Boomer conference football sees Lawton as top title threat
Chickasha writer Mal Elliott reports Boomer coaches favor Lawton to win next autumn’s league, with Ardmore and Chickasha mentioned but Lawton’s speedy backfield drawing the most talk. Boomer coaches anticipate a tough campaign as Bud Bodenhamer weighs Lawton’s chances from his last year, while prep and college moves unfold in the region.
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Tennessee Players Shine Early In 1952 Season
Oug Davidson hits .321 from first base with 312 chances and two errors. Vince Downs, 27 stolen bases and 51 walks in 37 games. Gene Fedak fires a 2-0 shutout with 11 strikeouts in 28 scoreless innings. Maryville spark shows promise. Lawton Braves contest Seminole series as Warren powers Oilers to wins. Seminole sits third, Braves two games back in pennant race. Warren, a Texas league great, carries a 9-0 record with a sturdy arm.
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Cowpokes Meet Lafayette Today
Arizona meets Michigan State in the N t comeas world series with Rollins College in hg-round games. Second-day consolation matchups pair Embr a ee against Oregon and Lafayette versus Oklahoma A&M. Michigan State catcher Tom Yew cic hits a grand slam as the Spartans roll Massachusetts 16 to 5. Ed Hobaugh fans 10, Matsock and Risch homer for MSU. Rollins edges Oklahoma A&M 9 to 5 after McHardy triples in 11th. Missouri tops Lafayette 5 to 3 as Kammer fans five. Arizona’s Carl Thomas dominates, fanning 12 and driving in seven with two homers and a double.
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Morey Accepts Tulsa Golf Invitational Invite
Dale Morey of Indianapolis accepts invitation to compete in Indian Hills Country Club 54 hole medal play open event in Tulsa July 9 to 11. Last year he lost to Gene Littler in the Oklahoma City finals. Other entrants include Bill Stewart, Jimmy Preea and Louisiana champion.
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U S Solid Choice In Wightman Cup Play
Wimbleton opening day sees Britain vs United States in the Wightman Cup. U S stars Maureen Connolly and Doris Hart are slated for singles, as the Americans seek an 19th straight series victory despite British hopes waning. Crowd of about 5000 expected at No 1 Court.
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NCAA Track Opens Today High Jump Record In Sight
ANN ARBOR Mich June 11 UP Ernie Shelton of Southern California will attempt to become the first man to clear seven feet in the high jump as he leads a star studded field of 375 into the NCAA track and field championships at the University of Michigan Friday and Saturday Shelton proved his readiness for the record bid last week at the NCAA meet won by Les Steers of Oregon in 1941.
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Walser Faces Fowler in State Golf Local Rivalry
Aggie championship action narrows to eight as Walser of Ardmore battles Fowler of Oklahoma City while Replogie takes on Newell in other matchups. Walser, 1952 champ, fought back to beat Art Hall 5 and 4 after a 2 and 1 win over Hamilton Jr. and posted a 66 on the 34 36 70 layout to defend his title amid a field including Lanman of Lawton who upset Ritter before losing to Trapnell in the semifinals.
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Giardello Favored In TV Ring Scrap
New York Madison Square Garden hosts a 10 round middleweight bout featuring Giardello against Jones. Despite a week of headlines over a fix attempt and arrests, Giardello remains a 2-1 favorite. Jones trained with a bodyguard as public attention surrounds the event airing on ABC radio and NBC television at 9 PM EST.
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Oklahoma Major Leaguers Shine in Early Games
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees drove in two runs with a homer and a single and scored twice in a 6-0 win over Chicago. Al Dark singled four times for the Philadelphia Giants in a 1-0 ten inning victory over Milwaukee. Pete Runnels helped Washington defeat Cleveland 8-4 with a run and a single. Joe Tee gave up one hit in one inning as St Louis lost 7-4 to Brooklyn.
