Clark joins Arkansas staff as Sooners star returns
Bert Clark, former Oklahoma standout and Army officer, joins the Arkansas Razorbacks coaching staff under Jack Mitchell. He will report after active duty ends March 28, with spring practice set for April 23. The move adds a third OU alumnus to Arkansas, joining past and present coaches.
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Oklahoma City Coach Lemons Declines NIT Bid
Oklahoma City University coach Abe Lemons says the team turned down a National Invitational Basketball Tournament bid in New York. He stated they will pursue an NCAA invitation and, if not earned, stay home. OCU is 17 and 5 after a 93 78 victory over Loyola of New Orleans, and believed likely to receive an NCAA bid for a fifth straight year.
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Armstrong reconciles with wife after alimony bid
Former boxing champion Henry Armstrong and his wife Willa Mae announced a reconciliation after he sought temporary alimony from her in court. Judge Elmer D. Doyle suggested private talks in chambers. they agreed reconciliation is best. They have been married 22 years. Armstong, now an evangelist, once held featherweight, lightweight and welterweight titles. he claimed his wife and her mother control $50,000 in community property.
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Schmidt Falls to Moreira in Tennis Duel at Tech
Beaumont Texas National Collegiate champion James Schmidt ceded his No 1 spot on Lamar Techs tennis squad losing 4 6 6 4 to Brazil Davis Cup captain Ronaldo Moreira Moreira had previously trailed Schmidt on the 1955 Tech roster but defeated him in a season opening match in a best of three sets contest Schmidt had won both the NAIA and Lone Star titles last year in the finals against Moreira.
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Mulloy Leads Miami Invitation as Top Seed Opens
Gardnar Mulloy, Miami veteran, starts action today in the Miami Invitation Tennis Tournament facing Raul Montoya of Colombia. The event began yesterday with two matches as John Skogstad of Coral Gables defeated Bryan Hamlin and William Tully beat Dan Ostrowsky 6-3 6-1 and 6-0 6-0.
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John Skogstad
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Bryan Hamlin
Long Island City
N.Y
William Tully
Bronxville
Dan Ostrowsky
Navy names former North Carolina backfield coach Steve Belichick
Annapolis Maryland Navy announces the signing of former North Carolina backfield coach Steve Belichick to a similar position on its football coaching staff. The 37 year old former assistant brings extensive coaching experience to the Navy program.
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AAU Feuding Case Sparks High Level Reactions
Senator Frank Carlson denounces Santee suspension as cruel and unfair while acknowledging possible excesses under the rules. Other officials say Santee could be barred from Olympics despite court outcomes. Fred Van Dyke admits responsibility for a $400 payment to Santee’s father-in-law linked to the 4:00.5 miler. Manny Mancuso warns the AAU crisis could threaten the organization’s future if actions aren’t justified.
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Social Outcast Meets Swaps in Santa Anita Handicap Duel
Arcadia California Swaps and Social Outcast clash in a mile and a quarter duel for the $100 000 guaranteed Santa Anita Handicap. Social Outcast recently lost by a whisker in the Widener at Hialeah and was flown to Santa Anita at a cost of 6600 dollars. Social Outcast carries 124 pounds while Swaps goes 129.
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K State Regains Lead in Big Seven Race
Kansas State moves to sole first with a 73-50 win over Nebraska while Missouri defeats Iowa State 73-66 and Colorado tops Oklahoma 61-53. Iowa State Kansas Colorado Missouri Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma factors and upcoming league games shape a tight photo finish. Norm Stewart leads Missouri with 33 points as Oklahoma and Kansas state contenders vie for early conference control.
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Houston Cinches Share of Crown
Houston clinched a first place tie in the Missouri Valley Conference by beating Bradley 68 63 on Monday night and needed one more win at Wichita Saturday to claim the title outright. Boldebuck raised his four year scoring total to 2234 points, becoming the fifth highest scorer in college basketball.
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Reed Leads OCU Past Loyola with 40 Points in Shuffle
Oklahoma City University reshuffled its lineup for the Loyola of New Orleans game and won 93-78. Center Hubert Reed and reserve Leon Griffin combined for 75 points, Reed scoring 40 and Griffin 35, with four sophomores starting and Reed contributing most of the first half scoring.
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Byrne Pitches With His Head In Late Season Spotlight
Gayle Talbot profiles Tommy Byrne of the Yankees, detailing his reinvention from a hard-throwing starter to a crafted thinker who uses a varied mix of pitches. The piece highlights Byrne’s study of hitters, his calm confidence, and his playful trash talk with batters during the Baseball Players Golf Tournament, including his rapport with catcher Yogi Berra.
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Mehefko Posts Pair Of 200s hits 609 In Church Pin Loop
John Mehefko bowled a 609 series with 214 and 213 games to lead Westminster Presbyterian past Congregational as Central Baptist, St Johns Lutheran, Centenary Methodist and First Baptist all won key matches. Other top scores included James Fox 565 and Delores Bieber 476 in the women’s league, with Pitch sweeping over Skids.
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Fairmont Foods Falls in Industrial League Action
Constitution Press upset league leaders Fairmont Foods 28 to 21 as Public Service defeated Popular Furniture 34 to 18 Montgomery Ward beat Southwestern Bell 46 to 18 and Security Bank triumphed over Coca Cola 42 to 29 in a night of Industrial League basketball.
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Douglass Falls to Altus in 67 62 Setback
Altus Lincoln defeated Douglass 67-62 on Monday night as Douglass suffered its eighth loss of the season and second straight. Douglass led at halftime 34-27 before the Lions pulled away. Leading scorer Robert Stevenson tallied 23 points for Altus Lincoln.
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