Williams Vows to Play Opener Despite Injury
Sarasota telegraph reports Ted Williams vows to beat doctors doubts about missing the Red Sox season opener with a broken shoulder. X-rays to confirm, cast for three weeks, batting practice two weeks after recovery. Williams previously injured, aims for April 13 opener at Philadelphia, citing past comebacks and strong in 1941 and 1950 seasons.
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Whitworth Puts Aggies In Best Missouri Valley Race
Oklahoma A&M football coach J B Whitworth expects his 1954 Aggies to challenge for the Missouri Valley title. Key returnees include Earl Lunsford at fullback and a deep quarterback pool with Fred Meyers leading the line. Houston and Wichita are viewed as top rivals while depth and speed boost the offense and defense.
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Carters confident on title bid at Madison Square Garden
In a world title bout at Madison Square Garden Jimmy Carter, Paddy Car, is confident he can last 15 rounds. He expects a tough fight, noting the difficulty of going the distance and aiming to prove himself in the scheduled Friday night bout.
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Roark’s Exit Looms Over Aggies Basketball Slump
Oklahoma A&M faces a downturn following Dale Roark’s mid term eligibility end as the Cowpokes struggle with three losses. Coaches weigh adjustments while Kansas looms in the NCAA regional, with the Aggies aiming to rebound against St. Louis and Tulsa for a Missouri Valley crown.
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Eagles Sign Tackle Pay To Sixth Pro Season
The Philadelphia Eagles announce the signing of tackle Mike Pay for a sixth professional season and also ink rookie end John Weigle from Oklahoma A&M for the 1954 campaign.
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Johnny Jordan Named Coach of the Year by Met Basketball Writers
New York report says Johnny Jordan of Notre Dame was chosen coach of the year by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association. Under his guidance the Irish have 19 wins in 21 games this season and will return to the NCAA championships for the second straight year.
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Oklahoma boxers bow to Chicago in Golden Gloves
Cameron and Sill Glovers lose on opening card as Oklahoma send eight men from Lawton district to the national Golden Gloves. Fort lightweight Paul Hernandez falls to Thomas Elder of Cleveland. Dale Kite Frank Allen and Gene Morgan also lose. Jerry Morales outpoints Kite. Cornelius Fowler edges Frank Allen. Larry Brown defeats Ste. The action shifts to welterweight where Richard Wall defends Oklahoma’s title. Other entries include Charles Harris from Oklahoma City at 160 pounds and a 175-pounder from Oklahoma City.
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Dressen Won't Manage All-Stars Says Giles Declares
In a report from Vero Beach Florida Warren Giles stated Charley Dressen will not be the National League manager next July. He said the job goes to the NL manager, with Dressen not having a say in the decision.
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Commanders repeat as Fourth Army foes pace Fort Sill win
Fort Sill’s Artillery School Commanders outplayed the 52nd Group Li'l Atoms 81 to 58 at Honeycutt gym. Jack Brown led TAS with 22 points while Elmer Tolson and Joe Remelsberger fueled the third quarter surge. Maj Gen Hart praised both clubs as Fort Sill eyes the Fourth Army title.
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Kansas Opens Annual March Bid For Title
Kansas overwhelms Colorado 82 62 in the Big Seven as Phog Allen eyes Missouri showdown. Kentucky remains unbeaten after routing Alabama 68 40, keeping SEC title hopes alive alongside LSU’s 76 5 victory over Mississippi. Duquesne snaps a slide with a 84 82 win over Northwest, while Ohio State beats Iowa State 94 71 to close conference play.
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Aggies Seek Missouri Valley Win To Claim Conference Title
Stillwater Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Aggies host Tulsa in a pivotal Missouri Valley Conference game. A win would secure the conference title and force a showdown with Wichita State for a NCAA regional bid set for March 12-13. The Aggies stand 7-1 in league play, with a one point loss to Wichita late last week.
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Durant Hires Tate As Football Coach
Ralph Tate a 33 year old former Oklahoma Aggie football and track star was hired by the Durant Board of Education to coach football and track at Durant High School He comes from Stillwater High School where his football record over four years was 34 wins 8 losses and 2 ties His track team won the state title last year.
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