OU grid greats join Fort Sill duty amid athletic shift
Former Oklahoma football stars Billy Vessels Merrill Green and Leon Heath are lawton bound to report for active duty at Fort Sill, with other Sooners likely to join. The move follows hearings on army welfare of big-name athletes and signals possible post sports adjustments.
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Texas League Standings and Friday Schedule Snapshot
Comprehensive Texas League table shows Houston leading at .569 with 42 wins, San Antonio at .565, Tulsa at .471, and Dallas at .423. Friday's games feature Oklahoma City at Houston and Dallas at Beaumont among others, with nearby American and National League results and upcoming matchups.
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Sill Links Tourney To Open Saturday
Golfers begin for berths on the Sill team as two weekends of medal play determine the six low scorers in the open and senior divisions for the Fourth Army tournament next month on the tree lined Sill course. Senior bracket is for players 45 and older. Starting times run from 7:45 a.m. through 9:59 a.m. with listed players.
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Burns Homer Powers Shreveport and Oklahoma City Wins
The Sports and Indians beat Fort Worth and Houston respectively as Harry Heslet hit a two run homer in the eighth for Shreveport 4 2 and Russ Burns added an eighth inning three run shot for Oklahoma City 6 4 over the Buffs Beaumont downed Dallas 4 1 and San Antonio kept pace by defeating Tulsa in Texas League action.
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White Sox Aim To Beat Yankees In Key Four Game Set
Chicago White Sox seek a win over the New York Yankees as they start a four game series tonight to close the gap on pennant contenders. The Yankees hold a 6-2 edge so far, with Cleveland riding a six-game surge as rivals press the pace.
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Charles Fights Hard After Defeat In Rocky Marciano Bout
Ezzard Charles gave a stout, defensive showing as Rocky Marciano won on points 9 rounds to 4 with two rounds even. Marciano fought through a cut over his left eye while Charles absorbed heavy punishment, proving the bout's competitiveness without a title change.
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Larsen Bowl In London Go
In London on June 18 the London grass court championship featured all American and all Australian semi finals in singles. Louise Brough meets Betty Pratt, and Shirley Fry faces Margaret DuPont in the women’s draw while Art Hartwig upset Art Larsen to reach the men’s semis along with Lewis Head and Ken Rosewall.
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Rocky Marciano Earns Split Decision Over Ezzard Charles
After a brutal 15 round battle at Yankee Stadium, Rocky Marciano defeats Ezzard Charles by decision. Charles vows a rematch, eyeing a September return, with promoters already eyeing a possible arena showdown in New York.
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Walraven Drops Out As State Open Tennis Continues
In Oklahoma City the State Open advances top seeds with second seed Bill Danner moving to the third round after defeating Don McKee 6 0 6 3. Gene Land did not play yesterday and is set for today. Harlow Binning and George Counts of Oklahoma City also reach the third round along with Johnny Lawhon of Denton Texas. Counts beat Don Walraven 6 2 6 0 while Lawhon toppled Barry Walraven 7 5 6 2.
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Billy Joe Leads Open Golf Championship at Baltusrol
Billy Joe Patton, 32, from Morgantown North Carolina, shoots 69 to lead the 54th National Open after the first round at Baltusrol Golf Club. Gene Littler, Bob Toski, and Ted Kroll follow one stroke behind as Hogan and Snead sit in the hunt.
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TAC Faces AAS In Army League
In Fort Sill at Butner field this afternoon the 1st Group faces the 52nd Group in an Army League game. Dick Barr pitched for the 17th Group in a 4-3 victory last night, overcoming a 3-1 deficit in the eighth with three runs.
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