Jeffery Loses Intercity Slot Despite Golden Gloves Triumph
Leroy Jeffery, Oklahoma's 126-pound Golden Gloves champion, was barred from the Chicago team for the intercity bout with New York due to a War Department headgear rule. The Fort Sill boxer, who has an 81-6 amateur mark with 57 knockouts, plans to turn pro after a potential Olympic bid, and returns home to Detroit for a short leave.
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El Reno coach denies Duncan exit from Boomer Conference
Low Johnson reports El Reno high school coach Jenks Simmons refutes Duncan’s claim that the Indians will leave the Boomer Conference. The piece notes the balanced league includes Lawton Duncan Chickasha Ardmore Norman and El Reno and discusses possible all star game formats and regional squad divisions.
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Basilio And Saxton Promised To Battle In Chicago
Chicago fight scene centers on Carmen Basilio who demands a real battle from Johnny Saxton for the welterweight title. Saxton vows to outbox, not trade, while Basilio promises pressure and endurance, with past wars and scarred brows highlighting the matchup at Chicago Stadium.
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Wininger Second In Pensacola Golf
Don Fairfield heads for St Petersburg with 2200 dollars and his first winter tour win. Casey Illinois pro Casey shot 69 to win the Pensacola Open by two strokes, finishing 275, thirteen under par. Bo Wininger, Oklahoma City pro, took second at 277 and won 1500 dollars.
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NCAA eliminations begin as Temple edges Holy Cross
In the NCAA tourney opener Temple beats Holy Cross 74 72 on a last second jumper by Fred Cohen after Hal Lear’s planned shot was disrupted by Holy Cross defense. Holy Cross star Tom Heinsohn scored 26 as the Crusaders fall in a 74 72 decision at Madison Square Garden.
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Savages Lose Opening Test In NAIA Play
Top–seed Western Illinois opened the NAIA tournament with a 114 to 87 win over Eastern New Mexico setting a one game record for the event. Geneva of Beav er Falls beat Arkansas Tech 74 to 69 and Eau Claire State topped Portland State 84 to 76 as first day action continued.
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Dressen Denies Feud With Porterfield Over Trade
Orlando. Washington manager Charlie Dressen denies had harsh words with pitcher Bob Porterfield amid Porterfield’s claim he was glad to be traded from the Senators. Dressen says he suggested pitching ideas, but Porterfield blamed him for tough year while Dressen criticized Porterfield’s loss of fastball and alibis.
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LHS Nine Opens 1956 Baseball Versus Coyotes
Lawton high planned to open its 1956 baseball schedule at Memorial park against Wichita Falls Coyotes at 3 30 p m. Officials said the game would be played unless weather worsened as afternoon forecast hinted at possible postponement.
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Lawton and Walters to meet in golf match Wednesday
Lawton high and Walters will play a team golf match at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Municipal course. Professional Ed Hesler announced the event on Tuesday. Billy Cole is the No. 1 man on the Wolverine links squad this spring.
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Leake Signs With Winnipeg Bombers for 1956 Season
Winnipeg Blue Bombers announce Buddy Leake, 22, signed as a halfback for the 1956 Western Football Conference season. Leake filled in at quarterback last year after Bob Freeman jumped to the Browns, with observers noting his admirable performance.
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