Tulsa Recruiting Battle with OU A&M Looms, Thompson Says
Sports writer John Johnson reports that Tulsa faces stiff competition from Oklahoma and Texas A&M for state football talent. Cameron coach Thompson predicts his best returning group since 1951, with several standout players listed as potential contributors for the 1954 season while OU dominates state recruiting.
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Exhibition Baseball Wakefield Heads For Home Again
In Orlando Florida outfielder Dick Wakefield, once a Detroit bonus baby, fails to win a major league spot with the Washington Senators. He trained at his own expense but was informed his services are no longer required. Wakefield asks back home after the setback.
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Sill Collides With Chaffee In Army Meet
Fort Sill defeated Fort Hood as Chaffee blasted Fort Sam Houston in a Fourth Army meet. Isrown was ineligible for Denver AAU, while Seeseedes led Medics with 20 points. The Fort Sill Wacs beat Fort Sam Houston 38 12 in a losers bracket game as title hopes narrowed.
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Women’s AAU Results Highlight Hanes N C Victory
Hanes N C defeats Yazoo Master Hosiery N C 83 to 53 in AAU matchups at Hanes. Yazoo Master Hosiery posted 53 points as the competition concluded with Hanes securing a decisive win.
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Drills Open as Lawton Players Train at Waycross
Seventeen Lawton players begin training at Waycross as the Braves farm system prepares for a season. A 200 pound rookie from Santa Barbara, 19, joins the camp ahead of an April 20 opener. Facilities include recreation room with games, piano, TV, and regular movie nights. Team officials praise Milwaukee camp and field manager recruitment.
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Bevo and Oliver Seek New School Amid Transfer Talk
Bevo and Oliver weigh leaving Rio Grande College after a long season. Creighton defeated Rio Grande 75 to 63 as Bevo and Oliver consider transferring for a better deal and facilities.
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Crackers Rally Past Oilers 8-7 in 10 Inning Exhibition
Atlanta Crackers scored five in the ninth and added the winning run in the 10th to defeat Tulsa Oilers 8 to 7 in an exhibition game played yesterday in Jacksonville Florida.
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Cards Buy Raschi to Boost Chase of Dodgers
St Louis acquires Vic Raschi from the Yankees to improve pitching for a pennant run against the Dodgers. Manager Eddie Stanky cites Raschi's past Brooklyn wins and notes new acquisitions like Tom Alston and Alex Grammas, plus a bolstered bullpen, as they pursue a stronger 1954 season.
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Phils Aces Short in Rained Day Shutout of Cubs
The Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Chicago Cubs 5-0 as two aces limited by rain pitched three innings each with one hit allowed. The game was cut to 55 innings due to rain delays affecting schedule.
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