Lawton Earns Jie For Third In Loop Race
Lawton Wolverines toppled Chickasha 47 29 at the LHS fieldhouse to pull even with Duncan for third in the Boomer conference. Harvey Coombs led Lawton with 14 points, Mike Ginn added eight, while Chickasha's Gayre La Fevers struggled to four. Lawton shot 41 percent and controlled the boards as they rebounded from a prior blowout.
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Angelo Williams
Harry Day
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Tear Away Jerseys Prompt Rule Debate At NCAA Convention
The NCAA rules committee meets in Long Beach with about 60 proposals. Fritz Crisler questions sideline coaching on stoppages while USF case looms on Casey Jones eligibility for NCAA tournaments. A proposal to outlaw tear away jerseys draws nostalgia and debate as coaches recall past incidents.
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Michigan
Long Beach
Crisler
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Princeton
Gary LeVan
Harvard
LeVan
Tommy Harmon
Lawton Braves shine in top ten list and league notes
A Sooner State league update highlights Lawton's 95-44 season mark placing fourth among ten leading teams behind Keokuk Fresno and Salem. Milwaukee’s farm system appears strong with three top ten clubs. A late Lawton Chickasha game features a rare stalling finish ordered by Coach Harry Day.
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Chicks face off season after state title run
Day laughs at late surge in a tough season as Chickasha’s Garye LaFevers drains 28 straight free throws this year before missing two late. The piece notes Oklahoma’s 20-6 Orange Bowl win over Maryland and relays fan letters praising Miami Herald coverage.
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Max Brooks
Miami Herald
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Luther Evans
Bud Wilkinson
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Evans
Bud
Bob Considine
Maryland
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Hurt letter about predictions on TCU Ole Miss game
A reader congratulates and critiques a sports column. The writer defends predictions about a Texas Christian University versus Ole Miss matchup, notes Curtis injury impact, praises Eagle Day, and thanks the reader while joking about Mississippi ties.
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Nationwide High School Cage Results Snapshot
Summary of scattered high school basketball scores from Oklahoma state games to national college and regional results. Notable showings include Oklahoma teams like Lawton, Chickasha, Stillwater and Oklahoma A&M, plus collegiate results such as Yale, Seton Hall, Notre Dame rivals, and several New England and Midwest matchups.
Perez Risks Title Tonight in Buenos Aires Bout
Pascual Perez a world flyweight champion defends his title against Leo Espinosa of the Philippines at Luna Park Buenos Aires. A 25,000 crowd expected for the 9 p.m. ET bout, the first world title fight held in Buenos Aires, with Perez aiming to extend his 25-fight unbeaten run to 24-0-1 and maintain his crown after defeating Shirai in Tokyo last May.
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Texas rookie wins San Antonio boxing match
Melvin Baker of Austin, a Golden Gloves graduate and former state welterweight champion, secured a unanimous decision last night in San Antonio against previously undefeated Rocky Caballero. Both fighters weighed 150 pounds.
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Aragon and Roche End Boxing Manager Relationship
Art Aragon and longtime manager Jimmy Roche have mutually terminated their seven year partnership. Roche announced he has severed all connections with boxing, following a friendly discussion and legal counsel.
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Mat Finals Set Tonight at Fort Sill Wrestling Meet
The Fort Sill tournament finals begin at 7 p.m. in Honeycutt gym with five finals and several exhibitions. Last night included five first round bouts and an exhibition featuring Charles Dowdell, crowned 1901 4-pound champion due to no opponent. Ewen beat Debo in overtime, Stone defeated LeDestre, McMullin beat Matt, Colbert beat Roach, and Freak defeated Crabb. Tonight’s finals list Borders, Keen, Jamroz, Schlevert, McMullin, Crafts, and Colbert in six weight classes with exhibitions pending.
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Miami Still In Doghouse
Miami remains on probation for another year as the NCAA council extends the punishment for rule violations including payments to prospects and Eaton Foundation loans. The action keeps Miami ineligible for NCAA championships and bowl games while TV control talks and staff changes proceed. Robert Zuppke is honored posthumously with the Stagg Award while Jess Neely becomes president of the AFCA.
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Dick) Romney
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Alabama Cage Tutor Claims His Team Is No. 2
Alabama coach Johnny Dee blasts the AP poll placing his 8-3 team at 19th, saying only San Francisco could top their record. He cites a 7-3 run away from home, a looming road test vs Auburn, and a tough schedule as justification for believing Alabama is the nation’s second-best team.
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Classy Dons Near Cage Win Record
The San Francisco Dons extended their winning streak with a 74-56 win over Santa Clara, moving to 38 straight and within one victory of the all-time college record. Mike Farmer led with 18 points, Bill Russell grabbed 20 rebounds as the Dons chase Fresno State next, with California and several strong opponents ahead.
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New Cage Loop May Be Formed
War ren Smith YMCA director in Lawton announced plans for an Industrial basketball league for local business firms. Several firms have shown interest and a meeting is set for Thursday at Constitution Press at 4 p.m. inviting all interested attendees.
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