Lawton High Upsets El Reno In Boomer Conference Clash
Lawton High battled El Reno in a tight Boomer Conference showdown, delivering a comeback win that shakes up the standings. Coach Chet Bryan praised his Wolverines as they showed poise in late play, while El Reno coach Jenks Simmons laments missed chances and full court pressure by Lawton.
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Bolt Fires 69 To Grab Lead In Links Meet
TIJUANA Mexico Jan 21 Tall Tommy Bolt took command of the $12,500 Caliente Open Golf Tournament with a three-under 69 in the third round. He sits 54 holes at 208 and leads Mike Souchak by two shots who shot 74 to 210. Marty Furgol is third at 211, with Gene Littler and Bo Wininger tied at 212. Rod Funseth leads amateurs at 213, tied with Ralph Blomquist and Mike Fetchik. Bolt birdied three times on back nine after a tough start, noting 11 birdies in three rounds and a 30-foot putt in round one.
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Mike Souchak
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Big Mike
Souchak
Duke
Marty Furgol
Gene Littler
Bo Wininger
Rod Funseth
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Wash
Ralph Blomquist
Glendale
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Frank Stranahan
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Cliff Whittle
Doug Forbes
Bob Rosburg
Doug Higgins
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Berg Leads Tampa Women’s Open with Four-Stroke Edge
Patty Berg posted a four under par 71 to extend her 54 hole total to 218 at the Tampa Women’s Open. Betsy Rawls rose to second with 222 after a 73 while Mickey Wright stumbled to 79 and dropped to third with 127.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Mickey Wright
San Diego
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Fay Crocker
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Anne Quast
Mullins Leaves Kansas State for Marquette Athletic Directorship
Larry Moon Mullins, longtime Kansas State College athletic director, was named Marquette University athletic director for about 12000 a year. He succeeds 69 year old Don Jennings and will help rebuild Marquette football after a 2 6 1 record. Mullins played for Notre Dame in 1929 1930 and held coaching posts at Kansas St Benedicts Loyola of New Orleans and St Ambrose.
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Larry ‘Moon’ Mullins
Kansas State College
Marquette University
Mullins
Marquette
Kansas State
Conrad M
Don” Jennings
Marquettes
Warriors
Thurlo McCrady
Moon
McCain
Lee K Speaks Before Radio Group in Lawton
Oklahoma High School Athletic Association secretary Lee K Anderson spoke at the Oklahoma Broadcasters Association convention in Lawton. He avoided questions on radio and television coverage of high school events, focusing on athletics history and the association. The floor discussion centered on whether stations should pay a fee to carry high school games.
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Oklahoma High School Athletic Association
Oklahoma Broadcasters Association
Lawtonian
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Athletic Association
Albright Mending Set For Olympics
News from Cortina d Ampezzo reports Tenley Albright the U S figure skating star in line to compete at the games opening as officials monitor snow shortage and training. International speed skating at Davos sees East German Helmut Kuhnert win the 10 000 meters, Russian sprains and injuries mount including Katy Rodolph sidelined with a fractured neck vertebra.
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Boston
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Oleg Goncharenko
Pat McNamara
Minneapolis
Davos Aftar
Katy Rodolph
Reno
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Evi Lanig
John Secui
Charles de Sorger
Colorado Rips Cold Huskers
Colorado overwhelmed Nebraska 77-50 to remain unbeaten in conference play at 3-0 while Nebraska dropped to 1-2. The Buffs dominated with sharp ball handling and defense, taking the lead early and extending a 38-27 halftime margin as Jim Ranges scored 20 points for Colorado.
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Neb
Colorado
Nebraska
Cornhuskers
Bill Peterson
Jim Rangles
Across Nation Cage Results Mixed In Early Round Scores
Basketball scores from numerous colleges and service teams show Oklahoma City defeating Brigham Young 62 to 60 while Kansas State beat Missouri 58 to 54 and Stanford triumphed over Oregon State 75 to 50. Several upsets and overtime results noted with numerous institutions listed.
Iowa Beats Michigan In National TV Big Ten Clash
Iowa, led by 6-6 forwards Bill Logan and Bill Schoof with 50 points total, defeated Michigan 78 to 67 in a nationally televised game. Logan scored 28 and Schoof 22 as Iowa improved to 6-5 overall and 3-1 in the conference behind captain Carl Cain’s 15 points in the second half.
