Cameron College Names Leroy Montgomery as Head Football Coach
Leroy Montgomery, 27, a Lawton high and Cameron alum, is appointed head football coach at Cameron College succeeding Jess Thompson. The Aggies also hire Charley Dean as line coach as Montgomery begins preparations for workouts September 1 and recruits 11 returning lettermen.
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How They Lawton Ardmore at Shawnee
A compact sports roundup lists results and schedules across several leagues. Scores are given for minor leagues and regional games with a dense mix of teams, postponed matches, and upcoming fixtures across American Association Western and Eastern leagues.
Lawton Braves Lead Shared With Hawks In Sooner Race
Paris edged Lawton 7 6 in 11 innings as Massefski delivered the winning run after a late Paris rally. Lawton and Shawnee sit atop the standings with 55 32 records while facing each other in a two game set before a three game series with Shawnee.
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Shawnee
Ed Hesler
Lawton Country Club
Jack Greer
Brooklyn Ee Eee
Milwaukee
Muskogee
New York Ee Ee
McAlester
Il Icaro
Ardmore
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Paris
Philadelphia
Seminole
Iing
Ponca City
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooks Terday
New York
Chicago
Mike Kilmer
Lawton Braves
Cleveland Browns and Rams Top Pro Football Picks
OSCAR FRALEY reports from New York that the Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns are pegged as top pro teams as training starts and cooler weather approaches. Jack LaVelle lists strong rosters, coaching shifts, and key questions across both divisions, with Otto Graham’s return and quarterback stability among the focal points for the Browns and Giants.
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Oscar Fraley
New York
Los Angeles Rams
Cleveland Browns
Jack LaVelle
Impressario
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LaVelle
Jack
Notre
Norm van Brocklin
Billy Wade
Tom Fears
Sid Gillman
Chicago Bears
Bobby Williams
Detroit Lions
Bobby Layne
Harry Gilmer
Lions
San Francisco
Scortichini Defends Philippine Title in Manila Bout
Italo Scortichini defending champion, 156 pounds, stopped Marshall Clayton in eight rounds in Manila. The Rome fighter dominated seven rounds, Clayton, 155 pounds, faced a towel at the start of the eighth as Scortichini, the 6-5 favorite, won by technical knockout while winning every round except the fifth.
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P.I
Italo Scortichini
Rome
Marshall Clayton
New Orleans
Scortichini
Clayton
Fleck Faces Pressure After U S Open Triumph
Jack Fleck, the new U S Open champion from Iowa, contemplates his future as golf’s glare intensifies. Despite praise from Horton Smith and Chick Harbert, Fleck struggles with the mental and physical toll of fame after a charity exhibition where he also faced autograph requests and photo sessions. Harbert predicts Fleck will struggle months but should rebound.
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Detroit
Jack Fleck
Ben Hogan
Fleck
Horton Smith
PGA
Chick Harbert
Harbert
Milwaukee
Ed Furgol
Cleveland
Pro Mat Feud Settled In Six-Man Main Event
Pro wrestling card at Lawton Armory features a six man main event in a two out of three falls match with a 90 minute limit. Tony Ross teams with Chris Belkas and The Amazing Zuma to face Jim Austein Leo Wallick and Frank Faketty as Maurice Lachappelle and Gene Detton try to keep order. Two other matches are scheduled.
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Lawton Armory
Tony Ross
Chris Belkas
Zuma
Jim Austein
Leo Wallick
Detroit
Chris
Mayhem
Maurice Lachappelle
Gene Detton
Armory
Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
In West Jordan Utah Bob Baker won a 10 round decision over Rex Layne. In Englewood New Jersey Sugar Al Wilson defeated Irish Pat Lowry in a 10 round bout. In Brockton Massachusetts Johnny Hoye beat Tiger Ted Lowry over 10 rounds.
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Bob Baker
Pittsburgh
Rex Layne
New York
Missions Rally To Narrow Texas League Lead
Dallas built an early edge in the Texas League as the Eagles struggle with a 7-6 record over 13 games. San Antonio surged 11 of 13 while Dallas sits 2 1/2 games ahead with seven weeks left. Stan Hollmig drove in two with a double and Willie Tasby homered for the Missions as Mel Held earned his 16th win.
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Aussie Ace Set For Cup Action
Lew Hoad the belting blond ace of the crack Australian tennis team may return to action in this weekend's American Zone Davis Cup semifinals in Louisville. Captain Harry Hopman said Australia will need three in top form to regain the cup from the United States. Hoad sat out against Mexico but Australia won 5 0. Brazil led by Bob Falkenburg arrives to contest the semifinals opening Friday with two singles matches, a Saturday doubles, and two singles on Sunday.
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Orioles Ace Tough On Leading Clubs
Baltimore's Jim Wilson dominated the White Sox 3-0, extending his scoreless streak this season. The 33-year-old righthander allowed only two hits, fanned five, and walked none, backed by Gus Triandos on a two-run homer and Hal Smith's RBI double.
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Gus Triandos
Mike Fornieles
Hal Smith
College duo shares lead in Western Amateur trials
Rex Baxter of Amarillo and Bob Brue of Milwaukee shot 68 to share the opening round lead in Western Amateur Tournament trials. Louise Brough, top seed, won twice to reach the third round of the Women’s Pennsylvania and Eastern States championship in Philadelphia. Full Steam paid 3 40 and won the Jamaica six furlong feature in New York.
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Amarillo
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Milwaukee
Philadelphia
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Beverly Hills
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Colonels Clash With Mangum In Title Showdown
Lawton Fort Sill hosts Mangum tonight at Memorial Park in a decisive game to see the Western league title decided in a best two of three. Tex Faulkner will pitch for Lawton against Merlin Nippert of Mangum as the series resumes after Mangum won 10 9 in Mangum. If Lawton wins, a game three will be played Thursday in Mangum.
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