Chickasha grid coaches turmoil and early players in play
Lew Johnson surveys Chickasha High School coaching shakeup with Gud O'Dea's resignation and six of seven coaches facing cuts. The column tracks past Chickasha football success, Cameron College stars, and local prep players linked to Oklahoma and Texas programs, highlighting shifts in coaching and prospects for next season.
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Louis predicts Marciano could regain heavyweight crown
Louis says Rocky Marciano might become first to reclaim the heavyweight title in a potential bout with Floyd Patterson. He argues Marciano’s power and recent inactivity give him the edge, noting Patterson would face one of boxing’s strongest opponents.
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St Marys Beaten In YMCA Tourney State Finals Loom
Four unbeaten teams remain in the YMCA Senior league cage tourney as action continues. Games in Cameron gym schedule Montgomery Ward versus Town and Country and Security Bank against the Jaycees. State Catholic high school tournament results: Vinita Sacred Heart upset St Marys of Lawton 41 36. Holy Trinity Okardie beat St Joseph Norman 53 41. Oklahoma City St Marys beat Holy Family Tulsa 70 47 and Cascia Hall Tulsa defeated St Gregory's Shawnee 41 36.
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Big 7 Brass joins NCAA In Aid Rule
The Big Seven Conference voted to comply with NCAA amendments on financial aid and recruiting. GI loans will be included in aid if a student has an athletic scholarship, otherwise full government compensation applies. Recruiting rules allow one campus visit for prospects and one accompanying adult. Other actions included scheduling recommendations and changes in conference procedures.
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MVL To View Referee Case In March Meeting
The Missouri Valley Conference officials committee will meet in Louis on March 10 to review a suspended referee linked to gambling rumors. Conference president Rev Charles L Sanderson of St Louis University said a full inquiry would be conducted. committee members include Dr Frank Stovall Glenn Dobbs Henry Iba and Dr Frank Gardner.
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Drake University
Weather Halls Poke Grid Drills
Oklahoma A&M football spring drills were halted by rain. Coach Cliff Speegle noted few rainy Saturdays and said the intra squad game would be rescheduled. Most coaching time focused on individual tutoring as spring drills conclude March 16 with Aggie Day.
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Yankee lineup aims for power with Skowron Throneberry
In St Petersburg Casey Stengel plans a power lineup with Skowron Throneberry Mantle Berra and Bauer in the heart of the order. Berra will catch as needed to chase a pennant. Skowron moved from first. Throneberry struggled last year in Denver.
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Record Field Of 474 Entered All Breed Dog Show In Lawton
Lawton Fort Sill Kennel Club hosts a record 474 dogs from 34 breeds in 28 states at Comanche County Fair Barn. Judges Derek G Rayne of Carmel California and Maurice L Baker of Minneapolis oversee two rings until final competition with over 1 000 spectators expected.
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Derby Lists 133 Hopefuls for Kentucky Derby
Louisville March 2 A total of 133 colts and geldings were nominated for the 84th Kentucky Derby on May 4 with no fillies among the nominees The entry list is smaller than last year and well short of the 1928 record Barbizon Bold Ruler Federal Hill Lucky Mel Golden One and Gallant Man head the list Florida hopes hinge on King Hairan King Hairan was nominated by H B Massey and Leo Edwards Calumet Farms and Maine Chance Farm lead with six nominees each Jet Pilot and other winners are linked to Maine Chance Calumet also lists Boone Glaze Gen Duke Tron Leige Simon Kenton Whig Happy Wight Jet Ex Legal Crisis Pocket Ruler Royal Envoy Wise Apple Nip and Tuck a King Ranch nominee is a full brother to Assault The Derby promises a wide open race this year
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Iowa State Cage Coach To Lead West All Stars
WANSAS CITY Mo March Bill Straunigan Iowa State College basketball coach named coach of the West college all stars for the sixth annual Ararat Shrine East West basketball game to be played here March 25 Emil O Bayers potentate Ararat Temple sponsors game for Shriners hospitals for crippled children says Strannigan's East opponent and players to be announced later
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Czech Team Stuns Russians To Take Lead In Ice Hockey
In Moscow on March 2 Czechoslovakia held the Olympic champion Soviet team to a 2-2 tie, toppling them in the world amateur ice hockey championships round robin. Sweden surged to first with an 18 to 0 win over Japan, while Russia stood 4-0-1.
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Basilio Nets Boxing Honor With Second Round KO
Basilio earns National Boxing Association Boxer of the Month after a swift second round knockout of Johnny Saxon in Cleveland. The win secures Basilio as welterweight champion contender and shifts Saxon down to fourth in the NBA ratings.
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Nebraska Swim Team Dominates Kansas 47 to 37 Victory
Nebraska's swimming squad defeated Kansas with a 47 to 37 score. Mares 2th-Ne and Wan led key events while Bill Tagney won the 1 meter diving title. Gene Cotter, defending Big 7 title holder, placed behind.
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Army To Top Cubs Kaiser In Grapefruit League
Shortstop Luis Aparicio joined the White Sox after a two day absence. Other players missing include Gerry Staley and pitchers Ellis Kinder, Tom MacDonald, and infielder Tommy Brown. Kaiser, 22, will report for an Army physical in Mesa. Courtney seeks a big raise from Cal Griffith while Roy Sievers rejects a raise. Sandy Amores signs with the Dodgers for about 19000. Dodgers finish strong to clinch pennant, with Amores previously a holdout.
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