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Bill Schoof
Iowa
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Kramer
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Wright
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Ha’th’e
One Town
Seer St Sneseset
Eteses Ases
Pro Steelers Sign Matuszak For 1956
Pittsburgh Steelers announce 1956 contracts for center Jim Taylor and linebacker Marv Matuszak. Taylor, Baylor standout at 6-3 230, hails from Clyde Texas. Matuszak, South Bend Indiana resident, returned after Army service. 1953 freshman rookie of NFL. Tulsa alumnus.
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National Football League
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Marv Matuszak
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NFL
Tulsa University
Yale Extends Dual Swim Winning Streak at Army
Yale stretched its dual meet winning streak to 132 with a 57 20 victory over Army in West Point. Army last beat Yale in dual competition in 1945, a cited historical note as the Yale run continued.
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Coast Anxious To Renew Pact For Rose Bowl Renewal
PCC commissioner Victor Schmidt announced in Corvallis that the Pacific Coast Conference will invite the Big 10 to indefinitely renew the Rose Bowl agreement, aiming for an open ended contract until either side terminates. The plan preserves current terms, including team selection rules, with no fixed end date.
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Oklahoma City tops BYU in late basket battle
Oklahoma City stalled late but edged Brigham Young University 62-60 in a collision of college basketball. Dayton, ranked second and unbeaten, erased a 19 point first half deficit to beat Xavier 81-73 for its 14th straight win. North Carolina State opened strong and rolled past William and Mary 90-71 before 9,000 at Reynolds Coliseum.
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County Tourney Opens Here Monday
Elgin and arch rival Fletcher start the Comanche county conference tournament at 6 30 Monday night with Elgin the favorite to win. The girls field includes Cache Geronimo Sterling and Indiahoma with Geronimo missing star guard Joan Morris for the season. The Owls ride a 15 game win streak and Fletcher has shown fits in recent games as the schedule moves toward Tuesday action and a potential county title.
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Late K State Bid Staggers Mizzou
Kansas State Wildcats rallied in the second half behind Fritz Schneider’s clutch scoring to beat Missouri 58 to 54 in a Big Seven game. Schneider scored 7 of his 21 points in the final 1 1/2 minutes, giving Kansas State their third league win and third road victory.
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Ice Team Leads Early Pin Advantage in Lawton Bowl
Peoples Ice, dominant in the Commercial league, posted 2773 first squad pins with an 806 second game as one of two 800s. Geeks added 844 but finished third at 2759, while OCS topped the day at 2764 with Don Eaton and CONARC, Falstaff Beer, Jaycees and others close behind. Individual highlights include Cecil Lockwood’s 627 total and 203 game for Falstaff, with Spencer 605 and Peters 603. Sunday doubles and singles schedule listed for 1:00 and 3:30 p.m. blocks, showing many pairs and players competing.
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Rookies Bolster National Spring Training Looms
Cincinnati dispatch notes the 1956 rookie crop may be the best postwar batch, with 134 minor league graduates, including 33 all-stars, set to report. Braves lead with eight all-stars, Pirates, Giants, Dodgers, and others bring multiple standouts. notable names include Frank Torre, Red Murff, Bob Trowbridge, Edward Charles, Arnold Hallgren, Curt Roberts, Bob Del Greco, George Munger, Bob Skinner, Danny Kravitz, Worthington, Margoneri, Lennon, Wilson, Murray, Lehman, Spears, Cimoli, Williams, Rabe, Gross, Taylor, Hazle, McKee, Moskus, Bouchee, and others.
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Red) Munger
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Nashville
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Reidsville
Ed Bouchee
Aggie Matmen top Iowa State in Ames dual
Oklahoma A&M wrestling beat Iowa State College in Ames on Saturday night by 16 to 12. The Aggies secured the winning margin with two pins by NCAA champions Myron Roderick at 137 pounds and Fred Davis at 167 pounds.
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Duke's Sime Sets Indoor 100 Yard Mark at York Meet
Duke sophomore Dave Sime dazzled at the Evening Star track meet, breaking the American indoor record with a 9.5 second 100 yard dash. He also won the 70 and 80 yard sprints before 5,000 fans, finishing three yards ahead of Andy Stanfield. Luke Calhoun tied the 70 yard hurdles mark, while George King won the mile for NYU.
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