Wolverines Open Bid For State Title In Class AA Tourney
Lawton's Wolverines face Oklahoma City Northwest in the first round at 7:30 p.m. in Municipal Auditorium. Northwest carries a 21-3 record and is favored. Lawton counters with a balanced lineup led by Benny Wiggins and David Frost as they pursue the state title amid Boomer Conference dominance.
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Bridges Quiet Tactician Guides Wolverines Against Knights
Lawton High's Kenneth Bridges uses calm sideline management and strategic defensive changes to out-think opponents as the Wolverines chase a second state Class AA basketball title. With a young lineup led by David Frost and Benny Wiggins, Bridges presses for a championship run while maintaining composure on the bench.
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Hardwick Leads In Pin Qualifying
Billy Hardwick tops the Buffalo Open qualifier with 2699 pins in 12 games, averaging 225 and a high of 257, placing 84 pins ahead of Jack Biondolillo. Nina Buffalos third, 2571, as 96 entrants finish today’s qualifier and 16 advance to match play.
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Angel Star Picks Giants To Win NL Pennant
Angel outfielder Albie Pearson predicts the San Francisco Giants will clinch the National League pennant this year citing pitching depth led by Bob Shaw and Jack Sanford. He notes Shaw’s sinker and Sanford’s potential 20 wins. Pearson also mentions Joe Amalfitano’s inside-the-park homer in an 8-7 win over the Hawaii farm club.
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Darkhorse Kansas State Among NCAA Semifinalists
UCLA and Duke hold favored status as four teams arrive in Kansas City for NCAA semifinals. Michigan, UCLA, Duke, and Kansas State plan late workouts ahead of Friday’s semis. Kansas State seeks first title game since 1951 as 7-foot Roger Suttner anchors a tight zone defense.
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Stuart Feud Erupts Over Red Sox Exhibition Game
Dick Stuart clashed with Boston manager Johnny Pesky after a split major minor game, jogging to first on grounders and failing to score from second in Boston’s 3 1 loss to San Francisco. Pesky planned talks with Stuart to resolve the dispute.
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Exhibition Baseball Results and Upcoming Games
Yesterday results show Los Angeles plus Baltimore and other city matchups with scores such as New York and Philadelphia in ten innings. Today schedule lists Cincinnati St Louis in St Petersburg and Houston Chicago in Sarasota with multiple pairings across Florida and Arizona venues.
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Muskogee to Host L P G A Stars in May Events
The Ladies Professional Golf Association women's stars will compete in Muskogee Oklahoma in two events. A pro-am 18 hole tournament will be held May 14 followed by the third annual Muskogee Civitan Open Invitational May 15 to 17 at the Muskogee Country Club course.
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Knights Host Northwest Lawton Friday in Baseball Showdown
The LHS baseball team seeks a third straight win Friday at 4 p.m. as Oklahoma City Northwest visits. Probable starter Rodney Alvey aims for his first win, with Frankie Antone and George Brooks in bullpen and rotation support. Starting lineup includes Gourley, Reed, Fremin, Teague, Durand, Wilson, Baker, and McSwane. Wilson powered Wichita Falls clash with three hits including a homer.
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Doe-Doe Boxers Enter Duncan Go
Fourteen members of the Doe-Doe Park Boxing club travel to Duncan for the Duncan Invitational boxing tourney Thursday through Saturday. Two boxers, George Karty and James Tate, will compete in the open division. remaining entries include Joe Aitson, Larry Mahsetky, Gerald Murrow, Gary Mahsetky, Allen Flute, Thompson Flute, Leland Parker, Ronnie Mahsetky, Lanny Asepermy, Eddie Mahseet, Scott Parton. Coach Mike McCloskey leads the team, sponsored by the city amusement park.
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New Coach Named for Boston State College Baseball Team
Ray Sine will coach Boston State College baseball this season succeeding Jim Sullivan who resigned to devote full time as the athletic director. Sine, 27, is a former defensive halfback with the New York Titans of the AFL.
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Ike Snyder Game May Be Delayed
Lawton Eisenhower coach Dwight Morris said the Ike vs Snyder baseball game, planned for today, is doubtful to be played this afternoon and likely moved to Friday if the field is ready.
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Houston To Play In Dome In 1965
Harris County plans a 24 million domed stadium to host University of Houston football in 1965. Regents will renew efforts to join the Southwest Conference after ending a four season independent run. The UH program has played home games at Rice University stadium since 1952.
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