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77th 52nd Groups Play At Sill Tonight
In Fort Sill league action the 77th Group meets the improving 52nd Group at Butnerfield in Fort Sill. Game time is 8 p m. TAS and 187th Group won Thursday games while TAS edged 41st Group 3-1 and 187th topped AAS 7-6 in afternoon action.
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Whizzing White Sox Yankees clash in tense series preview
Major League Roundup notes Chicago White Sox visit New York Yankees for a four game set at Yankee Stadium. New York leads 3 of 4 meetings, with late rallies and close finishes shaping the AL race as Boston and Cleveland stumble, while the Giants and Dodgers win in the NL.
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Belmont Race Wide Open Ahead of Belmont Stakes
New York June 11 The Belmont Stakes field is wide open with High Gun the Peter Pan winner favored to join a three horse showdown for the Triple Crown. Eric Guerin rides High Gun at 126 pounds, Riverina carries five pounds less, and Eddie Arcaro headlines Correlation who seeks a sixth Belmont ride. The race is set for 2 46 p.m. with post time near 2 30 to 3 p.m. est. Correlation, the lone starter from the previous two legs, aims to tie the Belmont riding record. The 1875 field included 14 entries and last year’s purse totaled 82 500 for Gray Ghost.
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Shawnee Stars Sign To Colleges And Tulsa Golfer Nets Two Holes In One
Shawnee High School bi stars will attend Oklahoma and Houston next fall as one football player secures a football seat at Oklahoma and another at Houston. Tulsa golfer earns two holes in one at Hot Springs Country Club on same 18 hole round. Ronnie Capps named co captain of Iowa baseball team after Shawnee and Ponca City stints. Walter Morris retires from basketball and transfers to Goodyear Kansas City office.
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Braves, Oilers Open Crucial Set Tonight
Lawton Braves sweep Ada in a doubleheader behind Jack Bickett and Bob Dudley as they chase first division. Seminole’s Warren leads the Oilers into a third-place clash, with Ada half a game behind Lawton in the standings.
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Box Score Lawton vs Ada Baseball Summary
Lawton and Ada players filled a tight box score with 24 hits and nine errors. Dorsey earned the win for Lawton while Sanger took the loss. Brown and Bickett led scoring with multi run contributions for Lawton. Massefski Limher and Dorsey contributed in the mound effort with Spencer fanning six in four innings.
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Charles Says KO Possible in Monticello Bout
Ezzard Charles, facing challenger KO claims, dismisses rivals. He indicates light work days with tapering, promising peak condition next Thursday for the June 17 fight. Charles downplays the fuss over breaks, saying any opponent can be knocked out with a perfect punch.
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Lawton 2 Ada 7 1 Shawnee 13 McAlester 7
Thursday results cover multiple games across leagues. In minor leagues, Fort Worth 7 Beaumont 5 and Oklahoma City 9 San Antonio 3. Shreveport 6 Dallas 5. American League standings show Balt 32 21 604 lead, Phil 20, Chi 31 20, St. Louis 26 25, New York 31 20, Milwaukee 24 51 2. Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 0. Ottawa and Havana noted with results pending. Southern Association cites Nashville 7 New Orleans 3 and Chattanooga.
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Santee Aiming to Break Record in Mile Race
Santee, America's premier miler, is favored to defeat the 1,500-meter champion as he chases another record. The field includes top rivals, with analysts predicting a fast pace and a dramatic finish as the race unfolds.
Bravettes and Telephone Nines Win in Softball Loop
The Lawton Bravettes defeated the Fort Sill Wacs 22 to 15 in girls softball action. Hensley hit two home runs and led the Bravettes while Telephone 9s contributed in the Fort Sill Nurses game.
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Texaco To Tangle With 45th Tonight
Texaco meets 45th tonight in the feature game at Walters in the twinbill. Tip time was not listed, but the contest promises a strong showcase of local talent and defensive effort.
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