Lawton Wolverines Host Tall Tigers In Big Conference Opener
Lawton High eyes a Boomer Conference debut against Norman in Wolverine Gym. Coach Chet Bryan leads a nine game Kansas City? no. The Tigers are top ranked in Class AA with a nine game win streak. Lawton stands 9-3 this season and faces a strong Norman squad in a city showdown.
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Regents Name Gomer Jones Oklahoma Head Coach
Gomer Jones, 49, longtime Oklahoma lineman coach, was named head football coach at the University of Oklahoma. The decision followed Bud Wilkinson's resignation as coach and athletic director amid a weeks long dispute, with interviews held for four candidates and Jones receiving strong support from players and Wilkinson.
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Scoreboard Games This Week Details
The schedule lists games this week with junior and senior teams including Ardmore Tomlinson Lawton Eisenhower Fort Sill Norman and Lawton matchups. The weekly lineup covers Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday with varied venues and opponents across the region.
Douglass Lions Lead City Standings With 10 0 Mark
Douglass continues to pace city basketball with a perfect 10 0 record and a county tournament title over Eisenhower Elgin and Fletcher. The Lions sit as the second ranked Class B team in the state and host Elgin this Saturday for their only remaining start. Eisenhower stands 4 6 after four games last week. Abe Deutschendorf’s Eagles host Frederick Tuesday and Fort Sill Indian School Friday after opening county tourney loss to Douglass. City juniors, Central 5 1 and Tomlinson 4 3, show strong league form while Eisenhower sits 4 7.
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Phils Hopeful Allen May Solve Third Base Dilemma
New York AP reports 21 year old Allen Aller from Wampum Pa emerges as potential long term third baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Gene Mauch backs his abilities while noting Aller has experience as shortstop and second base before moving to the outfield.
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Magicians vs Olympians electrify LHS Field House tonight
Harlem Magicians bring a flash of court comedy and sharp shooting to face the New York Olympians in a high energy exhibition at LHS Field House at 8 p.m. The Magicians showcase Haynes Grider and Gipson with behind the back passes and fast breaks that critics call among the sport’s best.
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Gomer Jones Star of Oklahoma Football Defense
Gomer Jones a longtime Oklahoma line coach and associate athletic director built the Sooners’ famed interior lines. He mentored stars like Jerry Tubb Jim Weatherall Ed Gray and Ralph Neely and helped Oklahoma win eight title teams and three national championships alongside coach Bud Wilkinson.
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West Rallies To Edge East In AFL All Star Game
In San Diego the West defeated the East 27 to 24 to maintain a perfect 3-0 record in AFL All Star games. Art Powell set up the winning score by outrunning Willie West to catch a 25 yard touchdown pass from Cotton Davidson after a late East punt. Powell earlier helped erase a 24-3 halftime deficit.
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AFL Owners Fly Home With Bright Hope In '64
San Diego AP reports AFL owners closed their annual meeting with optimism for 1964. Commissioner Joe Foss stressed league stability, Jets owner Sonny Werblin projected a record season attendance, and a new player pension plan was approved with retroactive benefits for players since 1960.
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State of the Big Eight race favors Oklahoma State at midseason
Oklahoma State leads the Big Eight with an 11 3 record after a 3 0 league start and a steady home advantage. Kansas State slips to a lower division position while Nebraska shares second place notching a 4 10 season mark. Kansas continues to press with a 3 2 league tally following a 74 51 win over Iowa State.
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St Joseph's Triumphs Over St Mary's In Conference Opener
St Joseph's defeats St Mary's 70 to 63 in the Southwest Catholic Conference opener. Bilyeu and Hicks each score 25 for St Joseph's, who thrive at the free throw line while St Mary's commit 33 fouls. St Mary's led at halftime 38-35 before a 4th quarter surge by the Eagles.
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Lema Wins Bing's Title On Bad Day
Tony Lema clinched the Crosby title at Pebble Beach as challenging wind and rain shaped a wild final round. Behind early, he protected a seven stroke lead despite a late wobble, finishing with a 76 and $5,800 plus $3,000 from pro-am.
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