Ardmore Tigers Face Tough Boomer Season After Strong 1962 Finish
Ardmore's Doyle May outlines a challenging 1963 Boomer campaign for the Tigers. Coach Tip Jacobson returns 22 lettermen but only a few started every game last season, forcing likely platoons. Key backfield options include Hoffman and McCollum, with Smith and Tipps competing for quarterback, as Lawton Norman and Duncan loom as rivals.
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Duncan
Ardmore
Doyle May
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Tip) Jacobson
Boomer
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Hugo
Chickasha
Durant
Lawton
Norman
Ieager
Tip
Stockdale
David Smith
Smith
Kenny
David
Little Ronnie Tipps
Cronin Confirms Finley Eyeing Oakland Move
American League President Joe Cronin said Charles O Finley had discussed relocating the Kansas City Athletics to Oakland California. No formal request was made and eight of ten owners would be needed to approve a move. Finley sought a California home while Oakland officials support a new stadium.
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Charles O. Finley
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Alameda County Board of Supervisors
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Atlanta
Georgia
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John D Maguire
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Associated Press
Kansas City Crowds Up Amid A's Lease Proposals
Kansas City officials say attendance has risen for the Athletics this season. John D Maguire notes A L owners received two lease proposals for staying with Kansas City, while Finley allegedly sought to move the A's to Oakland. Maguire predicts league rejection and new contracts awaiting Finley at the October meeting.
Whittier Girls Route Wilson in Softball, 32 to 5
Whittier defeated Wilson 32 to 5 in a girls softball game on Monday. Connie Martin hit two home runs and Cathy Morris added another for the winners.
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Whittier
Wilson
Connie Martin
Cathy Morris
Von McDaniel Eyes Comeback To Pitch For Cards
Oklahoma farm boy Von McDaniel rose to the majors with the St. Louis Cardinals as a teen, then drifted to the Oklahoma City 89ers. Now 24, he plans a pitching return, aiming to reclaim a major league spot with renewed work and a stronger arm under Grady Hatton’s guidance.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
St. Louis Cardinals
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Triple- A
89Ers
Grady Hatton
Hatton
Hollis
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Lindy
Kerry Don
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Chicago Cubs
Houston
Harry Craft
McBride To Open All Star Game For American League
Cleveland native Ken McBride of the Los Angeles Angels draws the start for the American League against Cincinnati’s Jim O’Toole in the 34th All Star game. O’Toole earned the National League assignment as the NL caps a strong roster featuring most of St. Louis infielders and frequent left handed starter plan.
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Los Angeles Angels
Cincinnati
Jim O'Toole
Ralph Houk
New York Yankees
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Detroit
Jim Bunning
Bunning
O'Toole
Chicago
al Dark
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Reds
Nationals
Joe Pepitone
New York
Nellie Fox
Leon Wagner
Albie Pearson
Los Angeles
Bill White
St. Louis
Ed Bailey
San Francisco
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Dick Groat
Kenney Boyer
Bill Mazeroski
Pittsburgh
Dark
Julian Javier
Tommy Davis
Willie Mays
Hank Aaron
Milwaukee
Ken Boyer
Ford Frick
Alvin Dark
Sooners Sign 2 Grid Stars
Oklahoma announces 21 high school players signed to letters of intent to play for the Sooners. The in-state list includes Ben Hart and Jim Riley among others. out-of-state signees to be released later.
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Enid
St. Mary’s
Larry Allford
McAlester
Jim Lee
Tulsa Edison
Pat Gordon
Tulsa Central
Heaton
Durant
Mike Barnes
Ringling
Mike Harmon
Wynnewood
Ron Crosswhite
Hennessey
Jim Mudd
Berryhill
Bob Minnis
McGuiness
Stan Crowder
Ben Hart
Oklahoma City Douglas
Jon Kennedy
Ponca City
Joe Starr
St. Gregory's
Crosswhite
Larry Crutchmer
Thai Payaksopon Knocks Out Gore Tsutumi in Tokyo Bout
Thai Payaksopon scored a technical knockout over Gore Tsutumi in Tokyo at 10 rounds in the flyweight division. In Albuquerque Joey Limas outpointed Cecil Mott in a 10 round lightweight bout.
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Gore Tsutumi
Japan
Albuquerque
N.M
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Cecil Mott
Tacoma
Wash
Angels option Kostro to Hawaii farm club
The Los Angeles Angels optioned utility infielder outfielder Frank Kostro to the Hawaii farm club in the Pacific Coast League on Monday.
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Los Angeles Angels
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Hawaii
Trinity Posts Easy Church Loop Win
Trinity Baptist routed Cameron Baptist 11-2 as Dale Coody Skip Tanner and Dale Roark homered to keep the lead in the church softball league. In the doubleheader finale Calvary Baptist edged Centenary Methodist 12-11 with Lewis Morris Howeth among the hitters.
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Cameron Baptist
Dale Coody
Skip Tanner
Dale Roark
Trinity
Calvary Baptist
Centenary Methodist
Nicklaus' Open odds fall as Nicklaus shines practice round
UPI reports Nicklaus shortened to 9-1 after a five under 67 in practice at Royal Latham and St Annes. Palmer, hampered by a cold, remained at 2-1 while golfers like Wolstenholme noted Jack's long straight drives. Others in the field include Rodgers Sanders Marshall Isaacs and Barron ahead of the Wednesday start.
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Columbus
Ohio
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Palmer
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Jack
Arnie
Phil Rodgers
Doug Sanders
Bob Marshall
Jack Isaacs
Herman Barron
St. Annes Old Course
PCL All-Stars Defeat Spokane In All-Star Game
The Pacific Coast League All-Star squad beat Spokane 4-2 as Spokane errors and timely plays helped the visitors overcome an 8-7 hit edge by the Indians. John Verhas belted the lone Spokane homer, while Tim Talton, Bart Shirley and Lou Klimchock contributed key runs for the All-Stars.
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Wash
Indians
John Verhas
Bart Shirley
Tim Talton
Tacoma
Shirley
Denver
Lou Klimchock
Dave Roberts
Jack Smith
Gil Garrido
Bill Cowan
Salt Lake City
Beasly Leads Narrow Public Links Qualifiers
Leroy Beasly of Mesquite Texas shot 69 to top qualifying for the National Public Links Golf Tournament at Haggin Oaks. Only five broke par as 149 players contended with slow greens and tricky pins while team scores put Long Beach and Peoria atop with 222.
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Leroy Beasly
Mesquite
Texas
Haggin Oaks
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