Lawton's Bateman Emerges As Major League Prospect
Lawton product John Bateman, a 19 year old catcher from Killeen, emerges as a rising major league prospect with the Houston Colt 45s investing 77 dollars to sign him. He was named starting catcher in spring training despite limited pro experience and gained acclaim as outstanding rookie in a national softball tournament.
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Tulsa
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Colt
Apache Junction
Ariz
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Bearcats open title bid in Midwest regionals tonight
Cincinnati 23 1 faces Texas in the 8 30 p m semifinals in Lawrence Kansas as Colorado meets Oklahoma City University The top ranked Bearcats rely on depth speed and shooting with 5 10 guard Larry Singleton and 6 8 George Wilson leading a veteran lineup Texas counters with 6 8 Mike Humphrey and Joe Fisher The Colorado Chiefs led by 7 ft Eddy Jackson and 6 9 Bill Johnston face the Oklahoma City Chiefs in the other semifinal
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Douglass Routs Chattanooga in Second Win of Season
Douglass blanked Chattanooga 8 to 0 as Freeman Dockery fired a five hitter and avoided jams. Isaac Monts powered the Lions with a three run homer and a triple while William Hall collected three hits including a triple and a double. Dockery added a three bagger and Coach H C Kings Lions head to Central of Marlow next Tuesday.
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Bolt Leads First Round Of St Petersburg Open Golf
Tommy Bolt shot a 65 to take a first round lead at the St Petersburg Open in Florida. The event carries a prize of 825000 and sets a strong pace for the weekend.
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Dumas Edges In Slim at LHS Invitational Team Race
Lawton High hosts the LHS Invitational with 31 Wolverines entries and 26 Class A teams plus Class B. Dumas Texas, Dallas Kimball, and Oklahoma powerhouses loom as threats while sprinter Robert Houlett and pole vaulters headline the Demons' bid.
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Time Table for Class 4 Track Events and Finals
The schedule lists preliminaries at 9:30 a.m. 120-yard high hurdles 9:50 100-yard dash 10:10 ss yard relay 10:46 is yard tow hurdles 11:00 22-yard dash. Field events begin 1:30 p.m. with Class A shot put Class B discus and broad jump followed by Class B shot put Class A discus 2:30 Class A broad jump. Running events have Class B before Class A 2:00 120-yard high hurdles 2:10 100-yard dash 2:20 mile run 2:40 ss0-yard relay 3:10 440-yard dash 3:10 yard low hurdles 3:30 1 yard man 3:50 220-yard dash and 4:00 mile relay.
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Wichit Falls
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Norman
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Oelschlaeger
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Class A track meet previews pit Lawton against rivals
The article previews the Class A state track meet with Lawton and Norman as strong contenders, noting key athletes such as Quentin Remy Eddie Oelschlaeger James Shields Herb Barringer Bill Jobe and Terry Barrett. Ardmore Wichita Falls and Duncan field strong entrants while Quanah seeks a repeat in Class B. Meet records and previous winners are listed.
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Jimmy Johnson
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Quanah
Tex
Grisham Has Checkup On Shoulder Injury
Norman UPI reports fullback Jim Grisham was sent to an Oklahoma City neurologist to check a recurring shoulder problem. Doctors have found no muscle injury and suspect a nerve issue. Bud Wilkinson and staff assessed three freshman quarterbacks Mike Ringer Bill Thomas and John Hammond as possible contenders for next season.
Boom er Clubs Sweep to State Titles in Oklahoma City
Norman outpaced Sand Springs 55 to 37 to lead Class AA and Chickasha defeated Alva 63 to 44 to top Class A. Both teams belong to the Boomer Conference as Dun can joins Norman Oklahoma City Douglass and Shawnee in the sweep.
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Class AA Basketball Scores and Tonight’s Games
Yesterday Norman beat Sand Springs 55 37 OC Douglass 66 Tulsa Hale 4 Shawnee 65 Bartlesville 62 in overtime Duncan 75 McAlester 57. Tonight at Municipal Auditorium Norman vs Douglass Shawnee vs Duncan. Guthrie 67 Ada 60 Clinton 36 Okmulgee 48 Chickasha 63 Alva 44 Pryor 57 Drumrignt 55. Today Chickasha vs Pryor 3 30 Guthrie vs Clinton.
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Class AA and A semifinals set after district basketball wins
McAlester fell 75-57 to advance in Class AA semifinals while Douglass won 66-48 over Tulsa Hale and Shawnee moved on 65-62 in overtime over Bartlesville. Clinton Guthrie Pryor joined Chickasha in Class A, Clinton beat Okmulgee 53-48, Guthrie beat Ada 67-60, Pryor edged Drumright 57-55. Norman led by Bauman 19 Kersey 14 Herron 13. Duncan beat McAlester 39 points by Johnson. Bowles 31 for Chickasha over Alva.
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Kansans Bar Rebel Sweep In NAIA Meet
Fort Hays State seeks two more wins to reach the NAIA final as Grambling Western Carolina and Pan American vie in semifinal night. Stange leads Fort Hays with 89 points in three games, including 39 against Rockhurst. Western Carolina rolls past Lewis and Clark 77 37. Pan American crushes Northern Michigan 93 73 with Lucious Jackson scoring 35.
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Griffiths Protest Over Weigh In For Welter Title Fight
Griffith manager Gil Clancy protests the weigh in location for Emile Griffiths title defense against Luis Rodriguez. The bout is at Dodger Stadium with Rodriguez Ramos and Torres as co challengers and all three training at a shared hotel. Clancy complains the weigh in at the challengers hotel unfairly favors the champion and requests a neutral site.
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Duke and Cincinnati Lead NCAA Roundup of Elite 8 Games
Duke and Cincinnati head the NCAA tournament lineup as top ranked teams, meeting New York University and Texas respectively. Regional clashes tip tonight across four sites with winners advancing to Louisville for the Final Four.
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Lawton Nine Welcomes Putnam City In Non Conference Game
Lawton's young pitching staff faces a tough test as Putnam City visits the Wolverine diamond for a 1 30 p m non conference clash. Coach Orval Bowman plans to use at least two pitchers with seniors Ronnie Frost and Scott Long likely sharing duties while Lawton aims for balance in the infield and a chance to rebound after a 5 4 opening loss.
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Capps Resigns as Chief Golf Pro at Desert Inn
Howard Capps announces resignation as head golf pro at Desert Inn Country Club in Las Vegas effective year end. He created the annual Tournament of Champions and led the course’s professional staff.
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