Watch Lawton leads Sooner State League outlook
The Sooner State League enters its eighth season with Ardmore Shawnee Ada McAlester as title contenders. Lawton, managed by Travis Jackson, is pegged as a dark horse rival with Milwaukee Braves ties and a potential breakthrough. Ardmore Ada Shawnee and McAlester loom as top clubs as April 20 opener looms.
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Cleveland Indians
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Ardmore
Lawton
Dodgers Eye Third Straight NL Pennant Under Alston
The Brooklyn Dodgers enter the season with strong hitting and defense, top catcher Roy Campanella, and likely top pitching. Walter Alston, a tall taciturn rookie manager, is trusted to deliver both the pennant and a World Series title after Chuck Dressen was released following losses to the Yankees in 1952 and 1953.
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Miami
Brooklyn Dodgers
Roy Campanella
Walter Alston
Alston
Chuck Dressen
Dodgers
Yankees
Smalley Relocation Spurs Cubs Braves Trade
The Milwaukee Braves shipped pitcher Davey and cash to the Chicago Cubs for shortstop Roy Smalley. The deal shifts Smalley from Chicago after boos at Wrigley Field and offers him a fresh start with a contender. Cole joins Cubs as a hopeful starter while Cubs and Dodgers brass optimistic about the shakeup.
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Fla
Milwaukee Braves
Davey
Chicago Cubs
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Cole
Chicago
Smalley
Wrickey Field
Greenberg Lands 2 Year Contract
Hank Greenberg of the Cleveland Indians signed a new two year contract. President Mike Wilson said the deal was to silence criticism of Greenberg in Cleveland and produce harmony within the Wilson discipline. The agreement disclosed on Sunday referenced Al Lopez's two year pact as a contributing factor.
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Mer Hank Greenberg
Cleveland Indians
Mike Wilson
Greenberg
Cleveland
Wilson
al Lopez
Mantle To Miss Season Opener For Yankees
Mickey Mantle will miss the April 13 season opener in Washington due to knee reconstruction after two winter operations. Doctors estimate at least three weeks before a serious test, with a May 1 or later return doubtful. Mantle was evaluated by Johns Hopkins surgeon Dr. George Bennett and shows steady recovery from initial knee surgery.
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Fla
Mickey Mantle
New York Yankees
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Washington
George Bennett
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Gola Leads La Salle To NCAA Championship Title
All America Tom Gola powered La Salle College to the NCAA title with 19 points and dominant rebounding as the Explorers beat Bradley 92 to 76 before 10,500 in Kansas City. Frank Blatcher and Charles Singley added 23 each, setting scoring records in the final and earning MVP honors for Gola.
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Nittany Lions
Southern California
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Charles Singley
LaSalle
University of Washington
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Frank O'Hara
Bradley
Kenneth B. Loeffler
Kansas City
NCAA
Iadoost
Jesse Arnelle
North
Exhibition Baseball Sunday Results
Boston defeats St Louis 3 to 2 in a Sunday exhibition. Chicago (N) beats Baltimore 8 to 5. Cincinnati over Chicago (A) 3 to 5. New York (N) routs Cleveland 9 to 1. Philadelphia (A) loses to Milwaukee 0 to 10.
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Sill To Face Bliss Tonight
Fort Sill Commanders travel to San Antonio to open defense of the Fourth Army meet facing Fort Bliss in a first round. Tolson leads scoring, Macuga named most promising, Brown re joins, injuries noted, bracket reshuffled after Peoria Cats win AAU title in Denver.
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San Gridalva Motors
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California Extends Waldorf's Contract
California university said yesterday Waldorf's current contract with a year remaining was torn up and renewed extending his tenure. The move follows negotiations with the coach and university officials.
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California
Waldorf
University
Outstanding Athlete Named in New York District
Mal Whitfield track star who set five records last year is named an outstanding athlete in the district for 1953.
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New York
Mal Whitfield
Mayhall Takes Two Stroke Lead In Red Cross Benefit Tourney
Ray Mayhall sits two strokes ahead at the midway point of the second annual Red Cross benefit golf tourney at the Country club. He shot 74 to lead the eight man championship flight with one more round to decide next Sunday. R C Stanley is 76 and Herman Hughes and Jim Shawn are 77.
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Ray Mayhall
Red Cross
Mayhall
R. C. Stanley
Herman Hughes
Jim Shawn
Mayer's Putt Decides Title in Miami Beach
In Miami Beach on March 22 Dick Mayer sinks a clutch putt to clinch the title amid late pressure from Tommy Bolt and Rewege der. Mayer's pars and steady play secure the victory as Bolt finishes close behind.
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Miami Beach
Dick Mayer
Tommy Bolt
Prisoners Help Repair Seminole Park Facility
Inmates at Seminole Park participate in a community project to repair park facilities. The program aims to improve public spaces while providing constructive activity for prisoners awaiting trial or serving sentences. Local officials praise the initiative as a model for reform and civic engagement.
Coaches Approve Free Throw Rule Change
The National Basketball committee of the United States and Canada adopts a bonus rule replacing the one and one. The change will apply for the first 37 minutes of each game. John Was W. Bunn of Springfield Mass informs the sports desk.
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National Basketball Committee
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Canada
Iun
John Was
W. Bunn
Springfield Mass. College
Group Agrees On TV Plan For Football
The NCA football television committee reached agreement on a plan to be used for broadcasts. No comment was available on further details or implementation timelines.
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Kansas City
NCA Football Television Committee
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Long Day In Big Show At Spring Training
Baseball spring training games don’t count in the records as Major Leaguers show up. Clyde Vollmer drives in a run with bases loaded and two out in the ninth. Ernie Banks debuts as Cubs shortstop after a brief September trial bat. Cubs trade Roy Smalley to Milwaukee for pitcher Dave Cole. Staley of the Cardinals throws six one hit innings but loses as Red Sox win with two hits and six walks. Freese and Frank Thomas finish the game strong.
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