Lawton Braves fate in pro baseball hinges on fans meeting
Disorganized regional sports page notes Lawton fans urged to attend a late evening meeting at the Security Bank building to decide the town’s pro baseball future. If the gathering fails, Lawton may exit professional baseball this Thursday. meanwhile discussions involve player Pizarro and scout opinions comparing him to major leaguers.
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Toval Entey
Ann Bors
Tie
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Secuty Bank
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Deagie
Elise Fe
Contwiche County basketball resumes with six games
The Contwiche county tournament returns with three games at Lawson high fieldhouse. Elgin vs Fieleher opens at 6 50 p m followed by Cache girls debut at 7 45 p m and Cache boys against Lawton Douglass at 8 p m. Earlier results saw Sterling beat FSIS 64 42 India beat Faxon 48 26 and Jamteiontut girls down Sterling.
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Pro Basketball Schedule Fragments From Diverse Cities
Fragmented readout shows multiple teams and venues including Fort Wayne Philadelphia Charlotte and Syracuse. It lists dates and matchups such as St Louis New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia and others with incomplete team names and locations.
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Manuneapolis
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Syracuse
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Pintadelphea
Ortiz Favored In Video Fight
The International Boxing Club TV bout in Chicago features Carlos Ortiz of New York versus Bobby Rogers of Chicago in a 10 round lightweight fight. Ortiz, with 19 straight pro wins after 27 amateur victories, is the favorite. Rogers, a 60 pay weekly laundry worker with a vicious right hand, could pull an upset on national television at Chicago Stadium. Both boxers earn a $4,000 TV purse and 20 percent of gate receipts.
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Bobby Rogers
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Tallest and Heaviest Heavyweight Champs Named
New York report notes Jess Willard at 6 feet 7 inches as the tallest heavyweight champion. Primo Carnera, around 265 pounds, is described as the heaviest fighter.
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New York
Jess Willard
Primo Carnera
Mick Needs Miracle For Repeat Crown
Milwaukee announces honoring diving star Mrs Pat McCormick and baseball legend Mickey Mantle with Frederick Q Miller Memorial Trophies at the Fraternal Order of Eagles awards banquet. McCormick, Olympic diving champion in 1932 and 1936, discusses athletes and journalism, while Mantle talks 40 homer pace and contract terms with the Yankees. Emmett O Donnell will headline. Joe E Brown hosts. Ted Smits and Judge Cannon also on program.
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Saddler retires from boxing amid medical report
The sports brief notes featherweight champion Sandy Saddler withdraws from competition after doctors say he is going blind. The report details his retirement and affects upcoming bouts in the sport.
Patterson calls out Marciano to return for a title clash
Floyd Patterson urged retired Rocky Marciano to come back and fight for what could be the greatest gate in heavyweight history. Patterson and manager Cus D'Amato stressed belief in a 12 round contest, weighing risk against a lucrative payday with a potential June bout as the next step.
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California
Last Second Shot Beats Lawton In Close Triumph
Duncan Demons erased a gilt edged reputation by edging Lawton 49 to 42 in a tight conference matchup. Phil Leonard scored the winner with 10 seconds left after a 14 point night from G W Trawick and 41 point career mark from Leonard. Lawton remains 3-1 atop the standings while Duncan moves to 2-2.
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Jimmy Wilson
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Ward Sid Ahischlager
Dick Tozier
Aggies Face Eastern A&M In Key Conference Showdown
Cameron Aggies host league leading Eastern A&M in a top spot showdown after Cameron won 262 at Muskogee to move to 2-0 in the conference. Fred Yeahque Eugene Miller and Ronnie Feger pace Cameron offensively while 6-4 center Yeahgueo keeps scoring pace.
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Indians
Slater Martin Night Highlighted by Hawks Game
Texas cage fans plan a tribute Feb 11 as the St. Louis Hawks face Syracuse in a National Basketball Association game. Former Texas star Slater Martin will be honored at halftime with two of his former coaches Roy Needham and Jack Gray participating. Martin set a Southwest Conference single game scoring record with 419 points in his senior year.
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Houston
Jett Davis
Jack Gray
Jim Krebs
SHU
Ringside Tickets Going Fast For Golden Gloves Meet Here
Reserved seats for the Southern Oklahoma Golden Gloves tournament at Honeycutt Gym in Fort Sill are selling fast with ringside seats limited. Four night passes cost 1.50. general admission 1. students 0.30. Sales are at R&S Sporting Goods Lawton and Honeycutt Gym. Cameron Aggies extended their Open division lead with a 5-3 win over Sheppard AFB, led by 135-pound Lesoter Darden and featuring wins by Tedder and Sellers in a slate of bouts.
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Saint Mary's Saints Rally for LSE Victory Over Youth Club
Wietos McCarthy scored 31 points including 12 in the final period to spark a fourth quarter surge and lift St. Mary's to a 64-51 win over the Youth Club. Don Martin added 12 points, Revkeckt 16 for the losers, as the Saints overcame a early deficit and improved in conference play.
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Unis Hockey At A Glance Tuesday Results
Tuesday results in the National League and American League show New York at Toronto and Providence at Hershey among games. Other matchups include Annapolis versus Philadelphia and Cincinnati facing Toledo with several league schedules listed.
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Oklahoma grid star Tommy McDonald weds Ann Campbell
University of Oklahoma halfback Tommy McDonald and Ann Campbell were married in Oklahoma City in a late start ceremony at the First Christian Church. About 1,600 guests included many Sooners teammates. The couple will live in Norman until Tommy joins the Philadelphia Eagles next season.
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