Former Fort Sill Sergeant Champions Lawton Baseball Faith
Sir Hugh B. Glass from Heidelberg writes in support of keeping the Lawton Braves in the Sooner State League. He urges promotion to soldiers at Fort Sill and suggests promotions like Ladies Night and Men's Night to boost attendance and season-ticket sales. The columnist praises Class D play and notes eight league clubs have big-league affiliations while urging local promotion efforts.
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Pennsylvania Star Tops Wilt’s Prep Records
Bobby Mullery of St Vincent Catholic High Plymouth scored 52 points to break Wilt Chamberlain’s single game Pennsylvania high school record by two points and later tallied 65. He made 41 field goals, surpassing Chamberlain’s prior 36. Mullery helped Plymouth to a 23-0 season and 116-62 win over Marymount to clinch the Wyoming Valley Catholic League title. Chamberlain once held the state marks with 2,252 career points and a 50 point season average, later starring at Overbrook and Kansas University.
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Last Night's Fights Ends with Stoppage and Decision
In Los Angeles Billy Peavotk defeated Rudy Carell by knockout while Pat McCarthy stopped Myzet Olmstead in Springfield Massachusetts. The Associated press reports the bouts last night with early stoppages and a technical decision.
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Wolverines Battle Ardmore Tigers In Boomer Tilt
Lawton's Wolverines visit Ardmore Tigers in a pivotal Boomer Conference game. Lawton holds 53 record and sits 2nd, needing at least one win in remaining two games to share the title, while Ardmore aims to protect regional class A hopes and finish a 12 7 season.
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Ardmore Tigers Hot as Lawton Looms in Rivalry Preview
Ardmore and Lawton share a tense state rivalry as Ardmore 60 55 Norman victory and 50 47 home win blaze a hot three week stretch. Starters include Hassell Bahner Pittman Gentry Jones Ahlschlager Bradford Davis Pollan. Wilson leads Lawton with 17.6 points while Ardmore’s Russell nears 20.
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Dodgers to Build New Park as 1960 Move Hinted
Brooklyn Dodgers President Walter O Malley predicts a new park by 1960 and possible move of the Dodgers out of Brooklyn. The exchange reshapes franchises with Los Angeles ballpark and Fort Worth lease involved, and a wide Pacific Coast League transfer. Officials say franchise changes await league approvals and meetings.
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Three Lawton Boxers Ready For Chicago Ring Classic
Oklahoma's Golden Gloves team heads to Chicago with Lawton fighters Gene Morgan coaching and three Lawton boxers chosen for the national tourney. Darden and Ward star in key bouts as Cam eron and Lawton squads boast open and novice winners.
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Referee Suspected in New College Basketball Gambling Plot
The Des Moines Register reports a referee is suspected of aiding betting coups by influencing point spreads in unnamed games. Minneapolis gamblers are said to have profited from a sudden late wagering surge last week, echoing past gambling scandals in 1951 and 1945 without naming the official or games involved.
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