Boomer Cage champ West ousted from state tourney scene
The Boomer Conference titleist from Putnam City West failed to reach the state tournament after losses in the regional finals and area meet. Altus, Norman, and Tulsa rivalries shape Class 4A as Altus opens against Norman with a spotlight on defense.
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Sooner coach MacLeod cites OU prospects and injuries
Oklahoma coach John MacLeod, visiting Lawton for the All Area banquet, discusses OU's Big Eight race without Alvan Adams and Bob Pritchard. He notes improved freshmen Rick McNeil and Randy Gentry, mentions recruiting challenges, and identifies Joey Edelen as a top local prospect who may pursue baseball.
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Iowa Slows Minnesota Title Drive in Big Ten Thriller
Iowa upsets Minnesota 79-77 in Minneapolis on a Kevin Kunnert late park under the basket. Iowa bolstered by 22 points and 18 rebounds from Kunnert, while Minnesota risks NCAA at large bid with loss. Missouri also exits NIT hopes with defeat to Iowa State as NIT field expands to 13 teams with several newcomers added.
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Abe Lemons Leads OCU to NCAA Playoffs in Logan Utah
Oklahoma City University meets Arizona State in Logan Utah in the NCAA tournament first round as Abe Lemons guides the Chiefs into post season play. Key scorers Marvin Rich and Ozie Edwards each average over 27, while Norman Russell defends and endorses the NCAA bid.
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Central State, Oklahoma Baptist to meet in NAIA district finals
Oklahoma City AP Central State University faces Oklahoma Baptist University in the NAIA district nine final. Central edged Southwestern State 62 61 after a late rally, while OBU erased a first half deficit to beat Northeastern State 90 85. OBU carries 16 11 into the final against Central's 20 8.
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Eagles Open Season at Home Against Rider High
Eisenhower High veterans host Rider High at Hoskins Park in Wichita Falls for a 4 p.m. debut following a 5-2 doubleheader win last Saturday. Ike relies on experienced infield led by Mike Smith and David Fraser, with Leo Holmes catching and Robbie Bosley and Jeff Roland opposing Rider's pitchers.
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Cowboys Edge Kansas In Overtime Clash
Iowa State beat Missouri 90 80 as Martinez Denman scored 22 and Clint Harris 13 to lift the Cyclones from a five game skid. Missouri led 25 from Al Eberhard and John Brown scored 15. In Stillwater Kansas State native Kincaide sparked Oklahoma State to a 94 87 overtime win over Kansas in Aubrey's finale.
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Texans Rally To Beat Lawton High 6-5 In Final Inning
Wichita Falls junior varsity edged Lawton High 6-5 as the Coyotes scored the tying run in the seventh and tacked on the winning hit. Dennis Totte pitched most of the game for Lawton, leaving with a 6-5 deficit after a rough seventh inning.
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Regional Games To Be On Teevee
The NCAA announced all nine first round games will be televised. TVS carries seven regional games starting 3 10 CST Arizona State against Oklahoma City University in Logan Utah. NBC will televise a double header Saturday afternoon.
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Fort Sill Indian School to Host Open Cage Tourney
Fort Sill Indian School schedules an open men’s independent basketball tournament March 19 to 24 with a $20 entry fee. Trophies go to the top three teams and special awards to all star team members and the most valuable player. Contact Lonnie Tenqueur at FSIS 248 6300 extension 67.
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Johnson wins Texas Golden Gloves in Fort Worth fight
Johnny Johnson of the Lawton Boxing Club defeated Jimmy Williams at the Will Rogers Coliseum to claim the 165 pound Texas title and earn a spot in the National Golden Gloves tournament in Lowell Mass. The 22 year old will face new foe again as Williams suffered eight straight KO losses. Frank Newton of Lawton Boxing Club lost a split decision to Mike Ayala in flyweight.
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Hartman Denies He'll Leave KSU for OSU
Kansas State coach Jack Hartman issued an absolute denial of reports he may leave to take the Oklahoma State head basketball job. His Wildcats just clinched their second straight Big Eight title, and OSU has been listed among potential candidates with other coaches.
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