Spring Training News Caps Busy Week Across Florida
Reports from multiple camps note Joe Black and Tom LaSorda struggling in early inter squad work. Willie Mays impresses in his New York Giants debut after Army, while Walt Linden injures a thumb delaying Milwaukee’s plans. Bob Trice joins Philadelphia as a first casualty, Don Larsen signs with Baltimore, and Hank Sauer shows promise in Mesa. Mantle returns to Yankees drills under Stengel as spring camp advances.
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NIT Narrowly Missed By Border Conference Title Tie
Texas Tech clinched the Border Conference with an 84 71 win over West Texas and Texas and Rice tussled to 9 4 ties in the Southwest. Holy Cross moved toward the NIT with an 85 73 win over Temple as Niagara topped Colgate 67 57.
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Aggies Seek Amarillo Regional Test for National Jaco Bid
Aggies, top seed in the eight team Amarillo regional, aim to qualify for the national Jaco tournament in Hutchinson Kansas later this month. Cameron leads the field at 18-2 with Connors A M of Warner close behind at 14-4. Other entries include Eastern A M Wilburton Frank Phillips J C Berger Amarillo J C San Angelo J C Clarendon J C and Odessa J C.
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Kempa Shares Medal At Houston Open Golf Tourney
Laddie Kempa of Oklahoma City shot a three under par 69 to share medalist honors with four others in the Houston Open at Memorial Park course. The 72 hole event starts tomorrow with a $30,000 prize pool and a 160-player field.
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Stillwater High names Nate Watson football coach
Stillwater High School officials named Nate Watson former Oklahoma A&M football player as football coach replacing Ralph Tate who had been named coach yesterday at Durant High School. Gerald Kistler 19 signs with Seminole in the Sooner State Baseball League after two weeks at the National Replacement Bureau school in Avon Park Florida. Vice President Richard Nixon accepts invitation to throw out first ball for Baltimore open season against Chicago White Sox April 15.
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Oklahoma fighters sweep stiff Chicago classic at Lawton meet
The Oklahoma Golden Glovers dominated the Chicago classic with Lawton entrants led by Paul Hernandez Fort Sill in a sharp lightweight bid. Cameron Aggie ENE Morgan disappointed earlier while Cpl. Bob Tenequer exited early. Fort Sill Commanders are highlighted as strong contenders for the upcoming state AAA tournament and a potential Red Cross benefit matchup with Oklahoma A&M.
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German Midget Gridmen Invited To Texas Milk Bowl
A two player German midget grid squad will visit Bryan and Houston in December to play in Texas Milk Bowl action. Chancellor Adenauer selected the pair, funded by Milk Bowl organizers and Houston supporters. The 1954 game is scheduled for Houston and features teams under 100 pounds, now in its sixth year.
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International hockey tourney limits raised to 17 on field
The International Hockey Federation on March 3 announced that teams may name 20 players but only 17 can suit up in a ward. The present championships have included 45 players so far.
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Broncs Nab Lead In NAIA Playoff Opener
Central State Broncos beat Southeastern State 70 64 in Edmond Oklahoma to take a 1 0 lead in the three game series for the district NAIA tournament berth Larry Wood 6 2 junior scored 30 points for Central.
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Wall Colbert Reach Quarters In Tournament of Champions
Wall from University of Oklahoma and heavyweight Alonzo Colbert won two bouts to advance to the quarterfinals. Wall stopped Walters after topping Robertson, while Colbert defeated Tuff in decision. Oklahoma's Harris and Alexander fell, and Lawton entrants Boyd, Morgan, Kite, and Hernandez exited early as two rings host action toward the March 1 semi finals and finals. St Louis Chicago Detroit lead team standings with 12 points, Kansas City Evansville Muncie tied at 10, and Los Angeles ninth with 9. Bankhead of Kansas City won two opening bouts, outpointing Johnson then advancing over Cady by default.
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Akron Tops 66ers Keep NIIBL Title Hopes Alive
The Akron Goodyear Wingfoots defeated the Bartlesville Phillips 66ers 73 to 62 to stay in the National Industrial Basketball League race. With Phillips’ loss, Goodyear and Peoria remain in contention for the title as the season continues.
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Double Players and Fox Pitching Improvements Discussed
Chicago White Sox manager and infield coach Marian review Nellie Fox’s throwing rhythm while exploring more double play options. Richards cites Fox’s improving defense and notes potential third baseman choices as Cass Michaels Minnie Minoso or Fox. He hints Bill Wilson could boost batting with service-time return and reflects on Vic Raschi’s departure to St Louis Cardinal.
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Cyclones Seek Cream Scholarships for Top Football Players
Iowa State College coach Vince Di Francesca announced a national search for top football players to receive 30 or 35 cream scholarships. He spoke after taking over as head coach with the goal of lifting the program from the Big Seven cellar.
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Mattick Takes Scoring Lead In Valley Play
Mattick edges ahead in the Valley race with 21.0 point average as Boushis trails, securing top scoring honors in the league contest.
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Benefit Golf Meet At Lawton Country Club Returns
Qualifying rounds for the annual Red Cross benefit golf tournament are held this weekend at Lawton Country Club. Players will be placed into four flights with proceeds donated to charity. Veteran Ed Hesler returns as a veteran cap, and the format runs from match play to 18 hole medal play in the final rounds over about a month.
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