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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1954
Page
6
The Artillery School Commanders edge 52nd Group 110-78 then fall behind Li’l Atoms 73-71 as TAS robes back with a late surge. Tip-off is 7 pm at the gym for the Fort Sill event deciding the title and Fourth Army berth.
In St Petersburg and other spring camp notes, Cardinals consider second base options with Schoendienst at second and Gram or Hemus possible. Yankees and Giants report salary talks while Lockman signs for 27, and Milwaukee tests infield positions as Dittmer and O Connell compete. Alston weighs Robinson at second amid Dodgers camp updates.
Patty Berg of Chicago and Pete Cooper of Tampa won the international mixed two ball golf tournament in Orlando Florida. They defeated Moss Smith of Coral Gables and George Bolesta of Tampa 4 and 3 in the 3 hole title match on Sunday final nine holes steady play secured the victory.
The Associated Press reports a Norman prep basketball tourney with 32 teams across classes B and C and A and B girls. Regional rounds start Tuesday and final rounds run Thursday to Saturday with finals in Oklahoma City March 11 to 13, Oaks eliminated, Tushka’s B girls progressing in first round pairings.
The article notes Mickey Vernon, 31, Washington first baseman, unsigned on his 1954 contract, valued at about double the $19,000 he earned in 1953 after a .337 season with 15 homers and 115 runs. Enos Slaughter leads Cardinals camp in St. Petersburg, Fla, while other spring notes include Red Sox grapefru t opener, intrasquad homers by Bob Borkowski for the Reds, and Robinson and Reese in Brooklyn workouts ahead of a Boston clash.
Champion Central and Southeastern clash in a best of three series to decide the Oklahoma Collegiate Conference NAIA tournament representative in Kansas City. The Broncs lead 13-1 in conference play and have beaten Southeastern twice. one game remains in the title race.
Johnny Palmer of Charlotte clinched the Mexican Open Golf Championship in Mexico City with a final round two under par 286, earning 2910 top money after a dramatic last-hole putt salvaged the lead from Roberto De Vicenzo of Argentina. De Vicenzo's late drives and a missed putt left the outcome in doubt.
In Brussels on March 1 the French team led by Gilbert Bozon set a new 100-meter four-man relay record with 4 minutes 30.7 seconds at an international meet.
Kansas and Colorado square off in Lawrence as the defending champion Jayhawks host the Buffs in a pivotal Big Seven contest. The teams enter tied for first and both seek solid final showings before a closing slate that includes Missouri and Boulder.
Missouri Valley title chase tightens as Oklahoma A&M Tulsa and St. Louis visit. Aggies must win both to claim undisputed crown. split would yield a Wichita co-champion, while two losses could crown Wichita first one-team title. Santee dominates at meet with mile record and wins, while Kansas and Colorado also score strongly in a fast, crowded event.
Alma Wilson of Oklahoma City led Class A singles with 523 and, with Juanita Stowe, posted 1 024 in doubles for the tournament opening. The 15th annual Women s Oklahoma bowling meet continues for 11 weekends as Ursawa hosts in Shawnee. Seminole seeks nickname for its baseball league entry.
Norman March 1 University of Oklahoma backfield coach Bill Jennings resigns to join Noble Drilling Co. of Fort Worth Texas as part of its Texas New Mexico division. The 35 year old end and wingback from the late 1930s will leave effective June 1 while completing spring training duties. Coach Bud Wilkinson praised Jennings for his exceptional service and wished him well.
Former Atoka High School athletic star Joe Dashner signs with the Cleveland Indians for a $2,000 baseball contract. He will be assigned to Cleveland’s farm club in the Georgia Florida League.
The Brooklyn Dodgers announce the signing of George Arlein an 18 year old infielder from Windsor Ontario He will report to the Dodgers home Dorton a Class D level Sooners season opening assignment at Shawnee PERnoay.
Hobart Oklahoma American Legion announces it will field a junior baseball team again this summer.
Kentucky aims for 23rd straight win to clinch at least a tie for the Southeastern Conference championship and secure an NCAA berth. Connecticut accepts an NCAA bid after an upset of Holy Cross to cap a 21–2 season. Holy Cross earns an NIT bid. Fort Wayne hosts first-round games as pairings loom with Niagara and Duquesne in contention for remaining NIT slots.
The ES prepares for the start of the New York racing season on April 1 as tracks anticipate crowds, wagering, and renewed competition. Stakeholders expect steady spectator turnout and continued sponsor interest.
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