Mets Injuries Deepen as Harrelson Out With Hand Fracture
Mets struggle continues as shortstop Bud Harrelson suffers a left hand fracture on a fifth inning double play mishap against Cincinnati. Chicago also notes Mets' injuries mounting with Jones and Grote sidelined and Mays yet to play after recent returns.
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Jerry Grote
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Grote
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Jon Matlack
Joe Morgan
Morgan
Johnny Bench
Berra
Tony Perez
Mets
Dave Concepcion
Bobby Tolan
Tolan
Matlack
Denis Menke
Reds
Phillips Keeps Lions Waiting as Sooner World Series Bid Looms
Lawton fans see Lanny Phillips star for the Lawton Lions Club while Oklahoma Sooners chase a second straight World Series bid. OU swept a four game set with Minnesota and aims to repeat the feat at McCord Field before facing Minnesota Friday in Omaha. Phillips delivered a three run homer in the latest effort.
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Omaha
Sooners
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Phillips
Lanny Phillips Key to OU Win and Draft Question
OU slugger Lanny Phillips homered in the 14th inning to lift Oklahoma over Tulsa 5-3 in the District 5 playoffs. He holds OU records for at bats 192 and doubles 17 and could sign a pro contract today, balancing education and baseball ambitions.
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Phillips
Ron Wrona
Lawton
West Texas State
Aha
Sooners Seek Fourth Straight Win Over Lions In Doubleheader
Oklahoma aims for a four game sweep of Lawton in a 6 p.m. doubleheader at McCord Field. OU looks to rebound after two close wins 2-1 and 5-2 as Meek and Shirley combine for a four hitter in the nightcap. Meek suffers hand blister. teams rest for NCAA World Series.
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Minnesota
Omaha
Meek
Enos Semore
Lawton
Todd
D's Erupt to Take Lawton Legion Baseball Victory
Gibson Discounters defeat Mangum 10-1 as Herby Shaw yields five hits in seven innings for Mangum. Taylor Looper earns the win, while Mangum shortstop Igarta and Scott collect early RBI on singles. In the nightcap Oklahoma Sooners defeat the OU Lions 5-0 behind a six-run sixth inning led by King Bannister and Terry Jolly, with Redman doubling twice and Embree, Berry, and Wright contributing key hits.
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Henry Brandt
Chidester
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Brandt
Ron McNeil
Frame
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King
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Wright
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Redmon
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Rushing
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Ford
Jolly
Redman
Paul Miller
Schoisser
Colson
Huttenmaier
Thalia
Herrman
Bi Simpson
L'rence
Sullivan
Parish
Miller
City To Honor Big 8 Champs
Lawton will stage OU Appreciation Night honoring University of Oklahoma baseball champions. The Sooners, Big Eight and NCAA District 5 winners, head to the Collegiate World Series in Omaha after a 6 p.m. doubleheader at McCord Field against the Lawton Lions Club. Free admission for Little Leaguers in uniform, seniors, and military with ID.
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Omaha
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Enos Semore
Lawton Lions Club
Deadline Nears For Golf Tournament Entry
Deadline to enter the Lawton Fort Sill Golf Tournament is 4 p.m. Wednesday. The $15 fee allows registration at Muny, Lawton Country Club, or Fort Sill Golf Club. Tees start at Muny Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with morning rounds at LCC and Fort Sill Saturday and Sunday.
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Fort Sill
Aggies Open NAIA Golf Tuneup at Village Greens
Cameron College’s Aggies posted a 286 team score in a tuneup for the NAIA tournament at Village Greens. Blake Crane and Mark Dodson led with 70s while Randy Boyce added 72 and Mark Watson 74. Crane nearly ace on a par three after a ball miscue, finishing with a par.
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Randy Boyce
Mark Watson
Jackie Greer
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Crane
Cardinals draft Edelen and Cubs select Tabb and Cox in first round
The St. Louis Cardinals chose Joey Edelen of Gracemont Oklahoma as a third baseman in the first round. Chicago Cubs picked Jerry Tabb of Altus and Tulsa University, and Boston selected Ted Cox of Midwest City as their first-round selections.
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Chicago Cubs
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Ted Cox
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