackson
Stan Landis
Wyn Ray Moore
Tity Francona
Billy Cuucman
AL Smith
Jackson
Lindis
Tull
Fiwe
Keim
Tovrady
Minnie Minoso
Larry Dolly
Landis
Tieve
Stenger
Billy Gost
Basihian
al Sanitin
Felt
Jenguy Tsading
Fir
Earl Torgeson
Rambhinition
Wyteegue
Nellio Fox
Spew
Kir Dalles
Aparicio
Cing
Chuck Lindstrom
Frederic Lindstrom
Dil Trosky
Clevelanel
Chicago
Lindstrom
Ao Calehor
Yankees
Comiskey Park
Seiling Upsets Vici In OT At Cage Meet
In a first big upset of the budding playoffs Seiling defeated Vici 5 in overtime at home behind a game winning basket by G A Razbok. Other Class B results: Bokoshe over LeFlore 62 37 Spiro over Quinton 73 33 Valiant over Fort Towson 64 49 and Jay over Colcord 57 38. District finals likely against Kansas. Class C Yuba beat Albany 26 16 for the title in Bennington. Mashoba won the Bogirts title at Whitesboro beating Muse 46 25.
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Seiling
Colt Seiling
Vici
G. A. Razbok
Siripper Seiling
Bokoshe
LeFlore
Spiro
Quinton
Valliant
Fort Towson
Jay
Colcord
Kansas
Yuba
Bennington
Albany
Mashoba
Whitesboro
Beang Muse
EQUESTRIANS TRAIN IN TRYON PLAN EUROPE TOURNAMENTS
The UPI reports the United States equestrian team in training at Tryon North Carolina will enter five major horse shows and other competitions in Europe this summer. Tentative plans call for departure from Tryon in mid April with further training at Greenwich Connecticut.
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Equestrians (Train
New York
UPI
United States
Tryon
N.C
Europe
Greenwich
Conn
Cameron Keeps Top Rating In National Jaco Cage Poll
Cameron's unbeatens hold No. 2 in the NJCAA weekly basketball poll for the second straight week. Cameron’s 19 straight wins include a late comeback win over Oklahoma City University and a close 64 62 victory over Bethany, while North Greenville tops the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Jaco Cage
Aggies
National Junior College Athletic Association
NJCAA
Ted Owens
Oklahoma City ‘University
Owens
Cameron - Ocu
Aggie
Range Hawks
Artillery & Guided Missile School Command
Fort Sill
North Greenville
Tigerville
South Carolina
Coffonville
Kan
Kilgore
Tex
Lon Morris
Jacksonville
Phichlo
Cola
Broome Tech
New York
Arkansas City
Van
Joliet, IL
Valdes Demands Tap For Patterson Title Shot
A tense quarreling rumor centers on Valdes pressing for a title shot against Floyd Patterson. Peso of Argentina 22 vows to stay ready as World Championship Committee weighs candidate opponents like Machen Folley Pastrano. Patterson’s defense window and rival schedules loom, with Erskine and Johansson tied to London and Gothenburg bouts.
Score Looks Sharp In First Big Test
Herbert Score shows readiness after eye injury and spring workout with Cleveland teammates backing his recovery. He reports improved confidence and no lasting vision issues, saying the first game will ease remaining doubts as he eyes a strong season comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
Herb Score
Score
York Yankees
Gil McDougald
Ore
Hns
Hardhitting
Rocky Cohiside
Special Evil
Cokavita
Iovb
Tate
Avito
le Vo
Colavito
Cleveland
Wally Bork
Two Share Lead In Cage Loop At Cameron Field
Oklahoma Doug, 227, and Mead’s clashed as Fairmonts fell 42-17. E Howell scored 24 for Town & Celery. K Malone added eight for Druggers. Meads’ Laul Buttram led with 13. Ward’s Raughhn had 14. McClung 10 for losers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vown & Country
Mearl
YMCA
Cameron's
Field- Hoube
Town & Conley Louncer
Oklahoma
Mead
E. Howell
Town & Celiiery
K. Malone
Laul Buttram
Mead's
N. Clark
Faimont
Jaycees
K. Puckett
Raughn
Wards
C. McClung
Spooner Seeks Comeback After Shoulder Surgery
In St Louis Cardinal news, Karl Spooner, the 1954 debut sensation from Fort Worth, recovers from surgery and opens about his pain and hope. He describes past torture, mental strain, and his wife Carol's unwavering faith as he aims to return to form in the Cards’ rotation.
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ST. Petersburg
Flir Aed
Robert Bowman
St. ‘Louis Cardinals
Jett
Karl Spooner
War Spooner
Brooklyn
Fort Worth
Spooner
Falls
N.Y
Carol
Thomson Aims Return With Giants In Spring Camp
Phil Thomson, back with the Giants in spring training after a 1951 stint with Milwaukee, declares he feels great and has worked in New Jersey. Giant manager Bill Rigney says Thomson may have a couple of good years left and plans to use him daily to regain his form and contribute to the pennant chase.
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Phornin
Aviz
Bobby Thomson
Hameran
Dodgers
New Jersey
Thomson
Giants
Milwaukee
Braves
Thomson Bel
Siinmee
Red Schoendienst
Bill Rigney
Scot
Rigney
New York City
Sooners Pokes Tangle Tonight in Bedlam showdown
Oklahoma travels to Stillwater to meet Oklahoma State in the Bedlam half of the series. The Sooners seek to end a three game skid while OSU, 16-4, aims to stay ranked and extend their advantage in the rivalry. The lone Wednesday game features two state powers entering tough road sequences.
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Oklahoma
Stillwater
Oklahoma State
Cowboys
Cincinnati
Bradley
OSU
Sooners
Sport Roundup From Global Indoor Meet And Races
A scattered sports brief covers indoor track results and horse racing across several venues. Notable performances include a US victory in Miami and a sellout crowd in Manchester while other summaries reference races at Sunshine Park and Daur Grounds with various horses and bettors noted.
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Manchester
England
Cala
Aowen
Sheffield
Miami
Boa
A. Fioht
Hisledh Park
Qldsmae
Sunshine Farle
Orleans
Pew
Crisol
Daur Grounds
Deck
Ariabia
Call —Dinner
Semis Set In Cyril Playoffs As District Cage Action Heats Up
Tonight’s home street games feature Cyril with Apache versus Cement and Elgin versus Sterling. At Roosevelt Cache faces Hobart and Valleys hosts Temple against Chattanooga. Walters upset last night as Geronimo rallied past top seed Terral 38-4 with Malone and Hart each scoring 12. Big wins for Wig Pasture and other area teams noted amid Frederick’s 34-31 loss to Boyd and other results across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril
Elgin
Sterling
Roosevelt
Cache
Hobart
Valleys
Temple
Chattanooga
Geranimo
Terral
Vonden Malone
Johnny Hart
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