City Cage Squads Face Heavy Week Schedule
Eight basketball games plus a junior high tournament pace the city teams as Cameron rests. Fort Sill Lawton and Douglass host two games, while Lawton Junior High splits at home and on foreign courts. Tinker Air Force Base visits Fort Sill, Langston University visits, and Douglass battles Chickasha Lincoln before Tatum rematches. Junior High Wolves ride a five game win streak into Norman and a three day Randlett tourney.
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Ham Shoot On Tap For Fletcher Fans
Fletcher Jan 17 A Ham Shoot sponsored by the Fletcher Sportsmen's club with all proceeds to the March of Dimes campaign will be staged today A club spokesman invited the public to attend Saturday night event in Fletcher
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Simmons Signs 53 Pact With Phillies
Philadelphia announces Curt Simmons signed his 1953 contract. The 23 year old left hander, a Pennsylvanian by birth and Philadelphia resident, posted a 14 8 record in 1952 with 141 strikeouts in 201 innings and a 2.82 ERA as a top pitching prospect in the pennant race.
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Here Is Lawton's Sports Schedule
Boxing Cameron boxed in Duncan. Cameron meets Wichita Falls Boys Club in Cameron fieldhouse. Fort Sill plays Tinker at Fort Sill. Lawton High and Clinton clash at Lawton gym. Junior high competes in Norman. Wednesday midget league round. Thursday Cameron Fort Sill at Honeycutt Gym Dost. Junior high in Randlett tourney. Friday Tatum Douglass at Lawton high gym. Lawton high at El Reno. Junior high Randlett. St Marys at Anadarko. Saturday Fort Sill Langston at Honeycutt. Douglass at Tatum. Junior high Randlett tourney.
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Midget Loop Cage Schedule For Week
The East and West Leagues schedule Wednesday games at two gyms. At High School Gym the East slate features McKinley versus Emerson Lincoln versus St Marys and Douglass Dunbar versus Will Rogers with St Marys and Douglass cap the early and late matchups. Cameron Gym hosts West games Swinney against Roosevelt Howell against Taft Whittier tames Fort Sill and Wilson faces Washington in the 6:30 to 8:45 p m lineup.
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Sharkey’s 1952 ABC sing les title while standing
Al Sharkey clinched the 1952 American Bowling Congress singles title and stated he never sits down between shots, claiming he never sits when he bowls well.
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New Substitution Rule For State's Prep Ranks Seen
OKLAHOMA CITY January 17 UP The Oklahoma High School Athletic Association board will consider a new substitution rule at its February meeting Secretary Lee K Anderson said. The rule, taken from NCAA rules, could apply next season unless the board acts. Coaches expect possible NCAA action and some want a survey on impact. The request to crack down on the sucker shift used by Notre Dame last year was not adopted, but officials may penalize movement simulating the start of play.
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Pafko Traded To Braves For Hartsfield And Cash
Brooklyn Dodgers swap outfielder Andy Pafko to the Boston Braves for second baseman Roy Hartsfield and an undisclosed cash amount. Hartsfield to Montreal farm club in the International League. Pafko hit .287 with 85 RBIs and 19 homers in 195x. Dodgers also receive Al Walker Wayne Terwilliger Johnny Schmitz in deal. Walker is the only Dodger left. Pafko was with Brooklyn since 1951 in the four-for-four trade from Chicago.
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Dykes to Fight Turner in Philadelphia Tuesday Night
San Antonio middleweight contender Bobby Dykes will meet Gil Turner of Philadelphia in a non-televised main event at the Philadelphia arena Tuesday night. Dykes, who will box as a middleweight after the boxing board of review named him a contender for the vacant crown, argues with Turner over a 152 pound limit and seeks a rematch of their September decision. Turner expects to weigh just under 150 and was a 7-5 favorite.
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Prize Rookie Not Signed
Bill Skowron, minor league Player of the Year in 1952, returned unsigned the 1953 contract offered by the New York Yankees organization. Skowron led the American Association in home runs and RBIs while with Kansas City.
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Cameron boxers weigh for Golden Gloves tune ups
Cameron coach Jess Thompson schedules three tune up matches this week for the Aggies as they chase a team title in the Southwest District Golden Gloves. Tuesday and Thursday duels with Wichita Falls club and a Monday extra date. Fort Sill rematch Thursday at Honeycutt gym.
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Suggs Retains Lead in Tampa Women's Open Round three
Louise Suggs posted a 73 to stay one stroke ahead at 221 in the Tampa Women's Open. Mary Lena Faulk, the first round leader, matched 73 to sit one behind, while Patty Berg and Betty Jameson shot 74 and 73 respectively to share third at 223.
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Sooner Swimmers Crown Jayhawks In Norman Duel
Oklahoma's Sooners defeated Kansas 55 to 36 in a Big Seven dual meet in Norman. Graham Johnston anchored the victory with a bold 440 yard freestyle win over Sam Perkins, as no times approached records.
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All America High School Football Team Named
Scholastic Magazine selects 77 players from 36 states for the 1952 All-America squad. Three Oklahoma players from Ada and Enid earn spots, including John Belk and Bryan Beams ten, with Jay O Neal as quarterback from Ada.
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Obedience Classes Open to Fort Sill Dogs
At Fort Sill in building 1716, 36 dogs are enrolled in the weekly obedience class with room for about four more. Two Tuesday sessions per night cover review and advanced work. Mr. Nunn of Oklahoma City, a former Canine Corps instructor in World War II, leads the program. Spectators may attend free. Any breed or mix aged at least eight months may enter.
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Marciano backs title defense amid June outdoors talk
Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano said he favors defending his title in June outdoors in New York but would meet the April 10 board deadline. He believes he can win again, prefers Jersey Joe Walcott as challenger for Chicago, and remains upbeat after receiving a fighter of the year award.
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Mantle Wins Art Griggs Memorial Award 1953
Mickey Mantle a 21 year old outfielder who rose from Class C to the New York Yankees won the Art Griggs Memorial Award for 1953 chosen by Oklahoma sports writers and Sportscasters. He beat teammate Allie Reynolds 102-88. Mantle will receive the plaque at the Tulsa Old Timers Club diamond dinner.
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Brandeis U. Coach Holds Dual Roles in Sports
Harry Stein serves as head basketball coach at Brandeis University while also acting as backfield coach for the Brandeis football team. The dual roles showcase his leadership across two major programs at the university.
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