One For The Show by Bob Glaves Sports Editor
Darwin Richardson recovers after a near fatal crash and remains limited for weeks. Cameron’s Jess Thompson, Enid scouting, and Lawton–Cameron links pepper the sports page as coaches miss games and prospects are chased. Pro all Americans and draft picks highlight the roundup of college stars.
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Irish Army Grid Series To Resume In 1957 Matchup
WEST POINT N Y Jan 24 UP With Eisenhower approval the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame and Army Cadets agreed to resume football relations in 1957 on a home and home basis. First game Oct 12 1957 at Notre Dame Memorial Stadium South Bend Indiana. Second game Oct 11 1958 at Michie Stadium West Point. Alumni interest faded and officials offered little comment. The series previously featured famous 1940s battles and 1947 Notre Dame victory that secured a national title.
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Sill Cannoneers Rally To Beat Langston In Overtime
Fort Sill's Cannoneers edged Langston University 84-81 in Honeycutt gym after a 71-71 tie. Sill built leads 22-17 and 36-30 before Langston surged, Ted Owens tied the game to force OT. Brown led with 23, Owens, Johnson, Holmes each 19 for Langston.
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Pirates Sign Senerchia and Bell in Seven Contracts
The Pittsburgh Pirates expanded their signed roster to seven as infielder Sonny Senerchia and pitcher Bill Bell returned signed deals on Saturday January 24.
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Major League Baseball Announces 472 Spring Training Games
Major leagues unveiled a 472 game spring training slate before the April opener. Teams begin workouts on Feb 17 with advance squads in Florida, Arizona and Cuba, while California clubs reduce to two. Grapefruit league opening is March 7, with regular season starting April 13.
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K State Defeats Missouri 94 to 85 in Columbia
Kansas State upset loss to Kansas last week set aside as Wildcats pull away late to beat Missouri 94 85 in Columbia. Big Seven standings shift as K State improves to 1 1 in conference. Missouri drops to 2 3. Dick Knostman scores 23 for K State, Bob Reiter leads Missouri with 27.
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Cyclones hammer Creighton 87 to 49 in Iowa State win
Iowa State opened with a 31 point second period to overwhelm Creighton 87 49 in Ames. The Cyclones used all 15 players in setting their highest single game point total, led by 16 point contributors Jerry Davis and Delmar Diercks. Elton Tuttle led Creighton with 12 points.
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Francis Sets Another Mark in Free Throws Season
Rio Grande star Clarence Bevo Francis broke the national college season free throw record with 14 more makes, totaling 368. He scored 68 points to lift his season total to 1,256 as Rio Grande rolled past Mountain State College 133 to 83 in Zanesville.
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Municipal Auditorium
Ohio University Tops Bowling Green In Scoring Bout
Ohio University defeated Bowling Green 71 to 58 behind a strong team effort led by balanced scoring. The game showcased both teams’ offenses with key contributions from guards and forwards, while rebounding and defense determined the tempo throughout.
Whirlaway's Son Spur On Wins Marriage Handicap
Spur On, a five year old son of Whirlaway, stretched out to win the Marriage Handicap at the Fair Grounds by seven lengths. About 10,000 fans attended including many Texans for the track's annual Texas Day program as Spur On pulled away from his rivals in the stretch.
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Minnesota Smashes Ohio State in Big Ten Clash
In Minneapolis on January 24, guard Chuck Mencel scored 32 points to lift Minnesota past Ohio State 82 to 64. Mencel, averaging 16.7 points per game, exploded for 18 points in the first half as the Gophers built a 39 to 30 halftime edge.
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Cardinal Players Get Boost In Pay
ST. LOUIS January 24 Two veteran Cardinal players Al Brazle and Red Schoendienst received higher salaries for 1953 in formal contracts reflecting their best seasons. Fred Saigh announced both players signed new deals while catcher Del Rice was negotiating his contract terms.
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Rice Beats Texas A&M 52-34 In SWC Showdown
Rice Institute shot 20 of 52 from the field to overpower Texas A&M 52 to 34. Center Gene Schwinger tallied 24 points as Rice tightened defense, holding A&M to 11 points in the second half and moving Rice into a tie for second with Baylor.
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Houston Topples Tulsa 61 to 56 in upset
Houston Cougars defeated Tulsa Hurricane 61-56 behind a first-half 11-0 run. Tulsa led early but never regained the lead, with Tulsa's Dick Nunnelly scoring 19 and Houston's Elton Cotton adding 15 as Houston improved to 2-4 in Missouri Valley play.
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Spartans Crush Wildcats 76 to 63 in Big Ten clash
Michigan State defeated Northwestern 76 to 63 as two sophomores led the Spartans in a strong effort to solidify third place in the Big Ten. Al Ferraro scored 24 points and Bob Devenny provided a dramatic fill-in role, helping break a 50 46 third quarter lead and pull away in the final period.
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St Louis U Wins After Overtime Rally Over Detroit U
St Louis University rallied to tie in regulation and after a brief overtime, edged Detroit University 92 to 88 on Saturday night in a closely contested college basketball game.
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District Golden Gloves field grows with five area teams
Entries pour in as seven counties in the district prepare for the Southwest District Golden Gloves tournament at Fort Sill. Teams from Anadarko Lakeland Reform School Fort Sill Dee Dee Park Cameron Lawton and Duncan have entered with others weighing in. Weigh ins February 2 at Honeycutt gym and a four day event culminating February 5 with champions named in ten novice and eight open divisions. Tickets available at R S Sporting Goods with reserved seats $1.25 nightly.
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Bulla Leads At Midpoint In Phoenix Open
Johnny Bulla of Pittsburgh held a half time lead at the Phoenix Open with a 67-69, 136 total, as top pros press toward Sunday’s final rounds. Lloyd Mangrum, Jimmy Demaret, Doug Ford and Cary Middlecoff trailed with 139 and 140 totals.
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