Goose Tatum Steals Show At Lawton High Fieldhouse
The Goose Tatum and Marques Haynes headline the Harlem Magicians in Lawton, drawing a sellout 4000 crowd at the High School fieldhouse. Goose arrives late but delivers a record night with showmanship and 39 points as the troupe promotes two nights in future stops and tours with the Kentucky Colonels.
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VIPs Push Charity Football Clash Oklahoma Miami
Prominent figures including Dr. Miller Eisenhower are invited to arrange a charity football game between Oklahoma and the University of Miami to aid Hungarian relief. NCAA says the plan is highly improbable. Ford aides and Senators Smathers and Monroney acknowledge invitations, with potential proceeds up to 500000.
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Dehu
Ford
Automobile
St. Louis Hawks eye cage coach replacement
St. Louis owner Ben Kerner seeks a new coach after Red Holzman resigns by mutual agreement. Holzman joined the club in 1954 posting a 10-15 finish, 26-46 in 1955, and 33-39 for the latest season as candidates including Andy Phillip of the Celtics and Jim Jollard emerge.
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Andy Phillip
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Jim Jollard
Cage Powers Pressed but Nab Victories
Top teams Kansas Kentucky and Illinois won Monday to stay among the leaders. Kansas, No. 1, beat Oklahoma 59-51 as Wilt Chamberlain scored 22. Kentucky, third, defeated Loyola of Chicago 162. Illinois beat Wisconsin and Indiana topped Michigan.
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Illinois
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Chamberlain
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Loyola of Chicago
Two State Quints Register Victories
Oklahoma City University beat Western Kentucky 78 to 75 on the road as Lyndon Lee led with 23 points and Leon Griffin added 21. Tulsa edged Houston 64 to 58 in a Missouri Valley Conference game with Jerry Evans scoring 15 and Chamberlain scoring 22 for Kansas. Oklahoma fell 59 to 51 to Kansas at Norman after a late rally.
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Jackie Robinson quits baseball cites age and doubt over Giants
New York report notes Jackie Robinson at 38 believes he cannot help the New York Giants after being traded from the Dodgers. He says weight and conditioning would be torture to regain top form and opts for a restaurant-chain job over a return to the field. He praises Willie Mays and Pee Wee Reese and credits baseball with shaping his life while stressing family security.
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Wolverines Chicks Clash In Oklahoma Boomer League
Lawton Wolverines visit Chickasha tonight aiming to remain unblemished in Boomer Conference play and solidify a No. 3 state ranking. Lawton, 6-1 this season, opened with a 53-31 win over Norman while Chickasha, still winless in four, seeks upset on its home floor led by Day’s left-handed starters.
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Putnam City
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Jesse Jennings
Lyndell Massey
Dennis McMasters
Letterman Monte Kitchens
Henry Brown
Chickasha Lincoln
Last Night's Fights Report From The Associated Press
Holyoke bouts feature Bobby Courcheane and Jonnay Hanse with wins by technical decision and knockout, highlighting a crowded slate in Providence, Newark, and Miami arenas. Demars stops Lancaster in Springfield as Kid Inhyison scores a Miami stoppage, while Zuzzina and Varloe earn decisions in Germany and Florida respectively.
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Kid) Inhyison
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Hockey At A Glance Monday's Results and Schedule
A brief update shows no games scheduled in most leagues. Eastern League lists Charlotte at Clinton as the only matchup for Monday.
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Clinton
Lawton Braves optimistic on return to Sooner State League
Lawton officials express optimism about keeping professional baseball with the Lawton Braves. President Bill Williams says the team will rejoin the eight team Sooner State League on May 1, aided by a pledge drive. funds are needed to cover a $1,600 league deposit and a $5,000 firm pledge goal.
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Harvard Coach Lloyd Jordan Is Reported Released
Cambridge Massachusetts Harvard coach Lloyd Jordan is reportedly released by Attlee Director Thomas D Bowes. The move comes amid changes in the football program at Harvard.
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